For Grandmas

Sam is quite the photogenic baby! ;)

Baby Sam

A month ago today, our newest addition was born into our family. He is such a blessing --- a very time consuming one, but we love him so much and love every part of having him. When he was born Aaron and I both were like - "Who does he look like?" Neither of us thought he looked like the other, but I believe we're settling more and more on that he looks like his dad. I'm getting more and more used to the mom business :) and Aaron is such a natural dad. We know Sam was sent special to our family, and we look forward to all the great times to come with him in the picture.
I made this first month movie to show everyone Sam's pictures- hope you enjoy them, he's been a busy boy!

NOTE: The adorable first pictures of my Sammy when he was first born were not taken when he was being born... just so everyone knows- they were taken by Aaron as the nurses were checking him over after he was born :) I've had some interesting first reactions to these!

Practicing announcements

This is my niece Kaia

LOST night, asado and another year older...

I need to get on the ball with this blogging thing... even though I'm not sure who is reading this. Sorry for the long drought, I just get to spend 10 hrs a day working with technology... it's nice to have a break ;). Here we go!


So LOST, it's only our favorite show although it is frustrating how there still is so much we don't understand about the island... We are so happy that Beau and Esther moved into our ward/apt complex as we've got to hang out with them tons, and they just happen to be LOST enthusiasts as well. They came over one night dressed as their favorite characters and really got into character :). Beau as Charlie and Esther as Russeau. I dressed as pregnant Claire, but there will be no pics of that thanks. Aaron dressed as Ben... (just kidding!) Good times!

I also made asado for the first time last month. It actually turned out quite well, considering my mom wasn't here to coach me (OK, I called her like 10 times but she still wasn't _here_ to coach me).I turned 24 on March 31st. My best friend Heather and I were reminiscing of the night I turned 20. We stayed up drinking apple beer and I cried because I didn't want 19 to end. Time really does go by fast! I'm sure I've said this already, but I still can't believe I'm going to be a mom! I'm so excited... and so intimidated!

One of my good friends Irene has a bday just a few days before mine, so we had a little bday get together and had a blast. Irene is also a PL (pregnant lady) and she's due at the end of this month or the beginning of next. I love talking with Irene about being pregnant! She helps me feel normal when I feel anything but.

Yum, that sure was great cake ;)! Esther is a great cook as well!

*Disclaimer: We did not eat the cake by ourselves...

Another Pregnant Post

Today was my day off, so since Aaron's been asking me to come to class with him all semester, I finally went. I took the camera because I wanted to do a photo shoot of him, but he didn't really like that idea, so most of the pictures I did manage to take of him didn't come out great as he was eating jelly beans and making weird faces on purpose-
After this, Aaron insisted on taking pictures of me. I know my family wants to see me get huge, but to be honest, I've been trying to avoid the camera on purpose.

Don't get me wrong, I love my baby bump... I don't love all the other changes ;). When I see pictures of myself lately it always looks to me like I am pushing my stomach forward, and my butt out. I'm not, I promise! Needless to say, I no longer fit into any of my old jeans so they've been put away until after the baby is born.

5 Month (20wks) Ultrasound

Valentines Day

Aaron and I had a great Valentines day- Aaron is the sweetest husband too... he was so excited about Valentines for days and I was wondering what he was up to, as we had both agreed we would have a simple day with dinner and we would write letters to each other. Well, Aaron picked me up at work at 5pm, and we ended up getting take out at Rumbi Island Grill (Aaron's newest favorite place). He also spoiled me with strawberries and dipping chocolate :).

Then Aaron surprised me with the newest technological edition to our home - a stereo with bluetooth capability. He has set it up to play "You and Me" by Lifehouse, and we got to dance then share our letters with eachother. After this, I surprised him with something he's been wanting for a very long time- a new pair of hiking shoes by Merrell. What can I say, he's a little spoiled too... don't let him fool you!
We concluded our evening getting to watch our favorite show- LOST. Hope everyone had a great day too! We love you!!!