It has already been a year!

I cannot believe that James and I have been married for one year now! This year has seriously gone by so fast, I can't comprehend it! It has been such a great and amazing year!

Last night, while driving home, James turned to me and asked what I was thinking at this time (it being 9:30) a year ago. I told him I was trying to calm down and stay relaxed! ha

Our wedding day was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! I remember not being able to sleep the night before because the good ol' stomach flu was heading my way. BLAH (that was not the perfect part) I remember waking up and feeling so gross and sick before I went to go get my hair done, but I told myself in the mirror, out loud, 'this is my wedding day, and i'm going to get through it being happy and not letting my sickness get in the way.' The Lord seriously blessed me because I was great for the rest of the day!

Kelli went with me to go get my hair done. It was relaxing to just sit and ponder what the day had in store for me.

After the hair was done, we went home and started on my make up. I actually only wore base and eyeliner..no mascara because I knew I would be crying during our sealing and I didn't want to deal with wet, ruined mascara eyes. (i was SO glad I did that!)

Jana was at my parents house helping my mom gather everything that we needed and then we had family prayer and we left the house to go to the Salt Lake Temple.

As we were getting on the freeway, I remember looking out the window and looking at the sky and clouds and how beautiful it was and how this day was my wedding day! I was so grateful that I had made the decision to live my life according to be married and sealed in the House of the Lord.

When we got to the Temple, we saw Layne and Marian (my in laws) in the parking garage and walked up to the Temple with them. My dad offered to hold my wedding dress as we walked to the Temple. I remember telling him that I was fine carrying it and then it hit me. I was the girl that was walking to the Temple to get married. I was the one that other people were looking at thinking, 'that's a bride, she's getting married today!' 

When we walked in the Temple, there was James, sitting in his tux with his head down. (we were late, I'm sure his head was being to race) He walked up to me and kissed me.

We went and signed some paperwork and then separated to go get changed.

I loved having my mom with me helping me change into my sealing dress.  I wore my moms wedding dress to get sealed in. It was so special to me. Jana was also sealed in her dress. There was a special spirit having her zip up my dress, knowing that I was following my families footsteps and making the right decision.

I met James in the Celestial. I remember sitting there and seeing other couples leaving with their sealers or temple worker to go get sealed. I remember I kept telling James that it wasn't fair that they were all going before us! We were there first!

Well, a Temple worker came and got us we went upstairs. I saw all of the other couples sitting in the hall talking to their Temple Sealers. We got to our Sealing Room and my Grandpa walked out and greet us and kissed me and said, "Lets go!" I smiled and looked at all the other couples sitting down the hall still talking to their sealers and thought to myself, "ha! I'm going first!"

I loved seeing all our family in the Temple together. It was special having my Grandpa seal us. It was so personal and memorable.  I loved the things and promises he gave us. It was absolutely perfect!!

After the Sealing my mom and I went down and started to change and get into my wedding dress. 

When I was all ready, the Temple worker took us to go meet James. I remember walking down this long white hallway. Me and my mom were walking together and then she suddenly started to hang back. I could see James sitting on a bench with a Temple worker and they were causally talking. I started to lengthen my stride and he suddenly noticed me. I will NEVER forget the look he gave me when he first saw me. He quickly stood up and came to my side and kissed me and said I looked beautiful. This is one of the 'wedding moments' I will NEVEr, EVER forget.

We had to wait about 30 minutes to walk out of the Temple, not because there was a line of brides, but because my siblings were there yet. blah. We needed up walking out anyways, without having Mitch and Steph there because we were waiting for such a long time and everyone outside was waiting. 

The rest of the day was beautiful! The clouds rolled in and made for perfect pictures. After all the pictures we headed to our gorgeous reception! The rest of the day was just relaxing and wonderful!

I loved everything about June 30th, 2009. I am so grateful that I married James. We have had such a great year. We have learned and grown so much in this year.  He still melts my heart. I love him so so so much! Thanks James for everything! I LOVE YOU!

