My top 5 reasons I enjoy being pregnant.....

1. I love feeling her kick, love it, love it, love it. It is such a reasuring feeling to feel that. It's our "little secret" and I can just picture those tiny limbs of hers kicking me. LOVE IT!

2. My sweet husband is so kind to me and pampers me with foot rubs, back rubs and tickles almost nightly! And, he hardly ever complains and does it for a LONG time. It is so nice to have him do that and feel relaxed. Thank you Randy-you really are the best!

3. I am finally showing enough to have people ask when I am due and not just think I "eat everything" and getting big for nothing! (with this being said, baby bump pics to come soon, I promise) I just need Randy to take some of me.

4. This is the only time in my entire life, let me repeat, "my entire life" a doctor has told me to "pig out" over the holiday season because I have only put on 2 lbs. I seriously don't know how I am doing it, too me I seriously feel like I eat tons and I look perfectly plump! I think its because I started way heavier than I wanted too so I am just growing because of the baby. If I ever decided to do the HCG diet I guess it would work for me. Thank you pregnancy hormones..... I feel the weight packing on soon though. :)

5. I can take a nap everyday if I want and I almost do everyday. Boy, do I love those afternoon naps!

I look forward to just over 3 months when I can hold our sweet little princess. I daydream about her all day. What will she look like? What will her sense of humor be like? etc. It makes all the uncomfortable sleepless nights, throwing up, trips to pee, clothes getting snug, restless legs, backaches and "cankles" worth it. (by the way I love that word "cankles", its so funny) They are not attractive though! I love this little girl already!

Drum roll..........

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!! Haha, I think it is so funny because this whole time I have been almost positive it was a boy. We were a bit shocked to hear it will be a girl, but super excited of course. Now, what to name her? I had my boy name. I am excited to shop for a girl though!
I was at Target yesterday and there's a whole bunch of cute stuff for girls compared to boy stuff. Yay for girls!
I am excited for Randy to have a girl, I think he's been in shock because he really hoped for a boy, he'll LOVE his little girl though. I know he will be smitten!
Happy Birthday to Randy today too!!

oh boy, or girl...

We find out in a few days what we are having. We are so excited! This whole time I have been thinking, "feeling" it will be a boy. Randy hopes for a boy too, although I think a girl would melt his heart. I guess we'll find out the real truth soon. Yay! Any guesses on what we are having?
I am starting to feel way better now, I haven't thrown up since my first trimester, and my happiest update is I have only gained 1 pound so far. Yes, I do understand I have 20 more weeks to go though. :) The nurse was pretty proud of me. Well, we'll let you know when we know.

Latest happenings in our world...

I am so mad at myself that I never carry a camera around with me! Why can't I be like my friend Holli who can't go a minute without snapping a shot of something (it would bug me in high school), but that talent needs to be passed down to me now. :) I have never liked to be in pictures so maybe that's why I don't carry one around with me. I'll do better about that so these posts aren't so boring. Here's the lastest with us...

Everyone join together and sing, "Hallelujah with me" we got released from nursery yesterday! Oh my gosh, I wanted to cry when we walked out of the Church building. :) It was a fun calling, I was just more than ready to be done. Maybe we'll get Sunbeams next? We're movin on up.

Have you ever wanted to meet a "celebrity"? A few days ago my sister in law, Chelsea was able to open for Chuck Wicks (Country Singer) at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center. Chelsea is doing a great job at getting herself out in public to get her music out there. She was invited to open for him and all I have to say is.....she rocked it! I was/am so proud of her! She even got a standing ovation on her last song that she wrote. It was super cool. Super proud of you Chels! Well, I guess you could say being related to someone who has the "hook ups" has it bonuses. The key is after the performance you tag along with that certain person, and things like hanging out on the tour bus and eating pizza with the star happens. I have never had that opportunity before. I don't know if any of you know Chuck Wicks, but he's becoming big with his music, he has a few single hits on the radio, he toured with Brad Paisley last year and he was on Dancing with the Stars with his girlfriend Julianne Hough this past season. Yeah, he's a cutie! It was neat to meet him, but I have to say, being on a tour bus like that was my highlight. Seriously! It was funny because I kept looking around while everyone was talking and he kept asking me if I was bored. Kinda random, but no Chuck I am actually enjoying your bus! :) We were able to chat for awhile and then we went to a VIP Chic-fil-a party with him and his band. They were all really nice. Do I have pictures to show proof? No, I don't, so this story could just be made up. Haha. Thanks to Chelsea we will be able to get our niche in Hollywood. (Chelsea has pictues to prove this)

Last but not least. I have told some of you, but some don't know. Randy and I are expecting! I am due April 2nd. I had my first ultrasound about 3 weeks ago. I have to say it was one of the best experiences in my life to actually see the baby move and see that there was actually a baby inside me. I was touched. I will find out what the gender is in about 4 weeks. I have been really sick, I don't think I have ever thrown up so much in my life! I could tell you some stories, but I will hold off on those. :) I never knew "morning sickness" lasted all day and night! Why the heck do they call it "morning sickness"? Who came up with that phrase? A man I know it! :) Now that I am passed my first trimester I am starting to feel better. We are super excited. Thanks to all for your well wishes.

