Brian's 3D pictures

We went and had a 3D ultrasound today to see Brian. He is 26 weeks along now, but still really tiny. The ultrasound tech tried really hard to get good shots of his face, but he kept burying it on the side of the placenta, so it was hard to get a good image because he was hiding, and that's why it looks like the top of his head is cut off. We got a lot of good 2D shots, though, and it was still fun to see him. Towards the end, after having me move positions a few times and eat some chocolate (supposedly the sugar is supposed to make them move around a lot), she was able to get a few shots of his face. I think the second one down is funny because it looks like he is smiling for the camera. He also had his hand up covering his face and touching his ear, which was cute. We can't wait to meet him in 14 more weeks or so!!

Introducing....

Brian Wayne Higginbotham!!! Ben and I got to see our cute baby boy today for our first ultrasound! Everything looks great and is looking like he's right on schedule for his due date: September 12, 2009. We were pretty sure it was going to be a girl, but he proved us wrong. :o) Here are two pictures we got from the ultrasound. One is of his profile, the other is the front of his face. We also went shopping tonight and got two cute little outfits, and of course, a Star Wars t-shirt and toy, picked out by Ben. ;o)

Happy Annivesary!!

Ben and I celebrated our first anniversary on April 4th. I can't believe it's been a year already! It's been a really good year. The weather was actually warm and sunny on our anniversary, which was a nice change from the winter weather we've been having still. We took a drive out to Snoqualmie Falls and were going to go to dinner at the new casino there since I had heard the restaurant was really nice and the food was good. Well, they make you walk all the way through the smoke-filled casino past all the people wasting their money, then when we got to the restaurant it didn't look that nice for what they were charging, plus we were grossed out by all the smoke smell that we decided to leave. We did stop at the Falls to look at it and it was very pretty, though we didn't have our camera with us. We enjoyed the drive to and from the Falls since it was so sunny, so we weren't too upset that we didn't end up having dinner there. We decided to go to a Japanese Steakhouse instead, which was really good and always fun to watch them cook in front of you and do all their tricks. Then we came home and attempted to eat the top tier of our wedding cake that's been in my parent's freezer for a year. It turns out cake doesn't taste good after it's been in the freezer for so long. The frosting was freezer burned and the cake tasted ok, but was very crumbly and the texture was wierd. So, we each took a bite for the camera then threw the rest away. A big waste, but it's all part of the tradition, I guess. :o) Here's some pictures of our cake experience. Don't mind the self shot at the end- those never turn out good at that angle!

Couples

I got tagged on Facebook a few times with this couples post, but couldn't figure out how to post a note on Facebook... so, I figured I'd just post it here on my blog since I haven't updated in awhile. Here you go-

1. What are your middle names? Mine is Michelle and his is Wayne

2. How long have you been together? Since September"ish" 2007

3. How long did you know each other before you started dating? Umm... good question... a few months, I guess.

4. Who asked whom out? I actually asked Ben out after getting pushed and pushed to do it by lots of people- let's just say it wasn't the best date- I was so awkward! We joke now about how I can't believe he wanted to keep going out with me- I'm so glad he did!!

5. How old are you? I am 27 and Ben will be 27 in less than a week

6. Whose siblings do you see the most? We see my siblings a lot more, especially now that his brother Daniel moved to Arkansas for a few months before his mission. All of Ben's siblings and parents live in different states than us.

7. Do you have any children together? We are expecting our first this September!!!

8. Pets? Nope, we can't have any where we live now, though Ben would LOVE to get a cat, and I wouldn't mind it, as long as the litter box is in the garage and I don't have to clean it!

9. Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple? Probably financial

10. Did you go to the same school? No

11. Are you from the same town? No

12. Who is the smartest? Ben

13. Who is the most sensitive? Me

14. Where do you eat out most as a couple? Red Robin

15. Where is the farthest you have traveled as a couple? Hawaii and Georgia

16. Who has the craziest exes? No comment... :o)

17. Who has the worst temper? I don't think either of us has a bad temper. Ben gets road "aggrevation", but even that isn't too bad.

18. Who does the cooking? Ben does- I'm so lucky!

19. Who is more social? Neither of us

20. Who is the neat freak? Me!

21. Who is more stubborn? I would have to say Ben... but I can be stubborn, too

22. Who hogs the bed? We're both pretty good at not hogging the bed

23. Who wakes up earlier? Depends on what time we work. Usually me, since I have to be to work earlier most days, but Ben will usually get up not too long after me because he feels bad sleeping in when I have to get up and go to work.

24. Where was your first date? Outback Steakhouse, mini golf, and the movies.

25. Who has the bigger family? Ben

26. Do you get flowers often? Every so often- Valentine's Day and my birthday

27. How do you spend the holidays? We spent the holidays with my family since Ben's live so far away. Though we're hoping his parents will come out here for Christmas this year with the new baby and everything.

28. Who is more jealous? Me

29. How long did it take to get serious? 3 or 4 months- not long at all!

30. Who eats more? Used to be Ben, but now that I'm pregnant I could eat an elephant! I'm so hungry all the time- not fun!

31. Who does the laundry? Me

32 Who is better with the computer? Definitely Ben

33. Who drives when you are together? Ben


I don't like tagging people, but if you read this, I'd love to hear your answers!

Christmas in San Diego

We had a great time down in San Diego with my side of the family for Christmas. We started going on a trip instead of buying a bunch of presents last year when we went to Hawaii, so decided to keep that tradition going this year. We each played Santa and bought stocking stuffers for each other so we had something to open on Christmas morning. It was nice to get out of the snow storm Seattle got over Christmas and in warmer weather by the beach. We were able to go to the Wild Animal Park, which is like an African Safari where you get to see animals in their "natural" habitat. We were able to go there with some of my California relatives who come down to spend a few days with us and it was so fun to see them! We also went to Six Flags Magic Mountain and went on some amazing roller coasters! It was freezing that day and we ended up having to wait in line for 2 and 1/2 hours for the last roller coaster, but it was the best on of the day, the X2! On the last day in San Diego we went to Sea World, which was also fun and I loved getting to see the Orca whales. We also toured some old tall ships and a submarine in downtown San Diego. Overall it was a fun trip, and Ben even got to drive a convertible. (The picture he took of it turned out blurry, but my mom got some pictures of it, so it's documented) :o) Here's a bunch of pictures of the trip- hopefully I can get blogger to work and get them in the order that I want them in. Enjoy!