19 week ultrasound

Today I had my 19 week ultrasound and it looks like we are having another boy! They also adjusted my due date to November 30. We were able to get some pretty cool pictures and I will post the best one below.

Also here is a picture of me at 19 weeks 3 days.

In other news, we are moving to Knoxville, TN this Friday so we are frantically packing and cleaning this week! I will post again with pictures of the new house next week sometime.

16 weeks

I had my 16 week check-up yesterday. I heard the heartbeat and it was strong so I guess everything is going well there. I also was able to schedule my big ultrasound and it will be July 9! Here is a picture of me at 16 weeks:

Also, Josh graduated his last class of trainees yesterday so that was exciting! He will change command next Wednesday and then he will pretty much be done with this job. After that we will just be packing, cleaning, and getting the house ready to rent out. It will probably still be a few weeks before we have everything done and are ready to move but I am very excited about our new home in Tennessee and look forward to being closer to family for a little while. I will post again in a few weeks when we know the sex of the baby and more about our move date!

Chicken Spaghetti and 12 week pictures

 I got this recipe from pinterest a while ago and just got around to trying it the other day. It is a recipe from the show the Pioneer Woman on the food network and it was fantastic and easy so I thought I would share.

 

Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked Chicken
• 3 cups Dry Spaghetti, Broken Into Two Inch Pieces
• 2 cans Cream Of Mushroom Soup (or cream of chicken)
• 2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1/4 cup Finely Diced Green Pepper
• 1/4 cup Finely Diced Onion
• 1 1/2 cups water with 1/2 cup chicken broth
  
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/8 teaspoon (to 1/4 Teaspoon) Cayenne Pepper
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• 1 cup Additional Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Preparation Instructions

Cook spaghetti in water and chicken broth until al dente. Do not overcook. When spaghetti is cooked, combine with remaining ingredients except additional 1 cup sharp cheddar.
Place mixture in casserole pan and top with remaining sharp cheddar. Cover and freeze up to six months, cover and refrigerate up to two days, or bake immediately: 350 degrees for 45 minutes until bubbly. (If the cheese on top starts to get too cooked, cover with foil).

Also, I had my 12 week appointment this week and everything looks good so far. I was surprised to get another ultrasound and it was fun to see the baby flipping around in there. I have felt a few things so far that I think might be kicks but i'm not sure. Here is the picture from the ultrasound:

And here is a picture of me at 12 weeks:

Upcoming Changes

I know I haven't posted in a while but things have been a little hectic around here. A lot has been happening in our lives lately and will continue through the year. The two biggest being a move to Knoxville, TN in July and a new baby due December 2! The army is paying for Josh to go back to school for 2 years. He will be attending the University of Tennessee and getting a Masters in Nuclear Engineering. We will then go to West Point for him to teach physics for 3 years. We are purchasing a house in a town called Powell which is just outside of Knoxville. It is a little larger than our current home which will be great to accommodate our growing family. Here is a picture.

I am around 10 weeks pregnant now and doing ok. The pregnancy so far has been a big harder than my last but things seem to be getting better now that i am nearing the end of my first trimester. I got to have an ultrasound a few weeks ago to see the hearbeat and that was very exciting. Here is a picture.

And it is true what they say, you do show a lot sooner with your second. So here is a picture of me at 10 weeks.

I have my next appointment in about a week and a half. We should be able to hear the hearbeat by doppler by then. We are hoping to find out the sex right before we move.

So that's what's been going on in our lives lately. I will try to update more frequently as the pregnancy progresses and we start the moving process! Also I have been trying tons of new recipes from pinterest lately so I will try to post some of those soon too!

It's Time To Diet

Josh and I have spent the holiday season eating, drinking, and being merry. As a result of this we have each gained about 10lbs that we would like to try to lose in the new year. We have developed a dieting plan that includes recipes from this website: 500 Calorie Dinners We are going to try the steak with carmelized onions and gorgonzola tonight. In other news, we switched Austin to a toddler bed today and I am excited to say that he is currently taking a nap in it with no problems so hopefully tonight will go equally as well! Happy New Year!

Austin is 2!

On Monday, November 28th Austin turned 2. I can't believe he is already that old! I took him to his 2 year well child check-up today and he is 32.56 lbs (91st percentile) and 34.5 in (49th percentile). He is talking up a storm now, saying tons of words as well as phrases and even sentences. His favorite thing to do is play with cars, read about cars, or watch cars on tv. He also loves to run, jump, climb, and play with other kids. He still sleeps in a crib but we plan to move him to a toddler bed after Christmas. We have tried potty training but he's still not quite ready.

Turkey-Hummus Sliders

If you are looking for a healthy meal that is full of flavor this is one you are definitely going to want to try!

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 cup hummus, preferably spicy or roasted red pepper (about a 7-ounce container)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 16 pita pockets, preferably whole wheat, split open and warmed
• 2 to 3 plum tomatoes, sliced

Directions

Toss the cucumber, feta, vinegar, mint, 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.

Mix the turkey, 1/2 cup hummus, and the parsley in a bowl; season generously with pepper. Dampen your hands and shape the mixture into 16 small patties, about 1/2 inch thick.

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the patties and cook until browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Cook the remaining patties in the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil.

Spread some of the remaining hummus on the inside of each pita; fill with a tomato slice, turkey patty and some of the cucumber mixture.