In case you have been out of the "loop", here is some news (2 pieces) from the Brintons:

1. We are pregnant! Yipppeee

2. We are having a Girl! What to do?!? I am sure we will think of some things.


I have been waiting to blog about my pregnancy for the fact that it will go by faster for "you" when "you" find out later in the pregnancy. And I thought I might as well wait until we find out the gender. So really you haven't been out of the "loop", I just haven't really proclaimed it from the house tops - until now that is.

Spencer and I are really excited. And nervous in our own ways. For one I am just plain nervous to have another child. Really kind of scared in a strange way - but thrilled in the same second. I am sure that is natural. Spencer is not nervous for another child, he got really nervous on Sat. when we found out it was a girl. He is so funny. It actually kind of bothered me why he was so quiet and without a smile for a while until I asked what his deal was. He then told me how nervous he was to have a girl; how from now on he is going to be worried sick over her (more than Hudson, he admitted). He was telling me how many sickos are out there in the world, which I then told him that little boys get that just as much as girls... it seems lately. Spencer then informed me it isn't those sickos, but just men in general. I just laughed. He said I had no idea, that he is a guy and knows how guys think - which is true. So after he got that off his chest, I was happy that he wasn't upset it was a girl, and touched that he had such an honest and really almost sweet reaction to the whole announcement. He is a dad of a little girl already.

We found out on Sat with all my family, Spencer's mom and two sisters and one brother in law. There were about 14 people total in the room, kind of crazy and funny at the same time. It honestly could have been a clip out of a movie. The technician was probably bothered by all of us - but again it was a lot of fun to find out with everyone. Next time it probably will just be with Spencer, that is a little more quiet.

So there is our big news --- BRING OUT THE PINK, or some pink. I promised spencer I wouldn't go totally pink, which I will stick to!

Now - for the ladies, pregnancy information:
I am 18 weeks, as of tomorrow...
I am due the 2nd of May
I am feeling fine, had a little bit of sickness for about 1 month, not nearly as bad as with Hudson

I think that about sums it all up. Hope you are all doing well! We love you!!

Just wanted to wish you all a very happy happy Thanks Giving day.

I love this day because it really makes you reflect, or to take a few moments out of life to really think about your blessings. Spencer and I have been blessed beyond measure this past year, in many ways. Nothing dramatic, but for the fact that he loves his job, works close to home (considering we have friends whose spouses work in S.F. and don't get home until 8-10pm at least), and his job allows for me to stay home with Hudson.
Our health is good, our extended families are doing well, we have a home, food, "wants" we are able to buy, and live in a free country with boundless opportunities. Above all we have the gospel and the joy it brings to our lives.

We are so grateful for your friendships and hope you end this day with a little reflection of your own and a very full tummy.

Ready or not... here comes Christmas! EXCITING!!!

My little aviator sunglass wearing man... makes my heart melt. He is so stinkin' cute, and knows it. He makes us so incredibly happy.

My good friend Mandy just had a little girl, and this was my gift. I really don't mind making blankets, I learn something new every time... it is just when I am actually in the process of making the blanket I am not the best person to live with. So I am sorry Spencer, and I love you... and no more blankets for a while!

A cute thing Hudson does (by the way yes Hudson is about the only thing I usually blog about... sorry) is when ever I clean the house - mainly the bathrooms, I put those famous yellow gloves on so my hands don't stink like bleach (side note: I HATE the smell of bleach - if you really want to know why you can ask me later), and he copies me. He will follow me around and ask for gloves, I then proceed to help him put some on. He loves when we clean. He sits right down next to me with his rag and scrubs along side his mom, me. It is very cute. What is even better is that he loves it. He thinks he is so big and such a help - which cleaning with him does make the task of cleaning a lot better - so we both win out.

It must just be a boy thing; well... I shouldn't say that because when I was about 4 I had some superman pj's just like the ones my mom bought Hudson. And I too was a bit obsessed. But, I was in love with the cape, Hudson on the other hand - doesn't really even care about it. He likes it when it is put away and not attached.
So, thank you mom for some good superman fun, and for making me do Hudson's laundry every other day - since I have to wash the Superman clothes almost everyday so he can wear it at some point throughout the day. I find myself hiding the pj's so I don't have to wash them, but he sniffs them out somehow. I think I am tricky - but my two year old is smarter than me, that isn't saying much about me - oh well. At least I have a really smart son!!

A few days late but still some fun to be told...

We have had some of our best friends here with us, Carly, Nate and cute Farrah; the past couple of days have been so fun with them. We were able to have them here for Halloween, and it certainly was and has been a treat.

The day of Halloween we went to Spencer's facility, see older post, took a much needed nap... then got ready for the big trick or treat event!
Spencer was able to get our names onto the much wanted list of the famous Black Hawk community, to go trick-or-treating. It was amazing. Although this year they didn't have their famous haunted house and such - it still had us in "la la land". Black Hawk Gated community is this weeealthy neighborhood set against this famous golf course. The homes start around 2 million, or so. They are amazing. So anyway - we drive up around 5:30, thank goodness... and set off for the night. Hudson thought he had died and gone to heaven. Forget the Target aisle of Halloween scares; every house was a Target store. All homes were decked out, and all home owners had their tables set up with mounds of Candy waiting to be given. A good half of the home owners were dressed to the hilt, and made the environment even more fun. Best part, they handed out king size candy bars at every home, and if it wasn't king size it was "good" candy given. There was this one beautiful home that gave out 1 lb. m&m bags; only question asked was "peanut or plain". We ventured off to another home were they, adults, were a little tip-see asking us what "treat" we wanted... "RED OR WHITE" (wine). No joke, they were not about to take no for an answer until I gave them the "I am pregnant" answer. That sufficed them. So funny.
Hudson doesn't really talk much, and so his "trick or treat" was something of a sound then the opening of his bag wide, did I say wide! He also knew which ones he liked. He had us laughing. He was not about to let us carry his bag, so he had to pull it (seriously) a lot of the way. By the end of the night Spencer and I were thinking about pulling it; it probably was a good 20lbs., and only 1/3 way full. Those darn king size candy bars.
Anyway it was a success. We then set off to leave we found the place covered with cars waiting to get in; I was so happy we came early! So we left and hurried over to In-n-Out, which tasted so yummy. Hudson was so hungry he sat on Spencer's lap and ate his whole meal - who would have guessed that one! What a night!
Hope everyone had a blast. We did.







Too see more pictures of the event look at Carly's blog.