Finally, They Are Gone!

Yesterday at my work, we had a team meeting that we as hygienists were in charge of. It went really well. After the meeting, I wanted one of the doctor's I work with to check my teeth. As sad as it is, it has been a while since I have had dental work done. I have had cleanings, but not the work. Needless to say, I have a lot to be done. Well, I told him I wanted my wisdom teeth out and he said ok lets do it now. So we took those monsters out, not even needing to be put under, and they were out in thirty min. I am doing well but have a sore mouth in the back but I will live. I am so happy they are finally out of my mouth! Eric was really shocked when I came home and my face was a little swollen and I could not talk. I was numb since 4:30 pm til 10:00 pm last night. The rest of the work will wait til the baby is born. I can't believe that I made that quick decision, but I am glad I did.

Is This What All Moms-to-be Go Through?

I finally have gotten all my deep cleaning done to get ready for Avery. I don't know why I got in the cleaning mode lately, but I know I won't be able to deep clean like that for a while. It is getting harder for me to bend over and get up and I do tire myself out here and there. My sister-in-law , Jen, said that is called "nesting" and getting ready for the baby. That is understandable. I finally got the baby's crib bedding and I finished painting her name to put on her bedroom wall. It is really getting fun to start putting all these things together. Two more weeks and I hit month number 7!! Crazy how this has flown by. I have been having the leg cramps, tiredness, and my tailbone KILLS me when I put weight on it. That is not fun, and at times it is really painful. Eric is a sweetheart and does all he can do to help me be comfortable. He is great to put up with me at times. I had Eric quickly take some pictures of me and the belly today before church because I have had many requests from friends and family to see the belly bump. So here are some belly pics and also a sample of her bedding and her name I painted. I know that the last three months coming up here will be harder and I hope I get through this. I have to be honest, I have been scared about the whole having a baby and being a parent but I know it will be fun and a new experience for Eric and I. I will keep you updated on things to come. Love ya all!

Research and Evaluation

All of these years I have heard about people complaining about their "stats" class and how annoyingly difficult they were. I never understood why until I started my class last week. A couple of weeks ago I saw that my upcoming class was "Research and Evaluation". No biggie I thought. Chalk up another A for me. The lies! Well it is research and evaluation class, but they had to sugarcoat it and not call it "stats". So while I sit and do my stats homework, Ash is in the bedroom watching a movie. Then again she is watching Becoming Jane and these "stats" aren't looking so bad. That's a lie. I'd rather be watching that than doing this homework.

Pray for me.

Labor Day in AZ

Eric and I had a five day Labor Day weekend, so we went to AZ to visit his family since we won't make it out for any of the Holidays due to the baby that will be coming. We took off Thursday night and because of the storm that hit PHX area, we had to circle the airport for 40 min. and I did not feel good by then. Flying and pregnancy don't mix well. We finally landed and made it home. The next day we just relaxed, went shopping, and hung out with family. Sat. I was told we were going to lunch, but to my surprise my mother and sister-in-laws threw me a surprise baby shower! I was shocked because I was not expecting that. It was so much fun and I got a lot of cute things for Avery. Then we went swimming and relaxed. The next few days we spent with family playing games and shopping and just being together. Thank you Craig and Cheryl for a fun weekend. Eric and I had a great time.

Fun in Park City

I am a little late on posting this. Eric and I went to meet his family in Park City over the 24th of July. So I am a little late on posting. You can see in the pictures how fun it was. We met his family there and ate lunch and then went to the Alpine Slides. It was fun. We then went to the hotel and played Spoono and watched a concert that was held in the courtyard. Jacob, Eric's brother, made us laugh because he went all out and even joined the crowd. He met some good friends there too!

Excitement over Avery

As you all know, Eric and I are expecting our little girl December 30. I believe she will arrive in the first week of Jan. It is so nice now that I know what to prepare for and it is so much fun. We decided to name her Avery. We have started looking at all the fun baby clothes, cribs, and strollers. My sister Amber and my sister-in-law Jen have already given her CUTE outfits and I just got all excited. Eric has been so cute lately. He will send me texts asking how his girls are doing. He is just as excited. He is going to be smitten when he sees her and he will never want to let her go. I am more than half way through the pregnancy and so far it has been really good. I never had morning sickness. I do get tired here and there but that has been it so far. I just wish she was here already and my anticipation is going to get worse. I just thought I would let all of you know how we are doing. Oh, and I am very excited for fall. It is my favorite time of the year, Halloween, pretty leafs, my birthday, my anniversary, Thanksgiving, and then it starts to snow!

Daddy's Girl

Looks like I'm going to have to ask for that raise now.

As many of you already know, we are having a girl! For some reason Ashley said that I have to make this post. It has been very fun picturing how my life will be in the next couple of years being the only male in the house. I'm really looking forward to being with my girls. I really hope she looks like Ashley because I don't exactly have very many girlish features that I could pass on.

Everything looked great in the ultrasound. The baby was laying on her side so the tech couldn't take all the pictures and measurements that she needed to. We go back on Sept. 5th for a routine checkup and we'll keep you all updated.

The other night Ashley was watching the movie "Bring It On." I think it was the 17th one they've made and it was 17 times as bad as the first one. It then hit me that these types of movies are going to make a constant showing at my house in the next few years.

I know that this little girl will be a blessing for us. She's going to be mommy's little helper and daddy's little girl. We've had fun picking out some baby clothes and getting ready for her. It didn't take long for me to track down a Phoenix Suns outfit for my little girl. She'll be in my lap cheering with me for our Suns next season.