Pregnancy...

So I haven't posted anything in awhile, and I now have posted like 5 things, so I apologize about not keeping up with my blog...I need to be better. I figure I should say a little something about my current condition (with the pregnancy that is). It is going much better. I have pretty much stopped the throwing up all the time and feeling sick. I still feel a little light-headed and I randomly throw up once, but it is so much better. My biggest problem currently is accepting the weight gain. I know that I need to gain weight for my baby, but I have been gaining a little too much weight for my liking, and my doctors' too. He had me in tears at my last appointment because I had gained too much in the last month, and in his opinion, I am eating too much take-out, ice cream, fried food, and not working out at all. I tried to explain to him that I am not eating that unhealthy (sure I have ice cream every once in awhile), and I have been trying to be more active, but he says if I were doing those things, the scale would suggest otherwise. Kind of frustrating for me having my doctor tell me I am not doing what I am supposed to be doing, even though I am. Anyway, this last month I have made even more of an attempt to eat only healthy things, and to get even more exercise. I have my appointment in a week, so we will see if it made any bit of difference. Needless to say, I have not been that impressed with my doctor, and I most likely will not be going to him for any of the future pregancies I have.

I am now 27 weeks, and can finally feel the light at the end of the tunnel. Next week will begin my 3rd and final trimester, so that is very reassuring. I want to have her so bad I can barely stand it. She is moving around all the time, and Jeff just loves holding my stomach to feel her kicks. I recently had my glucose screening test, and that came back normal, but I did find out that my iron is extremely low, so I have to take two extra iron supplements a day. I am getting more and more excited every day, and I can't wait for this pregnancy to be over so I can hold my little girl in my arms. I don't have pictures specifically of my belly, but there are plenty of me below that you can see maybe why my doctor is a little concerned.

Suprise Wedding!

My cousin Tara was engaged to be married on the 12th, but had to postpone due to finding out she had a brain tumor. She found out the weekend of my sister's wedding, and they decided that they would wait until after surgery to make any more decisions. Well, she had surgery and that went well, but later they found out the tumor was pretty much the worst it could be, and there is a huge chance the tumor would come back. Unfortunately, she needs to start chemo as soon as possible, and it will last at least a year. After finding out this horrible news, Tara decided that she wanted to enjoy whatever time she had left, and that included marrying the man of her dreams. They made the decision on Monday to be married, sent out invitations (we got ours on Thursday) and the wedding was on Saturday. It was such a neat experience and I am so glad I had the opportunity to go. Their entire ward pulled together and planned the whole thing. There were groups of people at the house all day Saturday setting up the backyard for the reception, all the meals were provided, and all the clean up handled. It was so touching to see the love that Tara and Josh have for each other, and the cealing ceremony was so wonderful. I am so glad they have the opportunity to be sealed forever, and that they will be able to go through the next trying year together...

Her cute hubby Josh...finally Jeff has someone in the family that will be on his same eye-level. He is such a neat guy, and loves Tara so much...I look forward to get to know him in the future

Coming out of the temple...so happy. They looked absolutely perfect!

They definintely love kissing...but who doesn't???


Together forever...Congratulations Josh and Tara



Such a beautiful couple

Corrie's Graduation

Last Friday I had the opportunity to go to Corrie's 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony. She was so excited and she kept saying all day long, "I graduated!" She was able to sing in the choir, and she did an awesome job. We love Corrie and are so excited that she will be in high school in the fall. Go Pumas!

Waiting in line to shake the Principal's hand

My mom tried to get her to "pose" near the tree...kind of hard to get Corrie to look natural


Mom and Corrie

Me and Corrie (I can't believe how puffy my face is)

Corrie singing with her show choir group

She has always loved singing...

Me and the Graduate...Yay Corrie!!!

Mom and Corrie

I told Corrie that when she shakes the Principal's hand, she needs to turn and look at me and smile so I could get a picture...she did exactly what I told her, even if it did hold up the line a little.

Happy Birthday Corrie!

So on the 6th of June, Corrie turned 14! I can't believe she is going to be in high school this fall. She is growing up so fast, and is still the cutest, most innocent girl in the world. We had the opportunity to go out to dinner with my family. Corrie chose Macaroni Grill, and although the food wasn't my particular favorite, we did have a good time. Happy Birthday Corrie!

Jeff and I

Rylee and my mom

Kate...a daughter of a woman in my parents ward. My mom watched her while her parents were away on a getaway weekend. My mom is practicing for when I drop Aidyn off at her house to play with Grandma.




Corrie showing that she is now 14



Corrie and Rylee

Mr. and Mrs. Miskin!

So I realize my sister got married over a month ago, but I am just now getting around to posting pictures. The weekend was so much fun. We got to spend a lot of time with family, and the temple ceremony, the luncheon and the reception were awesome. We got to see a lot of friends we haven't seen in awhile. My sister looked amazing, and I am so glad that someone else is married in the family. Welcome to the family Caleb!!! I have only like 10 pictures from the entire weekend, so I am a little bummed about that...turns out you don't have a lot of time to do anything when you are in the wedding party. I can't believe I don't have any pictures of the bride and groom...I guess we will have to wait until the photographer sends us the pictures.

Jeff and I outside the temple...pregnancy as overcome my whole body unfortunately, and I am swollen everywhere!!!

Rylee, myself and Mckenna

My cousin Kyla, sister Rylee, and cousin Tara with her fiance Josh

Sadly, this was the San Diego Temple the day they got married...looked more like Mordor from Lord of the Rings