Oh Baby!

Yesterday was another fun filled visit to my OB. Actually, it was fun because we got to have another ultrasound of the new baby. I am of course very nervous this time around and so as soon as we saw the baby and its little heart beating, I just couldn't stop smiling. It was funny because the ultrasound tech kept trying to get the cute profile picture, but the baby kept moving so that it was facing the probe. It obviously wants to see what is going. It was also very active and wouldn't stop moving so it was very hard for the tech to get the measurements she needed. Surprise, surprise, another super active baby. Well here are the pictures we got. The baby looks more like an alien right now, but hopefully someday it will let us get one of the cute profile views. The last bit of exciting new, is that the baby was measuring so big that they actually moved up my due date to Nov. 9. Wow, a baby that is measuring bigger than expected, I guess all that ice cream is paying off. It is also crazy to think that I am already done with my first trimester, I remember things going a lot slower the first time around.
This last picture is of the baby waving its arms up above its head. We think it already knows Michelle's favorite song which ends with you putting your hands high above your head and saying WOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday

It was recently my Birthday. Not something to get super excited about anymore, or so I thought. But I have one of the greatest husband, daughter, and soon to be baby ever. As soon as I woke up, they again made me a fabulous breakfast, then Tory left to "run some errands". When he came home he told me not to look and then grabbed Michelle, ran to back to the spare bedroom on a "secret mission". They soon came out with the presents and then Tory went to the freezer and pulled out the "errand" he had to do earlier, an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen. Sorry that I don't look the greatest in the pictures but my birthday party took place around 11:00 AM and I hadn't had the opportunity to really get ready. They just get too excited for parties.

Michelle is such a super helper, she loved helping me open the presents.

Tory got me this beautiful picture frame so that we can have a family picture taken that we can hang up.

We just got Michelle some new markers to let her experiment with her artistic skills. What a cute card she made.


Michelle and the baby got me a rolling scrapbooking tote. I have wanted one for a long time, but they are so expensive. I was so excited to have something to organize my stuff forwhen I go to crops now.

I am definitely one of the luckiest people ever to have such a great family that loves me so much.

How I Made Michelle's Special Onesie

So I have had some friends ask where or how I made this onesie. Well I actually made it myself, for those who really know me, that is an incredible thing I know. I digitally scrapbooked the images on my computer using a free kit I downloaded from Shabby Princess. Then I went to JoAnn's Fabric and bought a product called Quick Fuse: Iron--On Inkjet Fabric Sheets. They were great because they are different from Iron Transfers because you don't have to reverse the image when printing. I cut out the image from the fabric sheet and ironed it on. Pretty easy and definitely a fun way to tell people about the new surprise.

Tagged Together

So Tory and I have been together tagged. I am not sure I will tell anything that everyone doesn't already know, but maybe something will surprise someone.

How did we meet: We were both in the nursing program at BYU-I and so we had about 75% of our classes together, study groups together, and so on.

Where did we go on our first date: We tried to go to a restaurant called the Relay Station in St. Anthony which is North of Rexburg. It was unfortunately closed that Tuesday night so we went out to eat at Frontier Pies (the nicest restaurant in Rexburg at that time). The best part of this story is that Tory and I were in Pharmacology together and constantly betting each other about everything, quiz questions, test scores, what Dr. Buhrley's latest crazy way to teach something would be. So the way Tory asked me to go out with him is that he started making comments about me being too thin and possibly having an eating disorder. I told him that I ate just fine and so he went on to "bet" me that I wouldn't eat dinner that night. I told I would, so he asked me out to dinner to prove it. Pretty silly, but I didn't go a date with another boy after that.

How long have we been together: We started dating just after Valentine's Day of 2002 so we have been together 6 years, but we were married Valentine's Day 2003 so we have been married 5 years.

Who eats more: Well I would say that I am constantly snacking all day, so I eat more that way. But when we sit down for a meal, Tory eats more than I do.

Who said I love you first: That is really easy, Tory did. He told me that he loved in June of 2002 and I was completely in shock since I had never had a boyfriend before or been in love. So everyday for three months he would tell me how much he loved without ever pressuring me to reciprocate his feelings. Then we went to the Homecoming Dance at BYU-I in September 2002 and as he walked me to my door and told me how much he loved me, I told him I loved him too. He made me repeat it since he thought he imagined it, then gave me the biggest hug ever and told me good night since it was almost curfew.

Who is taller: Well if you can't tell by the picture let me explain Tory is 6'2" and I am 5'4", need I say more.

Who sings better: That's a draw. Neither one of us will ever be asked to sing a solo anywhere or even sing in any choir for that case, but we both love to sing all the time, and Michelle definitely cheers us on.

Who is Smarter: Before I ever had children I would say that I was more book smart, and Tory was more practical smart. But as time has gone by I think he is definitely smarter then me in every way.

Who does the Laundry: Well if you look in our bedroom right now you would say no one. For the most part I do the laundry. I am a little OCD about how to organize things to be washed, and dried, and folded. Tory definitely helps out a lot though, he is just one great guy.

