Happy Birthday Love!

Today is your birthday little one!! Cant type much now b/c mommies in labor!

First contractions - 12:30 am 10/5/2010, admitted about 1:30.

Waiting for water to break now.....

Love you!!

Enjoying life

James and I had such a relaxing weekend. It was nice to calm down and take it easy, I know these days are numbered! The Tide almost caused me to go into early labor, as they came from behind in thrilling fashion to down the #10 Arkanasas Razorbacks 24-10! Next doctor's appointment is tommorrow, and I am looking forward to seeing if there has been any progress. Baby girl is being sweet as usual, but I have to admit that I am getting a wee wee bit uncomfy. Add that to my desire to hold my daughter in my arms and I am hoping for good news! She can come any time - I am FULL TERM and fully ready!!

The Countdown

Today we had our 36 week appointment. Officially 4 weeks until Baby W makes her sweeet debut. I am a little discouraged because not much seems to be going on "down there" but our doctor was quick to ensure James and I that everything looked wonderful.

My BP was good, baby girl measuring right on time, and maybe a "little thinning" of my cervix. But, no dialtion at this point. Hrmph. Doctor did let us know of the policy that will have my little girl in my arms no later than 41 weeks. So, if she does not want to arrive I will likely be induced Oct 20/21. Yippee! :)

So exciting and thrilling to know how close we are to meeting her. We also got a tour of the hospital birthing suites today and they are.... SWEET (pun intended). Really very nice. I am not excited to overnight there, but excited because I know being there means my daughter is right around the corner.

Anyway, about all for today... did want to give a quick mention that our Alabama Crimson Tide are sitting a pretty 2-0 after downing #18 Penn State is a classic rivalry game. Victory is sweet!!!

A Leap Forward- 35/35

Well here we are from 17 weeks in my last post to the infamous 35/35! That is, 35 weeks pregnant and 35 days to go until we meet our sweet precious baby GIRL. I cannot begin to describe how excited James and I are to meet our daughter. A little about her:

She is a wiggly bear! She moves ALL.THE.TIME. Her favorite position is to press her little tush up on the upper right side of my tummy and at the same time give me a sharp poke with a little footsie on my left. It is getting a little painful, but such a miracle every time in happens. Otherwise, she is easy. I have felt so well this pregnancy - something I am thankful for every day.

James and I walk about 2.5 miles every day so I think I am keeping in shape. However, the weight is rapidly coming on. I am about 30 pounds up now (115 - 140) and hope to only gain about 5 more. Not much swelling thankfully! My only complaint, sleeping!! There is a blood vessel somewhere near my ribs is getting pressed so I wake up in pain about every 45 minutes. Oh well, anything for my little one.

Thankfully, the sleepless nights are managable. I am back in school and happy days are here again!!! I have the EASIEST schedule and I can spend all my time preparing for baby. I know that will all change when she arrives in 5 short weeks!!

Also should mention a few other fab things going on... 1. James got an AMAZING raise and to top it off a GREAT bonus --- such validation for the hard, hard work he has been putting in at the ol' 9 to 5. And I ACCEPTED a job at one of the premire law firms in the city!!!! Very excited and unbelievably blessed to have the opportunity. Sometimes I have to blink to remind myself its all real. True, I won't start until exactly one year from today but having that security for my family is WONDERFUL!

Thanks to James' bonus we splurged and finally landed season tickets for our CRIMSON TIDE!!! We have drool-worthy seats in the first row of the upper deck on the 50-yard line. Pictures to come. We can't want for another amazing season from our boys :)

Finally, I will leave you with a few pictures of my baby shower, thrown by my sweet, sweet friends:







Beauty of the day: Getting back to blogging! :)
Baby News: Felt first "contractions" last night. I assume they were Braxton Hicks. I had about 8 within an hour, but only 20 seconds or so long so nurse said not "real" labor - just my body getting ready!
Exercise: 1.2 miles walking so far, another 2 miles when James gets home
Weight: 141

Library Lingo

Week 17, grow baby grow. I am a little sick of looking chunky. Someone actually said to me today, "I like your pooch" talking about little baby W. Like that is supposed to make me feel good?!?! People, I prefer baby bump, or even better little baby bump.