Fun Week

We had such a fun week! Last week my family took the boat out for the first time this season for my brothers birthday. I was determined to get on the wakeboard, but James kept telling me, 'if that was me and something happened to the baby, I could never forgive myself.' geez, nothing like a guilt trip. So, I just sat on the boat and beach and enjoyed watching the boys and Kelli board. Me, Jana and Steph (all pregnant) did however go with the babies on the tube and that was fun...until we were going so slow that that tube sank. Nothing like 2 screaming 3 year olds and me and Jana complaining about the freezing water! All in all it was so much fun! We are planning on going this week again! I'm sad that I can't 'do anything', but at least I have 2 sisters who are pregnant with me and can't do anything either :) This is the only picture I got boating. Look how cute my mom and niece are!

This past Wednesday, we went to the Manti Pageant. It has been many years since I went last and really wanted to see it. So, we went! It was such a good performance. We had great seats on the front row and we were able to get out of there as soon as it ended and beat all the traffic! The temple is absolutely breathtaking!

On Friday, my nephew Gunther wanted to have a "Party", so we all went over to James' sister's house and had a party! It was so fun! We had pizza and tons on snacks. Melissa set up badmitten and we got some pretty intense games going. Then we started the fire and roaster marshmallows and made S'mores. It was so fun to be with family and to enjoy everybody's company!

Since my summer has been super lame, James and I went to the driving range on Saturday to 'give me something to do.' I hit a few balls ... which started some nice, hard braxton hicks contractions. So I stopped and rolled James the balls for him to hit. Even though I didn't get to do a lot, it was so nice to get out with James and do something fun together. 

(**Golfing while 29 weeks pregnant is NOT graceful looking!**)

Baby Update!

I'm 29 weeks pregnant now! Yay, only 11 weeks to go.. MAX!

(my doctor believes in inducing...and so do I, so baby Wright will be here no later than the 15th!)

I haven't been feeling well for the past few days. Blah!

Saturday the braxton hicks contractions started and I seriously couldn't move. They hurt so bad. I was just in tears. They lasted all night, which meant I couldn't sleep. And everytime I moved or changed positions, my stomach would spaz. 

So on Sunday, I made it to the first 2 hours of church then came home and slept.  Luckily they have died down but I feel like my stomach is rock hard all the time and when the Mister moves, it puts my body in so much pain! I just hope this goes away and doesn't last for 11 more weeks!

*The GOOD things about my pregnancy now*

Luckily, my back hasn't been hurting like it has been! I don't have to soak in my bath every night now, which is nice.

I still sleep really really well! (well, except for the last 2 nights) I'm grateful for the sleep I've been able to get!

My leg cramps went away!

I haven't retained water and I'm not getting swollen.

I'm happy I don't have cankles and that I can still put my shoes on!

The heat hasn't been too much of a hassle yet! We do, however, keep our house at 71 degrees and unfortunately it sometimes freezes out the guy who lives downstairs. I do feel bad, but you gotta keep a pregnant women cool!

I've been able to eat more...i don't know if that is good or bad, because I feel like I can eat, eat and keep eating!

Then again, I've only gained 15 pounds so far. (which is right on track) and the weight is mostly in my tum tum and not my arms, and face.
Not only do I love feeling him move, but i love WATCHING him move! He is already so funny and makes me laugh out loud. I get so entertained by his movements and how he can manage to hit every part of my tummy at once.  I could seriously watch him all day.

The Mister is sitting so seriously low in my tummy that He hasn't found my ribs yet! And since he IS so low, i'm not having heartburn! Hallelujah!  

BUT.... I do waddle 

*Not the Greatest Part of Pregnancy Now*
I wear the same 4 shirts, all the time.  Last night, Scotty saw me and said, 'you always wear that shirt!' Hey it's not my fault it fits and it's comfortable! I can't wait to have my normal wardrobe back!

The anticipation of having our son here in 11 weeks! 

