Break from Labor

For Labor Day weekend, I went down to Wichita to stay with the folks. Lianne and Jill also came up, so that was a lot of fun. We left our boys (except Elijah) at home and had a great girls' weekend. Mostly, we just hung out and talked, but on Saturday we did take Eli to Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, KS. He loved it. He got to feed the lemurs, a giraffe, and some turtles and bunnies. I'm pretty sure the turtles were his favorite. Cute little man. The rest of the weekend was spent with girl talk, movies, and food. All in all, it was an exceptional weekend.

In case you were wondering, I am now 11 weeks along. Our little baby is about the size of a lime now and I am already wondering when is too soon to get maternity clothes because my jeans are getting tight. I think I'll hold off a little longer still. I am noticing some changes in my hair. Apparently that's normal, but it doesn't make it any less annoying. So, I am adjusting to what my hair now thinks is appropriate and am doing okay. Most days I am not sick at all and can eat whatever I want, but then there are other days, like yesterday, when I'm tired and nauseous the whole time. I don't throw up at all, sheer will power I think, so that's a plus. Mostly, I am just exhausted. Only a few more weeks and it should get better! So, that's all about pregnancy.

p.s. I'll post pictures of the weekend later. Too tired to do it now.

Finally

I went to Target today to browse because I was kinda bored, and guess what I found!?

These!


And, I bought them. I have wanted these boots since last fall, but I could never justify buying them. So, today I bought them. No second thoughts. Yay! Bring on the fall weather!

Oh, Baby

That's right, folks. Dan and I are having a kid! I am almost 10 weeks along now, so we've decided it's probably alright if we start telling people. Our little baby is about the size of a strawberry and we couldn't be more excited! I have an updater on my iGoogle that tracks the baby's progress and gives you little facts along the way. Dan and I read this the other day and couldn't stop smiling, "The head is more erect and neck is more developed. Your baby now moves its body and limbs, and this movement can be visible during an ultrasound, but you won't be able to feel it yet". I am both kinda freaked out and excited, it's a tie. So, yes we are indeed having a baby and I am pregnant. So, if at any point I don't want to do something, it isn't you, it's probably the baby making me nauseous and tired.

Uinta Olympic Games

Welcome to the recap of the 2010 Uinta Mountains Olympic Games. Let's meet the teams!

For team Scotland, we had the married people with kids +Dave.


For team New Zealand, we had all the married people without kids


The opening ceremonies consisted of swimming across the ice cold Butterfly Lake. This was optional, and only the contestants who were willing made it across.


The next few days consisted of grueling sporting event competitions. Including: Lasso golf, Frisbee golf, horeshoes, bumper pool, Pool, darts, Foosball, home run derby, and "the whip cream game", which was very messy.




The closing ceremonies commenced over a fire pit while roasting marshmallows. Nate Christensen, the score keeper, gave out the medals for overall wins and best individual scores. Sadly, Team Scotland won overall in the end, but everyone had fun.



The place was beautiful, the weather perfect, the teams encouraging and competitive, and the atmosphere loving. Can't wait for next years' games!


End with: The cutest spectators ever

Quick Update

Dan and I are back in Manhattan as of 11pm last night. We spent two wonderful weeks in Wichita with my parents while he did his internship and then one glorious week in Utah at his family's cabin. Let me tell you, that is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been and I cannot wait to go back. (An entire cabin update with pictures is forth coming). All the traveling we had to do since Saturday has really taken a tole on us, especially me, so today I am trying to just relax and settle back into life here in Man-happenin.

K-State started school today and it feels incredibly weird that I am not one of the eager students bustling their way to class today. I kind of miss it. But, then again, I also kind of like knowing that I have paid my dues and am now able to move on to a greater and more important phase in my life. So, thank you Kansas State for giving me a degree. It is something that I have always put as a priority and have striven for, for most of my life. I am so blessed. I miss the college lifestyle, but I am also very excited for what is in store for me now and where life will take me.

I am so blessed to have incredible parents, grandparents, and in-laws. I can't imagine my world without them. I feel like I now have so much support and loving guidance that there's no way I could possibly go astray, no matter how hard I might try. Being able to spend three weeks with family was such a blessing and definitely something I needed desperately at this time in my life. So, thanks family. I love you all.

And, have I mentioned lately how amazing Dan is? I love him, so much. No one knows me better or takes care of me the way he does and I will be eternally grateful for him and all he does. I couldn't be more happy that I am able to be with him forever. What a great life choice I've made!

Cabin

3 days until we go to the CABIN!!!! Yay!
fishing, hiking, horseshoes, swimming, board games, good food, and great company. I couldn't be more excited!

My best friend, Kasie, is flying in today, so I get to play with her all day tomorrow! Woot!

Also, Tommy and Chelsea's open house is tomorrow and that is crazy exciting because there will be... Dancing!! Something you may not know about Dan and I: we love to dance. If there is good music playing, Dan will just grab me and start dancing. I remember one time in the airport, there was an Elvis song playing and so Dan simply grabbed me and we danced in the airport. We are incredibly romantic. Or weird. Take your pick.

So many fun things to look forward to. What are you looking forward to?

great ideas from Anna

My friend Anna does a "Things I love, Thursday" where she writes on her blog every Thursday the things that she is thankful for at that moment. So, because this is such a good idea and I love stealing other people's great ideas, I am going to do something like this.

Today I am thankful for:

1. Frosted Flakes


They're Grrrrrreat! I love to snack on these. No milk, just cereal. Yum.

2. Supernatural


I used to be really into this show when I was in high school and like the first year of college, but I stopped watching after a while. I love these boys. Plus, it is super interesting to see how they interpret the heaven and hell relationship. If only they had the gospel, they would know that Hell never wins, but then I guess there wouldn't be a show. Because I am in Wichita at my parent's house and spend most of the day by myself, I have been watching Supernatural every morning. Now I am hooked again.

3. Joey


Isn't she the cutest thing you've ever seen? After Dan left this morning for work, she came in and took his place in the bed. I love my little cuddler.

4. Cotton shirts


Yes, this is the shirt I am wearing today. It is so comfortable and soft. Love.