In the middle of law school finals, 3 down 1 to go. Library = life but only for the next few days.

Then, next Thursday, stay tuned for the big reveal ... is our little baybeee a heee or a sheeeee??

14 Weeks

Your adorable little fetus is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo(thin, downy hair) is growing all over the body for warmth.

Other notables, James parents arrived today from South Africa. We are looking forward to a nice visit with them. They get to stay 3.5 weeks this time, and thankfully we have plenty of room for them in the new pad.

Next doctors appointment in less than 2 weeks (4/27) but I also have a call into Virginia College to see about a free gender ultrasound. Super ready to say hello to a little guy or gal not Baby W or ugh, "it".

Body-wise, feeling okay. I didn't feel pregnant at all at the start of the week then the last few days, wham! Belly. Kinda nice, kinda feel fat. Have gained about 5 pounds, I guess thats normal. Still trying to run 2-3 every day - though more walking than before! No movement yet, other than gender that is what I am really looking forward to.

Welcome to America Willcox's!!

1/3 down, a whole lotta fun to go

Well Baby W sure is a lot of fun! Today we had our end of first-tri appointment and the little one was quite a ham for the cameras. S/he wiggled and jived and even stuck a hand up to say hello. What a ham! Today, it feels really real. I can't believe how much the guy/gal has grown! It was amazing to see little sweet pouty lips, a button nose and 5 fingers and toes. I can't believe I'll get to kiss that sweet face soon. It was a miracle, and I am so happy to have "passed" this first stage. James and I have decided to forgo any of the screening. We decided if we have a special needs baby, knowing sooner or later wont make a difference to us, we will love it the same. So, we aren't going to find out risks/odds... we'd rather just be happy and in love with what we have. Next big appointment is week 20 where we will find out if we are team BLUE or PINK. Can hardly wait. Next big day, tomorrow, we close on our new home.

We plan to pull a mattress on to the floor and spend the night. First night in the new home, exciting :)

I'll leave you with pictures of our lovely baby bear....

Allll my bags are packed (er, almost) I'm ready to go...

James, I and the plum move into our new abode on Wednesday. Super excited about it. I can't wait for the following: A dishwasher, double sinks, a fenced in backyard for our little doggies, a YARD for flowers and such, a TV above the fireplace, ceiling fans, our very own washer and dryer. So, au revior to our cute little gazebo. You were a lot of fun for two single kids on the city. Helloooo house.

If possible I am even more excited for Baby W's cameo #4! We have our 12-week appt tomorrow and I am tres tres excited. I am hoping you'll give us a wave, little bean but no pressure.

Week of firsts and fun!!

Weight: 117.5
Beauty of the Day: Sweet Southern Spring Sunshine
Baby news: Feeling a little lump there now, guess its the imfamous "baby bump" - how long until I start showing? Taking any bets.... Otherwise, feeling good, can't wait for tomorrow (oh, did I say that already?) See you soon sweet plum.

I'll leave you with this lovely parting shot taking while visiting some of our nearest and dearest in ATL.... What a sweet life I live!!

To the Point.

Since I have been so horrible at posting on a regular basis I've decide to keep things short and sweet, maybe I'll be encouraged to write more. The little plum is doing well. He/She is about 2.5 inches and the size of, you guessed it, a large plum. We went to the doctor yesterday because of some bleeding (nothing major) and one we saw the little guy/gal bouncing around and WAVING at us, we breathed a huge sigh of relief. All is well! We have a living, growing baby in there. We go back next week for our 12 week ultrasound and after that we are out of the first trimester. The scary part will be over and our little one will be here to stay. I absolutely can.not.wait for the JOYS that next week brings. Tuesday the appointment, and Wednesday we close on the house! Stay tuned for more pictures .... baby, house and maybe just maybe a belly (because it sure is growing!!!!)

