There are no good words to rhyme with belly.

Things I have learned recently concerning my belly:

1. This is the first time in my whole life that I have ever wanted it to be noticed.

2. It actually disappoints me when people say it doesn't look that big. I sent the pictures below to my brother Brandon and he said, "Oh whatever...you look the same as when I saw you last. I'm not impressed." Well poo on you. I think Brian just ran ahead of you in the race for Favorite Uncle.

3. I can do a couple of things to make it look bigger.
a. Eat a lot before I see people. This can add a good 2 months.
b. Wear strategic clothing. Things with a waistband that fit right under the belly emphasize it quite well.

4. Stretchmarks are unavoidable. Did you know that? Apparently you can use creams to "minimize their appearance" but you can't keep them away. That's just great. My friend calls them "battle scars." I guess that's a good way to think of them (if I have to think about them at all). Who am I kidding? I've got some already, so we'll just act like I'm collecting them and I'm about to hit the jackpot.

Anyway, even though my brother Brandon wasn't impressed by these pictures, here you go. This was at 14 weeks. In 2 weeks we find out if we're having a girl or a boy!!! I'm thinking girl.

I'm a newbie.

Ta dah! I am officially a new blogger. Ollie and I have been thinking about starting one for a while now. The past couple of weeks I've been updating a few friends on my pregnancy and they all suggested that I start a blog. So...here we are.

Now I have to admit I'm a little intimidated. There are some amazing blogs out there. I mean, they should be published. Aunt Katie, Cheryl, and Lil' Kim, I'm talking about you. Anyhow, as I remind myself that life is not a competition, I venture out because I really would love to have a record of our family's (omg I'm going to have a FAMILY in a few months) journey.

So saddle up your horses and join us.