Trip to Arizona

Thanks to my mother in law I was able to make it down to Arizona for a few days to visit the Hanks. It was so nice to get away for a few days. Although it was hot I didn't really mind because I am getting a little sick of the rainy weather in Salt Lake. Erika was a great host and she was very helpful getting me ready for my little girl. It was kind of nice that we were both pregnant because I think we were both moving at the same pace.


Carson took awhile to warm up to me but in the end we had a lot of fun.

Here is Erika at 21 weeks and I am at 20 weeks. I really started showing after our trip to St. George. Tomorrow I have another doctor appointment and I'm interested to see what he thinks about my expanding waistline. It was interesting to compare baby Terry and baby Hanks movements. Baby Hanks definitely is packing a stronger punch and kick at the moment. I can feel baby Terry's little moves but I think it's because I can feel her on the inside and the outside. Ryan hasn't been able to feel her yet but hopefully he will be able to soon.

Ryan was able to fly in Saturday and we were able to eat at two great restaurants. We went to Joe's Farm Grill for lunch and Oregano's for dinner. This is a picture of us at dinner with all of the kids going to prom in the background. Thanks for being such great hosts. It is always so fun to catch up in person. I know we are keeping our fingers crossed that Erika and Ty move back to Utah sooner rather than later.

100% Girl

The day after my ultrasound appointment I went to fetal photo to find out for sure if we were having a girl. This time she wasn't shy at all and had her legs up by her head like she was getting her diaper changed. Even though we were 99% positive ourselves that we were having a girl it was nice to get confirmation so that I could start making some purchases and we can start the name game. I will have to scan some of her pictures and add them here. We have a ton since we had two long ultrasounds. We are so excited about this little girl and I cannot wait to meet her.

Oh, baby

We are so lucky that our baby is looking really healthy and has all of her/his parts. Unfortunately after an hour and a half with the ultrasound tech we are still not 100% sure it's a girl. When the ultrasound tech first came in the baby's legs were crossed. She left and came back and the baby's legs were in a frog position. She left and came back one more time and the baby opened it's legs a little bit but than immediately stuck a hand down there. Maybe we are having a boy since the baby pulled a Michael Jackson :)We are trying to decide what to do next. I might go to fetal photo tomorrow otherwise I have two more doctor appointments this month and I know they will do another ultrasound at one of them for sure. It's so hard to wait though. I'm ready to buy a little outfit and pick out some baby bedding.


I also have to comment that we had a great weekend this week. We had a farewell party at Ryan's parents house for his cute cousin Chase who is leaving for his Philadelphia mission soon and on Sunday Liz and Rob blessed baby Jeddie. Robbie did a great job and the breakfast afterwards was really good.

Easter Weekend

We had a really fun Easter weekend with the Terry family in St. George. Thanks so much for taking us!

All the kiddos

Alyssa the perfect little model

Family photos. Here are the boys

The girls

Ryan putting up with me getting his picture

The Grand kids

Baby Terry's little dress

Grandpa and Quinn. This kid loves to smile and he has such a cute one.

The boys getting close

Hike at Snow Canyon


Annie and Quinn

Milo figuring out how to work the Easter egg

Easter egg hunt

Alyssa and Mason at the Arts Festival

Cute Swenson family

The weather was so great. Ryan and I haven't been on a vacation in awhile and it was so much fun.

Baby Jeddie who was such a good little traveler

Belly shot at 18 1/2 weeks
On Monday night we went to my parents house and had a great Easter breakfast for dinner. I can not go an Easter without my mom's egg souffle. We also had zucchini frittars, potatos and to die for carrot cake cookies which I ate 4 of!

85% sure it's a Girl!

I had an ultrasound yesterday and the doctor said he was 85% sure we're having a girl! Now we need to wait until May 3rd when I have my next ultrasound for confirmation unless we can't stand the wait and end up going to fetal photo. We will be excited either way when we find out we're either still having a girl or if by surprise we end up having a boy.

I still love looking at weddings

I love this real wedding found on Martha Stewart
I think this idea would also be great for a party. It might make those big birthdays (aka #30) a little more fun.

Nursery Love

Even before I got pregnant I loved looking at nurseries. Here are some rooms and colors I like right now.