I love reading 'mommy blogs' and reading their birthing stories. I read stories of women going into labor at 34 weeks and I just think...'what if that happened to me? could i be ready in just 6 weeks?!'

It really is a crazy thought! As much as I want the Mister HERE, NOW...I want him to be full term. My dear friend in my ward had her baby boy at 36 weeks and he's been in the hospital for 2 weeks now. It has been hard for my friend and her husband, but they are so strong and hopefully they will bring their baby boy home this week. but I don't know if I would have the strength and courage like they do. I think if I had to leave my boy in the hospital ... well we could all imagine me being a complete mess.

I still haven't done anything new to the nursery. 

I went to pick out colors, but when I brought them home, I didn't like them in the lighting of the room, so I just have to get out and go again. blah. But as soon as I paint, I can get everything else finished. I'm giving myself the end of next week to have it painted!! IT WILL BE DONE SOON!

Is it bad that at 29 weeks I want to pack my hospital bag and put the carseat in the car. 

Seriously the anticipation is killing me and I still have all of July and August to wait! 

(wow, that seems like a long time away...11 weeks seems closer)

But I am excited about July! July is going to go by super fast!! 

First off it's the 4th of July which is one of my favorite Holidays. I absolutely LOVE fireworks!!

Then I have dr. appointments (I start going every 2 weeks!)

Then we have the Mitchell family reunion up at Bear Lake for a whole week! I am seriously SO excited for this!! 

And then it'll be August. August will drag but at least I can say that I'll have my baby next month! woohoo

Anyways...to continue my ramblings...

I go to the doctor again next week. This is when I get some more blood test done. I'm pretty nervous about getting the diabetes test done because of the liquid stuff I have to drink before. And plus, I can't eat until after the test and my appointment isn't until 11. I wake up starving and when you're starving and pregnant...well, it's just not good. Hopefully all will go well.

I'm still looking for a Medela breast pump. I'm looking for a used one because I can't afford a new one. If anybody is selling theirs for a GREAT price and wants to help me out..let me know! I woudl GRATEFULLY appreciate it!

Well I think that is a pretty good update!

P.S. can you believe James and I will be celebrating our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY on WEDNESDAY!? This year seriously went by SO fast!!

Love you James!

Our house and baby update

I've been working on cleaning and organizing our house. Blah...I swear it never ends. We keep our house clean, but it's the cupboards, and closets that has been needing the attention. But I feel like I am pretty much caught up on everything and feel good about my clean organized house now! I never made a shelf in our kitchen for bottles! I cannot wait for our little guy to come! only 13 more weeks!!! I don't remember the last time I posted pictures of our house so here are some!!

Our cute house!

Master bedroom

Guest bedroom

Kitchen (yes, we still don't have a real table)

Living room

 I got the crib bumper this week and love it, although it doesn't match the walls that were previously painted. So, I'm not going to post pictures of the nursery yet. but I do have a picture of the bed skirt I made. I found this fabric and feel in love with it and decided that the nursery was going to be based on these colors: cream, brown, blue green...focusing more on the brown and creams. (right now the walls are blue and it just seems like 'too much blue' for my liking.

 LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

I also made some super cute burp clothes! I can't wait to use them! Look how cute! They were super easy too. I was able to make all of them in one afternoon.

 And here is the most recent belly shot. 27 weeks! I went to the doctor today and our little Mister is doing well! Due date is still in September 15th. I go back in 3 weeks and then I start going every 2 weeks. These next 13 weeks are going to FLY BY! (Well at least I hope so!)

Lagoon and a baby update

Yesterday was my dads work Lagoon day. Our family is NOT a fan of Lagoon, but when it comes to The Boyer Company party every year, we get so excited to go! Unfortunately, the weather was nasty. My sisters and mom and I sat in my parents drive way waiting for the rain, hail, thunder and lightning to stop. Once we got there, the weather turned somewhat nice and we were able to enjoy our evening.

