Its been awhile!!

So my computer is finally up and running again. Yay!! I don't know how I went so long without it. There isn't much to report this time other that I am getting big, and the baby is growing great!! We are 99% sure that we are having a boy!! Super excited!!! the only thing is that by the time he gets here Shawn and I will have 43 nieces/ nephews, and I am having a really hard time finding a name we both agree on that doesn't rhyme with or sound alot like that names that are in our families already.... I HATE not having a name for him yet!!!! Shawn thinks we should just name him "GEORGY PORGY" (not seriously) but that's what he calls him when he talks to him and it drives my crazy!!! I am starting to get really excited, and have got a few things here and there. My belly is starting to get big, and I cant wait till I can really feel the little guy move!! I can a little bit now, but Shawn keeps telling me its just a gas bubble... men....

Oh, and for our Anniversary Shawn got me and Leslie tickets to go see David Cook!! I love him!!! (Shawn and David Cook.) Les and I had a blast other than the old ladies sitting behind us talking the entire time. My pics are a little blurry, but ya get the idea.

5 years down, Happily ever after to go...

So Friday was our 5 year anniversary. It has gone by so fast, but at the same time feels like I have know Shawn my whole life. I can honestly say without a doubt that he is my best friend, and I cant imagine where I would be without him. I am so greatful to have found someone as wonderful as he is, and even more greatful that he has chosen to spend the rest of forever with me!! Its so crazy that we are so much alike, and have the same thoughts and views on life. Even though he isn't much of a talker, he is so fun to have late night talks with, and I have to say, he is really good at making me laugh.
I love this wedding pic of us, but unfortunately, none of our wedding pics were digital, so this turned out fuzzy from the scanner.

Here's to Eternity, and all the bumps along the way!!!! I love your stinking guts honey!!

The best things in life are worth waiting for....

That's right, you guessed it!!!!! WE ARE FINALLY HAVING A BABY!!! After 3 long years, 4 doctors, and too many prayers to count, we are finally past our first trimester!!!

I found out I was pregnant on June 6, and only after 4 tests did it actually sink in. I was so afraid of letting myself get worked up again, that we didn't really tell anyone for awhile. I switched doctors again, and something is just right this time I suppose.

I have for sure learned patience, and that all things come in time, but I have to say, every week that goes by I am so greatful!!!

As of today I am officially 15 weeks, and that puts our due date on February 14, 2010!! That's right folks, a Valentines baby!! My only concern is that I am seeing a doctor in Blackfoot, and I am terrified that I am going to go into labor in the middle of a snowstorm and be like all the crazy women in my family and have a baby in 2 hours flat. Can you just picture Shawn trying to deliver a baby in the jeep (cause "it will buck drifts ya know!") on I-15 somewhere in between our house and Blackfoot!?!

And for those of you that know my besty Leslie, she and Travis are also having a baby, and we have the SAME due date!!!!!! We are both going to Bingham, and I am so thankful that we are doing this together!!! Its been such a comfort that she is going through the same things at the same times as I am. Its true what they say, "Everything happens for a reason." I guess our babies were meant to come to Earth together.

Shawn's sister Mindy is kind enough to deal with my constant questions and concerns, and I am so lucky to have her around. She has been doing my ultra sounds for me, and I know as scared as she has been to do them for me, I wouldn't have it any other way. She took these amazing shots for us, and I hope you get as big of a kick out of them as we did!! In these shots I am only 12 weeks 5 days, so you can see that the little munchkin is growing like crazy!!

bAcK fRoM vAcAtIoN

We just got back Monday night from our vacation in Texas, and man was it hot there!! It was so nice to see my sister again and her little family. She just had another baby about 6 weeks ago, and it was perfect timing to see the little guy. He is so dang cute, getting chunky monkey and he is a really great baby.

The first night we got in to San Antonio kinda late, so we got back to my sisters house, and hung out for an hour or so, then went to bed. The girls were so funny and shy the first few hours, I hate that I only get to see them every 6 months or so.

Tuesday morning we got up somewhat early and drove 5 hours to South Padre Island. We stayed in the nicest Condo. ( I unfortunately didn't get many pics of our vacation cause my batteries died in my camera and I forgot my charger.) We were only about 300 yards or so from the beach, so it was perfect to just walk down and play in the water whenever. The girls loved the water, and it was so nice to just even hang out and get some sun. Baby Kohen even loved it, there was a perfect little breeze and he didn't cry the whole time we were near the water.

