The past month or so... Sorry I haven't had internet!

Well it has been way too long since I've updated, not my fault.  We haven't had internet.  The comcast man came today though so I can now enter back into the blogging and internet world! haha  As for an update on my current pregnancy condition... We went to the doctor on Tuesday and I've thinned but no dilation.  The doctor says since this is my first pregnancy and I measure a little small (I don't know how, I feel huge!  And look it- I know, I can see the pictures and my reflection in the mirror! haha) that he won't induce me early.  So my wishes of having her on the 6th because that's my sweet grandpa Rabe's birthday and then on Wednesday because then her birthday would have been 09.09.09- didn't come true sadly.  And I'm not holding my breath, I think I'm being taught patience.  However, my doctor said if I haven't gone into labor on my own by my appointment on Monday then he'll induce me that night.  So baby Astill will for sure arrive sometime late Monday or early Tuesday- if not on her own time.  Patience, patience, patience..... SO ready to be DONE!

Lucy's first time being in heat and Courtland insisting I somehow keep a diaper on her.  He didn't know female dogs go through the whole "time of the month" thing too.  Any suggestions on what other people do to keep from messes?

Courtland's first day of the Master of Accountancy program at BYU.  He's trying out riding his bike to school- such a cute hubby!

39 weeks- just keep getting bigger and bigger.  I don't think I can stretch anymore!

38 weeks prego... And notice the ribbon in my hair- Courtland LOVES when girls where ribbons in their hair. He got this one off a present and tied it on me insisting I wear it. Good thing we're having a girl so he can put ribbons on her everyday!

36 weeks along and feeling it! Not my best shot..

Baby Shower in Amarillo

The girls out here were so sweet to throw me a baby shower last week.  Nicole and Dana hosted it and invited all the "Apx wives" as we call ourselves. haha  Thanks girls for the good time and super cute presents- you out did yourselves- Courtland & I really appreciated it!

Podunk Amarillo...

You know you're in a podunk town when:

• Within the first five minutes of stepping out of the car an old lady tells you "you need to start exercising" jokingly and then comes and grabs your belly and says to "make sure you protect your family jewels."
• You're at Walmart pushing a shopping cart and you get approached by a lady saying "you're going to kill your baby!" Me, shocked and confused- "What?" Lady- "You're not supposed to do that or it will hurt the baby" and continues on and on about how I'm hurting my unborn baby.
• You're in target and the lady behind you in line says, "Oh honey, not you too!" Me, again confused, "What?" Lady- "We have enough teen pregnancy's in this town- don't they teach you nothin in school these days?"
• You go to enjoy a peaceful hour at the pool of reading and soaking in a few rays and a guy comes to sit next to you and begins hitting on you with a beer in one hand and cigarette in the other. In my head I'm thinking- "clearly you can tell I'm pregnant being 34 weeks along and don't appreciate the smoking as I cough making it obvious." He says, "Hey sugar, you want a beer?" Me- "Uh, I'm pregnant and I don't drink anyway" in an annoyed tone. Then as I'm getting up to leave, him- "Hey, you leaving so soon?" Me- "Yeah, it's hot out here." Him- "Well then let's get in the pool and cool off!" Me- "I'm actually going to meet my husband for lunch." Him- "Oh make him wait, he won't mind."
• There are 5 registered sex offenders living in our same complex. (Don't worry mom- Courtland worries enough for the both of us and always makes sure I'm making safe and good decisions.)
  

Yes, it is true- I'm living in podunk central and am meeting some very interesting people. Good thing I only have to be here one more week and then will be back in good ol' Utah! But I feel bad Courtland has to stay until the end of August- I'm so lucky to have such a hard working husband!

Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio

We went with some Apx friends to these sweet caverns. There are over 2 miles of them and they go over 200 feet deep.

Me, Lauren, Ryan, Macey, & Ron

31 weeks pregnant- how do I still have 9 weeks left? I already feel like I'm going to explode!

Paintballing, 4th of July, & 30 weeks!

