Favorite Memories of 2009

Time really does fly by when you get older.  I can't believe another year has come and gone.  I am off work until January 5 and I am so happy!  I needed a break from work.  We have been so busy.  Dustin and I don't have any plans for New Years.  Tomorrow morning we are going to go to breakfast at one of our favorite places, Old West.  After that we don't have any plans.  I am not even sure I will be able to stay awake until midnight so we will probably just stay in.  I'm thinking dinner and a movie sounds fabulous.  New Years day we are going to my parent's house for lunch.  My mom is making a big lunch.  What is a holiday without food, right?

Monday we have a doctor's appointment and we get another opportunity to see Baby Wynn.  I am excited and I am hoping that he or she will be more than just a little blob.  I am also hoping that we may find out what we are having.  I am hoping the doctor may be able to give us an early prediction on the sex of the baby.  I am dying to know.  We officially have names picked out for both a boy and a girl.  I can't wait to reveal the name along with the sex of the baby. 

Now back to the point of this post.  I thought I would share my favorite memories of 2009. 

My 25th Birthday in March!

I can't believe I am already 25.  Sometimes I feel so old. Ha!

Visiting my grandparents in south Texas in June.

This is me and my aunt in South Padre.  I don't get to see my grandparents very much and I love going down there and visiting. 

Celebrating our 1 Year Wedding Anniversary in August!

It was such a great evening and I can't wait for all the years to come.

Going to NYC in August!

We had so much fun on this trip.  I love NYC and I can't wait to go back.

My sister getting engaged in October!

So happy for them and I can't wait until their wedding.

Last but not least, finding out I was pregnant on October 29, 2009!

I can't wait to hold this precious little one in my arms.

I had a wonderful 2009 but I am so excited to see what 2010 has in store for me.  I wish you all a happy, fun & safe New Year!!!

Christmas 2009

This Christmas was a very special Christmas because I got to experience my very first WHITE CHRISTMAS!  That's right, it snowed 3 inches in North Texas on Christmas Eve and we woke up on Christmas day to lots of snow.  It was awesome.  I am 25 years old and it has never snowed in Texas on Christmas day.  It was even more shocking that it snowed because on Wednesday it was 75 degrees here.  Never would have thought it would go from 75 degrees to snowing but it is Texas and we always have weird weather.

Dustin had to work Christmas Eve and I spent the day baking and then headed over to my parent's house for dinner.  Before I left I got a few pictures of the dogs in the snow.

Maribel did not want to come out in the snow.  You can barely see her peaking her head out the dog door.

She finally gave in and came out to play.  She loved it.

Jax loved it too!

View from my parent's house on Christmas Eve.

The snow was really nice but it sure put a wrench in everyone's travel plans.  It took me an hour to get home from my parent's house and it is usually a 15 to 20 minute drive.  The snow also caused many churches to cancel Christmas Eve services.  It was the first year that we did not attend Christmas Eve service.  I was a little sad because I love going to church on Christmas Eve. 

Luckily Dustin was able to make it home from the station on Christmas morning.  The roads were still pretty icy.  I was up bright and early in the kitchen getting things ready.  Before we left to head over to my parent's house to open presents and eat lunch we let the dogs open their Christmas presents.  We got them lots of treats and they were in heaven.

We opened presents at my parent's house.  Opening presents always goes by so fast and you spend all that time shopping to make sure you get the prefect gift for someone.  I know presents aren't the most important thing or the reason for the season, but it is a lot of fun to give gifts to your loved ones. 

My dad and Dustin opening gifts.  Dustin got several shirts, which he needed, money, candy and the movie The Hangover.

I got a pair of maternity jeans and a maternity top, money, Jessica Simpson perfume and a few things for Baby Wynn.

My mom got me these and I think they are precious.  I can't wait to start hanging more baby clothes in the closet.

After we opened presents we ate lunch.  My mom made prime rib, mashed potatoes, broccoli and rice casserole, sweet potato casserole and corn.  It was so good and I was so thankful that we did not have to eat turkey again.  We were so stuffed but we still had another meal to eat at Dustin's parent's house.

We headed an hour south to see his family.  It is always a blast because we get to see this little girl.

She loved her new toys. 

We had brisket, mashed potatoes, baked beans, green beans and rice for dinner.  There was tons of pies and cookies.  I was so full I was miserable. 

The dogs were worn out.  This is how they slept the whole way home. 

It was a great Christmas and I can't believe it has already come and gone.  We are having a lazy day today.  We are watching movies and I am going to try and motivate myself to take all the Christmas decorations down.  I always dread it so I just assume get it over with as quick as possible.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your family and loved ones!

Merry Christmas

From The Wynn Family

Love,

Dustin, Lindsey, Jax, Maribel & Baby Wynn

You Go Girl!

My girl Carrie Underwood got engaged yesterday!  I heart Carrie Underwood.  Not only is she beautiful but the girl can sing.  I have loved her since her Idol days and I was excited when I heard she got engaged.  My husband was not too excited.  I told him I was sorry that his woman was now taken.  He has huge slight crush on her.

You should definitely check out the ring.

