BABY SHOWER

On Saturday I had my first baby shower! Christy and Suz both put it on but there was a lot of help from everyone else. It was so much fun, and weird to be the one having the shower. I can't tell you how many people were so mad at me for not finding out what we are having because they said it made it hard to buy cute things! I think it was still great, I had a lot of my great friends there (some couldn't make it) but all in all it was really fun to see everyone! Also Friday my mom surprised me at work! She flew in for the shower and it meant so much to me. I totally started crying when she came, good thing the patient in the chair was Christy! Then Joshs mom surprised me Saturday at the shower. Her and aunt Cam drove down just for the shower, and that meant a lot to me as well. Like I said it was so much fun with a lot of support from a lot of my great friends and family.

DOCTORS VISIT

60%

Dilated 1 cm

Last Thursday we had our first appointment where I got checked... Crazy my body is already doing this but with my luck it will be like this for 3 weeks, and the baby will come a week late! Just thought I would keep everyone updated!

Turkey Tails

In between the session of conference, we went over to visit Adam, Shannon, and Collin, and when we were leaving to catch the 2nd session Collin didn't want his uncle Josh to leave and he wanted to come to our house. So we brought him with us. I don't know how most do conference, but we have a big breakfast, snack, blankets, and pj's. Not to mention no make-up, and don't really fix the hair. As you can see, Josh just put on a hat, and that was perfect to cover up the bed head from the last nights sleep. When Josh took his hat off, Collin started laughing so hard, and said "look at your turkey tails" I don't know where he got that from, but I couldn't help but blog about it, because i couldn't stop laughing. I know it is probably one of those funnier had to be there moments but the look on Collins face, and as he laughed and made fun of Josh's hair was just too funny!

Fall Leaves

So we tried again to go up the Canyon and see the leaves changing... and i think we missed it again by a week. We went with some of our friends, Parker and Hali, and rode the lift up. There were still some pretty colors, and it was fun to be up in the canyon but we need to think about it a week earlier next year. I think this is the 2nd year we have done this!

SERIOUSLY...

So for the last few weeks, with out fail I am waking up any wehre between 4 and 5am. It was actually getting to be funny how much like clock work this has been, so i decided to take a few pictures so you would believe me. Usually I get up to go to the bathoom, and then for some reason I can't fall back asleep for at least an hour(sometimes 2). I guess it is just getting me ready for when the baby gets here but it would nice if I could get at least a last few weeks in with a good nights sleep. Oh well I guess another one of the many great perks of being pregnant!

IN OUR 8TH MONTH

Not only was it Emma and I for our monthly belly shot, but PomPom was a good sport and got in with us!! He said after the picture... " its just not fair because I can't loose this belly, but you guys will loose yours in a few months" I love PomPom! He is so cute and he fit right in with our picture! Dad your lucky you were not here for month 5 belly shot!

THE OFFICE

There have been so many people that have told us we should get into the office... so we finally made the step. We have watched all of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and half way through the 4th season in 2 weeks. I know that is a lot of t.v., but it so funny, it made it hard to stop. Plus you know how Josh and I are with are t.v. shows. We know we shouldnt get into it but we always do! We watched a few with some of our friends, but now seeing them in order it makes it even funnier!

As the Weather Changes...

So I was reading one of our friends blogs and saw that Jenny put her top ten reasons she hates colds... I thought it was almost exactly what i felt like and needed to do a few revisions and post it on our blog! Top Ten Reasons I hate Colds:

1—Sore throat, watery eyes, excessive green snot, Rudolph’s nose, and severely raw nostrils

2—Feeling like I have a bubble for a head where my voice reverberates incessantly in my own ears

3—The inability to take “good” cold medicine because I’m pregnant

4—Having to change my mask and gloves at least once with each patient I work on because i either sneeze in the mask or the snot drips down enough to where you can see it through the mask.

