A boy or girl for the Treese family?

Today I had an appointment with my OB,

and I found out

WERE HAVING A BOY!

to say I'm thrilled would be an understatement.

A boy for the Treese family.

How wonderful.

the fourth of july

our fourth was wonderful.

I knew it would be for my little family because

casey woke up singing Proud to be an American,

stuck american flag and In N Out stickers

on Ginger's face,

and put a flag in her hand.

all day I felt overwhelmingly grateful.

we spent most of the day poolside.

we had delicious food made by my MIL

including gazpacho so good it'll make you

wanna slap yo mama!

I have no idea what that means,

casey always says it.

we lit fireworks

and then went up to the rooftop

where my in-laws have the best view of the

entire city and watched numerous

firework shows.

And as I went happily through the day in

my heart I continuously thanked all the brave

men and woman of this beautiful country

that have allowed me to enjoy such treasures.

My most incredible treasure...

Behold... Gazpacho

What's better than this?

two thumbs way up.

Just a pregnant back dive... no big deal.

That's Peggy under that fabulous hat.

...and I'm proud to be an american...

The End.

a recipe from me to you

well from tyler florence to me to you.

every once and a while you come upon something

so good, it seems sinful not to share.

if you dont like mushrooms

I do believe this is the dish that will change your mind

and convert your heart.

5 ingredients

10 minutes start to finish.

not to brag but I can do it in 7

probably because Im awesome

or super hungry.

olive oil, sea salt, mushrooms ( I fancy portabella), mozzarella cheese, fresh thyme.

Im sure dried thyme would do the trick, too.

Firstly slice the mushrooms. they broil fast so not too thick of slices.

place on broil pan. like so...

Nextly, put dime size balls (or quarter size if youre crazy) of cheese all over the mushrooms,

sprinkle sea salt, scatter fresh thyme (off the stem), drizzle olive oil, add a bit more salt.

Then place in the broiler for 2-3 minutes... dont walk away (trust me)...

you know its ready when the cheese is oozy and bubbly and golden brown

in some places.

Ta Dah.

and sometimes you get a super cool mustache like this...

If you cry while you eat this. dont be ashamed... youre in good company.

Lets talk pregnancy

Oh so much to tell.

Keeping the pregnancy secret is torture.

It was especially hard for Casey

who via twitter, a month or so, tweeted

Wait, are you ready for this?

He said...

I love how Ali calls them "pregnancy farts"

Okay that is wrong on so many levels.

Moving on...

Here's more information than you probably care for...

Wow, that actual a perfect name for my blog.

More Information Than You Care For.

kinda catchy.

Im going to pretend Im a celebrity and this is an

interview for US magazine.

So how do you feel Alexis?

We are just over the moon.

(That's what all the celebs say; Gwen S., Gwen P., Jlo, Jen Gardner

all my besties)

Just totally over the moon.

Were you guys trying?

Yes. No. Yes. Passively.

Here's the thing... I'm not the type of person

who can sit down and say. Let's try to have a baby.

Its too much pressure on myself.

My anxiety would shoot through the roof.

So basically,

Um. Hmmm. How do I put this

so our moms dont throw up?

We stopped birth control.

Our method of birth control is the good ol "pull out" method.

Seriously.

Sorry Moms, just keepin it real.

There was no conversation about it...

We knew we wanted our kids about 2 years apart

so that was that.

Then one night...

And this is oh so tender;

One night after we were um done

I layed on my back and put my legs in the air and

said

Swim Sperm... Swim for your life!

And Casey and I died laughing

because were that mature,

but I really think that's when we conceived.

Isnt that beautiful?

My child will treasure that story all the days of his/her life.

Anyway, I make it seem like it was easy peasy...

But really it took a few months

(I promise, Im not complaining, my heart breaks for those who struggle

with infertility.)

So before I got a plus sign

I took a few tests in the prior months...

Negative results.

I was starting to get worried.

Then one week I took a test because it was time,

it was negative again and my heart broke in a million pieces.

But I didn't talk about it.

I just didnt want to say aloud how bad I wanted baby 2.

A couple weeks pass

and Casey says to me,

You know youre pregnant right?

I dont know why he said that.

Perhaps a burning in his bosom?

Or maybe his horoscope that day said,

Today will bring you some crystallized notions that

will interfere with the flexibility of your thinking

as well as a growing fetus in your wife's belly.

One can never be sure.

I dismissed his comment

until the next day when I was cleaning and came

across my trusty pack of pregnancy tests.

Although I was certain I wasnt pregnant

It couldnt hurt to pee on another stick, right?

So I did... and while I did, my mom called.

We shot the crap for a while...

I finished peeing and continued cleaning

totally forgetting about the pregnancy test.

Then I went to bring some towels in the bathroom

and noticed the test just sitting there.

