I give empty promises.  I’m sorry for that.  I don’t even know if anyone read this anyway, but I had some time to kill this morning so I thought I would post a picture or two and update all you non-existent readers on our baby!  

We found out oh so long ago that we are having a GIRL!  This was a huge surprise to me, I thought it was a boy, but Brandon was SURE it was a girl.  He didn’t tell me what he thought until after the ultrasound – I believe that he is telling the truth though.  I am 28 weeks now and really enjoying feeling her move, kick, squirm, and watching my belly change shapes.  Her name will be Aven Caroline.  Aven after Brandon’s grandparents/mom and Caroline after my mom and me.  We are getting so excited about seeing what she looks like and who she resembles most.  I’m hoping for Brandon!!  We still have lots to do – paint the nursery, bring our furniture home and assemble it, and organize everything!  AKA – we haven’t done much yet.  We are the Smith’s, procrastinators.  

In other news, Brandon is leaving on Wednesday for a 9 day trip out west with a group of guys from church.  4 older guys are taking about 5 college guys on a discipleship trip in an RV.  Their goal is to get them away from TV, internet, and cell phones and focus on growing closer to Christ through learning about leadership, true self vs. false self, etc.  It should be a fun time for all – I know Brandon is really excited about it!  My mom will be here for most of the time that they are gone, so I’m really excited to get to spend time with her.  My first shower is here on May 9 – so Brandon’s mom will be here for that too!  We are just gonna have a party while he’s gone!  

That’s about it…. I will leave you with a picture of me at 26 weeks…and a picture of our sweet baby girl!