HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRANDON!!!

Today we celebrate Brandon's special day. We've had a "week long" celebration in his honor. On Monday, Memorial Day, we enjoyed a BBQ and swimming with his family, Tuesday night we went to the Taylor Swift concert, and today, he's spending the day at Wolf Creek golfing. We'll wrap up celebrations for Brandon tonight with a couple's massage! Phew! He is one lucky boy!

I'm so thankful for Brandon. He is such a great husband; he makes my job as his wife easy. He is constantly making me laugh, and he always is kind and supportive. He really is my "life's delight." As we enter the world of parenthood, I am so grateful that he will be by my side; I can't imagine anyone who will be a bettter father. He has been so patient with me, even though he is ready to be done having a pregnant wife :)! I appreciate all that he does for me and our little family. I am lucky to have him! Happy Birthday, Brand!

HUGE Update

First - here is a quick picture from Easter. We celebrated in St. George with my family, and it was wonderful! My parents are always so generous!

Second - We enjoyed a very fun "Family Vacation" with Brandon's family a few weeks ago. We spent three days in Disneyland and one day in Sea World. It really was a blast! I don't know that I would ever return while 7+ months pregnant...I had very swollen ankles (and a swollen face, I swear!). The kids LOVE Brandon, and it was fun to see them enjoy Disneyland and Sea World.

Third - So, I'm a little late on Mother's Day...I'm so very grateful for my mom. I don't know what I would ever do without her. She has taught me so much, and she continues to be such a support to me. I hope the one day I can be half the "wonder woman" that she is. Brandon's mom has always been and continues to be so supportive of us. I'm thankful for her! Mother's Day gave me a nice opportunity to think about the mantle of "motherhood" that will shortly rest upon my shoulders. I hope that I am ready for such a huge responsibility!

Finally - My AMAZING friends threw me a wonderful baby shower this weekend! It was really so very nice! They are all such talented girls, and I am so grateful for all of my friends and their support. Everyone's kindness was really overwhelming. Thank you for making sure our tiny girl will be well taken care of!!!

Sew what?!

So, I'm not really the world's best blogger. I just barely make a post every month! It's awesome, right?

Anyway...with the upcoming arrival of our little girl, we have been trying to get everything in order at our house. The basement is coming along. Who knew that when you drywall your unfinished basement it covers your entire house with an incredibly messy layer of dust?! It was a freaking mess! We have furniture ordered for the nursery, and I'm just hoping it will all come together before she gets here! I have been set on sewing her bedding...I think I just had some temporary insanity going on...Luckily, I found a crib set that Brandon and I both really like (who knew he would actually care what colors are in her nursery :)!!). So, my "bedding plan" has changed. I'll be buying the crib set and just making a super cute quilt for her.

I'm getting a little nervous that I'm in the third trimester...I mean seriously, do I even know how to take care of a baby?!?! There is just a TON of stuff that we need to check off of our "to do list" before we bring her home. I'm sure that we'll make it...somehow...

My new favorite article of clothing is maternity jeans! Ha! I swear I wear them everyday! I especially recommend the pair above from Motherhood Maternity, otherwise known as "the pregnant girl store in the mall (Brandon HATES this place!)."

My most recent purchase from Motherhood Maternity was a pregnant girl swimsuit for an upcoming vacation. Let me tell you, it is hottest piece of swimwear I have ever owned! It's like a stinking muumuu with swimsuit bottoms. When I tried on my new swimsuit, I just started laughing! It's awesome! I was in the Buckle getting a b-day present for Liz, and I seriously am excited to wear my normal-non-pregnant-lady clothes. Gotta love it! At least my shoes still fit :)!

Our daffodils and tulips are finally blooming. It's a miracle because it has been a very cold, rainy spring. I swear I still miss St. George weather. Somehow I manage to be the world's best weed grower. I can kill every other plant, but the weeds thrive.

Whew! That was a long rambling post!

Baby Update

We had our targeted ultrasound on Tuesday. I was a little nervous; I just want everything to be okay with our little one. Everything looked great. She is growing right on track and everything seems to be developing appropriately. It is crazy to see her move around. She is a wiggle worm; the Ultrasonographer had a hard time getting a clear shot of anything because the baby was moving so much. Our tiny girl has really long legs, long fingers and a tiny nose. It's just amazing! We feel so lucky to have her!

Here is a blurry profile shot. She was smashed against the placenta, and she was moving her little head all around. Her arm is up by her ear; she kept putting her hands by her face. We think she's darling!

I'm feeling great, kinda feeling a little large, but really good. I am feeling the baby move constantly now. I haven't been throwing up quite as much; it keeps catching me off guard though :)! No belly pictures...I'm still not so comfortable with normal pictures, let alone pictures of my huge baby belly! Ha!

Golf & Gadgets

It's been a busy month for us! We spent a LONG weekend in St. George. My parents were on a cruise, and I spent last Tuesday through Sunday in Santa Clara "managing" my brother, Eric. He was so, so, so busy. It was baseball tryouts, the end of the quarter, and some huge Madrigals concert. It made me wonder how I ever balanced high school. It was fun to be able to spend time with Eric. He is an amazing guy, and I am always so impressed by him. Liz came down from Cedar to spend the weekend with us. It was a BLAST!

Brandon spent Thursday through Sunday on a "Boys Trip," golfing everyday at various courses around St. George. Luckily, the weather held out, and he enjoyed a few great rounds of golf. Here's a picture of my "Golf Hunk" ;) and the group he played with at Coral Canyon.

Brandon, Norm, JD, & Lee

I recently tested out a few new "cleaning items." I thought I'd save everyone a little hassle and a little cash by including my review of the products :)!

This one does NOT work:

But this one does:

Happy Cleaning :)!