Look at that basketball

So Christinas family came this week to bring Christina's sister Shannon to EFY and to drop Nicole off for summer school. Well they went to the zoo and took these pictures. I figured I should post them so that everybody can see Christinas belly!

Happy Birthday Andrew!!

Well, it was Andrew's 25th birthday last Thursday which makes him a quarter century old! ANCIENT! Okay, not really, but we had a lot of fun on his birthday. We decided to stick to tradition and celebrate with our friends, Emily and Dylan (i know what a surprise! haha). I am so glad I was feeling better because we had decided to have steaks, twice baked potatoes, salad and yummy yummy tres leches cake from the Panaderia here. Dylan grilled the steaks up for us and they were Delicious! Our favorite show was even on- So You think you can dance- man could the day get any better??! Anyways, Dylan and Emily got Andrew two of his favorite things- a case of diet coke and an i-tunes card. Well, the only thing Andrew really wanted was a new tv (WAY out of the budget) or Dish TV (also out of the budget) so what did I get him? A sign for the house- its a cute framed sign that says 'Simplify'- I know a weird gift to get for a guy, but he really wanted it awhile ago but he decided not to get it. I also got him a couple of bottles of hand sanitizer- another weird gift, but if only you realized how many times he uses hand sanitizers its really a very useful thing for him. I got him the George Strait cd- it has the "I saw God today" song on it- which he loves! Finally I got him new pillows. See a couple of weeks ago he mentioned needing a new pillow because his were really old and yellow. So I got him new pillows. I know I did not really get him much, but we had done some pre-birthday shopping for him and got him some new clothes- so Im not compeltely lame! haha, here are some pictures:

The next pictures are especially for Andrew's Mom

Bird Poop, Jackson, our Anniversary and baby presents!

Alright, so the only reason I am posting about this is because Andrew is so fet up with this that he even took pictures and asked me to post about it. Okay, so I need to give you some background information. For about the past two weeks, every morning when we go out to our car there is bird poop all over it. Wait, not all over it, just on the door, especially the door handles. If we clean it up, inevitably it will be back the next day plus some. So yesterday morning, we wake up and it is ALL OVER the car. i mean all over. Lucky for us, Andrew had a free carwash so we went and got it wash. It looked BEAUTIFUL and CLEAN and SHINY! This morning we wake up and what do we see as we go out to our car. BIRD POOP! But more than yesterday. Andrew counted 10 DIFFERENT spots where they had hit our car. So sad!

In other family news, Tuesday Andrew and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary. My how time flies! We didn't do anything really that day because we wanted to spend time with Andrew's parents who were in town for the week. We had a a great time with his parents here. Tuesday, we also got to have our 20 week ultrasound done. I was actually 22 weeks but its all good. Jackson is a nice healthy little boy! Woo hoo! He does have a very round stomach, which Andrew's mom says is just like his daddy, I mean grandpa! But, we were very excited to see that Jackson is doing well and healthy. He has been moving a lot more now and Andrew has been able to feel him a couple of times. I have even been able to see my stomach moving because of him. Talk about weird! It totally reminded me of, well, I don't really know how to describe this but I think I saw it in a movie one time. Anyways, where the aliens are in a sack like thing trying to break out. yeah, I dont know if you know what Im talking about, but thats what it looked like.

Also, my older sister Bobbie sent us a package filled with things for Jackson. They were all wrapped so cutely, and we were supposed to wait, but we gave in and decided to open them. She got us the cutest things! Thanks Bobbie! We Love you and wish you would be here when he comes.

Half Way There!!

Well, I have finally reached the 20 week mark. It was actually Monday, but yeah I am moving a little slow at updating the blog. We went to the doctor on Friday and everything is going great. She said that I was measuring right on and I had even gained two pounds (I think it helped that I made sure to wear jeans and a sweater, as well as my watch and other jewlry). Andrew has basically been force feeding me when im not hungry. I'll just mention that something sounds delicious and he will get it for me. Today I went to the grocery store and when I came home and Andrew was going through the groceries he asks me, "Were you hungry while you were there?" Yeah, I was because I ended up with a loaf of french bread (so yummy to eat on the way home) and cheetos, tortilla chips and everything for homemade salsa. I originally went for milk and eggs and ended up with a cartload. I told Andrew that I think Jackson will LOVE mexican food. I crave mexican food AT LEAST 1 a week.
Anyways, I have my 20 week ultrasound next Friday (not tomorrow the following Friday). They are just going to check the growth of the baby and make sure that everything is good there. I don't mind, I love being able to see him! Speaking of Jackson, he is moving like crazy. Yesterday I had my hand on my belly and FINALLY felt him on the outside. Im pretty sure he just likes to kick straight out. Anyways, I told Andrew to come over and feel it and of course, he stops moving! Andrew was bummed, but hopefully within a couple of weeks his kicks will be harder all the time so we can feel him easier on the outside.
Well, thats all for now, I'll write again when i am bored.

