I love TJ's break!

So, I'm really sorry that I have not posted for a few weeks. I always love keeping up with everyone and so I apologize that I have been so poor at it lately! Things here have just been really busy, but so much fun! Last weekend TJ started his 10 day break from school, so needless to say we packed our bags and left! We headed to Asheville North Carolina, where the so called "mountains" are. We had a wonderful time!
We started out by watching Travis play some baseball! He even pitched on Friday night which was so fun to watch! I have to say though, we got some really dirty looks from people around us as we cheered for him since he was on the opposing team. We met this really nice family behind us though, and they were even cheering for him a little. They were so nice! We spend the night in Hickory, then headed to Asheville on Saturday morning!
TJ was pretty tired, but I woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed and ready to hit the road for a hike! I was so excited it almost felt like Christmas morning! So, after waking up at 6:50, and waiting for him until 7:25 (very patiently =) we ate some breakfast and were off! We arrived ready to hike and started out on a beautiful moutain skyline drive! At first there were only pull-outs, without trails, so we took some pictures of us pretending to hike. Then, we found a trail that was 1.5 miles and somewhat steep! Just as we started, the rain came and sprinkled enough to get the trail muddy, but the real problem was the fog! You can see it in some of the pictures. When we go to the top, all you could see was fog! It was quite comical! We met some really nice people on the hike as well. Everyone we met was so wonderful and nice and so helpful. It was very refreshing to meet such wonderful people!
We also found some tunnels on the drive. However, TJ ignored the signs that said "turn on your lights" and so halfway through the first tunnel we realized we could not see ANYTHING! He slammed on the brakes, and turned on the lights just in time to see the side of the tunnel INCHES from our car! It was pretty scary at first, then we just laughed about it as we went through several other tunnels! =)
After our hike we picked up Travis and his friend Mike and ate at what was considered a five star Mcdonald's. It had a player piano in the seating area! However, the food was the same! Then we took pictures at the field and drove around the town. We even tried to visit a memorial of John Wolfe (we had no idea who he was). Come to find out he was a famous author of one book. Quite a disappointment! =) That night we watched another game with Allison and some of their friends. It was a lot fun and the weather was perfect!
Sunday we went to church however TJ and Travis did not have church clothes and so they went in shorts and shirts, luckily I had a skirt! Then we had a little picnic by a river and we drove home in time to pick up Eric and Laura and precious Trey from the airport! Don't worry, I wll post again and add pictures from their stay as well!
It was wonderful to spend time with TJ and to enjoy the mountains and the wonderful people in North Carolina! Not to mention it was nice not to work for a while! One of my favorite things was that we were able to attend the temple on Friday morning and do our first session in the Raleigh temple. We have been doing initiatories, but had to order some more clothes for TJ since they don't have clothing rental. It was very refreshing to visit the temple and I was so happy we were able to go!
Anyway, I know this is long, I promise to post again soon to let you know about our week with our family and plus add pictures from Memorial day! We love you all and hope you are doing well!
P.S. I am already 5 1/2 months along, I can't believe it, but my belly sure had started to grow the last few weeks! Plus, she is getting SO active. The other day she kicked TJ's hand so hard, it almost came off my stomach! She is a strong little girl! Oh, and I think we have decided on a name, I will post it later! Love you guys!

For the Love of the Game!

Hello Everyone!
I hope you are all doing great! TJ and I are both doing very well! Sorry I did not update last weekend, but things were just a little too crazy! We had a pretty low key weekend, I worked and TJ studied. We did pick up some more baby stuff including a dresser, diaper bag and our first article of clothing all for about forty bucks! So, not too bad. We also decided to have an intense game of Monopoly Saturday night! It was a riot! We made the rule you couldn't buy the first time around. Well, I got stuck in jail as TJ went around the board buying all the good properties. He ended up with the Red, Yellow and Green! I was sunk! It was a lot of fun though! Then Sunday night we headed to some friends house for a great game! It was a low key, but very fun weekend!
This past week has also been full of great memories. My work was busy as always but TJ took a little road trip on Thursday. He and one of his classmates left at about 3:00 a.m. Thursday morning, drove to New York for the Yankees game, and then drove back home getting home around 2:00 a.m. He had a great time, especially since the Yankees won! I of course stayed home and worked while TJ traveled the country side! =)
Then, Friday morning we went to our ultrasound! It was really exciting and we finally know (kind of) what we are having! Although we ALL thought we were having a boy, after the ultrasound, we found out we are having a little girl. Now this is not quite 100% as she was very polite and modest and would not uncross her legs. However, the ultrasonographer said she did get a quick glimpse and did not see any boy parts! She said that we will just have to trust her that it is a little girl! So, for now, we are having a girl! We are both very excited about it! I also included a picture of me that we took tonight, I am officially about 20 weeks and 3 or 4 days!
We wish we could be with our sweet mother's this weekend to celebrate Mother's Day, but instead you will just get a card and a phone call! We are really enjoying ourselvs out here and we are so greatful for the opportunity we have to live out here. We really are so blessed to be in such a beautiful place! Today I was on a little walk/run and actually saw a turtle crossing over a bridge on the path. It was so cute, I had to stop and take pictures with my cell phone! It is little things each day that help me remember all that I have and remind me to be greatful for all of our many blessings! We love you all and hope you all have a wonderful weekend!