Meanwhile my mom is talking about something

super random like Bingo...

when I saw the plus sign.

And. I. Screamed.

and screamed and screamed and screamed.

I blurted out, "Im pregnant!! Im pregnant!!"

And then my mom screamed. and screamed.

And Ginger freaked out because

Why the heck is her mom going ape crap right now?

And then I just started giggling, as did my mom.

And Ginger continued to stare at this ridiculous scene

unfolding before her eyes.

It was one of the most joyous moments of my life.

Wait, youre not going to put all that in the magazine right?

Ok cool.

Like leave out the "Swim Sperm Swim" line.

Thanks.

So we know you are Over the Moon about this baby...

Totally.

But how are you feeling otherwise?

Ohhhhh, right, like do I feel pregnant?

Yes. Oy yes I feel oh so pregnant.

The first six weeks of my pregnancy I felt amazing.

I actually said to Casey, "Oh my gosh, being pregnant is so wonderful,

Im going to be one of those preggos who are like, I love being pregnant!"

and people will roll their eyes at me and Ill love every second.

I said that.

And then a week later, someone turned on the pregnancy switch.

Ughhhh!

Were talking nausea complete with puking

and I was tired beyond tired.

I had all the same symptoms I did with Ginger only more intense.

My Dr. prescribed me anti nausea medicine

which saved me!

Saved me while killing my husband.

Because a side effect is constipation...

which leads to gas.

hahahaha. payback.

Im starting to feel better now.

Not really taking the med anymore... youre welcome Casey.

I have really intense cravings.

SALTY. anything SALTY.

One night I was craving Vietnamese food.

Vermicelli with char broiled pork saturated in fish sauce.

I asked Casey to go get me some.

He said, Maybe we shouldnt since weve eaten out so much this week.

Now Im going to tell you something... only a pregnant woman would understand...

Although he was right, I actually cried!

I cried! Tears... because I couldnt have pork with fish sauce.

If thats not the most ridiculous thing.

I know I could have gone out and got the Vietnamese food myself...

Casey wouldn't have beat me too bad.

But by that time I was so embarrassed for myself

I made a personal promise I would find something else to eat and be

content with that choice.

But truth be told, I thought about that fishy pork until the

very last minute of the night, while in bed

on my way to the land of nod.

Oh to be pregnant.

To sum things up though...

Im so so so excited and grateful to be pregnant.

I mean look at Ginger

were doing a stellar job...

Were doing the world a favor.

Youre welcome world.

Home Videos

Here's a little video of Ginger and me.

Please excuse my unwashed hair and

annoying voice.

Guess what?!

A post of photos.

Y'all know I love me some hipstamatic.

It's this amazing i phone app that lets you take

super cool pictures.

The best part is...

the beauty is in the mistakes!

Ginger playing in Grandma and Grandpa's yard.

Why we need a grass lawn. Exhibit A.

On your mark. Get set. Go!

Go Casey!

Go Tessa!

Go Ginger!

Keep Going Casey!

And pull up your pants boy!

Whew, that was exhausting.

Time to be lazy in the sunshine.

Isnt this picture wonderful?

Such a gorgeous moment.

This is one of my most favorite pictures.

Im basking in my motherhood glory

with my daughter and two nieces.

Completely at peace.

Wait! Ginger Come back!

Youre ruining my illusion of peace!

Now lets play in the cemetery.

Nothing strange about that.

PS Did you see her moccasins?

The perfect gift from her Nana and Popa.

They even smell like a camp fire.

When Auntie Keke was holding her she said,

Why does this baby smell like bacon?

hahahaha

And now... Tessa's pictures.

A 3 year old eyes + A hipstamtic app = perfection.

Doesn't he have the most adorable smile?

Even the fake cheese is sweet.

Fabulous.

I think Ill start doing a monthly post...

Our life in hipstamatic.

Grandma Randall

Audrey Randall

Isn't she lovely?

Grandma Randall recently passed away.

It seemed too soon.

But this is definitely a time that I am holding on tight

to my testimony.

Its priceless at times like these.

It's amazing to have that level of comfort during a difficult time.

I just stood back and watched Casey's family handle this

with so much grace.

Everyone of them; sad, but fully understanding where she was

and testifying in every action and word of the peace this gives.

When I first met Grandma Randall

I couldnt help but feel a little intimidated by her strength.

But soon I felt the love that she was showing through that strength.

She was a rock.

She gave off this reassuring feeling of safety and peace.

Like as long as you were tucked under her wing you'd be fine.

She is such a great example to me.

And I know that through knowing her, Ill be a better mother and wife.

And I thank her for that gift.

When in Idaho, we asked Grandpa Randall how they met...

he said he was in high school

and she nailed him with a snowball.

and instead of hitting her back,

he chased her down and gave her a kiss.

What a perfect beginning.

I so love this.