We're Having Another BOY!!!

I just got back from my 3rd Doctor's appointment today and we had a sonogram to find out that we are having another BOY!!! We are so excited! Check out the pictures below.

Sweet profile pic!

Straight on face shot

Our proof! LOL!

We haven't decided on a name yet, so now that we know we are having a boy we can get started on that!

It's a New Year

Yes, I realize that we are already 49 days into 2009, but I was really inspired by Hayley's New Year's Resolutions that I wanted to take the time to post mine. Like Hayley, I consider them to be goals instead of resolutions, so here goes!

2009 Goals

• Closer to God


• More Consistent in Bible study & prayer
  
• Read 15 books
  
• No soft drinks
  
• Healthy pregnancy (oh, by the way, did I mention that I'm pregnant?)
  
• Get fit post-pregnancy


• Run in 3 5Ks (post pregnancy)


• Watch less TV

So far I've done better in all areas except the post pregnancy goals (of course) & watching less TV. I'm really going to focus on cutting out TV because it will free up time to accomplish the other goals. Maybe I should also make a goal about posting to my blog more regularly...

Speaking of pregnancy... I found out on December 1st and we didn't tell anyone, except close family, until after the first doctor's appointment. We are so excited! My due date is August 8, 2009. Next Wednesday will be my 3rd doctor's appointment and I am also scheduled for a sonogram. I will be almost 17 weeks so Paul & I are hoping that we will find out the gender of our child then. Exciting times!

I'm an AUNT!!!

Joshua Ethan Hill

December 16, 2008

8 lbs 10 oz 22 inches

My nephew Ethan was born yesterday! We are so excited that he is finally here! Check him out! He is adorable!

November 2008

Well, it's been awhile since I've sat down to fill you in on all the happenings of the Bryant family. There were a couple of interesting things in November that I'd like to reflect back on and tell you about.

The first is the Turkey Trot. The day after the Mustang 5K in October, we began training for the Plainview HS Turkey Trot 5K. Not only because we (me, Allison, & Paul) wanted a better race time on this next 5K, but mainly because of the hill at Chavies that is in the last mile. To say that hill is killer is to put it mildly! It is definitely rough! It is a challange in itself to not just want to stop running and walk up it. Well, my goals for the Turkey Trot were: #1- Run the entire way (and survive the hill!), #2- To place in my age division, & #3- To beat my previous race time.

As Meatloaf says, "Two out of three ain't bad!" I ran the entire way, placed first in the female 19-29 year old age division, but did not beat my Mustang 5K time. I finished in 30:31 (25 seconds slower than my PR). I blame it on the hill. :) Allison finished a few seconds after me and placed 2nd in our division. Paul finished in 27:32 and place 3rd in the Male 19-29 year old age division. I'm really proud of our efforts!

There were a lot of runners!

Allison, me, & Paul (pre race)

Paul finishing the final stretch!

Me & Allison sprinting to the finish line!


We did it!


WINNERS!

The next event was Logan's first haircut. We took Logan to The New You (Paul's cousin, Linda,'s salon) for his first haircut on November 29th. He did so well! The only time we really had trouble with him was when she needed to use the clippers to get it straight at his neck. He wasn't going to let something make that much noise behind his head without being able to see it and touch it! So she ended up having to use the scissors. He looks so handsome! Just like a big boy!

Before

Sitting in the chair with Daddy with a Cars cape on!

And the haircut begins...

Think we should style it into a mohawk? LOL!

Are you sure? It looks pretty cute...

He's checking out his new haircut in the mirror.

Logan & Linda

After

Halloween 2008

We had a great Halloween! Since Logan was only a couple of week's old last year, this was the first time he had ever gone Trick or Treating. He enjoyed it. We first went to April & Josh's house, then to see Paul's mother. Next we went to my parents' house. We dropped by Randy and Miranda's house and then to Donna & Jim's house next door. Everyone seemed excited to see Superman. Logan got a lot of candy. Check out the Halloween pics below.

SUPERMAN!!!

Cinderella (aka Courtney, Paul's cousin), Superman (aka Logan), Optimus Prime (aka Andrew) & Care Bear (aka Zoe, Paul's cousin's kids), Auburn Cheerleader (aka Ella, Paul's cousin), Auburn Fan (aka Emily, Paul's aunt & Ella's mom)

Paul, Superman, & Me


Superman hears a distress call and is about to fly to the rescue!


