"Just Because"

Yesterday Jeff brought me these... 

Just Because he "loves me and knows gerber daisies are my favorite."

And yesterday Jeff bought Hazyl this...

Just Because he thought "she would look cute in it!"

He is the sweetest guy ever! He is going to be the best Daddy and I am so excited to watch him with her. He just better watch out cause if she is anything like her Mommy, "she will look cute" in so many pairs of shoes and Daddy will go broke! Love you Jeff!

22 weeks

Last week we got to have another ultra sound to check all of Hazyl's parts and pieces. It was so fun to see her move and squirm. The ultra sound went great and the Dr. said she is a healthy little girl.  She weighs 15 oz right now but I know there is a lot more to come. Here are some pics from the Ultra sound below.

This is the best profile pic we could get. She was laying with her arms over her face so it didn't work so well.

Cute little toes!

And her cute little hand with a "thumbs up".

We cannot wait for her to be here even though we still have a while. Her nursery is underway but I recently just changed my mind about it and am going in a totally different direction than what I was originally planning to do. It is gonna be SO cute and I will post pics as soon as it is done. 

It's a .........

GIRL!

We are so excited! Jeff and I decided to go to Fetal Studio the other day since we both had the day off and had nothing better to do :). We are so happy to be having a baby girl even though we would have been happy with either of course. Knowing that she is a she makes it seem so much more real and so much more fun! I can wait to start the nursery and start buying cute pink things! But I am a little nervous to dress her cause I was never good at dressing barbies as a little girl! I am sure I will get the hang of it, hopefully! Below are some of the pics from the ultrasound.

I cant wait to tickle that cute little tummy!

This is my favorite pic that we got, she looks so sweet!

We have already chosen a name for her..... Hazyl Mae Franco. I love it and cant wait for February to come so we can meet her! Hazyl will be the 12th granddaughter and the 17th grandchild on the Carter side and will be joining these cute kids below.

She will also be the 2nd granddaughter and the 4th grandchild on the Franco side along with these cute kids below.

I am feeling pretty good, just getting chubby! All in all we really couldn't be happier and cant wait to have our little Hazyl Mae in February!

Guess What?

We are going to have a baby! Crazy huh!?! We are SO SO SO excited. We are due in the beginning of February so we are still really early but we couldn't keep it a secret anymore. We got to see and hear the heartbeat yesterday and it was the craziest thing ever, it has made it feel much more real. I feel totally fine, just a little nauseous and tired, but it actually makes me a little nervous because I am not really sick. I hope I am just one of those lucky ones that doesn't get sick but I am sure it will come sooner or later. Below is a picture of the little bug! It is still kinda crazy for me to think about but we couldn't be happier!

Im Addicted!

One WICKED Night!

My parents took the whole fam (minus the Delahunty's cause they are in Cali, we missed you!) to Wicked for all of our Birthdays this year. It was super fun! We went to PF Changs before and then headed to the show! My Dad insisted that we all wear green to get in the spirit if you are wondering why we are all matching. It was so good, and I have had the music stuck in my head since we went but its ok cause I LOVE it!

Jeff and I at dinner

My sister Devanie and her Husband David

My sister Monica and her husband Mark. 

My sister Chelsea and her husband Matt

My nieces Lainey, Addison, and Raegan. They were the only 3 out of 15 who live in utah and were old enough to go. They looked so cute, they had matching shoes and toenails too.

The whole Carter fam (minus my sister Whitney and fam). Me, Jeff, David, Devanie, Mom, Haylee (neighbor girl), Addison, Raegan, Lainey, Monica, Mark, Kate, Mac (brother and sister in-law, I didn't have a pic of them above), Chelsea, Matt, Dad. Yeah we are totally dorks, but it sure was a fun night!

Cancun with the Franco's

We got back from Cancun (aka Heaven on Earth) last week and we had so much fun. We went with Jeff's Mom and Dad and stayed for a week. It was so hard to come home! The trip was much needed and SO relaxing. We laid on the beach from 9-4 everyday, drank pina coladas and then went to dinner at night. It may sound boring but it was perfect! If you need a vacation I highly recommend it and we would be happy to go back with you!

Cancun has the most amazing water and beach! I don't think you can find that color of water anywhere else!

Jeff and I at the beach. As you can see I got a little burnt!

Papa Rudy and Mama Cristina maxin the relaxin

The view of the pool and the ocean from our balcony.

Jeff and I at the Lagoon on the opposite side of the ocean.

Our last walk on the beach, the night before we left.

Spring Fever!

I cannot wait for Spring. It is my very favorite season because everything is so new and fresh. Last fall I planted my very first tulips and they are beginning to bloom! I was so excited so I thought I would show them off! But we are headed to Cancun tomorrow for a week and I am sure it is just what I need to cure my Spring Fever!

Finally a New Post!

So I just realized that it has been a whole month since i have posted something, sorry bout that. Sometimes I think it is more fun to look at other people's blogs that update my own. Anyways a little while ago my BFF Jessica came in town from Virginia so we had a little get together. We have been friends since we were in 5th grade. I love her to pieces! The girls just chatted while the husbands played guitar hero. Super fun night!

Keetly, Me, Jessica, Nikki, Kate

For V-day Jeff and I spent the day staining our new rocking chairs (below)! I LOVE to sit on the porch in a rocking chair, it is one of my favorite things to do ever! Then we went to the roof for dinner and saw "Shopaholic". Also a super fun night!

I also have wanted to put up curtains in our family room since we moved in but just have not gotten around to it. But I finally did and here they are...

That is what is new with the Franco family. Jeff also started a new position with Holmes Homes and is loving it. I will post about that later and I promise it wont be a month next time!

Shayla Maria Franco

This is Shayla Maria Franco, Jer and Brooke's little girl. She is the newest addition to our family. She was born on Thursday Jan. 15th at 5:59pm. She weighed 9lbs 4oz and was 21 inches long. We just love her! Congrats Jer and Brookey!

Shayla meeting her brothers, Austin and Dylan, for the first time.

Great Grandma Fraga and Grandpa Franco

Shayla and Grandma Franco

Shayla and her favorite Uncle Jeff

A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

We had a GREAT Christmas this year! It was our first christmas being married and we had so much fun. We celebrated Christmas Eve with both of our Families (sorry no pictures). Then we woke up christmas morning and opened presents together and had a yummy breakfast.  Then we just chilled with our families all day. We had so much fun but it went by way to fast! (keep in mind in the pictures below that we just woke up!)

Then on New Years Eve we got together with a bunch of our friends in the neighborhood and went bowling. It was super fun and a great way to bring in the new year!

Carrie, Keri, Sarah, Katie, Me, Kim, Melinda, and Brittany