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".

Opening "The Call"

I know it's hard to hear, but it's fun to watch. I posted the details below.

Going on a Mission!!!

My brother Justin received his mission call to Lima, Peru North Mission April 13th (I know I'm late in posting)!! We are all so excited for him and Justin is especially excited. He will be in the Peruvian Highlands - so treking the mountains. It will be interesting to hear about his experiences there. He will leave for the MTC in Provo on September 1st and then three weeks later leave to go to the MTC in Peru. I'm going to miss Jay so much, but I'm very happy for him. He has been waiting for this call to come for a long time! Justin will leave before my sister Megan gets home from her mission in November. It will be crazy having two missionaries at one time, but I'm so proud of both of them and their desires to serve missions. Justin will be such a great missionary. He is a very hard worker and has a desire to help others and make them happy.

This is my favorite picture of Jay after opening his call. His face tells it all! :)

Grandma White, Jay, Grandpa White

Me an Jay :)

Wedding Day

A few weeks ago, my friend Kristy was married in the Salt Lake Temple to Ryan White. It was such a beautiful day with sunny skies - a little chilly, but nice. Nick and I were invited to the sealing and it was so special. That was the second time that Nick and I had been to a sealing at the Salt Lake Temple since we had been married (the first time was at our friend's Ryan & Chelsea's wedding one year exactly from the day Nick & I were married). It brought back wonderful memories of our wedding day and the promises that we made to each other. After the sealing, we waited outside for the newlyweds. There was a little drama for Kristy because her zipper wouldn't zip up on her wedding dress! We were all worried for her while we waited...but she did come out without any problems. She looked so gorgeous. We took pictures outside and visited with Kristy's family. Nick and I went with Brittney that night to Kristy's reception. We met up with Whitney and Oakleigh too. It was a wonderful day and it was great to be at the temple and with Nick.

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