Who wouldn't stare at it? I can't wait for wedding photos!!!

And Christmas Has Begun.....

Yes, it is technically 5 days away but we started our Christmas a little early this weekend!  More on that in a minute.  Saturday Dustin and I spent most of the day finishing our Christmas shopping.  We almost finished but have two more people on our list.  It was absolutely crazy EVERY WHERE!  I was getting a little annoyed by the end of our shopping.  I shouldn't of been considering the season but there were just way too many people out for me. 

Saturday night we went to eat with The Kerestine's.  We went to the Cheesecake Factory and it was so yummy!  I had to roll myself out of there when we left.  I ate entirely way too much but it was worth the pain.  After we ate we drove around and looked at a few Christmas lights.  Sadly, I didn't get any pictures from the night.  We had a good time as we always do when we hang out with Drew and Kelsie.  Kelsie was so sweet and she made me this.

You can clip pictures or notes on it.  It is so cute!  She is very crafty and creative.  I haven't decided what picture I am going to clip on it yet but I already have the perfect spot for it.  Thanks Kels!

Today Dustin and I went to church and then came home.  I had a busy afternoon in the kitchen.  We had Christmas at my parent's house with my Dad's side of the family.  I made a Cheese Ball and Oreo Balls.  They both turned out really good.  It was my first time to make both.  The recipe for the Oreo Balls can be found here.  My oreo balls didn't turn out very pretty but they still tasted good. 

The cheese ball was so good.  I got the recipe from a co-worker.  It was very easy to make.  If you would like the recipe you can e-mail me.  I forgot to take pictures of everything before we ate.  We did a gift card exchange this year and I got an Old Navy gift card.  I love Old Navy! I have had my eye on some maternity jeans there.  Speaking of maternity I finally took a picture of my very small baby bump.  Please excuse the way I look.  I always mean to take a picture when I get home from work but I always forget.  Tonight I had already changed when I remembered to ask Dustin to take the picture. 

  All of my clothes are becoming very tight and I honestly feel like a big tub of lard walking around.  I do not feel attactive at all. Where is that glow that everyone talks about?  I think I might actually feel better when I actually have a bump and don't just look like I have a huge gut hanging over my pants.  I am 11 weeks today...only 29 more weeks to go! 

I am very ready for Christmas to get here and I am looking forward to the short work week. 

Weekend Fun!

Yall I am so exhausted and I am not sure where I found this energy to blog tonight.  Work has been so crazy and I have been working late almost every night and I even had to go into work on Sunday.  I just don't have any extra energy hint the lack of blogging.  Despite being tired I did have a pretty good weekend.

Friday night I hurried out of work to meet my family for dinner for my mom's birthday.  We ate Mexican food. Yum! We also had Red Velvet cake.  The end of dinner was the best.  When we got to the restaurant we asked them to put the cake in the back.  Obviously they knew it was some one's birthday.  I guess they figured out it was my mom and the entire wait staff came out with a huge sombrero and sang Happy Birthday.  My mom was so embarrased. 

It was hilarious and you can see from the picture that she was so embarrased. Ha!! 

Saturday I slept in....like really slept in. I slept in until 10.  I haven't done that in forever.  I had a small amount of motivation to clean our dirty house so I spent all morning cleaning.  I was wiped out after that.  I spent the rest of the day relaxing and watching TV.  Saturday night Dustin had his annual Christmas Awards Banquet at work.  This year he was on shift so I met him.  We ate dinner and then they handed out the awards.  Dustin didn't win anything this year. Boo!  We had a good time and it is always nice to see the people he works with.  There was a photographer there taking pictures.  It was the only picture I got of the entire evening.

It is kind of a cheesy picture. LOL!

Sunday I had to go into work in the morning. Luckily I didn't have to work too long.  Then Dustin and I headed to his parent's house to see his dad.  It wasn't an exciting weekend but it sure did go by fast.

I still have to finish my Christmas shopping and I plan on doing that this coming weekend.  I have a few people left on my list and I have no idea what to get them. I can't believe Christmas is almost a week away.  Where does the time go?

Introducing.......

Baby Wynn!

Dustin and I went to the doctor this morning and I had my first sonogram.  I can't even describe the experience.  Amazing would be a good word for it.  It was so exciting to finally see our little one that is growing inside me.  We got to see him or her moving around in my belly.  It almost looked like he/she was waving at us. 

The pictures are a little hard to see because I had to scan them.  Next time I am bringing a flash drive with me so I can get a digital picture.  The doctor determined that I am not as far a long as they initially thought.  I am 9 weeks and 4 days and I am due July 11, 2010.

It was so fun to see Dustin's reaction and he is so excited about the baby.  I know he is going to be an amazing daddy!  We both can't wait to find out the sex of the baby.  I haven't been able to stop staring at the pictures all day.  It is just absolutely amazing. 

I am still feeling great and my next appointment is January 7.  I know I have said it a thousand times but I am just so excited!  I am glad that I am finally able to share it with you all.  Seeing our baby just made it more real.  I have a some what busy weekend and I will be sure and take pictures!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!