A Christmas present that came early...

They say a family is a journey to forever...well,

we are excited to announce that our "forever" has just begun!

Brian got the news when he received his "early" Christmas present...needless to say, when he first unwrapped his present and all he got was a book, he was a little confused. But, after a moment of clarity, he was as excited to hear that we were having a baby as I was to tell him!

Even though it was 11:30 at night, we called a fmy mom and dad. I think they have been waiting for this day to come for quite some time. Brian's parents received the news the next day...it was so cute when we told them they were going to have to "revise" their Christmas letter!

I am five weeks along...and doing great!

Except for being tired ALL THE TIME, running to the bathroom more than normal, and what Brian has dubbed "baby brain", I feel amazing. I must say, I do miss drinking and Coca-Cola...just a little. But other than that, things are moving along nicely so far....did I mention the baby brain...Brian says, "we can't both be fat and stupid!" Oh well...

Right now, the baby books say that it's about the size of an orange seed and the shape of a tadpole (tail and all)...so, we have named it Pollywag :o)

Our first doctor's appointment is January 11, 2010. Then, I will be eight weeks along...we will get to hear the heart beat and take our first sonogram picture.

More to come...stay tuned!