It's a GIRL!!!

Wow! I feel like I am living in a dream right now!!! We went and had our ultrasound yesterday!!! And.... it's a GIRL!!!  I am in shock!  I went and picked up the kids this morning from school! They were so excited to be able to come with us to my doctor's appt.  We met Morgan there, and Brinley was SOOOOOOO excited she couldn't even hold still! (Before we even found out!) The kids were so cute when they saw the baby on the monitor and saw the cute little face, fingers, toes, etc. And they even got to listen to the heartbeat! They thought that was pretty awesome! She was so cute, she kept putting her feet and hands up to her face! Brinley already thinks she is flexible just like her! :)  So, when the nurse got down to the bum, she had her legs wide open, with NOTHING sticking out! Ha ha!

The nurse announced that it was a girl, and I thought Brinley was going to jump through the roof! I immediately started crying and couldn't hold back the tears! I was so happy for HER! She came over and gave me a hug with a big SMILE on her face! I think she was surprised to see that I was crying... since kids associate crying with sadness.  I told her, it was because I was so happy!  Then I heard a little voice coming from somewhere else... I didn't know who it was.  I looked over, and Boston was curled up in a little ball with his face buried in the chair,  CRYING!  It broke my heart! He wouldn't let anyone touch him, or hold him! He was so sad!

K- I pictured this day going exactly opposite! I thought Brinley would be the one crying, and we would be consoling her for the next 5 months!  When I had my first ultrasound at 12 weeks, the nurse told us (even took a picture of) that she was positive it was a boy! So, Morgan and I have been thinking this whole time that this little baby inside of me was a boy! I was expecting Brinley's world to be crushed today!

After the ultrasound I held Boston and talked with him.  I asked him what he was feeling inside.  He just said he was sad. :(  In the car we talked, and by the time we got to where we were eating lunch he was fine! 

I have to say too, that Zach was SO cute with Brinley, he was so excited for HER! It was so sweet! I was wishing so bad that I had my camera there with us to capture the excitement on the kids faces and the little guy curled up in a ball!  I meant to grab it, but was too excited I forgot! I guess it's just one of those memories I will have in my heart forever! :)

Bow-Tie Chicken & Broccoli

I got this recipe from my sister and made it for my family last week.  They all loved it, and it was fairly easy! :) So, if you are looking for something new to make in the kitchen, try it!

Bow-Tie Chicken & Broccoli

1 c. broccoli chopped

2 c. carrots slices thin

2 T. veg. oil

1 1/2 lbs. chicken cubed

2 cloves garlic

1/3 c. green onion (finely chopped) 

2 T. butter

2 T. flour

2 c. heavy whipping cream

1/4 c. grated parmesan

12 oz. bow tie pasta (cooked)

2 tomatoes diced

2 T. parsley (dried)

salt, pepper

1/3 c. parmesan freshly grated

Cook broccoli and carrots.  Heat oil in skillet over med/high heat. Add chicken and garlic. Cook 5-10 min. until done.  Add green onions- saute 1 min. Remove from heat. 

White Sauce- Melt butter in saucepan. Blend flour and milk, add to pan.  Cook until thickened stirring constantly.  Stir in 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.

In a big bowl combine pasta, chicken and veges, and white sauce. Top with remaining parm. tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper.  Toss and Serve.

sNoW in MaRcH!!!

On Saturday after Zach got done with Baseball practice I took the kids up to Logan to go to my parents house.  I was sick of being at home and needed to get away.  Morgan has been really busy at work, and was busy moving his branch across the street to the Chase branch.  So, we left town! The kids didn't have school on Monday, so I thought it was a good weekend to get away! My brother took the boys to the Aggie game Saturday night, and they had a blast! We got to keep their cute little girl Bailey and Brinley was in heaven having a little sister for the night! On Sunday we hung out and played hookie from church! Me and my mom made dinner and had all my family over.  It was my nephew's birthday and he turned 18! WOW! It was such a fun and relaxing weekend.  Well, Monday morning we woke up to SNOW! Not just a little, this picture was taken at 9:00 in the morning! It didn't stop snowing ALL day long! It was so crazy!  I wasn't about to drive through Sardine canyon with all that snow, so me and the kids decided to stay one more night! Yeah! Pary time! They were so excited to get to stay at grandpa and grandma's longer and be able to see their cousins! And not to mention they got to miss school the next day! On our way home on Tuesday I got to stop at one of my bestest childhood friends house in Brigham City. It was so fun to see her and her cute kids!  I'm so glad that we went up and were able to have a fun weekend! Heaven knows we all needed it! :)