Baby Names

So we are like 5 months away from the baby being born, but hey we understand the importance of a name, in fact the other day I read somewhere that if a boy has a weird first name, he is like 70 percent more likely to end up in a mental hospital. So its important that we choose a semi normal name and one that has a little bit of meaning to it. I thought, "hey let's see what names other people like." So here is a spot where you can add your ideas. Put anything you think is cool, even if its semi weird. My brother Adam said Sandakan, weird, but thats alright, he's on a mission, he doesnt know anything. Haha. But yeah, I'm excited to read your ideas.

And Baby Muffler is...

Well, Andrew won the bet. We are having a BOY!!! We went and had an ultrasound done today and I was so happy because Andrew and my best friend Emily were able to come with me. We are so very excited! I really thought it was a girl but OBVIOUSLY I was wrong. Haha. So the boys have taken it! The ultrasound tech said that it was pretty definite that it was a boy. As she said "he definitely has a little package." Haha. There are more ultrasound pictures to come..I need to rescan them so that they can be big like these. The one on the right is his face (I know he looks alittle scary). As Juno would say, "Im pretty sure it looks like a sea monkey right now, so we'll just let it get a little cuter!" And then the bottom one is the showing that hes a boy! We are absolutely

thrilled. It actually makes me feel like I really am

pregnant now..I mean I don't look pregnant and other than feeling sick don't really have anything else to tell me I am pregnant. Well after the ultrasound, Emily and I went to Old Navy and found the cutest little boy stuff. So we bought some! It is so adorable! Don't worry as soon as I am not working I will upload some more photos for you guys to see!! Love you all!

Dr. Appointment

Well, today I had my check up. Nothing too exciting, just the typical weight, blood pressure, etc. We did get to the hear the heartbeat. It was a nice strong, fast little heartbeat. My doctor didn't measure what the exact heart rate was so I dont know, but it sure sounded pretty fast. I still haven't gained weight. In fact, from last time I was a half a pound lower, but my doctor rounded up so it wouldn't look like I lost weight. She wasn't concerned about this, but she did say I better gain weight by my next appointment which is in 4 weeks.
The most exciting part of the appointment was that I asked her if it is accurate to find out the gender and she said yes! So next Friday, the 18th, we go in first thing in the morning to find out the gender!! Woo hoo!! So far though, everybody is voting its a girl. I think only Andrew and my sister Shannon are thinking its a boy. Although, I do know Ryan is hoping for a boy as well! So, if you haven't already voted, vote now, because in a week we will know if its a girl or a boy! We are so excited!!!

HOCKEY GAME!!

So Friday night we went to the Grizzlies hockey game up at the E-Center in Salt Lake. We went with Emily and Dylan and Aaron and Michelle. It was so much fun! The best part was watching the players beat at eachother. I mean honestly, who doesn't like to see people fight?! (Yes, I even remembered my glasses so I could actually see what was going on).

Baby On The Way

Well, as many of you know but many of you may not know, I am pregnant! Yes, it is true, there is a little Muffler on the way. I am 14 weeks along (as of today) and I think that I am past all the sickness! Woohoo! We will be able to find out in two weeks if its a girl or a boy (I think its a girl, Andrew has no clue and my younger sister is convinced its a boy). But, as a couple of you have already seen, we put a poll up so you can make your choice. Its open until Oct 3 because by then I should have had the baby (Im due Oct. 1st, the day before my birthday, random huh?). So anyways, go ahead take a pick and we will see in a couple weeks!

My Cousin seeking Her true loves Kiss!

Now many of you have seen the movie Enchated, which can I say is AMAZING. Anyways, back to the real point of this post. What many of you don't know is that the Princess Giselle is really our cousin Carmen. Now, just look at the two pictures below and I think you can agree that there are uncanny similarities. For instance, red hair, fair skin, beautiful singers and both looking for their true love's kiss!

CARMEN















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Carmen even sings for her animal friends, although they don't come as rapidly as in the movie (or at all). And hopefully our fun cousin Carmen will soon come and visit Utah...it'd be even greater if she moved here (hint hint Carmen! Love ya!)

Our Life in Review (kind of)

Andrew's 24th birthday. By the way, the cake was completely homemade...it was an ice cream cake. Andrew asked me to make him one, so of course being the great wife that I am, I did!

This was fairly recent. We went to one of our favorite restaurants, Texas Roadhouse, they have THE YUMMIEST rolls and cinnamon butter. I know, Cinnamon butter sounds kind of weird, but it really is good! Take my word for it!

Happy New Years! We went over to Emily's parents' house and played guitar hero for like 10 hours. Okay so maybe it really wasnt that long, but we did play for quite awhile. We had a lot of fun.

Blogging Begins!

Due to the constant pressure of my friend who will go unamed (for now) I have succumed to the pressure of establishing a blog. So now, all of you wonderful people can be more connected to our life (especially since it is oh so exciting)! I hope you guys are excited!

So, now you can look forward to occasional updates. Yeah, but don't expect TOO much out of me, I'm not going to be obssesive cumpulsive (just ocd- so says Andrew).