Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Happy one year anniversary!!!

WE MADE IT!!! Everyone always says that once you've made it past the one year mark, you're good to go! It's been an amazing first year- lots and lots of changes and unexpected surprises but we've loved every minute of it!

My mom saved us the top of our cake to eat for our one year anniversary- it traveled in the car with us from Utah to Texas and this is how it came out! But it still tasted delicious even though it doesn't look so yummy!



Our actual cake

We made it to Texas!!

After 21 hours of driving, we finally made it to Texas in one piece! I thought Courtland was going to kill me when he saw all the stuff I had for him to squeeze into our car, but amazingly he made it all fit (although the rims of the tires were practically touching the road). When we got to San Antonio and the place we're living at- I'm sure everyone was making fun of me from the millions of loads to carry up three flights of stairs- they'll be jealous when they realise I came prepared! haha not likely...
But the weather is great.. sort of. It's hot and SUPER humid just like everyone warned me, but I will survive! Swimming pool, here I come!

Friday, April 17, 2009

18 weeks prego!

Well here's the 18 week profile picture... I feel like I'm getting bigger but the picture is deceving!


Me, excited because I'm finally starting to feel better and don't have to eat the second I wake up or I'll throw up anymore!

And since I'm updating "growths" here's what Lucy is looking like these days! She's getting bigger but still only weighs 4 lbs and probably won't get much bigger.

Other Updates:
We move to San Antonio, Texas this coming Thursday and are excited for our adventures there. Hopefully the heat and humidity won't be unbarable being pregnant and all!
We find out what we are having this Tuesday- so stay tuned!!! And I finally made my first baby purchase... well my very generous parents did... we got our crib and dresser! They are super cute and I'm excited to find out if our baby is a boy or girl so I can pick out some bedding!
We decided on our vacation!!! We are going on a cruise a week from Sunday! We leave from Galveston, it's 7 nights, and goes to Jamaca, Cayman Islands, and Cozemel! I can't wait! And we're going over our one year aniversary so what better way to celebrate!!!




Fun Vegas Getaway!

We decided last minute to take a girls (and my dad) Vegas getaway! We started off in Provo getting pedicures and then made the drive.

We were so spoiled to be able to stay at the Wynn hotel.

Me, Taryn, Kendra, and my Mom

And of course my dad took us to the buffets- so yummy!


Taryn wanted new make up for the wedding coming up so we all got our make up done at Mac in Caesar's Palace!We had a great time thanks to my mom and dad, but it would have been a lot better if Jill could have came! We sure missed her and wished she was in town to come too!

Easter Egg Hunt at the Rabe's!

My cute mom and dad had an Easter egg hunt for us. Sophie got to go out first and had special eggs that were just for her. The rest of us had other eggs that had candy and gift certificates! So much fun but we missed Jake, Jill, Nolan, Luke, and Ben! Hopefully one year we'll finally be back all together.. not likely though.

Sophie and her grandma sporting fireman hats.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Fun days in Happy Valley...

Courtland's friend Taylor came over and we played texas hold'em.... but of course I whipped their butts and won with a flush on the last hand when we all went all in.


Baked Ziti
I've been such a slacker on cooking dinners and my friends all were telling me that they cook almost every night, so this is my proof that I really can cook! (even though it rarely happens...I need to be a lot better!)

Date night at Tucanos! Courtland and i both love meat and that seems to be my biggest craving lately so we went to the Brazilian grill for dinner. So Yummy!
We got Brazilian lemonades that were super delicious too!
And I got way too full- that place really fills you right up and it's so hard to stop!

Another weekend we used our gift card that Blake & Taryn gave us to California Pizza Kitchen. And of course I had to get dessert as well- it was so yummy that it was gone fast.

Courtland was busy watching the basketball game, boys!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

15 weeks along!

Some girls hate posting "the belly" pictures, but I figure I love when people post those pics so I don't want to be a hypocrite! Hence here is my 15 week photo op. Not much of a belly, just feeling chubby... Oh the joy! I'm debating going to one of those prenatal photo clinics next week to find out early what I'm having- I can't stand the anticipation much longer! I never have been very patient. We shall see!

Oh and a big thanks to all those who left advice for our vacation... we're still deciding but will hopefully book something TOMORROW!!!

Monday, March 23, 2009

Advice for us anyone??

So Courtland and I want to go somewhere fun before he has to start the drooling summer sales for the summer. We want to go somewhere warm where (mostly me) we can lay out by the pool or beach. We're thinking an all-inclusive resort. Has anyone been anywhere fun that's not too expensive? We're thinking around $700 each including flights- I've looked on expedia and that's probably what I'll end up booking with unless anyone knows of any other places to look for great deals! We'd be leaving from San Antonio about April 24th. Anyway- please let me know if you have any ideas! Thanks!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Harmony's Baby shower

The invite I made.

I had a baby shower for Harmony over at my mom's house last Saturday. It was so much fun to see some of my friends that I hadn't seen in forever. We chatted, catched up, ate some yummy food, played my corny game, and opened presents. Thanks everyone for coming, it really means a lot to have your support!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Naughty Suprises...

So Lucy is definitely in puppy chew/naughty/trouble mode... And these are some of the fun suprises we come home to!

Lucy loves chewing Courtland's halo/xbox gear, which really doesn't bother me too much! haha She has chewed up 3 of his headphones and a controller already- you'd think he'd learn to just put the stuff away! Oh and that other thing is the end of my cell phone charger- so yes I had to buy another one.
I had half a bag of licorish left inside my purse sitting on the couch. Lucy sniffed it out and ate the whole bag while I was napping!

Lucy's leppard I wish she'd chew more often!

My favorite, she loves chewing and tearing toliet paper and dragging it all over the apartment!

Lucy also jumped up on the table and got a hold of a bag of saltine crackers which she then ate and trailed all over the apartment as well!