5—The constant plugging of at least one nostril—if not both—and the fact that the annoying pluggage can switch sides as it pleases

6—My house looks like hurricane Ike decided to pay us a personal visit

7—Chronic sniffles, couching and sneezing... working over patients.

8—Taunting moments of clarity: brief periods of time when the snot clears from both nostrils and the ears unplug—where I feel as if three of my lost senses have returned (hearing, smelling, and taste)—only to have them taken away as quickly as they came back.

9—Not being able to kiss my husband- well I still do but not being able to do it without feeling like Im going to get him sick

10-The knowledge that this bug will probably pass to Josh in a few days…just when I’m finally starting to feel better, and then I get to take care of him! ( he does not do well when he is sick)

BRITTYS TOURNY!

Brittany played her first college golf tournament on Friday, and we were luckily able to go, which was good because its the only tournament she plays in Utah! She had a few mistakes but over all played pretty good, ending up with an 82. It was a lot more fun at this tournament because they were not so weird about talking to the players as they were when we went to her state tournament. That and I think if you get brothers and sisters together riding around in golf carts we just goof off and think everything is funnier than it really is.

AT LEAST THE MEAT WAS GOOD!

So yeaterday we had the Ohio State Vs. Usc game and all we have to say is good company bad game. They were missing there star running back b/c he got hurt in the first game of the season but still no excuse. It was almost like they gave up, so it made it so hard to watch. I will say we did have a lot of people over for some good BBQ.My doctor made us some Tri tip steak a few weeks ago and it was so good we decided to try and duplicate it. It turned out to be really good, with tons of other food. I think we will be eating baked beans, pasta salad, and lemonade for the next few weeks, but it was good!! Josh has done a pretty good job of not really letting it get to him, but I think talking about the game has been most of what our conversations have been about since the game was over, and Im sure until next game. I guess it makes him feel better to talk about it... he is too cute and I love that he is such a big fan!

Reception #2

This is Josh and Cru- Jeff and Kayla's little boy-- he just loves Josh, but what little kid doesn't

This is Jeff and Kayze-- dont you just love the hair!

So for Lindsey and Jakes 2nd reception we made it down to St. George, which of course was no big deal for us! We love it there and get to stay with some our good friends! Of course there was a little sand volleyball, In N' out burger, some games and then of course we made it for the reception!!! I was sad I didnt get a picture in Texas of the wedding so I did get one so everyone can at least see a picture!

7 Month, Belly Shot!

So hear we are a little after 7 months, but close enough!! I keep looking at the pictures from before and thinking how big I am this month, I just don't want to be thinking that for the next picture but I'm sure it only gets worse!

~man could my smile be any more cheesy!

The Wedding!

I know I am the worst sister in the world. I didn't take one picture of the wedding! I just figured they had a photographer, so i didn't need to take any pictures. Then I remember how long it takes to get those back, and wished that i had!! It was really fun to be there and fun but weird to see Lindsey getting married. I'm sure the same feeling everyone had when it was me kneeling across the alter. Of course we had lots of Shipleys, bluebell and got to go an Astros game! It was a fun weekend and weird to be in the house I grew up in for the last time! Mom and Dad have sold the house and I hate to think I will never go back there! Oh well, I'm glad i got to be there one last time!

Emergency Room Visit #2

So Saturday before we went to Texas for the wedding I was sitting at Justins football game and started to cramp. Nothing out of the ordinary and nothing I hadn't felt before but enough to go to the nearest gas station for some Tylenol. When the game was over I still was not feeling to well so we went home and I took a nap, and when I woke up I thought I was dying. I took about 10 baths, tried heating pad, took more Tylenol, and nothing was getting better. So after about an hour to 2 hours I decided to call the doctor because this could not be normal. Of course he sent us to Labor and Delivery. They put me on the monitors to test for contraction and saw that i was contracting so they wanted to make sure i was not dilated. Good thing I was not, but after a few more test they found out that I had a UTI. I guess its common in pregnancy but this was nothing i felt before it was a constant pain in my back and belly, and then i was hurting so bad it was making me throw up (sorry maybe too much info). Josh was so good he even cleaned it up, and those that know Josh,that is a a big deal! So they called me in some antibiotics and sent me home. I was hurting for the rest of the night took 10 more baths, tried ice, heating pad and throwing up about 12 more times. It was the worst feeling, I wish I was in labor because then they could of given me something for the pain. Oh well, i guess I got a good idea of what to look forward to!! Its all better now, but I promise with how many times they sent us to labor and Delivery we will have our deductible payed off before we have the baby!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