My Super Guys!

Mustang 5K Run

On Saturday, October 25th, Paul & I participated in the Northeast Alabama Community College Mustang 5K Run. The Wednesday before, Paul was really sick. He had to leave work and was at home all day Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday in bed with a headache and throwing up. We actually had to go to the ER early (1:30 am) on Thursday morning to get him checked out and some medicine. They believe he had a migraine that was triggered by being around a gas leak. So needless to say, when Saturday rolled around Paul still wasn't feeling 100% back to normal. But the trooper that he is, he still wanted to give the run that we had been training for a try. Bless his heart, try as he might, he was having a difficult time. He could hardly get in a deep breath and he couldn't run for very long. In spite of it all, he didn't give up. He just walked when he needed to and kept on trying. I am so proud of him!

This was only the 2nd 5K that I have participated in, so I was really excited.

I had 2 goals:

1) NO WALKING! Run the entire 3.1 miles

2) Finish better than my first 5K [32:53]

I am happy to say that I met both goals! This was the first run that NACC had ever hosted and the turn out was surprisingly good. There were over 75 participates in all! The course was a double loop around the walking trail and the campus. The leaves on the trees around the walking trail had changed and their color was absolutely brilliant! So beautiful. It was a treat to take in the autumn scenery as we ran. The reflection off the lake made it doubly enjoyable! The temperature started off a little cool but it warmed up a bit and it made for a very good run.

I was the 20th runner finished with a time of 30:06! I placed 2nd in the female 19 to 29 year old division. Allison placed 3rd in our division. Paul placed 3rd in the male 19 to 29 year old division. The trophy was a Mustang horseshoe with a plaque. This was a fun race and one that we will definitely want to do again.

Me & Paul

Me & Allison, my running buddy

Some of our running group
Jerry, Connie, Paul, Allison, Melanie, Me, & Stacy

We all placed!!! YAY!!

Now we are gearing up for the next 5K, the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. I can't wait!

Tag

Hayley posted 7 random facts about herself on her blog and challenged me to do the same. So here goes...



1. I am an avid List-Maker. I have constant lists ranging from 'Today's To Do List', 'Books I want to read', 'Things I need to buy for the house', 'Goals for the Year', to anything and everything you can imagine. There is just something about completing a task and crossing it off my list that is so satisfying!



2. I am a runner. This year I have taken up the sport of running and I am enjoying it so much! I have completed two 5K races and have plans to take on a 10K soon. And... okay, I'm just going to throw it out there and say it now so that I will have to do it... I am training for a Half Marathon in April 2009.



3. I am a control freak. I know, I know... Those of you who know me well are surprised and alarmed by this confession! LOL! Okay... maybe you are just surprised that I am finally acknowledging that I have a problem! Yes, it is hard for me to not be into everything and trying to make things turn out my way, but I am working on this and with God's help, I will soon have this under control... *wink*



4. I love to read! I have read almost all of Francine Rivers' books. I love Janette Oke's books. I am currently reading the Left Behind series. I'm on book # 3 now. Such a good series and it really makes me want to learn more about Bible Prophecy. I have read 7 books so far this year: The Penny, The Oath, Blood Orange, Caprivating, Leota's Garden, Left Behind, & Tribulation Force.



5. I love to swim! I don't enjoy having to squeeze into a swimsuit, but I really love being in the water. If we had a pool at home, we would never leave home! I can't wait to teach Logan to swim!



6. I really like to cook! I enjoy it so much and I love trying out new recipes. Thanks Hayley for all of the new recipes you are posting on your blog!



7. I am an awesome Rook player! I don't mean to brag but with skills like mine, it's hard to be humble... LOL! My parent taught me & Kayla to play when we were around 9 and 10 years old. We have had hours and hours of fun by playing cards together. There's nothing like a rousing game of Rook to bring a family together... Oh, how I miss those times! But just a warning, anyone playing against my team better prepare to get beat!



Well, there you have it! I now challenge Kayla, Sherrie, Marla, Leslie, & Amanda to do the same!