It's a BOY!!!

Brixen Christopher Keller

Due:  February 18, 2011

What a VERY exciting day!!!  I hardly slept last night...  Especially since I have been so congested lately.  My humidifier sure does help though!  Thanks for suggesting that, Mom!

I woke up at 6:00 AM, which is an hour earlier than my normal time.  I just could not fall back to sleep.  I got up, checked emails and Facebook like always, and cleaned up the kitchen.  I woke Chris up at 7:00 AM.  I said, "Honey, today is the day we find out if we are having a son or daughter."

Driving to the hospital, I was so anxious and could not wait to get there for the ultrasound.  I thought I was going to pass-out!  We got there right at 8:15 AM and got in right away.  I love being the first appointment.  

Instead of finding out at the hospital, Chris and I decided to do something a little different.  We wrote Brixen Christopher and Sophi Jo on index cards and put them in an envelope that said Boy or Girl?  We asked the ultrasound technician to put a smiley face on either boy or girl.  At the end of the ultrasound, she went out of the room and sealed it up.  Chris took this picture before we left for the hospital.

The ultrasound really did not last that long, maybe 15-minutes.  We got to see a lot on our baby this time.  Foots, legs, kidneys, spine, etc.  Baby Brixen's hand started to move at one point and we knew he was waving at Mommy and Daddy.  The ultrasound technician said everything looked great and our OBGYN would take a look at the results and email us.

I think the ride home from the hospital to our house TOOK FOREVER and we only live less than 15-minutes away.  We FINALLY got home.  Of course, I started crying even before Chris opened the envelope.  I always had that feeling it was a boy and so did Chris.  So...  When he opened it up and there was a smiley face on Brixen Christopher all we could do was cry and hug.  It was a VERY SPECIAL moment.  And, thankful, we did it the way we did.  It was private and special between him and I.  

Me and Brixen Christopher Keller (Our Son)

Chris and Brixen Christopher Keller (Our Son)

As you can see, both of our eyes were very teary from our cries.  But we both are very emotional people so I knew I would cry!  How can you not???  We were about to find out if we were having a son or daughter!

We got some stuff on video and even calling our Moms to tell them to good news.  Chris will put together a small video and I will post that soon!  Right now, we are cherishing this amazing moment and can't wait to meet our son, Brixen Christopher Keller, in February 2011.

As you can see, I changed the colors of our blog.  Brixen's nursery will be chocolate brown and light blue so I thought this new blog background was perfect!  We are planning to go do our Baby Registry tomorrow because we are just so excited.  Plus, we are heading to PA November 12 through November 14 for a Baby Shower with Chris' family.  

Tonight, we are planning to go out and celebrate that we are having a SON!  Check back soon for a video update.  I will be blogging tomorrow about officially being 20-weeks.  In addition, I am sure we will post photos and videos from our Baby Registry adventure.

Thank you everyone for your kind words!!!  It really means a lot to all three of us.  We greatly appreciate it and truly feel blessed!  

Like Christmas Eve - Only Better!

Tomorrow we will know if we are having a SON or DAUGHTER!  Wow!  That sounds strange to say.  We both are very excited, anxious, and ready for tomorrow morning!

Our family and friends are also very excited.  We have a list of people to call tomorrow after we get home.  I bet our Moms definitely will not be able to concentrate on anything until we call them with the big news!  This is like Christmas Eve ONLY SO MUCH BETTER!

Our appointment is at Evanston Hospital (where we will deliver) at 8:15 AM CST and I am not sure how long the 20-week ultrasound will last.  We have a unique way of finding out whether we are having a boy or girl.  I will blog all about it tomorrow.  

Well...  I am off to make some mac and cheese for my wonderful Husband.  He got 3 teeth pulled today and I am taking care of him!  I love being a Wife!  Oh, and, Survivor is on tonight too!

Stay Tuned...

Chicago Bears: 3-0 (2-MORE DAYS!)

Last night was the best Monday Night Football ever!!!  The Bears WON!  It was a very exciting game.  Well, the second half maybe not so much the first.

Chris and I were looking forward to this game all week!  Both the Bears and the Packers were undefeated thus far.  So, we knew this was a big game.  The Bears did not look so good in the first half but really seems to be a great second half team.

