The rumor is true!

"We" are pregnant! Bryan and I have sat on our news for quite a while, waiting until our move to tell our parents as well as friends here in Birmingham. We had to remake that decision every few days though, because we wanted so badly to tell everyone. It was somewhat of a selfish decision - we just wanted to see the family's reaction for ourselves! Needless to say, it was priceless.

I am almost 12 weeks along, feeling pretty crummy, but that should be getting better soon. We have moved into our house, but have not gotten very settled yet. On one hand it's nice not having to do all the dirty work (painting, moving the heavy things), but on the other it is so hard not to be able to do all that I want to. I'm so thankful for our family that has graciously given their time and energy to help us!

Pregnancy definitely made the journey out here a little more interesting. I was in tears nearly every time we had to decide where to eat. I hate all food right now, and had to decide between a handful of fast food places for lunch and dinner every day. I actually "craved" a McDonald's hamburger during the first couple of weeks of pregnancy, but that quickly faded. When it came time to move, McDonald's was no longer my friend. Well, except for that one morning I had my heart set on an egg mcmuffin and it wasn't breakfast time anymore (I know you would understand Katie). I had a meltdown. Just ask Bryan.

More meltdowns to come, I'm sure. I'll keep you posted.

I can't believe it

We made it. We really made it.

The first half of our journey was wonderful. I was struck by the accomplishment of man at the Hoover Dam (did you know that the cement is so thick that inside much of it is still cooling and setting - and it was built 60 years ago! Thanks for that insight BP). Then I was dumbfounded by the beauty and majesty of God driving through the National Forests that lead to the Grand Canyon, and then of course the Canyon itself (all the pictures I have seen cannot begin to capture how amazing it is). The artistry didn't end as we drove through the Painted Desert, rock monuments and mountains of Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. All of it made me think that the beauty that we try to create (even the Rembrandts of the world) seem like kindergarten scribblings. But I think the Lord looks at those "scribblings" as we would at our own child's work. He reminded me that our creativity is a reflection of Him!

We made it to Kris and Bec's stomping ground and had a great time over beer and pizza, sampled some brews at Bristol Brewing Co., saw the Garden of the Gods, and took a scenic drive through the mountains. The highlight was just being with them. Gosh I love those people.

There is not too much to say about Colorado on.....not to say that it isn't pretty. We realized that the South really is beautiful, just not quite as awe-inspiring as the West. So I just tried, but failed, to sleep. It got pretty miserable. As did the food. I'm just not a fast food kind of girl.

We are now enjoying some time with our families while we wait to move into our new house on Sunday. You should come by! Free pizza!

On our way...

After all the packing and good-byes, we left our CA home around 3 pm yesterday. We spent the night in Vegas, slept in and went to Hoover Dam today. We are now in Flagstaff, AZ (love this place!) hoping to see the Grand Canyon early in the morning, then on to see Kris and Bec in Colorado Springs. It's been great so far - I'm exhausted (maybe more from packing and tearful farewells, but so glad we chose to drive. Just seeing the ever changing landscape is worth all the fast food and tired bums.

From CO, we plan to just head to B'ham as fast as a Penske with a Camry in tow will take us. We assume we will arrive Wed. night or Thursday.

To our CA friends, we truly miss you already, and to our Birmingham ones, we can't wait to see you!!!