Cheese Please!!!

Today James and I went for our 8 week ultrasound and appointment. Below is a picture of our perfect gummy bear(as they called him/her today at our appointment)!!

I am measuring 8w1d. Based on the scan the due date showed 10/11/10 but she kept us at 10/13/10 anyway.

The little guy/gal had a strong heartbeat of 167 BPM and even wiggled its "rump" and leg for us - showing positive brain activity. It was so amazing to actually see arms and legs. It finally feels real.

Here you go....



You know that ">M&Ms commercial where the M&M's run into Santa?.. and they exclaim: "He does exist!" to which he says "They do exist!" that is exactly how I feel. There is a baby growing inside me and I am going to be a mom. Is this life wonderful or what?


Weight: 118
Miles: 2.50
Beauty of the Day: Duh.

Home Sweet Home

Let me introduce you to our new house.....


Super cute huh? James, I and the Raspberry (since I am 7w1d today we have graduated from a bberry to a raspberry)will be happy here for a good long while.

Good day indeed. We close 3/31 and I can't wait. You know what else I can't wait for? Our 8 week doctors appt on Tuesday. I hope to hear the little pitter patter heartbeat even stronger and longer that day. Grow baby grow!

Blueberry Baby

Well, I have taken a little break from my blogging. Largely in part because real life has been so overwhelming. Since I last wrote the following has passed:
1) And the most important thing. On February 16, James and I went for our first doctors visit to see our little Sweet Pea (at the time this what size he was) And yes, I've decided he's a he. The bad news, we were only 6 weeks along, not 7 like originally anticipated. The good news.. WE GOT TO SEE AND HEAR THE HEART BEATTTT!!!! And oh, my, my was it the most amazing sound ever. It was 112 BPM of a miracle as far as I am concerned. James and I gaped at the screen where our little sweet pea flick, flick, flicked. James later told me he was "quite emotional." A very special moment indeed. We are set to go back a week from tomorrow, March 2nd. I can barely wait for it to get here! We have graduated up to the size of a blueberry and I have graduated into a little morning sickness. Actually, last Friday (2/29), A LOT of morning sickness. For the first time since 2nd grade I found myself lunging ever so gracefully for the toilet bowl. No fun little one, but you are worth it. I've been better since, and know now to wake up during the night a few times for a snack to avoid another Yak-ageddon. Other symptoms include bigger ta-tas, horrible lower back pain and major yawns. I find myself asleep in James' lap now most nights, long before our regularly scheduled bed time.
So, I guess the cat is preverbially out of the bag about you blueberry... here is how we have let people on the fun:
Uno: My parents. That was AWESOME. Mom/Sister = utter disbelief, Big D = tears, yes TEARS of joy. Pretty awesome stuff being able to move the grandparents that way already. Just wait till you arrive, first grandbaby on our side ... ohh are you going to be spoiled.
Dos: For a little test run I tried out the news on some of my nearest and dearest. Wonderful support all around. I needed it because
Tres: I dropped out of the running for Editor-in-Cheif of our law review. It was the hardest decision I've ever made. But, family comes first and its a lesson I had to learn early. But (and here is a lesson for you little blueberry) never give up on your dreams! After I told the Board of my rationale they encouraged me to still apply for a positon on the Board. So, I did and while the verdict is still out on where I will stand - stay tuned on March 6th - I have a feeling I'll get a pretty pretegious position (Executive Editor anyone?) and still be able to impact the Law Review I love and be a good mom. Okay, back to telling people.. pretty much after I told the Board half of the law school knows. Shocker. For those of you not farmilar with the land of the law - imagine high school, except with a bunch of super smart people trying to compete to determine whose the smartest. Gag.
Quatro: Dinner with good high school friends. They are hoping to start trying soon so the blueberry may have some friends coming his way soon. Dinner followed by a call to my Chica (best HS friend)in Michigan where she, her hubby, and 3 month old Mr Carter were happy to begin planning a wedding (if bberry is a girl) or a best frienship (if bberry is a boy).
Cinco: WHEW! Almost up to present. Yesterday James told his parents and sister. We were hoping to tell them during their visit to the states, but we thought they might reconsider their timing in order to meet thier FIFTH grandchild! My MIL let out the best giggle/squeal/scream. It was classic. I guess after 4 grandchildren they still get excited about adding one more to the brood.