Courtland's office got to go paintballing for meeting their sales goal for the week. I've never actually been paintballing and really really wanted to go, but Courtland didn't think I should being pregnant and all. This was the result of his activity- ruined pants and welts (oh and gotta love the farmers tan!)

For the 4th of July the office got together for pizza, volleyball, and swimming! We didn't even go to fireworks, but we still had a fun day!

Made the 30 week mark- and getting huge!

I made it to my third trimester- 28 weeks!

On father's day I was officially 28 weeks and my belly definitely shows it! I'm glad to be back in Texas with Courtland- being away from him for 3 1/2 weeks was not such a good idea.. way TOO long!

This is what Courtland got for his one and only "father-to-be" present. The little red shirt says, "daddy's little cupcake."
Happy 28 weeks, third trimester, and father-to-be day!

CMA Country Fest in Nashville Tennessee!

My husband was so sweet to let me go to Tennessee this year for the country fest! If you didn't already know, I'm a HUGE country fan and was super excited to go. All the big stars were there and would perform 5 or 6 songs each. The big performances started at 8pm every night and went to just past midnight from Thursday to Sunday. I was in heaven all weekend long. Some of the people we saw were: Jason Aldean, Josh Turner, Martina McBride, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Jake Owen, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley, Kid Rock, The Judds, Reba, Jamey Johnson, Zac Brown Band, Trace Adkins, and the list goes on.

So the first night of the fest there was a tornado warning issued and they had to clear the whole stadium and most people just left. But us die-hards stayed and waited it out. It started raining and hailing so hard it looked like a blizzard outside! We waited until just past midnight when they announced they would continue on with the show! That was probably the most fun night we had, waiting and then the show was awesome because there wasn't so many people and the artists were super fun with the crowd. Dierks Bentley even fell on his butt because the stage was all wet and slippery. A definite unforgetable night!
Some random girls sleeping out the storm...haha

Me, Kendra, and my cute aunt Sarah- her husband was so sweet to get us the tickets, Thanks David!

The sunsets there were gorgeous!

Sarah, Jacqueline, Kendra, and I on day two of the concerts.

Titan stadium where it was all held.

I had such a fun time in Tennessee at country fest, even more fun getting to spend time with Ben and Kendra and my Uncle David and his family. Thanks for letting me come!

Family Bowling Night

Sorry- we really need a new camara so the pictures aren't the greatest quality.

My mom and dad took us all bowling for one last night together before Kendra and I left for Tennessee and we had a blast.

Pretty sure even my niece and nephew bowled better than I did! I blame it on being pregnant!

Blake & Taryn's wedding reception at the Eccles Center in Ogden

Cutting the cake...

My gorgeous mom & dad- happy to have all their kids married in the Temple and be done with weddings!

Grandma & Grandpa Critchlow- what true love looks like
Me, Jill, & Kendra- bridesmaids

(Kendra and I are both prego- I'm about 25 weeks and Kendra's 30 weeks)
Me, Grandpa Critchlow, Mom, Grandma Critchlow, & Great Grandma Clifton who is 100!
Me and Sophie- anyone who knows us knows we're best friends... haha
Courtland kept busy at the reception running around chasing our niece and nephew- he chased Nolan up those stairs over and over. He's going to be such a great daddy! Can't wait to meet our little baby girl!

Posing it up- 25 weeks pregnant

Me & my daddy- I have the best dad in the world!

Me & Courtland- cutest couple there!

Ben & Kendra

It really was the perfect day! And to have my whole family in town was the best part, the last time we were all together was back at my wedding and lake powell after. Can't wait until everyone is done with school and hopefully we'll be able to be all together much more often!

Congrats Blake & Taryn! You've made the Rabe family complete!

The last Rabe to get hitched!!

Blake & Taryn got married on May 29th in the Salt Lake City Temple.

Giving my brother a big hug! Love him so much!
Jill & Jake, Ben & Kendra, Me & Courtland- sweet face Jake!

Jill, Grandpa Critchlow, Kendra, and me

My Grandma Jeane, me, and mom

The Rabe family is finally complete!

Blake's very "interesting" group of friends... haha

It was a perfect day and I'm so proud of my big brother and the decisions he's made!