surprise

i got such a great surprise this week

i am the miamaid advisor in our ward and on wednesday i went to mutual straight after work

we had an activity planned for a modest fashion show - as far as i was concerned -

when i got there the young women said they all had to go get ready for the fashion show

then another leader came to get me saying the girls were ready in room 8

when i opened the door i was greeted by a loud...

"surprise!!!"

the amazing young women in my ward threw me a baby shower

it was such an incredible surprise and I am still so speechless

the girls had everything decked out with decorations, games, food and gifts

My favorite part was the "advice table" where all the very wise 12-17 year olds gave me advice on how to take care of a baby! HAHA. loved it. laughed through the whole thing

baby food guessing contest. eat it or sniff it. whatever it takes to guess it! 

  

yummy food!

the girls cracking up over their "super great" advice

my beautiful miamaids :) 

"don't sit on your baby"

Love these girls!

nick's birthday

We have been celebrating Nick's birthday this week!

My man is 26 and still as handsome as ever

Homemade german chocolate cake. the only cake my man wants on his birthday, ever. family tradition

some of the crew. haha just noticed Kim looks really confused at something

and of course he has to cut the cake with the knife he made :)

inside shot of cake. double layer with frosting in the middle. yum

the "only right way" to eat german chocolate cake

and two of the only people who eat it that way :)
once again, family tradition

love this picture of Nick's sisters. kinda trippy, shows off the crazy mirrors above our table

the buds

and yes, i was still in my scrubs from work that day...

thank you everyone who came to celebrate with us on Nick's birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK!

100 days

I have 100 days left until baby boy comes!
I'm trying not to think about how long that seems, but instead focus on all of the exciting things that are happening in the next 100 days and take them one event at a time.

Nick's birthday
Cousin Ross farewell
Ward campout
Dexter coming home from his mission
Kimberly's bridal shower
Kimberly's wedding
Halloween
My baby shower
Thanksgiving
BABY BOY

Can't wait for baby boy, but I'm grateful to have many awesome things happening in my life to keep me distracted from the long wait!

a lot can happen in 100 days
Here is my Instagram overload for last 100 days 

Work, where I spend 80% of my life

best friends

anniversary dinner at the melting pot

my favorite snack. straight from the jar

birthday celebration. he hearts legos 

Camping in Pinedale

New camera! Holla!

mustaches for mutual activity 

Announced baby boy is on his way!

In 'n out on our way into Cali

Boardwalk. I miss Cali everyday...

such a beautiful temple. i love it

lazing in bed with the sleepy pups

scrubs...

best friends

weekend in Sedona

I made at least three apple pies in July. Nick loves them! 

Pups favorite place is in my arms. Will be a rude awakening when the babe comes 

SUSHI! Still eat it, still love it. I don't eat anything raw so don't lecture me ;) 

more work. 

that day I puked my guts out from food poisoning...all I could eat was rice and sprite 

thrift find

first gatherings of baby clothes

trying to eat healthy snacks. raspberries and yogurt chips

Nick found a nasty large toad. He is a magnet for all creatures 

Sunday best dressed baby bump 

Currently: I am at 25 weeks 6 days. Baby boy is dancing on my bladder which is super uncomfortable, but I hear it's better than rib gouging.
Sleeping has become quite an event, switching from side to side with aching back and hips. I have been told a body pillow is a life saver and I think I'm breaking down enough to get one this weekend.
Other than that, everything else is good. Still not sick, still eating well, and baby is kicking and dancing all the time. Must be a happy healthy boy!