Countdown

So, I'm starting to get a little nervous because I have been having a lot of Braxton-Hick's contractions. Today is the first time that I noticed how frequenty they were. I had one about 8:20 and then 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00. My stomach gets really tight and sometimes they are painful. I am just assuming that they are "false contractions", but I'm wondering if I'm right in my thinking. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow, so I guess we will find out if I am progressing at all. It's hard to believe that I only have 3 1/2 weeks until my due date. I am nervous, but the sleepless nights are starting to get a little exhausting!

Nursery Photos!

On Friday, my mom stopped by my house with a suprise...the baby bedding that I was wanting for the nursey and also a lap that matched! It was so sweet of her and it made it the best day. Nick and I painted the room with the colors of light blue and baby boy blue and then wanted to incorporate the green and brown into the room also. The bedding has all the colors that I wanted and I just LOVE it! Nick and I are going to put some pictures up of some old cars to finish it off and I need to get a chair. Any ideas on some good ones? My mom and I spent the afternoon setting up the room and Nick put the curtains up yesterday. I think that it will be perfect for our little guy.

The quilt that came with the bedding. It gives you a better view of what it all looks like.

Baby Shower/Belly Update

On Thursday, Oct 7th, I had my first baby shower. My friend MA had the party for me and we invited most of the Relief Society girls! We had a great time and MA put a lot of planning into it (I will have more pictures I can post when she sends them to me). The cake was made by my friend Bridgett and the decorations and party favors were made by my friend Megan. My friends Jessica and Val also helped with the planning process. We all had such a fun time and laughed a lot. I got some very cute clothes, books, shoes, socks, blankets and bath toys!! (Opening presents)
(The table decorations...and food). MA made home-made couz-couz (sp?) and we had fruit and punch.

(The BEAUTIFUL cake!!)

.....*32 Week Photo....

I went in for my check up this past Friday and my doctor said "I have a basketball belly". I have been hearing that comment a few times, but this little guy is all in front of me. He has been kicking so much and seems like he hardly sleeps. I can tell that he likes to sleep with his back facing outward because my belly almost always feels hard. The "end of pregnancy" symptoms are starting to kick in such as low back pain, tiredness, the "heavy belly" feeling, and inability to stand for longer than 20 minutes at a time.

It's hard to believe that we only have about 6 weeks left till our baby boy gets here.

Off to Peru!

This past Wednesday, September 1st, was Justin's report day to go to the MTC. He was so excited that the day finally had come. He received his call in April, so waiting for September to come felt like forever to him...however, I felt like the time flew by! I definitely had mixed feelings about the day. Well, honestly, I hate MTC day. It is really hard for me to say good-bye, but I tried to hold back the tears!!

I really like this first picture of Jay though because I think it sums him up all at once. I love his smile and laugh. Nick and I gave Justin a cd player with some speakers for his mission. He was pretty excited because he didn't have one to take.
Nick, Justin and I

Kyle helping to load up the suitcases up the stairs.

Drive over to the MTC....happy and sad

Goofy picture!! Jay was getting really sick of his paparatzzi sisters and mother chasing him with a camera all day :)

Family picture (you can see my "up to date belly")

Giving "good-bye" hugs

Unloading spot. The MTC has a new pull-up and drop off policy.

Walking off to the mission...Bye Justin. I know you are going to be such a great missionary in Peru. WE LOVE YOU!

Pregnancy...Growing by the day

So I know everyone has been wanting to see some pictures of the growing belly, so here you go. I acutally haven't been very good at taking them regularly, but here are two that I have taken to send to my sister Megan on her mission. I am actually much bigger now since this week I am 27 weeks! I will take another picture soon and post it.

17 weeks
21 weeks

Boy or Girl??

Nick's family came up to visit us the first week of July and they were able to spend a whole we with us. We had such a great time together! I really wanted them to be in town for my upcoming "gender" ultrasound, but I was only 19 weeks and my doctor said I needed to wait till 20 weeks. I decided to call the doctor office anyway to see if they would let me go the end of my 19th week. I was scheduled to have my ultrasound scheduled for July 16th, but instead we were able to get it done on July 9th. I think most everyone guessed that we would be having a girl and so I was getting ready for a girl in my mind. We got into the ultrasound room and the doctor started showing us the head and the legs and for a brief moment, I thought I had discovered the gender on my own (if you know what I mean), but I decided to just be patient and wait for the doctor to make it absolute. We could see the baby kick it's legs and we even saw a yawn!! It was really such an exciting and happy moment for me. I think the last time I felt so happy was on Nick and my wedding day. I loved every minute of the ultrasound. Then the doctor said "do you want to know the gender?" and we both smiled and said "YES". The doctor went straight to it...the baby made it pretty easy...but my first view was right...it is a BOY! We are very excited to welcome little baby boy Taylor to our home. Nick and I with the ultrasound.

Mom, Claire, Me, Nick, Debi, and Garry

Nick (on the phone sharing the news, Me, Niki, and Luke

We are so glad that the Taylor's were able to be in town for this fun day!

Need Insurance?

Hi Everyone!!

I'm offically putting a link up for Nick's business. Nick is able to give you a free quote to see if he can get you a better price. Why not try to save a little extra money? If you are in need of insurance for:
-Car
-Home
-Life
-Business
-Recreational (boats, 4-wheelers etc)
-Other

...then visit the link on the side bar listed as "ASA Insurance".