Big News

My wonderful husband Randy graduated with a Master's Degree in Instructional Design in May, 2009. He has been working as a bus driver, and trying to find a full time position ever since. Recently, he has worked as a contractor for the LDS church designing training materials for the Family History Department and he has LOVED it! We were really praying that he would get a full time position there...

So this morning, Randy got a phone call. He was offered a full time position with the church!!! He was so excited, and called me right away. We were both crying on the phone because we were so happy. I am so proud of him for working so hard, and finally getting a full time position in a job that he loves. He is amazing in every way, and I couldn't be more proud! Congratulations, Randy!

Menu 7

So apparently, nobody really cares about my baby bump :) Just kidding. But I finally post pictures and get ZERO comments? Come on people, you all know you like comments!

I didn't post this week's menu yet because I wanted everyone to see the pictures. But alas, here it is:

Monday: Burgers and Fries
Tuesday: Turkey Casserole/biscuits/beans
Wednesday: I surprised Randy and told him we were going to Five Guys!
Thursday: Ate at mom's
Friday: Leftovers or whatever I can find. Randy will be eating with his buddies.

As you can see, it's been an interesting week, and this menu has been greatly revised. That's okay!

Baby Bump

Here are the pictures that I promised a long, long, time ago.

10/23 Just barely showing...

12/6 Still, just barely showing...

12/23 A little more...

12/26 Getting bigger...

1/02 This one just looks like fat.

2/07

And voila! The Belly (as Randy calls it). This sweater does a really good job at accentuating my belly. This is the most recent picture, and you can tell that just within the last few weeks my belly rapidly expanded. I can't believe that I am just going to get bigger and bigger. I was so excited last night because I went to Motherhood and Maternity (Randy forced me) and found some awesome LONG maternity jeans! I have been very uncomfortable lately with some of my clothes, and this was a glorious find. Baby Boy Hoffman is doing great, and is moving a TON. My back has kind of been bugging me, but as long as I can get up and stretch it hasn't been too much of a problem.

Meal Plan # 6

Jan. 31-Feb. 4

Monday: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta http://www.food.com/recipe/creamy-cajun-chicken-pasta-39087

Tuesday: Stir Fry/Rice

Wednesday: Chicken and Broccoli/Rolls

Thursday: Leftovers

Friday: Breakfast Food Night

Menu Time

Okay, I know I need to post stuff other than my menu on Mondays, but menus don't require pictures :) I promise to post some pictures soon! Oh, and the Chicken Cordon Bleu turned out great!

Monday: Chicken Enchiladas/Salad

Tuesday: BLT's/Chips

Wednesday: Chili Chip Casserole/Cornbread

Thursday: BBQ Meatballs/Mashed Potatoes

Friday: Leftovers

What are you eating this week?

Menu

I forgot to post my menu on Monday, so here it is for this week:

Monday: Turkey Sandwiches (It was a stressful day)
Tuesday: Homemade Macaroni and Cheese/biscuits/Jell-O
Wednesday: Coffee Cake/Potatoes/Eggs
Thursday: Tacos/Beans
Friday: Chicken Cordon Bleu/Rice

I am so excited to try making Chicken Cordon Bleu for the first time. We'll see how it turns out!

The Announcement

Well, Randy and I are very pleased to announce that we are having... Drumroll please...


A BOY!!!


That's right, Randy got exactly what he wanted :) The nurse wrote on one of the pictures "100% Boy" and told us to go buy boy clothes. The ultrasound was really cool, and it amazes me that I have a little person inside. He kept moving a lot, and had his ankles crossed. We got to see his profile, and he already looks so cute :) I am so happy that everything with the baby was completely normal and healthy! Now we just have to pick a name. So fun!