I had posted a question on Facebook a few weeks ago asking Yay or Nay if it's okay to ride the rides at lagoon this far along in my pregnancy, and boy, my prediction was wrong. Everyone told me it was a Nay and gave multiple reasons why. SO, yesterday I sat and watched the boys and babies ride the rides. Seriously, it was so depressing. Oh well, next year will be my year!!

Speaking of babies....My Mister (yes, that is his name for now because we cannot decided on a name) is SO sticking lucky! You see, when I grew up, I never was really close to any of my cousins. We would do family get togethers and stuff, but never 'hang out' or get really close. Our families were and still are pretty independent.  I had friends in high school that were (and still are) cousins and they were SO close. They went to school together, same age and were close to their aunts. They hung out and loved being with each other. I always said that I wanted my kids to be close to their cousins and how I want to be close to my nieces and nephews and be an Aunt that was always around.

Luckily, this has been the case so far in my family. My Jana and Mitch's oldest are 10 weeks apart and they are extremely close. They do everything together! and now that Maggie is old enough, those 3 now do everything together. They are seriously best friends, and all of us siblings are really close to them as well. Baby Tag is one and is still a little young to be running around the older kids, but he will soon be joining the fun,

Anyways..back to why the Mister is luckily...
He will have SO many cousins his age!!! YAY!

Baby girl was born in Feb.

Baby boy was born in May

Mister will be born in September

Baby girl will be born in October

Baby (unknown) will be born in November

Baby (unknown) will be born in December

Baby (unknown) will be born in January.

As you can see, pretty much everyone in our families is having a baby!! Baby Mister will have 6 cousins his age!!! Can you believe that!!!!!? I am seriously so so so excited!! It is seriously so fun being pregnant with family! We all have something to talk and compare about. And it is so nice having such great family support as well!!

I've also had people asking for baby updates, so I decided that when I blog (how ever often that really is) I'm going to do a baby update... so here it is.

Baby Update

I'm almost 27 weeks!

My legs have been cramping all night and all morning and I cannot get ride of them (I hope this doesn't last another 13 weeks)

I sleep 11 hours each night and I seriously sleep so well!! (hopefully this will last 13 more weeks)
Mister is moving so much! It is so fun to feel him hit 4 different spots in my tummy all at the same time.
He'll kick and move if he knows mommy's hand, but for anybody else, including daddy, he gets shy and won't kick or move.
My parents bought us our stroller/car seat!! I LOVE IT! I put it together the other night and I asked James if it was weird that I want to go on a walk with it that night. He said it was :)
I decided on the Graco and I am so so so happy I went with it!! I can't wait to use it!!

The nursery is coming along.

I made the bedskirt last week and LOVE IT!

The bumper will be arriving on Monday and then I'll go get the sheets

I haven't decided if I'm going to paint in the nursery yet because the walls are already blue. I have to decide if there is 'too much blue' once I get all the bedding together.

(i'll post pictures of the crib bedding once I get it all together next week)

Oh and I also made super cute burp clothes.

(i'll post pictures of those too when I get my camera out next week :))

the typical day

The Dirty Word

Cancer is such a nasty word.

Jana told her 2 year old daughter that Great Grandpa has cancer...


I cringed.

Can't cancer be called something else?!


Seriously it is so dirty!


My Grandpa Mitchell was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer a few months ago.
I was able to go see him at the hospital on Tuesday night after his first dose of radiation.
He was in such great spirits....but I think it might have to be because of his medication he was on.  If anybody knows him, he has a ... unique sense of humor.  But after his treatment, his humor was just...bazaar! (but so entertaining!)

Luckily his cancer was caught really early and he only needs a total of 6 radiation treatments. He goes to the hospital for 2 days, gets 3 treatments, comes home for 2 weeks then does another 2 days of treatments.  The doctor says the radiation will be 98% successful!! How awesome is that!!!

I am so grateful for modern medicine and that this procedure is available and will save my grandpa. He's only 75 for goodness sakes!!  Love you Grandpa!!