When the game was tied and the Packers fumbled...  I think I wet my pants!  It was recovered by the Bears!  We were not able to score a TD from it BUT Robbie Gould won it for us!  So exciting...

Because of all the excitement, I did not get to bed until after 11:00 PM, which is late for me.  I am sure I will be tired tonight.  But it was well worth it.  The Bears are now the ONLY UNDEFEATED TEAM IN THE NFC.

AND...  2-more days until we find out whether we are having a BOY or a GIRL.  Time went by very fast yesterday and I am hoping for the same these next two-days.  It is hard not to think about it!!!  We go very early on Thursday so basically, I will just wake-up and get ready!

Off to clean-up, have some "me" time, and start my day!  Have a great Tuesday!  Loving this Fall weather!

Recipe

Today is a very cool Fall Sunday afternoon!  It has not even hit 60 degrees.  We relaxed all day and even turned on the fireplace.  Nice and cozy!

I posted on my FaceBook that I was planning to make homemade mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and chicken for dinner.  My friend, Rachel Jones, asked me to post the recipe on our blog.  So, here I am!

Normally, when I make recipes, I do not measure ingredients.  So, I will do my best to explain the mashed potatoes.  The green bean casserole is actually the recipe from the back of a french fried onion can.

Homemade Mashed Potatoes

5 Medium to Large Russet Potatoes

Vitamin D Milk

Butter

Salt

Depending on how much homemade mashed potatoes you want, you can always add more potatoes.  Chris and I like to have extra for leftovers.  It is always good warmed-up.

1.  Boil Water; Add Small Amount of Salt to Water

2.  Peel Potatoes and Wash

3.  Cut Potatoes; Small Pieces

4.  Cook Potatoes in Salt Water

5.  Drain Potatoes

Typically, the potatoes are finished boiling when you take a fork to them and they break into smaller pieces.  Not sure exactly how many minutes this is, just keep an eye on them.

Put the potatoes in a large bowl.  Do your best to mash the potatoes so there are no whole pieces left.  Once this is completed, add vitamin D milk and butter.  Again, I do not measure.  But always add a little at a time.  I always add more butter than milk.  Mix the potatoes, milk, and butter with a mixer.  

Continue to add milk and butter to the potatoes until it is to your tasting.  Add a bit of salt at the end.  The homemade mashed potatoes should be very creamy and buttery.  When I serve it, I always add more butter!  :)

Green Bean Casserole

1 (10 3/4-OZ) Can Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup

3/4-Cup of Milk

1/8-TSP Black Pepper

1 1/3-Cups French's French Fried Onions

2 (14 1/2-OZ) Cans Green Beans, Drained or 2 (9-OZ) Frozen Cut Green Beans, Thawed

1.  Mix Soup, Milk, Black Pepper, and Beans in a Large Bowl

2.  Add 2/3-Cups of French Fried Onions

3.  Add All Ingredients to 1 1/2-QT Casserole

4.  Bake at 350 Degrees for 30-Minutes

5.  Top w/ Remaining Onions - Bake Additional 5-Minutes

For Thanksgiving, I always make both of these recipes.  Both are extremely good and great leftover.  I guess when I woke up this morning, my mind was thinking about Thanksgiving!  Off to start dinner...  Enjoy!

Week #19

Yesterday, marked Week #19.  Now...  We only have 5 more days until we find out if we are having a BOY or GIRL.  I cannot stop thinking about it.  I am even having dreams!  I definitely have my intuition.  I guess we will see if I am right very soon!  

There are so many friends this Summer that had babies or friends who are now pregnant.  My friend (Jenny) who is due the same day as me, just found out they are having a boy.  She thought they were having a girl!  Another friend  (Jodi) who is due a couple of weeks before me, is also having a boy.  I am just anxious to find-out.

Baby Bump Photo - Week #19

This week, I did not gain any weight but my belly did grow about a half an inch!  I felt pretty good this week.  I got tired one day so I took a nap.  It was hard to sleep that night.  Since the weather got hot this week and now it is not even suppose to hit 60 today, my allergies have been bothering me. 

Last night, Chris and I, walked around at the mall and Target.  We had a great dinner at this place called Dengeo's.  It has a variety of food.  I had a Greek Salad and Chris had Ribs.  It was so good!  Kohl's had a huge sale on Carter's.  So many cute clothes for both boys or girls.  Hopefully, the sale is still going on next week because we want to go back and buy some stuff!