Random facts.....

Holy Moly! I have not posted in months. I haven't been able to think of anything to post in awhile, but I got this idea from my good buddy, Karen's blog. I thought it would be fun for you to get to know us a little better.

We have been in nursery for about a year now and they originally told us, "6 months", I am starting to get very irritated with our little punks! I want out.....I will never asked to be released though. I'll make Randy do it.

I haven't had a full time job in almost a year....I wouldn't even know what to do with myself if I had to work for someone right now. Thanks Randy for providing for our family!

I am learning how to be a great cook. I LOVE to try new recipes and I LOVE to bake! I am even thinking of starting a baking class for little kids. One of the sisters I visit teach son goes to a class and they love it......hummm, do you think that's a good idea?

Randy wants to go shooting all the time...anyone want to go with him, so I don't have too? :)

I would love to go hiking every weekend, but don't have a partner to go with. Sad face.

I want to start making crystal jewelry...I am just waiting for the place to start teaching classes again. I will let you know when I start.

I really want to get our house painted, but I am too lazy to do it....I don't like to paint! I will be happy if someone would love to do that for me. :)

I turn 28 tomorrow and I feel like I am still 18 (maturity wise).

Randy and I will be married a year in about 3 weeks. Wow, I can't believe how time flies.

Well, that is good for now....Hope you enjoyed!

The winds have brought us together.....

Cheesy title I know but, there is a point to it though... A year ago Randy proposed to me and he did it by taking me on a hot air balloon ride. It had always been a dream of mine to do that. I think I told everyone and their dog that I wanted to go on one. I figured that if the boy I was to marry listened well enough to my hints, that would be the way he would ask me to marry him. Good job honey, you listened and got my hints! :) No, I would have been fine with whatever he did. He did so well with the plans and those who know Randy, know that planning a special event is not always easy for him. I think he does great and should do it more often. *hint, hint* He's just humble. Anyway, back to the title of this post. After our ride they gave us a certificate that was super corny and it said, "The winds have brought us together". We laughed about it and still do laugh. I still have that certificate. It will always remind of that special day and how "the winds brought us together" :) Thanks honey for asking me to marry you. You're the best!
I think that pictures will actually be on this post today. Probably wrong order, but hey if they are there, I am happy.



Randy is so funny, he said he thought of all these nice things to say the night before like, "you are the best thing that's ever happened to me, you're beautiful, talented, humble, amazing, hottest thing I have ever seen, funniest person I know, my dream, my life, my one and only etc:" (ok, so I got a little carried away-I'm sure he thought of those though) Anyway, he was so nervous that he just got down on a knee and said, "I love you babe, will you marry me"? and said it really fast! I don't think any bride has ever heard that before. :) I loved it though. Good job babe!

There's some truth to that Happy Anniversary sign now.

We were so high...................It was awesome, but a little scary.

Before take off....."the winds have brought us together"......So corny!

5 years ago this month....

I can't believe it has been five years since I have been home from my mission in Seattle. I have a hard time accepting that at times. I feel like I honestly just stepped off the plane at times because those memories I have are so fresh in my mind as if they just happened yesterday. I am so glad that I served a mission. There's really not a day that goes by that I don't reflect on those experiences I had there. I think about those amazing people I met and taught every day and how they changed my life for the better. It really was a privledge for me to serve a mission. I attached some photos to this post, I just hope they go in the right spot. I am still trying to figure this out.

So, lately as I have been driving I seem to be attracting alot of Birds to my car. I have yet to hit one but the funny thing is I am getting sick of dodging them. Now, let me get this straight...not dodging them with my car, but ME dodging them inside my car. I guess you can say I have cat like reflexes! Ha ha. This happened to me yesterday when I was driving on the freeway and I just laughed right out loud! Seriously though, I dodge everything from birds to feathers. Why? Its pretty comical if you are in the car with me. Let me know if anyone of you want to see it-It would be quite the show. Happy Earth day!

Be good and Stop it!

Today I heard a sad sad story from my friend that crushed me. I am so sick of how the world is these days and how much stuff is out there trying to break up families. It worries me when I have kids too of all the garbage they'll hear and see from school and media. Hearing the story today inspired me to really reflect on what I am grateful for in my life and how I know I can do better so I am going to do just that. Do better and be better! I will steal a phrase from my father-in-law used with his kids...Be good and Stop it! Its just as simple as that. I am so thankful for the gospel in my life and for the opportunities it allows me to be close to my Savior, family and friends. I would be lost without the gospel. I just wanted to take a moment to tell you all how much I love you and am thankful for such great influences in my life.
Don't worry all my posts won't be mushy like this. And yes, one of these days I will post some pictures, sorry guys but thanks for being patient with me. Hugs!

New to this thing!

Thank you to my friend Balls (Holli) for helping me find a border and stuff to get this party started. I am so not to date with this technology stuff its not even funny! I guess I will keep everyone is suspense on my creativity and what I manage to do on this blog. Hopefully, I can make it fun.

Blogging time!

So, I thought I would jump on the band wagon and start a blog. I am excited to do this, but more excited to do it when we have kids. Now, I need to put some pictures on here and get started.