The Turner Family

And to all that haven’t heard, being a brunette with a bump is totally in this season! Of course being the fashion addict I am (haha!), I decided to play along.

Actually, I wanted to try something new with my hair and since I have always been blonde, I thought I’d try going a little darker. With all the pregnancy hormones in my body, (and I guess hair) the darker color really took. Normally it wouldn’t have been this dark, but I guess those hormones that make my brain and body go crazy, make hair go crazy too! Fortunately the purple didn’t stick! When the dye was still in, my hair was the color of grape juice! Yikes! Kinda shocking, but I’d have to say, very different from the blonde I was sporting before!

All my thanks go to Shannon Butler, stylist to the gods, or wait, that’s supposed to be Shannon Butler, stylist and child of God! Thanks Shan! Kevin and I both love it!

And then there’s the ever growing bump… Braden keeps practicing his karate on my bladder and ribs. He’s certainly developing a strong kick and punch! I’ll allow it for now, but it’s certainly not going to continue after he enters this world!

Ok, that’s all for now. We are leaving for Cancun on Sunday, so we might be able to post some pictures while we are there, or it might have to wait till after we get home. But either way, keep checking back!

Ok, time for an update! Kevin and I had our most recent doctors visit today and everything looks good! The babies heartbeat was 156 bpm, and I am measuring 1 week ahead of my due date (totally normal). They also set up all my appointments for here through the rest of my pregnancy. The last one we have is January 31st. Both Kevin and I are hoping we don’t have to go to that one! Hoping that the baby will be here by then!

We have decided on a name! So without any extenuating circumstances our son’s name will be Braden. We liked both of the names we had you vote on, but this was the one that we both LOVED! But thanks for all your votes!  Maybe baby #2 will be Gabe?

Last month my cousin Meghan moved in with Kevin and me. She is from Kent, just south of Seattle, and was looking for a change of pace and scenery. She started last week at Babies R’ Us. How convenient, huh!? So far everything is going well. She is still looking for a full time job in the animal care field, so if anyone knows anything please let us know!

Last Sunday Kevin and I went to the BSU Nevada football game. And what a game it was! We started by tailgating with our friends Brett and Shannon Butler, Matt Fearey, Joe Raybell, Tim Dykstra and Josh Anderson. It was a great way to get a fun night started. The game was really close and the final score was 69-67 and went into 4 overtimes! I thought my heart was going to stop a few times, or else go into labor! 

Next week we leave for Cancun Mexico with Luke and Stephanie Timmons, and Mark and Anne Gould. We are so excited! I’m sure we will have lots of pictures to post when we get home. It will be good to get out of Boise before little Braden comes!