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!

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Shane and I went to Thriller on Friday. We go every year with some of his friends from the Sheriff's Office. It is a fun night and just gets you in the mood for Halloween. If you ever get a chance to go, you should. It is so much fun.

New addition

We are expecting a new addition to the family. I took a pregnancy test on the 19th of September and it was positive. I then took another one on the 22nd because Shane wanted to make sure. I had my first doctors appointment yesterday and here is the first pic of the little one. I am only 6 weeks along, but we already heard it's heart beat. Due date is May 31st.

The little circle in the black part is the baby

Funny Faces

Owen found these glasses in Dallin's room and wanted to take some pictures. They are just the frames, no actual glass in them. Here is what we have....

Love how Owen ended it-PEACE!

First week of school down...

Everyone started school on the 24th. It seemed to go well for everyone. Shane started nursing school and that seems to be a little more than we thought it was going to be. We had to buy over 13 books for this semester for two classes. Pretty crazy. He will be going to school full time and still putting in his hours at the Sheriff's Office.

Stephen started his junior year at Northridge. We think it will be a better year for him with lots of opportunities for him to succeed. Dallin started his first year at Sunset Junior High School. He was able to find all of his classes and open his locker. His only problem was the lunch line. He wanted to go in two different lines and found out the hard way that doesn't work.

I am not going back this semester. Hopefully soon I will be able to go back and finish my two classes for my associates and then we will see about finishing a bachelors. It really seems like this month just started and now it is over. I hope that is how the next two years will go. HAHA!! At least I can wish, right?!?!

Dallin

We were out running errands today and went up on base. Shane is getting ready to leave again for two more weeks on Sunday, so he needed to get his hair cut. We have been trying to talk Dallin into cutting his nappy long hair. I told him that I would give him $100 if he cut it. He thought about it for a minute and then came over and shook my hand. We made the deal, he cut his hair, he's a hundred dollars richer and it was the best deal I made. I think he looks a lot better with shorter hair. Now he won't need to worry about combing it, even though he never really combed it anyways. LOL!


Before.....
and After

The Weekend....

Shane got home Friday night just before 11 p.m. I stayed at work that night until about 10:15 since the airport is 10 minutes away. Owen was up at my parents and the other boys went and stayed with Jessica and Terry (Jessica is Shane's sister). That way I could just get Shane and then we would come home. It was so good to see his face and have him home.



Shane and Kyle


Me, Shane, Kyle and EvaLyn


Owen's birthday was really on Friday the 31st, but since Shane didn't get home until late we decided to celebrate it on Saturday. We had a little get together at our house in the back yard. Owen wanted a Cars cake that was chocolate and that is what he got. I ordered it from Harmon's and they did a great job. I think it turned out way cute.

Stephen was the one that finally broke it and then everyone dropped to the ground to get all the candy that went flying out of it.

Missing....

Just wanted to say that I am missing my hubby. I really don't like him to be away that long and when he is, it just makes me realize what a great person I married and how much he means to me. I know that I take him for granted when he is home and I need to be better about not doing that. Because our lives are only getting busier and busier. Shane if you ever read this, just know how much I love you, Always and Forever!!!!!

4th of July weekend

I had Friday off work so it was nice to sleep in. We hung around the house for a little while. Cleaned the house and got the laundry done. We had to drop Shane's work truck off at the office so we decided that we would head down to SLC and check out the zoo. We hadn't been there since last year before Shane left for his military training in Texas. It was a perfect day because it was later in the day when we went so it wasn't so hot and most of the animals were out. Then after we headed up the canyon to Ruth's. It is this diner that we was on the Food Network. Shane and I had tried to go there back in March, but it was closed because they were remodeling. The food was really good. Had that home-cooked meal taste. We will definitely go back there again and try something different.

For the 4th we got up about 9 and went to the Kaysville City Days. We saw the parade and Owen was very excited. The weather held out and it wasn't very hot either. We only stayed for the parade then drove to Centerville to drop Stephen off for a few weeks to see his mom. Don't really know why he wanted to go down there, but he went. Later that night we headed up to my brother's house in North Ogden. We did our own fireworks and then watched North Ogden's from his house. It was nice to spend some time with family.


Boys on the train

Stephen and Dallin wanted to see how they compared



Our little monkeys

Cute little baby monkey





Owen and I on the Merry-Go-Round

Dallin in the Prairie Dog holes- you all know that you played in these when we were younger!

Cockroach from Madagascar

Turtle from Madagascar, Owen kept touching his shell and then would need to clean his hands with sanitizer

Dallin and Shane at the Kaysville parade

Owen didn't want his picture taken, but I still thought it was a cute picture