18 weeks along!

Only 9 more days until we find out baby's gender!!!! We are absolutely DYING to know!! Thank goodness we have been so busy the past couple weeks, or else I really think I would have gone crazy by this point. The family reunion in Virginia and the week following in Myrtle Beach was so much fun. It was great to be able to spend time with family that we don't get to see very often. We drove straight through on Sunday from South Carolina (yuck! 16 and a half our car ride) and arrived home early Monday morning. On Tuesday, Linley and our niece Ryley flew in from Arizona and it's been so much fun being able to spend so much time with them. Ryley, now 3 months old, is an absolute doll. (I'll post some pictures sometime early next week). I was suppose to go out to Arizona in May after she was born to meet her, but my crazy morning sickness prevented me from making the trip. It's been so great hanging out with them this week and getting a sneak peak as to what life will be like in less than 5 months :) We will be busy this coming week celebrating our 2 year anniversary! It's so hard to believe that it's really been 2 years. We have been blessed beyond belief and are so excited to start a new chapter of life together. Kevin has exceeded my expectations as a boyfriend, fiance, and husband, and I truly can't wait to see him take on a new role as daddy.

I have exciting news to share... I can now feel baby's movements! At 16 weeks 1 day I started feeling "flutters" and then got three little kicks at 16 weeks 5 days. I wasn't able to feel anything again until this past Thursday (18 weeks 1 day). I was on my way home from visiting with Linley and Ryley, and felt movement for a full 25+ minutes. It is absolutely amazing. I can't wait until they become more constant and when you are able to feel them from the outside. I think both baby and I have had a big growth spirt the past couple weeks. I am now not only officially feeling pregnant, but looking pregnant... finally!