There are so many people left to tell and so many I want to tell. I want to shout it from the rooftops!! But we are waiting until at least week 8 to really break out the megaphones.

This is getting long, and these pregnant eyes are getting tired. So, I'll just quickly talk about the other little bit going on right now. We are in the final stages of negotating to buy a house! We had originally wanted a fixer but with the new arrival only 33 weeks and 2 days away we figured newer was better and here is where we landed...........


We LOVE LOVE HEART AND LOVE IT and hope we will be very happy there for a while! Baby's first home, can't wait to think nursery! Here is one I am currently liking. Is it possible I am being a little ambitious? Ah, no...gotta shoot for the clouds.

Weight: 115
Miles: 2.5 run walk
Beauty of the Day: Good curly hair day! (hormones to blame?)
Baby thought: Your brain is growing this week... grow grow grow!!!

OH BABY!

Well, hello little one!!! I am so exited you are here.

If you haven't guessed yet.... WE ARE PREGNANT!! We got a positive pregnancy test on Thursday, January 28, 2010. After lunching with one of my besties Thursday I left feeling a little discouraged. It took her five months, so I left expecting nothing less.

WELL. I got home that night and just had a "feeling" so, I took a test. At first, dissapointment - nothing. Then, the faintest of faint lines (see the small white picture of the tests). Honestly, I wasn't sure if my mind was playing tricks on me or not. Once I convinced myself there really was a line

1) I freaked out, jumped for joy, and muttered over and over again some variation of ... "NO" "NO WAY" "OMG"

2) I leapt into action! James was due home within 30 minutes and I just knew, being the skeptic that he is, that I would need more than a ghost line to convince him. So, I raced to the nearest drug store (the whole way flicking the car light on and off to determine that yes, in fact aforementioned ghost line DID exist). The cashier gave me a knowing smile when I raced up to the front with a digital pregnancy test (because I knew James wouldn't dispute the words "PREGNANT" versus "NOT PREGNANT") and a large piece of red cardboard. I raced home and took the test. While I was waiting for the results, expecting JAmes at any time, I cut large hearts out of the cardboard and wrote "MOM'S" on one piece and "PREGNANT". I put one on each of the dogs (I thought it was approp because that was how James proposed, ring on red ribbon around one of the doggies). Then... I waited. Imagine me, freaking out, trying to keep the dogs still so the hearts stayed on, all the while checking the digital test which in fact read "PREGNANT" !!!!

Sure enough, James walked through the door about 10 minutes later. It took him a second, but he didn't even have to read what the hearts said on the dogs. He just looked at me and said .... "Your... PREGNANT?!?!" To which I nodded and gave him a huge hug. He was in more disbelief that I was, he told me later I had convinced him we wouldn't get pregnant on the first try (I was trying to manage expectations, you know).

Anyway, it was a special night. With both of us, at random times, just looking at each other in shock and awe. My overwhelming emotion that night and still today is EXCITED!!! I didn't think I could be so happy or want this baby so much.

Its been about 5 days since the test and all is well. Pregs symptoms -nothing other than bloat and a little cramping, maybe more tired than normal. We have our first doctors appointment on February 16th where we will get an ultrasound and hopefully hear the heartbeat. I CAN'T WAIT. I think that will make it more real to me.