So I know this is a little late but we have been going 90 to nothing! A few weeks ago was my 23rd birthday and it was perfect! I worked in the morning and had a surprise from Christy and Kaden with cinnamon rolls and a little note from Morgan. Then when I got home Josh had decorated the house with some help from Christy with balloons and streamers. He had planned a couples massage... one of my favorite things in the world and after we went to Tucanos for dinner, and then came home for cake and ice cream with the family! Josh did really good this year not only with a fun night but he also bought me a sewing machine! I have been wanting just have not really had time to think about it, so he did the research and I love it! Thanks to everyone who came and for the gifts, it was a lot of fun!

Oh, how could I forget... I was also the entertainment for the party! Christy brought over the bridesmaid dress for Lindsey's wedding for me to try on and it was awful! It looked like a garbage bad with a few holes cut out! David described best as something that you look at that just makes you laugh! It really was that. I think most of us were laughing so had we were in tears. Needless to say we did get it fix but that was funny!

GLUCOSE TEST

So today I had to take the test an drink the drink... you know THE DRINK! The drink that everyone told me was horrible and i would hate and dread every pregnancy! To be honest it was not that bad. I will have to say the bruise on my arm, where they had to draw blood was probably the worst part. Maybe i just don't have very heightened tasted buds, or maybe I just knew it was going to be awful and so I prepared myself too much. Who knows? Either way I think it kind of tasted like fruit punch. Maybe not the best fruit punch, and I probably wouldn't pick it out at the gas station as something to quench my thirst, but not too bad!

25 Week Belly Shot!

This is our friend Amber, we play all the intramural with her and her husband and she is due the same time as Emma and I with her first!!

So can you believe its already been another month! It was time for Emma and I's monthly belly shot! I cant believe how much has change in a little over a month. I feel like my belly is huge and there is no where for it to go but out! I guess that's what happens when your short, and pregnant!

JAMIN!!

Another year, Christy and I made our strawberry jam together! It makes me feel domestic, and love to eat it! I already had my first few sandwiches this week, and it was just what I had rememebr it, Full of sugar but so good!

THE ZOO!

On Thursday we able to watch Collin for the afternoon so we went

to the zoo, or as Collin would call it, the gazo! John and Gus were without Emma for the week and probably so bored so they came with us! It was very hot, but the boys only lasted for a few hours anyways, so it ended up being perfect!

Playing with Collin

Yesterday after our softball game, that we won, we got to watch Collin! We were asking all kinds of stuff to do, like swimming, wave pool, something to eat, miniature golf, I felt like everything but then he popped up and said "wanna go bowling and then shoot the animals." There is an arcade hunting game at Fat Cats, that I think he has played once when we took him there before, that apparently he loves. Amazing kids associations. So Sam, Sheerstie, Josh and I all went to go bowl, and then made it to Dairy Queen, because Collin wanted a Hot Dog for lunch, and you can never go wrong with dairy queens ice cream. We then wanted to head up to Cedar Hills for there carnival, but after Collin woke up from his nap and we got up there it was over. That was okay because he had fun jumping on the tramp, climbing on the rocks, going in the little room, singing into the mic, playing with all the kids at Suz's. We decided to do some of our own fireworks... a little windy but it was still a lot of fun. The little kid in Josh always comes out evertime we do this. Then we were waiting for the big fireworks to start but it was nasty windy, ligthning, thunder, and raining. After 1030 they called it off and postpond till Monday, so until then.