No plans for the weekend!  It is suppose to be right around 60 all weekend.  Of course, College Football and NFL.  Church on Sunday.  The Bears do not play until Monday Night Football against the Packers.  That should be a great game since we both tied for first place.  So exciting!

Off to make some Hazelnut Coffee and wait for Chris to get up...  He loves to make us breakfast on Saturday mornings.  Today, he is going to make cinnamon french toast.  Yummy!

Have a great weekend!

Baby Brophi Video

Chris and I are trying to make as many videos as possible, especially since we are about half way through the pregnancy.  We both want to be able to look back on these times.  I am sure days, weeks, months, and years from now we will be thankful we made all these videos.  See below...

This is my second blog post today...  As you can see, I love blogging.  If you want to know more about our appointment today, read below.  Be sure to vote BOY or GIRL since we find-out in 7-DAYS!!!  Wow!  So exciting...

Boy or Girl??? - 09.30.10

Today, we had our monthly OBGYN Appointment.  It was very fast this time.  We like being her first appointment of the day!  I think we will plan to go around 12 PM every time, if possible!

The appointment went GREAT!  Below are more details.  We go back for our next OBGYN Appointment on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 12:15 PM.  I just love going to the doctor.  I get so excited and she is wonderful.

Weight:  144-Pounds

Baby's Heart Beat:  Between 150 and 160

Blood Pressure:  110/70

I gained a total of 5-pounds in the last 4-weeks with a total of 7-pounds since the beginning of my pregnancy.  I definitely have been eating a lot the past 4-weeks.  Everything sounds so good!  

After our appointment, we went to Olive Garden!  It is a tradition for us to go after our appointment.  It is right by our doctor's office.  As usual, it is always SO GOOD!  We both had soup, salad, and breadsticks.  I am full now!  Yummy!

AND...  WE SCHEDULED OUR 20-WEEK ULTRASOUND!!!  The countdown is ON!  We go on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 8:15 AM.  SEVEN DAYS!!!  We cannot wait to find out whether we are having a BOY or GIRL.  Stay tuned...

Did I Feel Baby Moving???

I know that I already wrote a blog post earlier today BUT...  I was doing some laundry and I think I felt Baby Brophi move.  I cannot be for sure but it was definitely a different type of feeling.  It felt like a snake slithering around.  LOL!  It was pretty low, maybe near my bladder.  This is all very new to me.  It was only for a few short seconds but I definitely felt something that I have not felt before.  

I was told at our last ultrasound, at the end of 13-weeks, I had an anterior placenta, which means I would not feel our Baby until later.  As the pregnancy gets further a long, the Baby obviously grows and the placenta moves.  This is all what I have been told and read.

I am one happy Mommy-to-be!  Looking forward to our OBGYN Appointment on Wednesday and will definitely ask the technician at our 20-week ultrasound about my placenta again.  Yipppeee...  :)

Relaxing Weekend!

I love weekends in the Fall.  It seems like Summer is always so busy for us so once Labor Day Weekend hits, I get excited to finally have some down time.  Some of my favorite things about Fall include:

Leaves Changing Colors

Honey Crisp Apples

Dinners in the Crock Pot

Pumpkins

Chris' Chili

NFL Football

College Football

Boots

Thanksgiving (I Love to Eat!)

Smell of Fireplaces

Crisp, Cooler Weather

Smell of a Fall Morning

Windows Open w/ a Fall Breeze

Coffee Brewing on a Crisp Saturday Morning

I am sure there are tons more but that is all I can think of right now.  Every year, we drive to Wisconsin to this pumpkin farm.  We pick-out pumpkins, apples, and enjoy all the activities.  I forget the name of the place but it is just pass the Wisconsin/Illinois border.  We found it a couple of years ago!  We are planning to go the weekend of our anniversary.  Going to pick-out a little pumpkin for our Baby!  By that time, we will know if it is a BOY or GIRL.

Thanksgiving is another favorite time of year.  What can get better than spending time with family, eating delicious homemade food, and watching football with the fireplace going???  Chris and I usually have Thanksgiving here in Chicago with just us two.  We love it.  The day after, we drive home to Michigan to put up my Mom's Christmas Tree.  It is a tradition for us!  

