Memory Lane Monday

This is probably 1991 or 1992. If I could see how long my hair was I'd know better. This was at a carnival they had going on at Feickert park. I got a rainbow painted on my face. I think Barney was supposed to show up that year, but never did and I remember being super bummed. I also remember those awesome clothes. I had two pairs of those stretch pants, one also in leopard print, with the attached skirt and LOVED them!

Crrrreeepy!

I thought this was kinda funny and fun to do. This baby isn't actually too bad looking... sort of. All of these weird baby maker sites I've been to have come up with the ugliest babies!! I don't know why. If those determined whether I had a kid or not, I sure would not! It's a good thing Tyler and I have these amazing genes!! Haha.
Well, enjoy our baby Tymily.
And make your own at http://www.vw.com/vwhype/babymaker/en/us/

Whatchu talkin bout, Willis?

I'm surprised with all the celebrities that have come into the UPS Store. Little did I know, when starting this job, that it was going to be such the hot spot in Provo. The biggest celeb I've seen come in is Donny Osmond. Though I'm not a big fan, that was kinda cool.
Gary Coleman came into the UPS Store the other day. That really caught me off guard! I totally just wanted to stare at him and say,"Whatchu talkin' bout, Willis?" because he looked like he hadn't eaten or slept in 10 days. Kinda scary.
Moral of the story, next time you're looking for a little adventure and don't want to go all the way down to LA, stop into the UPS Store. You'll never know who you'll find there.

Thanks!

We really appreciate all the Congratulations! Tyler and I were really excited to share the news with you! I'm just over 9 weeks along and my due date is August 5th. So far, besides having a kidney stone, the flu, and now a cold, I haven't felt too badly sick from the pregnancy. Enough for me to be really excited for my 2nd trimester to begin though!
When having the kidney stone I had an ultra sound and we were able to hear the heartbeat at 6 weeks. We feel really blessed for that experience.
Yes, I have experienced crazy cravings and not so fun at all morning sickness and other symptoms, but we're super excited. We have yet to meet for my 8-10 week appointment, so I'm hoping talking about this too soon doesn't jinx anything.

1+1=3

Carly

My cousin Carly died a few years ago this Dec 21st. Her death was very unexpected and words can't really describe how much I miss her. I think about her all the time. And even though I know she's happier where she is now, I especially miss her and wish she was here during this season. I miss spending Christmas with all the cousins and singing around the piano. Everyone that knew Carly, was touched by her beauty, generosity, kindness, service, and sense of humor. She could make anyone laugh and her smile was so contagious! She was a great inspiration to those around her. She led such a Christ-like life and helped me personally through so many problems. I miss being able to just talk to Carly, but I also feel so blessed for being able to spend as much time as I did with her. I know she's happy and working hard now and I'm excited for the day that we get to see each other again!

Or...?

So yesterday morning I was having major back/left side pains that killed like no other. I was a little worried, but decided that maybe if I took a nap the pain would go away. About 5 minutes later I yell down to Tyler (well I tried to yell, it took all my effort to yell) that I was in too much pain and we need to go to my doctor. He calls the doctors office and they set up an appointment for 2 o'clock. 2 o'clock! That was an hour away. I was writhing with so much pain we just decided to leave hoping they could get us in a little early.
We walk into the office and I had to make a beeline for the restroom making it just in time to toss the cookies (the first of many). After a lot of stuff you probably don't want to hear about, a few tests, and sending me to another clinic, we come to find out I have kidney stones. Kidney stones?! Kidney stones...or? I was surprised. I'm only 23. But I was pretty relieved too that it wasn't something worse. The pain hurt sooo bad.
I do have to count my blessings, though. I had the day off work, so I was already home during all of this. Tyler had the day off work too because he unexpectedly got dropped with some PTO days that needed to be used up before the end of the year. I'm so glad he was here to help take care of me, give me a blessing with his brother, get my medicine, and just be with me through it all. Lots of other many blessings occurred yesterday because of that, and I'm really thankful!
I am doing better today, fyi. I'm still pretty weak and just taking it easy.
This is a funny scene from friends that I was reminded of:

Where's the snow??

Not to say that I'm not enjoying this fairly nice weather we're having, but it's December and I'm kind of missing the snow.

I'm excited forand
and

Though I'm sure come February I'll be wishing for more sun and less

and

But for now, I'm dreaming of a

Elf Yourself!

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This is what Tyler and I did over the Thanksgiving break!!