For now, its just our little secret.. but we plan to tell my parents on Sunday and James' parents when they come from overseas next month.

I am praying with all I have that our little orange seed (thats about what size he/she is this week) sticks. I know its too soon to rule out a miscarriage. 20% of early pregs end in m/c by 7 weeks. We think we are past the chemical pregnancy phase (where I would have miscarried around 4.5 weeks) but there are still other reasons ... so for now, until I hear that beautiful heartbeat we are on edge and not telling anyone else. Also, trying to make the difficult decision about whether I want to go for Editor in Chief. Now that we are actually going to have a baby this time next year, I am not sure I want to share my time with Law Review. But, then again, I would hate to miss out on an amazing leadership opportunity. We will see.

For now, I'm just EXCITED and loving our little secret bean :) :) :)

Enjoy these pics and send some sticky baby dust my way....







Disclaimer: This last one is a little tacky. I am super anti-preg belly pics on public sites. But since right now this is for my reference alone (and all you strangers too) I suppose its okay. I wanted to document this gross baby bloat bulge. Bye-bye abs but hello beautiful little one -- you are worth it!!

Weight: 112.4
Miles: 3-3.5 (I feel like I should cut back BUT doctors say otherwise since I am conditioned)
Beauty of the Day: Recounting last Thursday, and knowing the little guy or gal is in there growing as I type this.

Two for Tuesday

Something I hate: Sloooooooowwwwwwwww computers
Something I heart: A Diet Strawberry Limeaide from Sonic. Fruity, delish, and low cal!

Hope you've had a good Tuesday. I am still waiting to check and see if there is any news on the bambino. Believe it or not, I am afraid to take a preg test. Silly, right? It's just... my hopes are up. I'd rather wait till I miss AF (Aunt Flow) before POAS. My bestie Chica is coming in from Michigan this week and we are lunching at Olexa's. Purrrfect spot for a little girl talk. She has a three-month-old sweet boy so I am hoping she can give me some perspective and comfort me if this cycle turns out to be a dissapointment. For now though, chin chin up. I am confident a little one is on the way.

In the other, albiet more public, area of my life... I talked to our big bad editor-in-chief today about the 2010-2011 position. What an undertaking!! Am I really the candidate for the job?!?! EIC of Law Review is something you see in movies or on the resume of the worlds more, ahem, respected politicians... but lil' ole me? Eek. We will see.

All right then. I'll leave you with a shot of Cloudmont Resort where we spent our weekend with friends.



Weight: ?
Miles: 3.0
Beauty of the Day: Dinner with P and E and James at Dyrons Low Country (you KNOW I am getting the grits!!!) Speaking of... off to enjoy!

Con Law

Constitutional law is hard enough without having the nutty professor. Gah. You know those people that are so smart they can't think straight? Thats who I get to learn Constitutional law from. Fab. I actually find the topic fascinating, it dictates the laws and freedoms we enjoy today. Whats so scary is, in studying the history of the Constitution, how much the Supreme's get it wrong. And later reverse. Wow, sucks for the people in the first suit.

Anyway, enjoy your right to free speech, right to associate et. al. just don't ask me to explain it to ya.

Weight: 111.2! this am
Miles: 3.5 (haven't done it yet but putting it here to make myself do it)
Beauty of the Day: the warm January weather that allowed me to leave my doggies outside to play (though that doesn't bode well for our skiing tomorrow. Slopes currently CLOSED. FAIL.)

Waiting... waiting on the world to change

Wednesday. Blah. I am on whats known as the two-week wait. I am not a patient person and it makes me insane that I have to sit around and wait two whole weeks for what could, quite possibly, be the most important thing I've ever done. All this stress has lead to a binge on cookies, Bugles and Mac&Cheese. Even worse, I didn't workout today like normal because I am paranoid about whats going on inside my tummy.