Like I said, this weekend was very relaxing for us.  Friday night, we usually always go out for Date Night.  We went to Lou Malnati's.  We have not been there in awhile.  It was great to have the salad and a deep dish pizza.  Lou's definitely has the best, considering we are not big fans of deep dish.  

Saturday, we slept in, well tried too!  It rained most of the morning, which made me smile.  I made coffee and it always smells so great, especially on a crisp Fall morning.  Chris made eggs with onions, bacon, and toast.  Always a delicious meal.  We watched College Football all day and never left the house.  I took a nap too!

Sunday, we went to Church.  Our Church had a Baby Dedication.  It was so fun to watch all the little babies.  Our friends baby boy was born in June and he was dedicated.  All the babies were boys!  Our Church does Baby Dedications a few times a year.  It always puts a smile on your face! 

The rest of the day, we watched football.  What a surprise!  :)  Chris made his AMAZING Chili.  It is one of the best things I have ever ate.  I had two bowls and fell asleep.  I only was able to watch about half of the Bears game because of my nap.  BEARS WIN!!!  It is hard to believe that we are now 2-0 but a great feeling!  

I was thinking...  What if the Bears go to the Super Bowl and I go into labor that day???  Anything is possible.  Super Bowl is Sunday, February 6, 2011 and I am due February 18, 2011.  That would be a great story!

Off to get some work done...  More updates on Wednesday after our OBGYN Appointment.  Have a great week!

Week #18 - Start of Month 5

Hello Week #18 and Month 5!  

It seems like I was just writing in our blog about Week #17 and now it is a week later.  These weeks sure do fly by...  But I am enjoying every bit of being pregnant.  Above is my Baby Bump Photo for Week #18.

Each week on Friday, I get an email from BabyFit about the growth progress of our Baby.  In addition, Chris takes a photo of me, I weigh myself, and I also measure my belly.  This week I gained 3-pounds!!!  My belly measured 37.5-inches.  Also, Chris got me this great book for my birthday that I read every week.  It is called, "The Complete Illustrated Pregnancy Companion."  I LOVE IT!

I was too tired to write in our blog last night.  So, it is now Saturday morning.  I couldn't sleep because I was excited to write!  Last night, we went to Lou Malnati's for dinner.  We have not been there very much since I have been pregnant, probably at most 3-times.  It is a very heavy meal.  But now, pretty much anything in-front of me, I will eat!  LOL!

Today, it is cloudy and suppose to rain a majority of the weekend.  Chris is going to make eggs with onions, bacon, and toast.  Yummy!  We plan to just relax and watch college football most of the day.  I am going to make Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.  It is starting to get cooler outside so looking forward to more comfort-food meals.  Chris is going to make his Chili tomorrow.  It is the best!  Church tomorrow and more football!  Go Bears!

Looking forward to the upcoming week.  We have a OBGYN Appointment on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 12:00 PM.  We usually go to Olive Garden after for lunch.  I love the soup, salad, and breadsticks.  I am excited about this appointment because we will discuss the 20-week ultrasound.  Since I will be 20-weeks on Friday, October 1, 2010, I am hoping to set the appointment for that day.  We both do not want to wait any longer!

That is about all for this week...  I am feeling pretty good!  Only took one nap this week.  Still pretty stuffed up.  I think it is allergies.  I guess the only big change is my appetite!  In fact, I am hungry now!  Off to stuff my face!  Have a great weekend everyone!

Registered for Our 1st Baby Class

Chris and I are planning to take 4 Childbirth/Parenting Classes at Evanston Hospital, where Baby Brophi will be born.  Thankfully, it is only a few miles from our house.  We went to the hospital for the first time when we had our early ultrasound at the end of 13-weeks.  It is VERY NICE!  It is like a hotel.  I was very impressed.

The Childbirth/Parenting Classes we are planning to take are below.  If any of my Mommy friends out there have any other suggestions, please let me know.  We are excited about the classes because we will be able to meet and talk with our couples.  

Preparing for Childbirth

Caring for Newborns (For 1st Time Parents)

Infant CPR/Safety

Breastfeeding

The Preparing for Childbirth Class is the one we are taking first because it is four-weeks long.  The hospital did not offer classes in December and I felt January was cutting it too close.  We decided to take the class in November, which will be towards the end of my Second Trimester.  This class is for anyone who is in their Second or Third Trimester.

