We LOVE the beach!

Julie (Andy's sister) had Spring Break this past week so we decided to pretend like we had one too and joined her and the parents for a long weekend. It was absolutely GORGEOUS weather! 75 and sunny the whole time! I laughed and told some friends last night that I had to go to the beach to get the pregnancy glow- with the way I've been feeling it sure wasn't going to happen without a tan! Anyways, we had so so so much fun... We ate some great food and Julie and I soaked up all the sun we could!

21 weeks

After eating at this amazing Italian place at the Wharf, Ryder was full and therefore by belly felt huge!

Still squeezing into my regular bathingsuits...actually sported a bikini the first day- I guess I will break down and get a maternity one before we come back in May. Ryder was kicking like crazy when I laid out- not sure if he was saying "it's getting too hot in here" or "i love the beach"... we'll go with the second one

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Girls Trip 2009

We made our annual girls trip (Bama ax's) last weekend to Kelly's parents' lake house. I think this is our 7th trip out of college (not to mention tons during college!). Normally we go to the beach in the summer but this year 3 of us are pregnant so we had to do it early and close by. We had so much fun just laughing and catching up. Unfortunately, Dalgo,Jamie, and Christina weren't able to make it so we really missed them:( We are already planning a spa weekend next year for our 30th Bdays! Love these girls so much and can't imagine my life without their friendships! I have no doubt we'll still be doing this at 50!

Not the greatest pic of us (taken by the self-timer). We had a no make-up, no dress-up weekend(:

We had a little shower for Cammie since she lives in NYC and we won't get to see her before her baby boy arrives in June. We also celebrated with Kristin because many of us were out of town for her shower. Becca gave all three of us some cute little baby sun glasses that we are stylin'.

Me (20 wks), Cammie (23 wks), Kristin (32 wks)

Need a Laugh?

So, they might not be as funny to you, but I got the funniest thank-you letters from these kids (for speaking at their career day)... check out http://ashleymacsfood.blogspot.com/

Celebrating Baby Ryder

We celebrated the night of the U/S at my parents house with Andy's parents and sister...my mom had everything decked out for a BOY! Ryder already racked up on some cute little outfits and shoes...It was so special.

Long Legs!Precious Little Hand
I think he looks like Andy already(:

"I knew it was a BOY!"

Celebrating at lunch with our small group

Another girl in our LIFE group found out what she was having the day before me, so two of the girls got balloons (a blue and pink one for each girl) and you had to write on there who you thought was having which... I think about 8 of them guessed me right!

Thanks to my wonderful family and friends for making last Thursday such a special day! We are beyond blessed and just can't believe we are getting to experience this wonderful gift. Clearly, not in my timing, but in HIS PERFECT timing- and now I couldn't imagine it any other way!

"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

It's a........

BOY!!! William "Ryder" McMakin is a BIG boy already! The u/s tech said it was the longest legs she had ever seen! Between Andy and I (not to mention our dads and my brothers) the poor guy doesn't have a chance of being a normal size. Good thing I like big boys!(: More importantly, Ryder is very healthy and we couldn't be more thankful. Yesterday felt like Christmas....we celebrated all day long with family and friends! Pics to follow soon! Thank you Lord for this precious gift!

Growing Belly

Here are some belly pics. I am still wearing my regular clothes for now. But I got some maternity clothes a few weeks ago and will probably start wearing those jeans any day considering I can hardly zip mine now. Anyways, we are counting down the days til our U/S on Thursday. Please pray for a healthy baby! Thanks for all the fun votes.... I believe it was about 10 for girl and 2 for boy....so we'll see!!! Pink or Blue post coming soon!(: 9 weeks-such a Merry Christmas!
12 weeks

14.5 weeks

18 weeks- and baby's first snow(:

18 weeks- how come with a t-shirt on I look gigantic? But then I lift up my shirt and feel barely pregnant? weird.