Welcome to Gabriel Tate Halle

Our very good friends, Rob and KeithAnn Halle, welcomed their little one August 9th, 2009. Everybody is doing wonderfully. Jay and I are Gabriel's God parents and are very happy and honored to take on that job. Rob and KeithAnn had Gabriel Christened at the chapel on post a few days after he was born. Jay was unable to attend, but I was there to make sure pictures were taken. KeithAnn's mother made Gabe's Christening gown from her own wedding gown. It was absolutely beautiful, the pictures do not do it justice.


Here are some recent belly pictures... 13 WEEKS!!!!
Jay trying to out do:) He had to stick it out and arch his back something fierce to get it to be bigger than mine..hahaha
My little bulge that I can no longer suck in, no matter how much I tighten up:) I have not felt Sprout move just yet, but I promise to let you all know when I do!
Only 3 more weeks until we find out whether Sprout's first Yankee's Tshirt will be PINK OR BLUE!!!

Exciting events

Last Thursday, we had the opportunity to do a tandem skydive with the Army Golden Nights, the Army's elite skydiving team. Even though I was signed up to jump, I could not actually go because it would have been dangerous for Sprout. BUT I did get to watch Jay jump with them, which was so amazing. These pictures are in backward order because I still have not gotten the hang of blogging ( I will, don't worry). This is Jay right after landing, making a beeline for me:)Smooth landing...

Choosing the perfect jumping out outfit...

Prior to jumping, there was LOTS of waiting. We waited about 4 hours for our turn. This is what Jay does while he waits:)

I can't get the video up that we got from the Golden Nights, so this is the best I can do. This is immediately following the jump

Jay had such a great day, and I was so happy to be there to watch him.

On a side note, Jay and I just booked our honeymoon... that will now also serve as a babymoon:) We will be flying to Jamaica on the 17th of September for a week of all inclusive wonderfulness. And although my daiquiri's on the beach will be of the 'virgin' persuasion... We are VERY excited!!

Recent purchases, bigger belly

Over the past couple of weeks, Sprout has made him/herself a little more known. When fully clothed, you still can't tell that I have a little one on the way, but when my belly is exposed, its a bit more obvious... well its obvious to me anyway (there goes my waistline)

We've also recently made our very first baby purchases. First on the list to get was a crib! We are still waiting for it to come in, but is very pretty, in an espresso finish. While I was waiting in line to order the crib, Jay was exploring the store and all the things he thought we should get for Sprout. The most important item, according to Jay, was Sprouts very first friend... A very soft stuffed monkey.
Jay made sure to test him out that night:)

And finally, and most exciting by far, we had a Dr's appointment today. Jay and I got to hear Sprouts heart beat for the very first time. I laughed and then I cried. Jay stood there with a smile on his face and looking a bit shocked. It was the most amazing thing I've ever experienced. And for those of you who are wondering... it was 170 beats/minute:)