The class meets starting Monday, November 1, 2010 for 2.5-hours in the evening.  The class will go every week for 4-weeks and end on Monday, November 22, 2010.  At the end of the last class, we have an optional tour of the hospital.  I AM VERY EXCITED ABOUT THE TOUR!  It will be very fun to get more familiar with the hospital, etc.  

The other classes we are planning to take in December and January.  Caring for Newborns is for two Thursdays in December.  Infant CPR/Safety and Breastfeeding will both be in January.  

We are so excited about the coming months!  It is one of our favorite times of the year.  We usually go up to Wisconsin and pick pumpkins and apples in October.  And...  It is been almost a YEAR since we got married!  WOW!  Last year at this time, we were planning for a Wedding and now we are planning for a Baby.  November, we will be busy with a trip to PA for our Baby Shower and Thanksgiving.  We usually have Thanksgiving here in Chicago with just the two of us.  December is always a fun month getting ready for Christmas.  It is a beautiful time here in Chicago with the white snow, Christmas music, and lights.

Well, that is all for now...  Check back soon for more updates, videos, and photos!  We are counting down the days until we find out BOY or GIRL.  Be sure to VOTE!

Chicago Bears Video (Bears WIN!!!)

Chris made a video of our experience at the Bears vs. Lions Game on Sunday, September 12, 2010.  

Be sure to vote whether you think we are having a BOY or a GIRL!  Be sure to check back soon because we are going to make a video of our soon-to-be nursery and some of the stuff we already have for Baby.

Chicago Bears!!!

For Chris' Birthday, I got him tickets to the Chicago Bears Season Opener at Soldier Field.  It was yesterday!  I can't believe football season is finally here.  We both love this time of year.  Most of our weekends are spent watching College and NFL.  It's fun and relaxing!

We got up early and headed down to the Wabash Tap for cheeseburgers and fries at 10 AM.  Chris had a Miller Lite and I had a Diet Cherry Coke.  Yummy!  It truly is a great burger.  Probably my second favorite to In-N-Out Burger.

Wabash Tap - Chris and His BFF, Miller Lite!

 

Wabash Tap - Me and My BFF, Cheeseburger and Fries

Our seats were great!  We could see everything!  And, we were in the Media Deck and out of the sun.  The best part was seeing the Chicago Bears Players come out of the "Bear."  There was fireworks, smoke, etc.  It gave my goosebumps and I almost cried!  

Chicago Bears "Bear" Tunnel 

Here We Go!!!

I forgot to mention that some of the Chicago Blackhawk Players were announced along with the Stanley Cup before the game started.  That was the second time this year we saw them at Soldier Field.  Last time at the Bon Jovi Concert in July.  

More Photos from Our Exciting Afternoon...

Baby's 1st Football Game!!!

It was such a beautiful day at Soldier Field.  Perfect for a football game.  We both enjoyed the day very much and can't wait to go back again next year.  Happy Birthday to my WONDERFUL HUSBAND!  I love you!

BEARS WIN!!!  Lions 14; Bears 19

Week #17

Week #17 - WOW!  Time sure does fly by...  We are almost half way there and very excited to find out whether we are having a BOY or a GIRL.  I definitely have a gut feeling but we will find out in about 3-weeks.  The Second Trimester definitely is a lot easier.  I take a nap now maybe once a week, if that.  I have a lot more energy and a huge appetite.  I still go to the bathroom a lot, especially during the night.  Oh, and, for the past month or so, I have been craving Chef Boyardee Ravioli (ate it everyday at lunch).  Never really ate it before my pregnancy, however, now I think I am starting to get over that craving.  Wonder what my next one will be?

Each week on Friday, Chris takes a photo of me and my belly.  I also measure my belly and weigh myself.  This was a BIG WEEK!  I gained one pound and my belly grew a whole inch.  Earlier this week I was thinking that my belly felt a bit bigger!  :)

Yesterday, we drove to Michigan for my Sister's 25th birthday.  We cooked out at my Mom's house and had a bon fire with smores.  The weather really started to feel like FALL and we loved it!  We headed back this morning so that we didn't miss any College Football.  Right now, as I am typing, we are watching the ND/MI game.  Go ND!

Chris and I enjoying the bon fire at my Mom's house...  Chris enjoyed the smores.  And, you can tell that I am pregnant!  

