Thirty-Nine

Today was Shane's 39th birthday. He worked the night before so he didn't get home until after 6 this morning. He then went to sleep for a little while before getting up to go to school. He had class from 12:30-4. I got home from work and then picked everyone up. We headed up Ogden Canyon to our dining destination, The Timbermine. Usually Shane and I go there and then have a weekend getaway with just him and I, but that wasn't the case this year. With school and work it seems like there just isn't time for that right now. So here are a few pics of the night;

My parents joined us

Shane and Owen being goofs

Next year I will definitely need to plan something big since he will be the big 4 0.

The Holidays

Here is how our holidays went;

Christmas Eve at my parent's house

My parents put on quite the spread.


We had prime rib, yummy potatoes, rolls, green beans, jello ribbon salad and a yummy holiday drink

All the cousins hanging out watching TV and then we all opened our gifts for the gift exchange.

Christmas

We had a fire burning and got Owen's face when it blazed a little more. CLASSIC!

Stephen's surprise was a new ipod nano.

Dallin's surprise was a new puppy. He was up in his room and Shane went to get the puppy from his sister's house. We placed the kennel in the front room and he came down and was like, WHAT?!?!? He couldn't believe it. He named the puppy Zinger.

I think Zinger likes his new home. He settled right into every one's laps and fell asleep.

We made the rounds to all the in-laws houses and the kids got a few more gifts. It was a nice day. Later we had to drop Stephen and Dallin off to their Mom. On the way home Shane and I made our traditional stop at China Hill in Layton and got Chinese food for dinner. We got take out because Owen had fallen asleep and we had Zinger with us. It was a very fun Christmas this year.


New Year's Eve
Went to dinner at The Mandarin in Bountiful with my side of the family. Shane had to work so he wasn't there.

Wendy (Sister-n-law), Mom and Dad.


Mark (My brother), Adam and John Paul (Nephews)

Alison (My niece), Troy (Ali's boyfriend) and Ansley (Ali's BFF)

Ansley from behind the candle

New Year's Day

Went shopping with Christmas money and Owen got cowboy stuff. He is such a HAM!

It was a nice time to spend with family, but now it is time to get back to the grind. Everyone will be back to school tomorrow and life will begin to be crazy again for all of us.

Hope that everyone's holidays went well!

It's a girl!!!!!!

I really can't believe it, but it is true. We are going to have a baby girl in May. My mom and dad were there with Shane and I for my ultrasound. My doctor pulled up the ultrasound and went down to the legs. He asked if I could tell what it was, but I wasn't sure because I never saw a girl on an ultrasound before. He said can you see what it is missing and at that point I started clapping my hands and my mom let out a YEAH!!!!! I was in shock because I was really expecting it to be another boy. Shane was totally in awe. I don't think he still knows what to think about it. I am so excited though!!!! She is a healthy little girl and everything looks really good.



It's a girl! Pic of her legs and nothing in between.



Here is another pic and it almost looks like she is sucking her thumb


The cute little hat my mom gave me after we found out what we were having. Her first gift! Can't wait to get more girl stuff!!!!!

Two Years

Kind of a weird day today for sure. It has been two years since Jeff (Shane's dad) has passed. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about him or remember something about him. He could always bring a smile to your face and just make your day better.

I know that the whole family struggles on this day and I just wanted to express my love to everyone. I know that it is hard, but we are all doing our best and I know that Jeff, Dad, Grandpa Jeff would be proud of all of us!!!!

We love and miss you very much and can't wait to see you again!!!!!!

XOXO

12 weeks

Had my 2nd prenatal appointment this evening and got to see the little bundle again. It is looking more like a baby now and it is very exciting. The legs were closed so we didn't even get a peek of what it could be. Shane totally thinks it is a boy though. My doctor said at my next appointment for sure we will know what it is. I am totally excited to find out what we are having. All the boys say it is another boy. I haven't felt one way or the other. Not going to lie though, I would totally love a girl. The baby is healthy and I am doing a little better with the nausea. Lost 4 lbs since my last appointment, but all is good. Kind of nice to hear that you didn't gain weight, LOL! My camera died so I will have to post pics of the ultrasound when the batteries are charged.

Halloween

Tonight we went to our ward party and Owen got to play a few games and got some treats. We then headed around the neighborhood until he said he wanted to go up to my parent's house to see them. He was out for almost 2 hours and filled his bucket to the brim. He did so good this year going up to the door and saying Trick or Treat. He just needs to learn to say it a little louder. Overall it was a good night it would of been better if Shane didn't have to work. This is the first Halloween in 3 years that he has worked, so it was just Owen and I. Here are some pics of my little loot stealer.

Birthday

Yesterday was my 29th birthday. Can't believe that I am already that old. Seems to me like I am still in my early 20's (Except this pregnancy is taking it's toll). I totally wasn't expecting this one to be as bad as it has been so far. I didn't have any symptoms with Owen, never got sick or anything. It seems this time around that I am experiencing everything so I really know what it is like. Anyway, I spent my birthday at home yesterday, I didn't go into work. Owen had a rough night and wasn't feeling the greatest so I spent some time at home. We just ordered takeout from Olive Garden and just had a night at home with the family. It was a good day though. Got to spend some time with my little boy who I don't see as much as I would like to. Just can't believe that next year it will be the big 3 0. Kind of crazy how fast time flies by. Well, thank you to all that wished me a happy birthday. I really appreciate it!