CALIFORNIA CREATIONS: Big News

So we got some exciting news when we were on vacation to California! Marc and I just found out we are PREGNANT! We are so happy, and could not ask for a better way to start off the new year.

We found out by taking a home pregnancy test the day before we were supposed to leave to come back home to Texas. I was shocked to read it was positive, I didn't believe it for a while, then the news sunk in!
I told Marc right away, who was peacefully still sleeping, but this news was worth the awakening.

I wanted to run down stairs, with my Pj's on and messy hair and tell my family right then and there- But I wanted it to be special, so marc and I came up with a plan.

We left a note scribbled on a paper towel and took my dad's truck in search of the perfect way to break the news.

That night (friday night) we were celebrating all the January birthday's in the family, Caleb my brother ( who turns 22 today!), Myself, my Mom and my Grandpa. So I was thinking of a 'gift' my mom could open that would give away the surprise.

I was originally looking for the movie: Father of the Bride 2 but was unable to find it.

So we settled for a baby bib that said "I love Grandma" and decided to wrap it up and put it in the bottom of the gift bag, along with a few other 'real' gifts.

It was hard keeping the secret all day long. I even took a ride with my brother on his Motorcycle! It was so much fun!

Now looking at the picture, I seem excited! And I was- for many reasons!

As family arrived and we were dying to tell, but we waited till gift time. As she opened the last gift, my brother grabbed his video camera to record the special moment. I had mentioned to him earlier that I had gotten her a gag- gift and I thought her reaction would be funny, and that we should film her.

The moment she pulled out the baby Bib she shrieked with excitement.

Then the excitement spread as we confirmed that we were in fact pregnant.

Laughter then turned to tears, as we all celebrated together.

It was a memorable night for everyone! And above all i was thankful for the opportunity to be able to share the exciting news with my family in person, especially since the last time we saw each other was a year and a half ago.