We stayed at South Padre for 3 days, and drove back Friday afternoon. Saturday morning we took all the kids to their grandparents house across town and we all floated the Guadalupe river. It takes about 2 hours or more depending on where you start, and because it moves kinda slow. It was so crowed that day because it was so stinking hot!!! like 105 or so!! We all got kinda sun burned but I think it was worth it.

Sunday we all went to Church for Kohens blessing. I am so glad that we were able to go down for that, because I wasn't able to go when the girls were blessed, and it was nice to be together as a family. (minus Karl) After Church we all took really long naps, then went downtown to see the River Walk. Its so beautiful there and so full of history. If you ever get a chance to check it out I recommend it.

Monday morning we got up early and I gave all the girls haircuts, and colored Shannon's. The little girls are so funny about their hair, and showing it off.

My mom and dad bought a car down there, and so they headed out about noon Monday to road trip it home. Shannon and Jason took us to the airport, and as soon as we pulled up Kamryn started crying. We all thought it was because she thought her daddy was leaving, but then she starting crying out "CHON!!!" It was so stinking cute!! She and Shawn were inseparable for most of our vacation, and she didn't want him to leave. I guess I am just chopped liver or something. All in all it was a perfect vacation and much needed.

What we have been up to....

So, I haven't posted anything for awhile; its been kinda hectic around our place. June flew by in a blur, and I don't really know what we did except alot of working, and a little bit of play. I cut my hair off again, and am getting used to it being short. I love my bangs short, but I get impulsive when I have bad hair days, and cut it myself.... not always a good thing.

Two weekends ago when it finally stopped raining we went and played at the park with Jenny and Shane, and our dogs. It was nice to get out side when it wasn't raining, and I really miss Jenny. ( I know you will read this, and you need to move back to Idaho!!)

Last weekend we went to Missoula MT for my little cousin Jordan's wedding. It was a fast weekend, but it was so nice to meet his new bride Pam, and see Jody and the rest of the fam. Its so crazy to think that Jordan is old enough to be married!! I used to watch him after school when we were little, and its nice to see how he has turned out. We love you guys!!

Over the Fourth, we had a family reunion with Shawn's family, but I didn't get any photos cause I was at work all day. That's right I had to work on the Forth of July!! Who seriously gets haircuts on INDEPENDENCE DAY!??!? Once again, I missed out on alot of family fun, but I did make it up in time for the BBQ and the fireworks.

And this past Sunday I was able to meet up with some friends that I grew up with. I has been so long since I have seen them. Sarah and her husband Joel came from Washington, and we met up at Cortnie and Wrays house for a get together. Shawn didn't go, he had too much stuff to do at home. Anthony was also part of our summer gang, and I really miss having us all together, it was a little strange not having Robert and Gabe there, but hopefully next time we will all meet up. Sarah, Cortnie, and I grew up together since preschool or so, and I miss them so much!! We are all left handed (CRAZY HU?), and so different, but I know they are some of my best and closest friends even thought we live so far way.

Tomorrow we are off to Texas to visit Shannon and Jason, and play on the beach, so I will post photos after we get back. I am so excited to get out of the rain here, and have some fun in the sun!!

bEsT bIrThDaY eVeR!!!!!

So two weeks ago Tuesday ways my 26th !!! birthday. I know I am old, and I didn't really want to do much or make a big deal out of it because I am an old fart now, and lets face it, I am not getting any younger. :) But then I realized, I LOVE my birthdays!!! Shawn and I's first kind of official date/hang out was my 20th birthday. Thanks to Cody and Jonna and Jenny, the great match makers!!!! I was smitten, from the beginning. I had kinda known him for a little while, but thanks to some smooth roommates, that was our official beginning. A year later on my 21st birthday, Shawn proposed while we were in Temple Square celebrating my birthday. (I seriously wanted to go there for my birthday, totally not thinking anything, but I set it up pretty dang nice for him. seriously NO idea it was gonna happen.) Meeting him was the best brithday EVER! So here are some photos to commemorate the last 6 best years of my life!!


The first two are while we were dating.

This was right after we got engaged. I know I look like a horse.

and this was on our honeymoon.