Long time no blog!

I guess I just haven't been in the mood to write lately.  I've had plenty of time!  I had to cut down on my work week, and while I am there, my big belly (my big body really) makes barista'ing a little more complicated.  I can still bend down, but getting up is a two person job.  :)

Well, we had our big ultrasound!  You probably already know, IT'S A BOY!  We are so excited.  Most people tell me that boys are easier, though some unreliable sources (annoying milk man!) have told me boys are harder.  Having been a girl for 26 years now, I believe that boys will be easier.  Also, I have an adorable tornado for a niece, so I don't think gender is the determining factor in how much choas and destruction a toddler will cause.  After a few weeks of deliberation, Josh and I have decided on Cooper William Lowrey.  William is Josh's dad's name, and I'm glad we are able to honor him and that his grandson will carry a part of him in his life.  I absolutely love the name Cooper, and I think it's quite fitting for this little soccer player in my belly.  I feel a Cooper.  :)  Soon we'll be starting on the nursery.  Once life gets a little steadier.  ha!  If we waited until then, we'd be doing the nursery when Cooper turns 22.

My next doctor's appointment is when I take the hour-long sugar test.  Wish me luck!

Two of my best friends are handling the baby shower, and I love them for it!  After having hosted my sister-in-law's, I am really excited to be attending my own.  Plus, I love parties about me!  Just kidding.  But, my birthday party cookout a couple weeks ago was a huge success.  I had such a great time, and I'm so happy that almost all my friends got to come!  I got a bunch of great presents, but I have to say the biggest surprise was the Kitchen Aid stand mixer I got from Josh and my mom.  I've always wanted a stand mixer!  And I'm so glad that one of my cooking/baking friends was there when I opened it because someone understands how AMAZING it is!  It's a freakin KITCHEN AID STAND MIXER!  OMG!

Easter was also a great day for celebrations.  It was a small gathering - me, my mom, Josh, and of course Cooper.  We had excellent food - and yes, that's bragging about my cooking!  Josh did ribs on the grill; super delicious.  And I've been enjoying leftover cole slaw and cornbread for a couple days.

My new obsession is couponing.  I'm not extreme like on tv, but I do love to collect and occasionally save some money.  :)  My short-term goal, however, is to NOT spend money.  We've got enough food for the rest of this week's dinners.  But, I have started micromanaging my grocery lists.  I won't go into details because I'm not quite ready to release my crazy into the public.  :P

Maybe you'll be hearing from me again before the baby is born, but ....  By now, we all now I'm not that dilligent.

Today's little victories: The sheets are in the wash!  And, I ordered a nursing cover gift set for myself and got $32 off my order.  woohoo!