Saturday night we went to Springville days. Maximus loved watching all the rides, and nibbling on a scone. It was so nice to spend some time as a family. Afterwards we came home and I snapped some pics of us in the front yard.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was fun, and exhausting! We put on a thanksgiving in my moms ward for people who didn't have anywhere to go, and Sara and I cooked all day long on Wednesday. We had quite a turn out, about 60 people. On Thanksgiving day Andy and I went up his sisters house in Logan, and the grub was delicious! I was sick on Saturday and Sunday, but not sick enough to stop me from going to the Little America's Sunday brunch. Yummy Yummy to my tummy!

Speaking of Tummy the little man is wiggling around so I can feel him now. It feels neat! We are getting all ready for him to come. I wish he was here already. I have these little swim shorts I got for him to wear next summer, and they melt my heart every time I see them. We have the crib, dresser, stroller/car seat, and the glider will be here this week. I am pretty much set until we have the shower in March.

Names- I have come up with some good names, here are a few, most of which Andy has not agreed to, but I told him I get two votes and he only gets one. My favorite is Amman. Andy's favorite it Tristan. I also like: Benson, Carson, Calvin, and McClain. We haven't agreed on any of these but this child will have a name when he arrives.

5 Months or 22 Weeks

More than half way there!!!

"Rock On"

As you know extensions are getting really popular and more affordable. At the Las Vegas hair show there were tons of vender's selling extensions, and I asked to see some. Well this Japanese lady really wanted me to buys some, so I let her put them in my hair to see what she could do. I could feel that a huge chunk of my hair wasn't blended. Then I got a brilliant idea....so I asked her with an anxious and excited face if my friend could take a picture. She agreed, and when I saw the picture it only confirmed the mental image I had that I looked like the lead singer of "metallica" (1980's era). And to all those who are wondering...No I didn't buy them, Tempting though.

Vegas Baby!!

A few weeks ago I was down in Vegas for the hair show. It was a lot of fun, and I got some great new tools. We went to the "knights of the round table" dinner at the Excalibur, and loved it. We also ate at wolf Gang Pucks, and I had the best calazone in my whole life. Someday when I am rich I will fly there to eat one, and then fly home. We also watched the famous impersonators show, Micheal Jackson was really good. That show was a bit of a surprise.... When the music started and the dancers entered from the side of us...da da da daaaa! Bums bums and more bums with bowas, and sparkling bra's, I don't think we have ever laughed so hard! What did we expect? I don't know we do have sheltered minds living in Utah. We are probably the only people on the earth that didn't expect to see some skin at a Las Vegas Show. Too Funny.

"Only the good die young"

The last year has been rewarding, inspiring, fulfilling, stressful, and just plain hard. In fact it has been the hardest year of my life. I know that I am so blessed, so I keep my head up and press forward. A lot of things have contributed to my stress including: Graduating, working two jobs, starting my own business, physical problems, and the death of my dad. I think of him all the time, and it's funny the things you think of about heaven when someone dies. It's hard for me to put into words how much I miss him. I think of him a thousand times a day. I was privileged to spend many hours with him before his passing, he couldn't say much but I sat beside him holding his hand. I was holding his hand and whispering loving thoughts to him as he took his last breathe. I am forever changed from that moment. It has been the hardest thing I have ever gone through in life. To let someone you love go, to not try and stop them or stand in there way, but unselfishly let them go...... I know that he is in a better place. I imagine him running, jumping, laughing doing all the things that he hasn't been able to do for so long. His body was his prison, now he is free to enjoy paradise. I love you Dad!

Ringing in the new year!!!

This past year was a blast!! Andy and I have been really busy. Andy is still in school and will finish his last semester of school in April!!! We are thrilled!!! This year was a year of growing, and following our passions. I am getting my DR degree in cosmetology. JK but it feels like that. I have been doing hair for 6 years, wow. I finally decided to finish my schooling so I could have my license. I love doing hair, everything about it! I get to help people look and feel good about themselves. I will be done with school in February and I will definatly be having a party! (A lot of people go to school for 9 years) tommy boy



Andy is looking for a career upgrade which we are both excited about. We are both looking forward to being out of school. What in the world will we do when we get to spend time together. We are hoping to go on a cruise this year with some of our friends. We are looking forward to having kids-no I am not prego. But we are trying, words can't describe how much I want to be a mom. Andy will be a great dad, but I ready to laugh at his parenting skills. So we have a lot of plans and exciting things happening this year.



So here is to the past; it's made us who we are.

The present; blessings and happiness.

Finally the future; Let Gods rivers lead us to the lake we hope to find.