Your just reward....

Ok..yes, you guys got it! It's a BOY! We are so excited. I felt all along that it might be a boy, but to have it confirmed is still so mind boggling! I'm not sure I know what to do with a boy. I have to say that as I looked at that little "alien" bouncing around in there, I fell in love! Just looking at his round little head and long skinny legs made my heart melt. I have such a good feeling about him. I know he will be special and bring so much joy to our family. It was fun to look at Mike and see his beaming smile when we found out. Thank you all for your excitement and joy over our growing family.


Now....I have a FEW people to pay a compliment to! How did you all know!?

Stephanie: I love that she isn't afraid to be honest. She is a very real person and I like that about her.

Shelley: She is the most organized person I've met! She's also totally funny. She makes me laugh...and actually, that's sometimes hard to do. I am usually the one who makes people laugh, so when I find someone that is funny to me, I like it! That's Shelley! :-)

Mindy: She has such a charitable heart! She is so loving to her nieces and nephews. They all adore her because of it. Mindy is an good example of Christ like love.

Anna: She is one of the funnest people I know. She is so thoughtful and serves others constantly. She is also a wonderful Mom. She is ALSO the best hostess ever! You all should book a night at the Bearden B&B!

Brittni: Every time I read Brittni's blog, I am inspired to do two things...Take a photography class, and try to look better! She seriously seems to have it all together...she even runs marathons!

Betsy: Betsy is an amazing person! She inspires me to get more out of life. It seems like she's always having adventures and doing kind things for her family. I respect her for her constant desire to do uplifting activities.

Sarah: She is the perfect sister to have. I feel like I can talk about anything with her and we would both still think each other is amazing. She is so talented and is easy to hang out with....I like snuggling her on Sister Saturday. :-)

Andy...I mean Andrew: For one thing..I am impressed with his memory! He was always so down to earth in High School and I have nothing but good memories of him. :-)

Keri: She is such a cute girl. I love how kind she is to Casie and how she treats her like a best friend. She has such a great attitude and is rarely moody! (that's saying a lot for a 12 year old!)

Crystal: I love how soft spoken Crystal is. I seriously could never imagine her loosing her temper and yelling. She is always so organized and good at what she does. She's a fun, easy going Mom!

Kinley: I like how Kinley isn't afraid to define herself. (sporty) She is turning into such a beautiful girl. I was watching some videos she recorded with Casie...(lip syncing to Primary songs) and was struck with how pretty she was. I like to see the silly side of Kinley.

Jenny: She is SUCH a great Mom. She really seems to appreciate how wonderful kids are. I love how thrifty she is. She is also very down to earth.

Emily: Emily is so easy to have fun with. She is smart and stylish and hilarious. I am always impressed with her "attention to detail" and her commitment to those she loves.

So, There you have it...our winners! I couldn't help but feel bad for the three that guessed I was having a girl. I want to say something good about them too...but don't worry all you who chose boy..I will try not to put AS much thought into it as I did for your compliments. :-)

Suz: For one...she's a poet and I think she knows it! :-) She is also an amazing member of the church. She always seems to be on a spiritual plain that I can only hope to reach someday.

Heidi K.: I love the kind of Mom you are. You seem to take everything in stride, and you don't seem to get stressed out too often.

Natalie: You are also an easy going Mom. You act like you've had kids forever. You are also a great VT!