Hiya belly

So in one week I went from having a flat belly that only pooched out when I put some food in it to this: A belly that's always there now! It feels so weird, its hard and I can feel all my muscles stretching and pulling. No kicks yet, but I'm waiting anxiously! Enjoy!

My great weekend

So I had a birthday this weekend; I turned the fabulous 26! It was an amazing birthday. I got sweats, socks, slippers (because I have ZERO cold winter clothes) and Sex and the City movie! Awesome! I also got the most amazing paintings and coolest hand painted blue airplane from my best little friend, Luka! Only 3 months till I can give him a million little kisses! These pics are from me, Quaylan and Kanye hanging out in the backyard enjoying some gorgeous fall weather. Thanks for all the birthday wishes!

New hair

For those who know me I had very very very short hair in high school. I've been toying with going back to short for along time now but always say no because I hated people calling me a boy. But now that I've got a bun in the oven no one could call me a boy now! So I did it. I chopped it off. And I love it. I also felt way to suburban and old so I needed to add some "edge." So, today I colored it (whatever, its not going to seep into my baby's brain). Its just darker and I can make it more funky. Hope you like. And if you don't that's ok. Not everyone can pull of short hair!

A New Haircut

So while somebody in our household struggles to find a barbershop that can cut his hair, I've already visited my second stylist (privilege!) Hope you like.

there was a birthday this weekend!

Well Quaylan finally hit the 30 mark. And I'm happy! I think both of us have done so much growth this past year, and the next year will also be very life changing. Hitting 30 is a good milestone. I got Quaylan a few small gifts and one big one: a tool box! Now that we have a garage and he is going to be a dad he had to have one! I took us out to Fort Collins for appetizers at one restaurant then dinner at another. It was amazing and fun! Last year neither of us could have imagined we'd be where we are now. So I can't wait for this next year to surprise us! Here are some pictures, I must say we look pretty good for a 30 year old his 4 month pregnant wife!

Professor who?

Here is the link to the bio page the university made for me. I have to admit, it's kind of weird because I still think of myself as a lowly graduate student. I guess to the ASU people I am but not here at UNC. A student called me Professor Allen on the first day and I kind of looked over my shoulder thinking they were referring to someone behind me. But then I realized they were talking to me. I could have swore I just graduated from high school a few years ago. Anyway, here is the link:

http://www.unco.edu/cebs/teachered/faculty/allen.html

Oh yeah, I turn 30 on this Saturday.

1st Baby Pictures!

So we had our first doctors visit and we were finally able to see the baby. I've been so hungry lately and I kept saying how it was due to me having a super active baby inside me. I was right! Even the ultrasound tech commented on how crazy active it was! I knew it! You should have seen him (I'll call it a him for now) kicking and punching at the walls! He was also bringing his hands to his face, trying to suck his thumb. It was amazing. Quaylan and I had to pick our jaws up off the floor when we left :)

So here are some pictures. The head is on the left, and the long things on the right are legs! You can see how he just kept bending and extending! Enjoy, and if you have no idea what you are looking at don't worry! More pics in 8 weeks!