Nice Surprise

Last night, Tom wasn't going to Mutual because he got home from work late and they had already left on their activity. So I wasn't going to go either since I'm just the assistant camp director. I was going to get some things done around the house so we were ready for the dunes. Tom insisted that I needed to go and I was so mad that he felt like I should go but that he wasn't going. He talked me into going and I went knowing that he was right but still upset. Little did I know the leaders and girls were surprising the pregnant leaders with a baby shower. We thought we were doing individual class activities and then after opening exercises, they said to all meet together to put hygiene kits together. We walked down to our activity room and to our surprise it was decorated and there were presents for us sitting on a table. It was so sweet and thoughtful! The girls got bored while we were opening presents, which I guess only adults enjoy. But it was so fun to see what each of us got. (There were three of us.) It's so nice to have good friends in the ward.

Miracle

Here are some pictures from the ultrasound that was done today. I love how she is sucking her thumb! She is growing well even though she is smaller than average. The doctor said it looks like she has lots of hair on her head even though you can't see it in these pictures. She looks like an actual baby now and I can't believe that I will get to hold her in less than two months! A big thanks to all of you for your prayers and concern!

Erin's Baby

I don't know why but it has really been bugging me lately that we don't know if Erin is having a boy or girl. I want to know sooooooooooo bad! I can't believe that people wait until their baby is born to find out what they're having. Maybe it will be different when I have another one, but I don't think I could ever wait because I feel like it helps me be prepared. I am such a freak about making sure I'm prepared for anything. The worst part about this upcoming childbirth is that I know I can't be prepared for everything. I have no idea what it's going to be like and it's driving me crazy! I have got to stop with the what-ifs. What happens, happens and I know I have a great family to help me out if I'm not prepared for whatever lies in the future.

Lake Powell

We just got back from Lake Powell Tuesday night. We had a lot of fun but are glad to be home sleeping in our own bed that we know can't deflate. I do miss sleeping under the stars that were absolutely gorgeous. Tom was amazing at skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding and surfing. The boys even caught some fish which the kids thought was cool. I thought it was hot but I guess that is from being pregnant. A tip for those who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, a maternity swimsuit would be a good investment. It is very uncomfortable wearing a suit that is too tight. I am getting excited to go to the sand dunes next week. It seems like forever since we went last time.

Hospital Tour

Last night I talked Tom into going with me to tour the women's center at the hospital so he would know where to go when the big day comes and I was interested in checking out the rooms. He didn't really want to go and showed very little interest in the tour, but it was really cute when he started asking me questions to make sure he knew where to go and what to do. He asked me on the way out if he could bring the Xbox so he would have something to do. I love my husband and he has definitely taught me to have a sense of humor. I'm getting very excited to finally have my baby girl here! I look at the pictures that Liz and Erin took when I got my new maternity clothes and had a glass bowl under my shirt to see what I would look like down the road and now it's here. I'm bigger than the glass bowl! You don't realize how much you bend over when shaving your legs until you can't breathe because you're so big!

Doctor's Appt

I'm sorry for my lack of blogging. I can't find our camera so I can't take pictures of the things I want to blog about. Anyway, I had a doctor's appointment today and since I've been pregnant I've only gained one pound altogether! As nice as that is, I don't know if I would say the morning sickness was worth it. For those of you giving me a sound of disgust, I did gain four pounds this last month, which I'm actually excited about because I hope this means my baby is getting bigger. She definitely is causing mini-earthquakes inside me.

Ward Campout

We got back yesterday from our ward campout and it was tons of fun! We left Thursday night with our friends, Ace and Janel, so we would have more time up there. On Friday, Janel agreed to go with me to Park City for the best sales/discounts (thanks to Becky!) and she ended up spending more money than I did! We had quite the party shopping for little girl's clothes! Janel said she would have enjoyed riding ATV's with the boys, but that the shopping was way more fun. We took longer than we thought but got back in time for dinner with the ward. Tom and I stayed up way too late playing Scum with some other couples but it was too fun to go to bed! Saturday morning, the ward took some canoes out on the lake and of course Tom tipped one over and knocked some young men in. He even stuck his fishing pole in and caught a fish. Even though it was hot, we had some good times.