And the birthday surprise arrives...

Cody decided to surprise me this year for my birthday. I usually give him hints and help him out a little, but he wouldn't let me this year. He said he knew exactly what he wanted to get me. Since I'm not good at surprises, the suspense has been building forever... and I've been anxiously awaiting my present.

My birthday surprise arrived today, 2 days early, but I got to go ahead and open it! I love love love it! I got a Coach diaper bag! My hubby is so good to me! :)

Houston, we have a baby BUMP!

Over the past few weeks, I have definitely developed a baby bump, and I LOVE it! Cody thinks I'm silly, and of course, he thinks it's humongous. It's really not that big...but I'm definitely growing! He thinks that I just don't remember what I looked like before pregnancy. To his defense, I have had about ten people come up and rub my bump... so maybe he knows what he's talking about!?

I did have to go out to shop for a new dress this past week. We are going to Oxford this weekend for our friends' wedding (YAY!!), and I realized that I had nothing to wear. I took mom with me, and we began searching for a dress. I had no idea how funny our little outing would become. I grabbed all of these cute, fitted dresses like I "used to wear." Mom, on the other hand, grabbed a few "flowy" dresses. I thought she was silly for even bringing those in the dressing room. When I modeled my first choice, I don't think my mom has ever laughed so hard! Let's just say it wasn't flattering at all. Then, we both started laughing, and I just pushed all of my dresses to the side and faced the fact that I had to go with her choices. We decided on a plain brown dress with a green satin bow that is much more flattering than my fitted, sequined choices. Who knew that shopping when pregnant could be so much fun? I think she's told everyone that story. She thinks it's hilarious! :)