My Mom (GramJo) and I...  She is so excited about becoming a Grandma!  She has her gut feeling too on what we are having but I disagree with her!  :)

Tomorrow (Sunday), we are heading to Soldier Field for Opening Day of the Bears.  They are playing the LIONS and we are hoping for a WIN.  I got Chris the tickets for his birthday and we are looking forward to attending!  Planning to go to Wabash Tab for a GREAT cheeseburger and fries before the game.  Be sure to check back for more photos and another update.

Week #16

As of yesterday (Friday, September 3, 2010) I was 16-weeks!  Chris took me on a "Sweet 16 (Weeks) Date" last night.  We LOVE walking around downtown Evanston in the Fall.  Since last night felt exactly like Fall, we went to dinner, walked around a bit, and went to Borders.  We had dinner at Chili's.  It was pretty good!  I had chips/salsa and Cajun chicken pasta.  YUMMY!  Chris had ribs with french fries.  Borders is always fun for us.  We like to read the new magazines and look at the baby book section.  So many books out there to read and I sure do LOVE reading!  Right now, I am reading a book called TOUGH CUSTOMER by Sandra Brown.  I love her, great author.  There are a couple more books I want to read by her and I also like Michael Connelly.  

Below is a photo of my Baby Bump for Week #16.  I can't believe we only have 4-weeks left until we find out a BOY or a GIRL!  We are very anxious to officially find out so we can start preparing the nursery and putting together our Baby Registry!  We are planning to register at Babies R Us and maybe one other place.  I found this really cute crib bedding at Beyond Bedding online so maybe there as well.

Well...  College Game-Day starts today and we couldn't be happier.  This truly is my favorite time of year.  We both LOVE football season.  It is also Labor Day Weekend and the first weekend in several weeks that we haven't had ANY plans.  So, I am excited about that too.  Off to make some Hazelnut Coffee and Chris is making bacon and eggs.  Ahh...  Our house is going to smell so good and all the windows are open!  It's only about 60 right now!  LOVE IT!  More blogs later this weekend...

Last Summer Weekend in Michigan

This past weekend was our last Summer weekend in Michigan for 2010...  Where did Summer go?  It has been a great, fun-filled Summer but both Chris and I are ready for Fall.  It seems like our Summers are always so busy.  Now that Fall is approaching, we will be able to relax, WATCH FOOTBALL, and prepare for Baby Brophi.

We went home to celebrate my Mom's Birthday (August 27).  We had dinner at Tosi's Restaurant on Friday night.  Out of all the years I lived in Michigan I have NEVER been to Tosi's Restaurant.  It was very nice.  Great food and service.  We definitely had a fantastic time as we always do when all of us get together! 

My friend Jenny had her Baby Shower on Saturday so Ashlee (Sister) and I joined her for the celebration.  It started to get my very excited about my Baby Shower.  We already have one planned.  Heading to PA November 12 through November 14 to have a Baby Shower with Chris' side of the family.  Very excited to spend some time with them before Baby Brophi arrives!

On Sunday, we spent the afternoon at Whirlpool Beach...  It is a beach that my Mom and Bruce have been going to for years.  To get there you need to go by boat.  It use to be pretty deserted but now there are a lot of people.  It was sad that it was our last weekend in Michigan but we realized that the next time we are at Whirlpool Beach we will have a little one!  

Although Summer 2010 is coming to a close, we have a lot to look forward to this Fall and Winter.  We are planning to go back to Michigan for my Sister Ashlee's Birthday on September 10.  And, hoping to get back there for the Lakeshore/St. Joe Football Game on October 15.  I want Chris to experience the rivalry!  I wonder if the game still attracts a huge crowd?

One more trip to PA in November for our Baby Shower.  Thanksgiving here in Chicago and we always put up the Christmas Tree at my Mom's the day after Thanksgiving.  Hoping to have my Baby Shower in Michigan in December before Christmas.  You never know what the weather will be like in January.  We always spend Christmas in Michigan.  

After all that, we probably won't be doing much but preparing for Baby Brophi to arrive around February 18, 2011.  If you look at the top, I added the weeks, days, and days-to-go.  I thought this was a great idea...  I actually stole it from my friends blog.  Thanks, Melissa!  :)

More updates coming soon...  We will be announcing the names we have chosen for a BOY and a GIRL soon.  Stay tuned...