Getting ready for our baby boy!

I can't believe that we have just a little less than 2 months to go until we get to meet this little boy! Time is flying by and I don't think it will go any slower during this holiday season.
Last night at Lamaze class we were able to go on a tour of the new Women's Center here in Logan and I cannot tell you just how much fun I had. I am so excited.
But no matter how excited I am, I still have to face the fact that I have loads to do before he gets here. One thing I am proud to say is that I have finished his blanket. Although his blanket has been finished for quite some time, there was a time in the midst of making it that I honestly thought I wouldn't have it ready on time, if at all. I am not crafty and I really surprised myself by the outcome of this blanket. So now I have to brag a little and show it off.

The blanket honestly took me forever, but I am pleased with the finished product. The little outfit in the picture is the first and only outfit I have bought for him (hopefully he won't get sick of wearing it every other day) and the lamb was a gift from his Grandma Geri.

This topic is definitely history, but I couldn't resist!

Morgan's nephew Mason had a marvelous birthday party this year. His birthday is on Halloween and is usually Halloween themed. This year, he had a costume party and a bunch of really fun games. All us adults even got in on the fun.

I couldn't stop laughing at the sight of Morgan. I didn't look so great either, but Morgan in a dress with pink hair was quite a sight.

We had donuts on a string eating contest. Yummy!

And we even got to mummify Grandpa!

It's Great to Have a Break

We headed out to Greg and Maleia's (the 71 Ranch in Elko, Nevada) for Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful weekend with family. The weekend went way too fast, though. We arrived in Elko on Wednesday evening and before we knew it we were having to get ready to come home.
We are sure lucky to be surrounded by such a wonderful, loving family. Between both of our families, we have an abundance of support and so many fun memories and traditions.

Who's excited for Thanksgiving?

I am! I am! I am so excited for Thanksgiving, I just can't wait. That's why I made a pumpkin pie already and have been dreaming of the Thanksgiving break for only about a month. :)
What a wonderful time of year! Who can resist a break from school/work, spending time with family, taking extra time to remember all we have to be thankful for, and of course....
....all that wonderful food.

Happy Birthday to Morgan, Happy Birthday to Morgan

Birthdays are the best! Especially when it is my sweetheart's birthday!!! His birthday was on the 3rd, but we celebrated with his family on the 12th. We also celebrated his sister Melissa's birthday on the 12th. It was so fun. Morgan flattered me and asked me to make him Baked Alaska. I was so excited. I love to make Baked Alaska, but I still haven't perfected it. Although, I will say that this year's cake turned out pretty great! (I promise I am not bragging at all :)



Happy Birthday to my handsome, wonderful husband!!


I love how excited kids get about birthday candles and yummy cake!! (There are two kids in this picture, Morgan and our nephew Henry.)


Just another random picture Morgan took of me. He does that a lot. :) At least I know he likes me . :)


Morgan's sister Melissa and her darling family. Happy birthday Melissa!! I love Jon and Emma's big eyes in this picture, they look a little surprised. :)



This last picture was just for fun. When we got home after his birthday party, I made Morgan take this picture. I am about 25 weeks along in this picture.

Conference Weekend

I know this post is way behind schedule. At least I am getting to it. My brother Greg, his wife Maleia, and their darling little girl Dani were able to come up from Elko, Nevada and spend the weekend with us. My brother Gordon, sister-in-law Alana, and their cute little guy Alexander, also were able to come up for the entire weekend. We started the weekend off with a Friday night dutch oven feast. My brother Gordon fixed us up some yummy potatoes and chicken and Morgan (it was his birthday) made some delicious cobbler. Saturday we were able enjoy conference, but between and after conference, we spent time together. Sunday was just as enjoyable and also very relaxing. I love conference weekend. Here are just a few photos from that weekend. The last one is especially neat!!!

This is me and my sister-in-law Maleia waiting to be seated for lunch at Firehouse.


My two nephews from Pleasant View also came up and spent the weekend. By Saturday night I am pretty sure they were restless. I remember having a hard time as a kid sitting through ALL of conference. Well, Morgan thought that they might enjoy a four wheeler ride, so we took them on a little excursion between conference and Priesthood session. They were so cute about getting to ride on the four wheeler. They were all smiles.


This last pictures is especially neat. This is me with 3 of my sister-in-laws, all of us are pregnant with boys. From Left to Right (I might be slightly off on the EXACT due date, but you'll get the picture) - Alana is due December 25th, Maleia is due January 10th, I am due January 29th, and Cammie is due February 12th. Isn't that crazy!? We are all pretty excited to be having little boys all about the same time. And NO I promise we didn't plan this. :)


Needless to say we had a fun Conference weekend and were so happy to be able to spend some good time with family. We are so lucky to have such wonderful families. I know they have to put up with a lot, being related to Morgan and I, but they seem to tolerate us well. :)

Self-Control

Almost immediately after I found out that our baby is a boy I have been wanting to buy everything in sight. Morgan was sweet enough to take me to buy an outfit for our little guy, but I was warned to keep myself under control after that. I have only bought one more item and then have focused my attention on finishing a blanket I have been working.

I am so proud of my self-control. I know that as I get closer to my due date I might not be as disciplined. :) Good thing I have a great husband to help keep me in line! :) Don't get me wrong, he is just as excited as I am, he is just much more level headed about these types of things than I am. I am lucky to have him.

Does anyone else feel like one of those crazed shoppers at Christmas time when they are pregnant (and not only when they are pregnant at Christmas time)? I am just hoping that if I keep my mind focused on homemade projects for the nursery, I won't be so compelled to buy over priced products from the stores. It sure is neat, though, the prospect of getting ready for our little guy. We are so excited.