It's a BOY!!! :-D

Monday of this past week (the 23rd) we got some fabulous, wonderful, oh-so-good news. We're going to have a SON! He's perfectly healthy, very muscular, tall, and his kicks are getting stronger each day. He was just so very nice to see on the ultrasound monitor. Both Andy and I were silent when the nurse showed us what we recognized to be the lower half of our SON! We were so surprised and excited and moved beyond words. I, personally, couldn't hold back the tears. Finding out his gender made him all the more real to us. We now have a SON to look forward to this January!

Here are some of my favorite photos from the ultrasound:

Ten perfect little fingers waving hello! (future musician??)

Our boy's got muscle! (future athlete??)

Profile and cute, little nose.


We just loved seeing our little BOY and are already busy planning his nursery, flipping through lists of boy names, and picking out adorable outfits for the little guy. Andy's been busy researching cloth diapers and this weekend we spent time in Babies 'R Us trying out all the different types of strollers. So many options!!

I'm doing pretty well, although still struggling with "morning" sickness which lasts all day on rough days. My growing pelvis is now pushing on a nerve that causes burning pain in my right thigh when I stand/walk, so I spend more time sitting than I'd like. Being over halfway through the pregnancy, though, has changed my attitude for the better. Seeing our sweet baby boy on the screen and feeling his kicks each day reminds me that this is an overwhelming blessing. I am so very thankful that God has given us this child and if my temporary discomfort will ensure that he is born healthy and happy, it is all worth it! :-)

Thanks for being a part of our journey to parenthood. We are beyond thrilled to meet our son in January!

The Challenge

I have been challenged to a duel - a blogging duel. My dear friend S has started writing a blog once a week and somehow discovered my outdated blog here. She wants me to "keep up" with hers. Well, Ms. S, I accept your challenge!

The new goal is to write once a week about the happenings of our lives. Let me introduce us properly:

ANDY is a software engineer with Raytheon here in Colorado. His job took us on two TDY adventures in the past 2.5 years of our marriage. The first was to Seal Beach, CA (we lived ON the ocean!) and the second was to Alexandria, VA (yeah DC!). He loves, loves, LOVES cars and anything having to do with speed. He currently drives a lovely Subaru STI that he is continuously modifying to his heart's delight. Andy was born in CA but grew up here in CO (almost native) with his six siblings. He attended the CO School of Mines, loves our Vizsla puppy, and is looking forward to the adventures of fatherhood.

JOY is a secondary English teacher who just got her M.Ed. degree and teaching license from George Washington University. She was born and raised in beautiful Virginia where she attended the College of William & Mary in Colonial Williamsburg (gotta love waking up at 8am to the sound of canon fire!). She loves music, writing, teaching, travel, VW's, and anything having to do with the UK. Joy is an only child and loves being a part of the huge Getz clan. She also enjoys playing with the Vizsla puppy and tuxedo cat, and can't wait to become a first-time mom in January!

LANI is our sweet Vizsla puppy. She is 1.5 years-old and still very much thinks she's a puppy. Lani's favorite trick of the moment is to jump through a hoop, which we encourage her to do regularly to use up some of her effusive energy! She loves people and will chase any bird or bunny in sight. We recently took Lani to the lake at Cherry Creek State Park where she learned how to swim. Let's just say it was quite entertaining. She's still trying to win the affections of our dear cat.

SIMPSON is our affectionate tuxedo cat. He is 11 years old and has been on a diet for the past 2.5 years. Simpson's favorite spot to sleep is by the window and he especially loves cool fall days when he can spend afternoons out on the deck. He has slowly warmed to Lani and will tolerate just a bit of her licking. Simpson was Joy's family cat and became hers when she moved out to Colorado. He has loved the change of scenery and is the perfect, cuddly lap cat!