I need to get out of this funk and learn how to wait like a normal person. 1/29......

Hopefully skiing will take my mind off of all this. If I can ski. I'm planning on testing early on 1/22 - I am sure it will be too early to know anything. That said, I will probably Ski-Light... easy, slow slopes. I guess I should mention why I am talking about skiing .... 8 law students, a South African and a Venezulean are hitting the glorious Alabama slopes at Cloudmont Resort this weekend. Fun with friends! Granted it was 67 here today - I am thinking we will end up hiking and drinking (well, maybe not me? or maybe? Ever heard the motto "Drink Till Its Pink"?) rather than skiing and shredding.

Weight: Scared to find out
Run: 2.60 (wimpy)
Beauty of the Day: Meh, killing that bag of Bugles I guess.

*And for my own record purposes I am going to jot down some of my (probably fantasy) preg symptoms. I am sure I'll laugh about this, later.
Cramps/Lower Back Pain (intermittant)
TIRED
Light Burps, all day (gross and so unlike me)
Freq Potty Breaks and a little something I think could have been Implantation Bleeding today and on the 18th. Lovely, right?

Monday Funday

Happy M.L.K. Day to those of you sitting on your couch on your pjs like me! To those of you who have to work I offer you this from Dr. King himself.. "I have a dream" .. that one day you'll be off for more holidays than Christmas, New Years etc... he.he.

Last night James and I went for some delish sushi with two friends of ours. After I politely declined a pre-dinner drink and also a drink at the restaurant they knew something was up. I have never been known to turn down a Strawberry Mojito! Next thing you know we were being asked if we were "trying." I don't know why but I just couldn't open up about it. James didn't want to either.

I have been doing some reading and researching (The Bump is a great resource!)and, turns out, its not so easy to get pregnant after all. Did you know that you can only get pregnant about 48 hours out of an ENTIRE month?!?! And even if you do somehow manage to find that magical time of the month only 20% of women get pregs on thier first try???? And THEN if by some miracle you do get pregnant 1/4 end in early miscarriage??? I am freaked out by this. Major fail. How do all these teens get knocked up? This stuff is hard!

Based on all of the above, I came to the conclusion that I am not ready to tell people we are trying (except you, dear blogosphere). I don't want to see the expecataion/pity in my friends eyes if we don't get pregnant right away. So, for now its me, James, OPK's (ovulation predicator kits -- expensive and so far not that telling, ill keep you updated on my thoughts re: these)and (sooonnnn) pregnancy tests. Scary but I am SO.READY.

I have already mentioned I am an obsessive person, this takes it to a whole new level. I didn't realize the 2 week wait (post the 48 hour fertile period) would be such HELL!!!

For my sanity's sake, on to other news. I moved up to #2 in my law school class!!! I was numero 4 which I was pretty darn happy with so the jump was a nice surprise. It has given me the confidence to consider running for editor-in-chief of our law review. I am not 100% sure if I am ready for that challenge or up to the task. There are so truly great people that have gone before me, I am, plainly-stated, TERRIFIED I won't measure up. However, I have had several law review members come and tell me they want me to run and want to work with me. Those votes of confidence might just push me over the edge. Pray for me as I make the decision this week and next. Pray for baby news too! I should know by Feb. 1 if we will be having an October child :)

Weight:113.6
Miles Run: Plan to do 4 easy a bit later on.
Beauty of the Day: Sitting at home on my day off trying to read for law school but essentially scouring The Bump for baby intel.

Go West Young Man....

"Go west young man, haven't you been told? California's full of whiskey, women and gold." Well, not so much gold but CRYSTAL! Yes, thats right... Alabama won the coveted national championship trophy. I couldn't be more proud of our guys and fans. Class, class, class. Alabama is a school steeped in tradition and pride and I am so lucky to be a part of the family! XOXO to my lovely college roommates, sharing the special Cali memories with you was a truly special experience!

