Wanna know?

Alec Genero Cefalo

should be coming to the Cefalo home sometime around August 16! We are so excited for this new little guy to join our family.....

The beginning and end not so good, the middle fantastic!

I guess it is about time I updated our blog, I didn't realize it had been so long. Tony and I got back from our fabulous trip to Hawaii on Tuesday morning. We had some trouble getting there, when we went to check-in they informed us that our plane to Kona had mechanical problems and so they cancelled the flight.

So after many hours at the airport in Salt Lake we finally got to Maui and had to stay over night. The next morning we took a 7 man plane (including the pilot) from Maui to Kona, it was incredible. The rest of the week was filled with sun, travelling to see waterfalls, a volcano, snorkeling with sea turtles and fish, whale watching, a luau, and beautiful scenery. It just couldn't have been more delightful. I'll post some more details and pictures soon!

Getting home was a bit of a challenge, but we enjoyed the extra time we got to spend in the warm weather and just being together. I have missed having my buddy with me 24/7 this week and have also missed the sunshine (it's currently snowing right now).

Baby update- I am 20 weeks along almost 21 weeks and no we don't know what we are having. Since we couldn't get home from Hawaii I missed my ultrasound and have it rescheduled for next Wednesday the 8th. I'll keep everyone posted. I have been feeling great, had a regular doctor's appointment this week and I measure right on for 20 weeks and have only gained 4 pounds. :) I tested negative for Gestational diabetes but my thryoid is still off, which I am not surprised about. I now feel the baby kicking and moving around, it is the best feeling in the world.

Have a great day and more to come....

Hawaii here we come!

I could just scream I am so excited!! Tony and I fell into a great deal going to the Big Island of Hawaii in March. We just couldn't pass it up, especially since all the cards seem to be aligned for us to go. We will be staying a full week at the beautiful http://www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com/. Oh the warm sand between our toes, why aren't you here right now?!?!

Gotta find me a maternity swimsuit, oh boy, any ideas out there let me know.....

12 week appointment

This morning I had my 12 week appointment with my doctor. I am officially 12 weeks and 3 days pregnant, moving right along! The best part of the appointment was being able to hear the babies heartbeat. How can you not cry and feel such a sense of relief? I finally feel like I can relax and enjoy this new life inside of me.

I also had lost 2.5 pounds which I wasn't surprised due to the fact I still can't eat much. I am starting to feel better and my appetite is coming back but I still can only eat small amounts of things. I think my stomach is growing but it's hard to tell when it wasn't so small to begin with. I'm in that in between stage where people are wondering hum, maybe she could be expecting or is she just gaining weight. Makes me laugh!!

Other than that, life is crazy as usual at the Cefalo house. The kids are back in their routines and busy as ever. Will life ever slow down? I can't complain because I love it all, especially that husband of mine!!!

How about some good news?

I don't know about you all, but I feel like all I have heard lately is bad news mixed with a slight bit of good. Even our yucky inversion here makes you just feel yucky. I decided that it is about time to share some good news, lift our spirits for a minute. Ready?

We are proud to announce the newest Cefalo will be joining our family sometime around August 16. Yep, I have a bun in my oven, isn't that great?! Why is that you feel so blessed to be carrying a new life and at the same time very angry inside that you have to be so darn nauseous all the time? I have come to love cereal and peanut butter sandwiches because they really don't have a smell and actually taste so good. Hopefully as my first trimester is about coming to an end in roughly 2 weeks I'll start feeling good again.

I had my first ultrasound a couple weeks ago and everything looked great. We feel so blessed and are so excited for our new addition!!

Life of a teenager

Misty and Amber have been both going to the orthodontist now for several months. Misty actually a tad bit longer but who's keeping track. Misty has this really cool contraption in her mouth called the "spider", she doesn't think it's so cool.

Amber has had spacers in, in preperation for her braces that went on today. It was a long process but she was a great sport. I think the braces look super cute on her. She got clear braces and hot pink bands. Oh the love of being a teenager.
Amber before

Amber with her braces

Too cute!

I just had to share the cutest picture of the two youngest Buck grandchildren. My mom bought Lizzy (Renn's youngest) and Logan (Chad's son) the cutest Santa and Mrs. Claus outfits. After many attempts for a picture together this is what we got. How can you not love these two!!

Hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas and is looking forward to a Happy New Year.