Narrowing down...

Okay so I posted this on both facebook and Blogger, and got so many responses!! Thanks to all, but I have narrowed to my faves and lets see what comes from that!!

-Briley/Brilee
-Braylee
-Brinlee
-Brooke-still hangin in there, cuz Brody calls her that!

This shows it's a girl.

This is the face you can see her eyes, and little hands by her face & her tummy.

This one is her laying on her back with her hands still by her face. The round thing coming down by her face my doctor says is actually a Braxton Hicks contraction that I can't feel but if we watched it, it would slowly disappear.

I am 20 weeks along on Wed. and things are going quite well. I have started feeling the flutters, and am starting to feel the little contractions, and Brody likes to lay on her. The cravings are a little crazy this time around.
It's: Pickles, Cheetos, Thin Mints (that's right girl scouts you can't hide from me!!), Sweet tarts, Chewy Sprees, and Smarties! There it is I know not very healthy but, OH SO GOOOOOOD!

Work is going great and we love being in the Valley of the SUN!! The weather is fantastic! It feels like Spring and my flowers are absolutely stunning right now!! LOVE IT!! Sorry all of you that can't get away from the horrible weather (SNOW.) Lots of love.

*Look back for pictures of my "secret garden" (my cute little yard) and Prego bump pics!! See ya all soon! (sissy I will post more of the house too just for you, soon!!)

Help us pick a Girl's name...

We have a little list of names and when I had Brody we were set on the name Brody. But with this one I cannot decide what I like best!! So add your comments and give us some input.
(Yes, we are going with the "B" names.)

-Braydi
-Braelynn
-Braylee
-Brooke
-Baylee
-Brinlee
-Brilee-w/ the sound "I"
-Brilynn- sound "I"
-Brelynn -sound "E"
-Brynn

We are also open to any suggestions from anyone. Help us out!
Thanks everyone!!

I think we may narrow it down to three names then have a vote or something??

It's a .....

GIRL!!!!

"BABY RUSSELL"

We are very excited, even though Brody was convinced he was having a baby brother. He has come to terms and is so excited to have a baby sister!!

We had the ultrasound done and Kip and I took Brody to see the baby and he was so excited. The first thing we saw on the screen was the babies hand and Brody could tell it was the hand and loudly said, "HI, BABY!!" So he has been excited since then. Braydi is due August 20th, but we will have a scheduled C-section a week before- August 13th.

Life Goes On

I took my last test on Brody's birthday and passed.
I am now a LICENSED COSMETOLOGIST!!

I got my license in the mail a few weeks ago, and had my first job interview last Saturday,
and GOT THE JOB!!!!I was hired as a Stylist/Nail Specialist at Cardoni Salon & Spa. It is 2 miles from my house, and I will be starting off part-time until clientele picks up. The two owners are sisters to the 1rst counselor in my Bishopric and they are wonderful. The salon is in a recently developed location and is a little slow with walk-ins right now, but we are gearing up for the opening of one of the most popular resturants (Rancho De Tia Rosa) in the valley to open it's second location next to the salon in just a few months. I am so very excited to get started, along with doing hair I am the only Nail Specialist there, and will get free range to do whatever I want with the nails. So I can let my creativity soar!! I will be working 3 days a week and I start on Tuesday.

Other than that things are going great here in the valley of the sun, and we love being back. Kip is doing great in school and will finish his first year in May and is looking forward to continuing in the fall. Brody is getting big and is into all things BOY!! Everything turns into a bat or sword and when daddy comes home the testosterone levels soar and it's a giant wrestling mat in the front room. We love having him around he is becoming such a character. As for me I am finally enjoying being pregnant now that I am not throwing up, am over the flu, bronchitis, and severe allergies are now under control. I feel I have more energy than ever. So Brody and I spend the days being silly and playing our hearts out! We live in a cute, safe little neighborhood, located in a wonderful ward. We are finally getting quality family time and are loving it!!!

Time for a little updating...

Well this past month has been slightly crazy, sorry for such late posting!
Feb. 14th 2009...
we celebrated the Brod-man's 3rd birthday!!


He is getting so big- but not big in the weight way. He seriously has been 32.5 pounds since about September- lucky! But he is getting so tall, everyday I feel as if he is just a little bit bigger. We had a fun BBQ with family and a few friends that was so much fun. Brody enjoyed having his cousins and Aunties over to play with all afternoon.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRODY!!

(one more pic for Grandma!!!)