Fall is in the air!

The weather has finally cooled down and I am excited to think about the leaves changing. School began for teachers three weeks ago and I've now had students in my class for two weeks. I was really looking forward to school starting. The first three months and the last month of school always are my favorite. I enjoy the content we are studying and for the most part the students are still really excited. I think this year is going to be a great year. I have a lot of students who seem really smart, hard working, and kind. I hope my intial thoughts continue to be proven correct.

Well, this is my third attempt to write in my blog within the last month. For some reason my computer begins to act up every time I want to post. So I have a lot to share. I've been searching for my camera cord for weeks now. Micheal and a large group of men from church were in a triathalon a few weeks back. I have some great pictures. Micheal is never shy. Even when his wardrobe covers maybe a 1/4 of his body. :) He looked halarious in his spandex and bright orange swim cap. As soon as I figure out how to get the pictures off my camera and onto my computer without the cord or with a new cord you will see.

We've also been painting our house. Micheal recently finished the cream yellow that runs from the kitchen to the family room and today began the cocoa in the hallways and the dinning room. It's a great contrast, but at first was a little scary. I thought it might be too dark, but I think we already love it. This upcoming week we are also planting our first tree. I know the tree I want but I still do not know what it is called. It's a small tree that will give a little bit of dimension to our front flowerbeds but not get too tall. It should grow enough to cover the window of our office. Our office is the next room to be painted. We are thinking a slate blue. It depends on a few things though, so we have to wait a few weeks.

Well, this is the year to get married. I'm in three weddings this school year. Two weddings are in December and one in May. Leigh Anne is getting married in Texas on December 22nd I believe and Shelley is getting married in Jacksonville on December 4th I believe. I'm looking forward to both weddings and hoping Shelley will still be able to live here after the wedding. I love this girl. Micheal has never been to Texas and I love certain cities in Texas so we are both looking forward to our trip to Houston.

We both love to travel and are already looking forward to our next big trip. New York this previous year was so much fun. This year I don't think we will have a BIG trip except for Texas, but we are hoping the following year we will be able to pick up again with our travels. Micheal's sister, Melissa, is getting married in May in Pensacola. Her wedding is going to be absolutely beautiful. I guess it has to be, she's a wedding planner. I didn't think about it at first, but I would think that's a lot of pressure. I mean this is your profession, so people expect her to know what works and what doesn't. No matter what she does though, her wedding will be beautiful.

Well, if all continues to go well we will be bringing a one month old baby or babies to Aunt Melissa's wedding. Micheal and I found out we were pregnant the first week of August. I believe it was August 10th. We were not planning to tell people until 12 weeks at least, but Micheal spilled the beans at church this morning. I'm hoping no one comments on facebook, because I still have not told my bestfriends from college minus Erin, I had to tell my BESTEST FRIEND :). (Don't worry these girls do not read this blog) Anyways, Micheal at the Men's Breakfast this morning, at church, was asked to introduce himself and tell how many souls he's responsible for. Well, Micheal said three. And he didn't mean Abby our dog. Even though she's definitely a family member. I don't think many people were paying attention; however, my dad then stood up and said, "And I can't wait until the 3rd." (at least this is how Micheal tells the story) I still don't think many people heard or were paying attention. I know a few people were kind and said congratulations to Micheal though. The funny part was when Micheal told me this story I said, "You mean't to say 4, right?"

Let me explain myself. I have a weird feeling we are pregnant with twins. Twins do run in the family, but there is not really any logical reason for this feeling. However, the first time we were pregnant I always said, "She's doing good today." or "The baby is growing." Even though we were only 5 weeks pregnant. Well, this time around at almost 8 weeks I always say "They." Micheal's aunt when we told her we were pregnant informed her grandson he was having cousins. Not just one cousin but cousins. LOL I met two cute twin boys today at a football game. One boy had a name Micheal and I have thrown around. They were standing in front of me in the line to get into the field. He introduced himself and his brother and asked how I was doing today. They were only three. :) We have our first ultrasound on Monday, so I guess we will know soon how many little babies are growing in there.

We are due April 12, 2010. This is my parent's anniversary. My dad was hoping for April 30th, but I told him there was no way the baby would be allowed to come that late. If the baby comes early, he or she or both could be born on mine and Micheal's wedding anniversary. No matter what date we are excited. The lady at the office already informed me the birth stone for April is a diamond. I laughed and said that means nothing to my husband unless you give him a lesson. She smiled and said, "Don't you worry." I really liked her. Micheal was sitting in the 2nd waiting room, so he could hear me laughing the whole twenty five minutes I was talking with her. He said he felt akward listening to me laugh and not knowing what I was saying. So he decided to text me 10 times. Which unfortunately, I heard each one. I read them while we waited to move to another room. Most of them read, "Please let me in." "What are you laughing so loud about?" "Alright, if you don't open the door, I'm coming in." Oh this boy makes me laugh.

A week from tomorrow we will be having a huge dinner at my house for some friends and family. (mainly family) We plan to tell them the news if the gossip has not spread to them by then. My dad informed me today though he already told my grandmother. I could not believe it. He's such a kid. He said she keeps wondering why I have not told her. Hello, Earth to Dad! Remember, I was planning the dinner. Oh well, it will still be fun to have everyone over and celebrate.

So things I've learned about being pregnant. I love chocolate milk. I don't always sleep as well and we are not even that far along. I enjoy naps everyday if possible and I would rather have a hot meal at lunch than the typical sandwhich I usually pack. So, today at the grocery story I bought two Smart Ones for work and will use leftovers the other days. Micheal, Abby, and I are really excited. We already have an idea for the room boy or girl. We of course will not begin anything for awhile. We definitely want to make sure everything continues to go well. We know a lot of people have prayed for us and we appreciate you and so does the baby/babies:)