Who doest the dishes: Again for the most part me. It used to be a very joint chore, but since I am home most of the time, and Tory is working full time and going through grad school, I willing take charge.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed: Which ever side I sleep on is the right side of course, it is too bad that Tory is left with the wrong side.

Who pays the bills: Tory earns the money and I spend it, not really but I have seemed to take charge of our finances since we got married. Again it started out a very joint job, but this grad school thing really takes a huge amount of his time and concentration.

Who mows the Lawn: Unfortunately that was one job Tory does all by himself. I love yard work and being outside, but so does Tory and it helps him relax and focus, so I kindly hand that chore over to him.

Who cooks dinner: I really wish I could say me, but it really is mostly Tory. I can never think of anything to make, mainly because nothing ever sounds appetizing or worth the effort. Plus he really is a great cook and willing to experiment all the time.

Who drives when we are together: That is definitely Tory. I really enjoying driving when I am by myself, but when other people are in the car I gladly turn over the keys. But mostly it is because I sit in the back seat with Michelle and make sure all the equipment keeps working properly.

Who is more stubborn: That is definitely a draw. Unfortunately not because we are both so calm and peaceful, but because we are both so very stubborn.

Who kissed who first: One guess. Yep Tory kissed me first. I had never kissed anyone before, so the idea of kissing terrified me. He quickly convinced me that it wasn't a death defying feat.

Who propose: Again one guess, I think a pattern is forming. Tory proposed Oct. 19, 2002 on top of the LDS Conference Center in Salt Lake City looking out at the beautiful LDS Salt Lake Temple. It was a total surprise since I had very successfully avoided the topic of marriage the whole time we had dated. Not because I didn't love him, it such a big decision and it really scared me to think about committing for forever. That was obviously the best decision I have ever made in this life.

Who is more sensitive: I would say that I am the one who bursts into tears the easiest, but I really think that Tory only puts on that super tough Mr. Incredible face because I fall apart so easily. He takes things to heart just as much, you just never know it.

Who has more friends: That is definitely a draw. For the most part we have mutual friends, but our individually balance each other out.

Who has more siblings: Well that is a definite Tory. I have 4 siblings, no small number mind you, but Tory way out does me with 8 siblings (and they are all within an 11 year time frame). Yes I think his mother should be nominated for sainthood.

Who wears the pants: I guess we wear them together, hahahaha. Neither one us does anything without consulting the other person first. We just like to be totally on the same level with each other. There is no hierarchy in our marriage, we work together in everything.

I now tag, Jana, Kimberly, and Tallie--hope to learn something new about you too.

Just a little update

Sorry that I haven't posted lately, just trying to keep up with Michelle and her craziness. She is still her usual goofy self so here is an update on our Little Miss Michelle.

She loves her Mommy so much. While Mommy was taking a shower the other the morning, the fragrance a blueberry pancakes started wafting through the house. When Mommy finally came into the kitchen to see what was going on, this is the the surprise she found. Michelle had made Mommy breakfast, with a little help from Daddy. What a thoughtful girl, they told me it was to help the new baby.

One morning daddy got to go fishing with one of his good friends. Well he always has to wear his "cowboy" hat fishing. Michelle decided that she needed to try it on since was wearing her horsey pajamas.

I think we have a cowgirl in the making. Now we just have to teach her to say "Yeehaw".

Well, I finally gave in and decided that Michelle needed her hair trimmed up just a little bit. It was easier to cut than I had been imagining on Michelle's part, though I had to fight back tears since I kept thinking about how she is not a baby anymore. Daddy and the TV combined were the best distraction and she rarely moved while I trimmed the bottom up.

The only thing that made it worth it is the fact that her hair kept that naturally flip at the bottom. I was so worried that I would cut off the curl around her neck. Tory did make fun of me though becuase I didn't throw the hair away; it was her FIRST real hair cut, we can't throw that away.

Well for those of you who are wondering how this new baby is treating us, let me just say that even though I thought I hadn't forgotten everything I guess I had forgotten enough. NO nausea again (thank heavens), but once again the toothbrush has become my enemy and chewing anything has become very difficult, I gag really easily. I thought that there weren't anymore brain cells left to die, but my ability to concentrate on anything has completely disappeared (maybe that is why I haven't posted anything lately). The other day I was changing Michelle's diaper, I took off her pants put them next to me and then went to grab her diaper. I looked over saw her pants laying there and couldn't figure out why I hadn't put them on her yet. As I started putting her pants on, I noticed her diaper was still wet, OH YEAH, I hadn't changed her diaper yet. And the other day Tory was talking for several minutes before I figured out he was talking to me, which should have been something really easy to figure out since I was sitting right next to him and no one else was around. Pretty funny stuff, I know. However, for the most part, I feel great. I love being pregnant and love knowing we get to be a part of another miracle.

Michelle's April Fools

Michelle had quite the April fools Joke for us this year.

April Fools!!!!

Don't Believe Me . . .

November 12, 2008 HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!

(I guess it is time for our blog to have a floating baby widget.)