Family Pictures

Our cute little family!

Halloween!

This Halloween the cutest Halloween Fairy went trick or treating.

Proposition 11

Lately I have felt very discriminated against and have decided to propose a proposition 11. In this proposition I am hoping to achieve equal rights for tall pregnant women who wear size 11 shoes. Yes I said 11.

You wouldn't believe how hard it is to find long maternity jeans! The longest I have been able to find have a 34" inseam, but I need at least a 35". When I was pregnant with Adalynn I was able to wear capris, but this time it will be a little too chilly. Does the maternity industry think that tall women are unable to get pregnant? Or if we do, we don't want to wear pants? Gosh I just don't understand!

It is also pathetic how many shoe stores do not carry size 11. I was at the mall with my mom recently and we were both looking for shoes. We went into one of those cute little shoe stores, but of course they only carry up to size 10. To those who have tiny feet and average length legs probably won't understand, but I was so irritated! I know that I am not the only women (or even girl) out there that wears this astronomical size! I am so sick of asking people if they carry 11's and having the workers give each other "the look" like I am this freak of nature, or the other response that I hate is when they whisper "eleven?" back to me like I said a bad word. This isn't something new to me, I remember back in Primary when our class went bowling and the worker didn't believe me when I told him what shoe size I needed. Lets just say I was seriously scarred. Intense therapy has helped me overcome that difficult time in my life, but I still say something needs to change! I say to all of those long limbed, larger footed women out there, lets stand tall together and fight for the equal rights we deserve!

Mickey Mouse or a Baby???

Spring of this year we were planning to go to California in October. We were going to do it all: Disneyland, Sea World, the beach, and Universal Studios. We had everything planned and were ready to start buying tickets and making reservations, for some reason though I just didn't feel good about going. I had no valid reason, but we canceled our trip. I was really bummed about not going and tried to come up with a reason why, I thought of everything from our plane would crash or a family member would die, or even maybe we were supposed to have a baby. Trent and I talked about the last reason and decided to start praying about it. Our initial plan was to start trying for another baby when Adalynn turned two, because 3 years seemed like the perfect age difference between children, both Trent and I are still in school, and we live in a two bedroom condo that is small enough already. The Lord, however, had different plans and we both knew that a child was waiting to come. I must admit that I was scared to death and not totally thrilled with the whole idea. I had almost made it back to my pre-baby weight and had just finished nursing so I was really looking forward to going shopping for new clothes. I was also having dumb back problems again and Adalynn was getting busier and busier. Still we had received our answer and decided to start trying for a baby. Both of us were shocked to learn that I was pregnant only weeks later. Although I get very overwhelmed at times I am very grateful and excited to welcome a new addition to our family. I feel very blessed to be pregnant and have seen how painful the opposite can be. Next week is when we were were supposed to take our trip and we have decided to go on a marvelous Halloween Staycation that we are very excited about! To answer the title of this entry I have to say "Sorry Mickey Mouse, but we chose a baby instead!"

Venting Time: Doctors can be idiots!

I am now 12 weeks pregnant and feeling the need to vent. I know that many women get deathly sick during their pregnancy and luckily I am just sick. However I am having a very difficult time dealing with back pain. After I had Adalynn I experienced severe back pain and was told that because my stomach muscles had been stretched out it was causing my pelvis to tilt and rotate which in turn was affecting my nerves and sending all of the surrounding muscles from my back to my leg to spasm. Since I have become pregnant the pain has gotten a lot worse to the point that I feel I cannot take care of my child or the house (which is a mess). I went to the doctor yesterday and we heard the heartbeat for the first time which was wonderful! I also told the doctor the problems I am having and how I have a 15 month old that I can hardly take care of. He responded by saying curtly, " 15 month olds can walk you know" I responded with "thats the problem" He then went on a huge spill how I need to let Adalynn do everything for herself. When I take her to the store let her get out of her carseat and hold my hand as we walk into the store. Yeah like that is going to work! Even I have a hard time getting her out of the carseat! And you think my crazy busy Adalynn is going to want to hold my hand and obediently walk with me? And when I say its time to eat will she go make herself dinner and put herself in her highchair? and then clean everything up that has been thrown on the floor and wash all the food out of her hair? I don't think so, so lets try to be a little realistic. Well I am feeling a little better now in time to change a poopy diaper. Oh wait! "Adalynn go change your own diaper, doctors orders!"

7 Weeks and Counting

I am 7 weeks preggo today and am not too sick yet, I just feel crappy all of the time and am tired beyond belief. We are really excited for this baby as well as scared. Adalynn and this baby will be 22 months apart so for those 2 months we will have 2 under two. Most people when they have found out I am pregnant usually tell me congratulations, but I know that if they know my little Adalynn what they are thinking is "good luck, you are going to need it!" I love my Adalynn to death, she is the best thing ever, but boy is she BUSY!

My first viewer!

Friday was a great day! I had my first comment on my blog! I am now getting a toe in the blogging door. Maybe someday I will have a couple people who go to my blog for updates. Oh the possibilities! Thanks courtney.

Lets Try Again

Life has been crazy lately, but thats expected with a toddler. Trent is also very busy with work and school and I have finally gone back to school Hooray! Yesterday Adalynn turned 13 months. I can't believe how fast time the time has flown! Although she is just getting busier I am loving every minute of it! Her new favorite thing to do is go and find things in the bathroom, cupboard or anywhere and take them to Raymonds dog bed and play in it. I think my daughter thinks she is a dog and the dog thinks he is human. She has learned to sign more, please and yes although her yes looks like a sloppy wave. She also is starting to say a few words including banana, Raymond and amen.

Tomorrow Trent and I celebrate our third year anniversary. I can't believe that three years have already gone by. We have sure learned a lot! To celebrate we are heading up to Park City to hit the outlets as well as the Alpine Slide and the Zip Line. We are excited!