Pregnancy

Being pregnant definitely comes with its highs and lows. Some highs are knowing that soon I will have a little baby in my arms, the closeness it brings Chris and I, feeling him move inside and knowing he will be a little wiggle worm, picking out baby things, the excitement of others and so much more.

Another high is getting my very own parking space!



Baby Showers have been an absolute high, thanks to all those who have helped out!





But then of course some lows are pain when he moves, elephant feet, retaining water, back pain, wanting to diet and work out to get rid of this ridiculous weight, sleepless nights, and LABOR AHHHHH!
It will all be worth it in the end.

Happy Valentines!

It is amazing to think back to our Valentines Day last year and think about the many things that have happened since then. I am so lucky to have the best Valentine ever!! Being pregnant, teaching, and taking courses for my masters has left me extremely tired by the end of each day. When I get home from work Chris has cleaned the house and always volunteers to make dinner for me. I don't know how I could survive this without him. Every week he asks me when our baby will be coming out so he can play with him. Chris will be an excellent father! I just wanted a to give a little shout out to my amazing husband!

2009

So I guess it's about time I updated my blog! Life has been busy lately preparing for a baby, teaching, masters courses, and looking for houses but its been a lot of fun! I cannot believe that I am already in my third trimester. I'll be a mommy before I know it!!


My parents and Heidi came up for the three day weekend to celebrate mom's birthday. It was fun to play with them!! This is the Baskin Robbins cake Kellie made for her birthday.






These are the steps in a townhome that we are looking at buying.
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Heather and I went out in the rain today to take some pictures for our joint baby shower in Las Vegas. It has been fun being pregnant together and will be a blast being mommies together!

Thanksgiving

It was so fun to be home for the holidays. I also couldn't help but love the beautiful weather. We were able to play frisbee golf, kickball with the cousins, go shopping at the new outside mall--love it, eat a delicious Turkey dinner with my family, and the boys all went golfing. Friday morning my mom and I went to Walmart at 7:00 to get some deals. We're definitely not the four o'clock goers. On the way in I told my mom we should change personalities and grab things out of peoples carts, elbowing and throwing punches to get what we went. Not five minutes after we entered the store I had my chance. I really had my heart set on getting a car beanbag for Brighton's room. We saw a lady shoving one in her cart and asked where she got it. She told us that it was the very last one. My mom gave me the look, "Here's your chance." But I just couldn't do it. Sadly I watched the lady walk away with my beanbag in her cart. :( Better luck next time. I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. I am so glad it is December and will be putting up the Christmas Decorations tomorrow. Merry Christmas!

Dinosaur Museum

Last weekend Chris took a few hours off work and we went to the Dinosaur Museum at Thanksgiving Point with Jenn, Aaron, Seinna, and Austin. It amazes me how bit the bones are. The Museum was such a fun place and so kid friendly!

Ultrasound Results

Chris and I went to the doctors today and were able to see, with out a doubt, what gender our baby is. We are having a boy!! His name will be Brighton Christopher, and we are so excited. Chris' face was so cute when the doctor announced that it was a boy! Everything is growing normally and there were no concerns about his health. Because I'm pregnant a joint at the end of my spine has shifted and is creating an immense pain in my bum. The doctor gave me some stretches to do so hopefully it will realign every quickly so I can get back to my life. After the appointment I went to the mall and bought three little blue onesies for Brighton and some blue maternity shirts for me. I was so excited to know what our baby is so I am now able to start buying things. Hooray for baby boys!!

Stuff

I know it's been a while since our last post but we don't seem to be doing too much. Today I got to go to the BYU football game with some of my cousins. Notice how little Dakota smiles for the picture, I absolutely love it!



Here's also a cute picture of my sixth graders. They are such a wonderful class, I couldn't be blessed with better students the year I was pregnant. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful job!