After all the fun and excitement I return to school tomorrow for the 2nd part of my 2L year. I am looking forward to it! New challenges and opportunities abound. I am taking Wills (should be useful - James and I need one of those), Secured Transactions (also, useful? Who wouldn't want their transactions secured?), Con Law II and Professional Responsibilities (always good to be more professionally responsible I guess).

Hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine was full of Cali sunshine, Pam Anderson (we had lunch next to her at Neptunes Net -- the foodie was amazing), good friends and good good good good football.

Weight: 115.2
Miles: 0 (ha so tired, can I blame that on jet lag?)
Beauty of the Day: Re-watching BAMA beat those Horns. YES... WE MESSED WITH TEXAS!

We've Got More Bounce in California!

Friends, James and I are sitting in the airport waiting to board our flight to Pasadena, CA for the national championship. RTR!!

Grades are in - YAY for A's and little yay for A-'s. All in all a good semester. Now that that's resolved I can fully focus on being an Alabama fan! We have also put the house hunt on hold until we get back but still liking that home in my last post!

Anyway, I'm off to fly the friendly skies! Full report post-Cali with pictures. Help me cheer on the Tide tomorrow at 8:00 EST!!

Grades, Houses, and California OH MY!

Am I in law school because I am obsessive or am I obsessive because I am in law school? I am not sure but I can tell you it brings out the, er, feisty (aka irritatingly annoying) side of me. I took my last exam December 10th and I am still missing a majority of my grades!?!

WHAT! This doesn't seem like the end of the world to you??? Hum, probably not, but to me it's the result of many long nights, weekends and mornings in a cold, dark dungeon of a library. It signifies no to cocktails and sushi, James and I being SINKS instead of DINKS, and a mydrid of other equally horrifying things.... Result: I care about these grades- I care a lot. So, hip hip for them coming tomorrow. I hope. And even bigger hip hip HORRAY for (fingers crossed) A's.

In other news James, my mom and I went to look at a cutsie little starter home. It needs A LOT of work but I just keep telling myself it has potential (this reminds of again of the sacrifices we have made for law school - SINKS do not get homes nearly as lovely as DINKS my friends) Ah, but it has potential so we will see. Here is a photo for you're veiwing pleasure:



We are off the California on Wednesday for the National Championship. ROLLLL TIDE!! My college roommates and I have rented a fab place in Malibu and we are ready to cheer the Tide to victory.

All right. Off now to warm up my chilly toes! Keep warm out there.

Weight: 114 on the dot
Miles: 4.0
Beauty of the Day: Cutsie house of course!

Worst.Blogger.Ever

Happy New Year. Yay, 2010 ... you go year! I am ashamed of my poor blog etiquette - Its been a few days since by glorious dive into the blogosphere and I've already left you cold and dry. Oh well, forgives?

Hope the New Year was sparkly and fab! The hubby, James, and I rang in the new decade with some friends one of whom had just had her first baby three months ago. Talk about an eye opener! She seemed hell bent on showing us what having a baby is REALLY all about -- and it aint all cuddles and cuteness -- eek. I guess it scared me a little but good to hear, right? Other than that the last few days have been full of football, family and FOOD! Love the holidays.

James and I leave Wednesday for our trip of a lifetime. We are heading to California to watch THE Alabama Crimson Tide take on Texas (boooooo hiss) for the national championship. Can NOT tell you how excited I am!!!! That's one thing to know about me, I am a Southern girl who LOVES my football. If you are rolling your eyes and thinking SURE, just consider the fact that out of 451 people I, Britton, and numero uno in our college pick 'em (James just looovvees that).

Anyway, hip hip horray for the Tide. Let's go boys.



Whoops, biscuits are burning... coffee ready! Have a beautiful Sunday Funday.

Weight: 112.2
Miles (planning to run): 3.0
Beauty of the Day: Hazelnut coffee (I recommend Maxwell House Hazelnut) and the couch