Fun Trip

I just got back from a quick, but fun trip to Utah. I went to visit Stephanie and Spencer for the weekend. I flew out on Friday morning and came home on Sunday. My brother had a free ticket that he was not going to be able to use before April 3rd, so he offered it to me as an early birthday present, the whole trip was planned in less then a week, but it was great. My two best friends from high school moved away from Arizona in September/October last year and I have really missed them, so it was nice to get to go visit one of them. I am grateful Stephanie was willing to have me visit after just having a baby.

I knew I needed a break, because I had very little patience with Payton and I hate when I am like that. I feel like I came back from this trip feeling a lot better, it is amazing what a few days away can do. Anyway her is the recap

Stephanie, Bailey and baby Spencer (only two weeks old) picked me up from the airport on Friday Afternoon and we when to eat lunch with Spencer in Salt Lake City.
After lunch Stephanie took me to her new house, we visited and then we were off to her church so she could finish some last minute road show stuff
Friday night we spent watching Road Shows, Stephanie and Spencer really did a great job and it was fun getting to see the different show (I had never been to a road show, so fun to see)

Saturday we when to a ward breakfast and when we got done with breakfast it was snowing. I did not really have warm cloths for this trip, but I survived.
Saturday afternoon we when to a store called Tai Pan (it was so cool, I wish I had more room in by bag to bring stuff home, but I did end up with a sign that says Family and a purse for Payton)
After shopping for an hour or so we went and meet Spencer's sisters and their families for Dinner at Red Robin, I have not eaten there in a long time, but it was great.
After dinner we went back to the house and watched some movies (I really liked August Rush, and I think I might have to buy that one for my collection)

On Sunday I watched the baby so Spencer and Stephanie could go to church and then within a few hours Stephanie had to drive me to the airport, so I could catch my flight home
Reddin and Payton picked me up at the Airport and Payton looked happy to see me, which is always nice.

Anyways I had a great trip, I am so great for friends like Stephanie and Spencer. I hope I can visit again soon.

P.S. I forgot my camera, which is why I have not pictures

It's a Girl !!!!

I went in for my ultrasound today and we found out we are having another girl. At first I really did start to think I was having a boy, because that is what most people where guessing (including Reddin), but nope it is another girl. We are excited, the baby seemed healthy which is all that really matters. Now it is time to start figuring out a name and planning what color to paint the room.

Funny

I had to share this in case someone needed a good laugh like I did.

Reddin got a Kleenex out of the box and Payton turns to him and says,
" Dad can you get me one of those."
Reddin said, " one of what."
Payton then said, " A nose blower."

I thought it was funny and still have not stopped laughing, but the name does fit.

Second Offer

After the sale of our house did not close after three months Reddin and I decided we would put it back on the market to see what would happen. After three weeks of not having an offer Reddin and I decided we would probably just fix it up (paint and tile) and move back in and stay for a few years. I started to get bids and look at tile samples, but to our surprise we got an accepted offer on Wednesday and we are suppose to close on April 3rd.

This process has really strengthen my testimony in the power of paying tithing. This offer came just a few days after going to church and paying our tithing (we should have done that earlier). We really feel like this is the right move for our family at this time, but I am having a hard time finding a house I like in our price range, so I do not know where we are going to end up, but I know we will end up where the lord needs us to be.

We are hoping that this time the sale of our house goes smoothly and that we can find a house we love soon, so we can get moved in and settled before the baby is born. So wish us luck.

Time to vote

I am suppose to go in for my ultrasound on Thursday of next week in order to make sure the baby is okay and find out what we are having so if you feel like it cast you vote boy or girl (side bar)? I really have no idea, so it would be fun to see what other people think.

I have been taged! My 5's

5 things I am going to do tomorrow
1. Get my hair cut
2. Take Payton to get her first hair cut ever
3. Go to my mother-in-laws to pick up some stuff I left there and visit
4. Read Payton several story's (her new favorite thing)
5. Go look at tile samples

5 snacks I enjoy
1. Soft pretzels from the mall
2. Apples
3. Popcorn
4. Ice cream
5. Cereal

5 places I have lived
1. Denver, Colorado
2. Lakewood, Colorado
3. Tempe, Arizona
4. Mesa, Arizona
5. Phoenix, Arizona

5 jobs I have had
1. Rental car agent
2. Office assistant
3. Land modeler for maricopa county
4. University of Phoenix Manager
5. Mother

What would I do if I suddenly became a Billionaire?
I would pay off my current house and then rent it, and buy a new one in Tempe. I would help family out if they were in trouble, I would put money away for college for my kids. I would buy some new furniture, go on a cruise and then invest it.

I tag Stephanie, Jackie, Bryn and Amberly if they have time (if not I an not going to be sad)

Surprise!

Surprise! I figured it was time I actually posted something on my blog to document the fact that I am expecting. I know some of you already know or have guessed, because I am getting chubby, but it is official. I am due in August, and as you can see from the shirt Payton is wearing (and wants to wear often) she is excited to be a big sister. She went to my doctor’s appointment with me today and she was great. She stopped coloring and came and stood right beside me so she could hear the baby’s heartbeat (it was really cute).

We find out in two weeks what we are having so if you want to make your guesses you will have to do it soon. I have felt sicker with this pregnancy then I was with Payton, so I do not know if that means it might be a boy, or if it is just due to the fact that I already have a kid that needs attention and does not want me to sleep during the day.

I have started to feel a little bit better that past week or so, due to some great medicine from my doctor, so I am started to feel more like myself. I am excited that we will soon have a new little one and have tried to start preparing Payton, for the fact that she is going to have to share her toys and be a big girl. Payton keeps saying that she wants a baby sister (like her cousin Abby), but you never know, I think she will be happy with a baby brother also.

As for me I just want a healthy baby, and I would like to find out if it is a boy or girl soon, so I can start looking for good deal on cloths and so I can figure out what color to paint the nursery if we end up moving back into our old house.