Connor's Birthday!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONNOR!!!!

Today was Connor's 3rd Birthday!!!! I can't believe another year has gone by! Its been really fun preparing for his birthday this year because he realizes what's happening! Last night we made cupcakes and then I made a Lightening McQueen cake. Connor was so excited about it!!! He woke up every hour, starting around 12:30am, asking if it was time for his cake and muffins (cupcakes). He did it until 3am when he finally fell asleep! This morning, when he first woke, the first thing out of his mouth was, "I need my cake!!!!" at the top of his lungs. Later on we went to playgroup where he was able to play with his friends and celebrate with all of them. We took cupcakes that had the "Cars" theme on them. We also took a bunch of balloons for all the kids to play with! Connor was so happy and everyone was nice to him! After playgroup we came home where a package from Grandpa & Grandma Jeppesen was waiting! He opened it up to find clothes and a really fun Candyland game. After letting him play for while we snuck in a nap. When he woke up, after Mike had returned home from school, we had a little party for him. I had decorated the house, blew some balloons up, got some pizza, and the Call's also came over. Connor, once again, had a blast! He was so happy. His favorite gifts were the Candyland game and a cleaning cart (vaccum, mop, broom, etc.) that his Aunt Stacey & Uncle Shawn gave him. It was a great day! We love Connor so much and love what he brings to our family! He's so funny, smart, loving, and just so energetic!!! I'm so glad he is here!!!!

Family Night!

The other night Mike, Connor, and I made a little trip to the Eastwood Town Centre. First we went to McAlister's Deli for dinner! It's always so good there! Mike and I both ordered the French Dip! Yummy! Connor even ate some of it, along with a large amount of chips from Mike's dinner. That's ok. It left more mac & cheese for me! After that we all went over to Dick's Sporting Goods. Mike & Connor love to go in there to practice golfing and putting. I could tell Connor was a pro at doing this because he knew right where he was going, where to get the ball, and where to get the kid's putter. He even told me where I was supposed to stand so I wouldn't be in the way by saying, "Move, move, move!!!" and motioning me with his hand until he liked where I was standing. It was so cute to watch him mimic Mike!!!! Then we headed over to the camping gear. We were all just wandering around when I noticed Connor missing. I heard him saying, "Mom! Mom!" and found him inside the tent (photo above) just hanging out. He had put a camp chair inside, had zipped it up, and sat there for nearly 15 minutes! It was so funny! So, for his birthday, we bought him one of the kid's camp chairs. He'll be so excited! Once we were done there we headed to Baskin Robbins to try their new candy bar sundaes. Mike went and bought them while I took Connor over to Burger King to play in the playland. He had a blast! The sundaes were ok but I don't highly recommend them! I'll just stick to their regular ice cream cones! It was a fun night and Connor was so happy!!!!!!! He even stayed dry the whole night!

Burger King Playland

On Saturday the Call's invited us to go to Ceasarland with them. When we got down there it was a 45 minute wait before we could get in! Who knew???? So, we decided to go try Chuck E. Cheese's. It was the same problem there! Well, when you've got 2 very hungry pregnant women and 2 very anxious kids then you have to think fast on another plan! So, since we're sick-to-death of McDonald's we decided to take them to the Burger King on Waverly Rd., because it has a playland. It turned out the be a great choice! The kids had a blast and did not want to leave! Megan even got to sit down and relax because there were no stairs for Allie to climb up and fall down! Yay!!! So, after quite the adventure it ended up being a fun afternoon!

.........if you were trampled by a cow????

On Friday night Erika had a Girl's Night Out party at her house. We all wore pajamas, breakfast was served, and then we played games. Below are some pictures of some of the fun that went on!

Christie sporting some way cute pajamas!!!

The first game we played "Truth or Dare". This particular person chose a dare, which was to write "Fart" on her stomach with permanent black marker!

Erika had such a great idea to put a different choice for a game in balloons. Then each time we did a different game she would pop a balloon to see what it would be. The next one we did was pictionary!

The next game we chose to do was arm wrestling!!! What a blast it was! It was so much fun! I left with my right arm feeling like jello! There are some strong women in that group!!!! WOW!!!!

Natalie vs. Faith

Winner: NATALIE (I think. Correct me if I'm wrong)

Rylie vs. Erika

Winner: ERIKA

Laura vs. Erika

Winner: LAURA

Laura vs. Amberly

Winner: TIE/DEAD-LOCK!!!!

Amberly vs. Laura

Winner: TIE/DEAD-LOCK!!!!

Aubrey vs. Amberly

Winner: TIE/DEAD-LOCK!!!!

Christie vs. Sarah

Winner: I can't remember (someone help me out)
Kara vs. Rylie

Winner: I can't remember (someone help me out)

After a little friendly competition we played Erika's infamous question game. We learned many, many things about everyone. Like if we would get plastic surgery after getting trampled by a cow! Hey! It could totally happen! Of course, there were a lot more juicy questions asked and answered but, like they say (or like I say), what happens at Erika's house stays at Erika's house!!!

This is what happens when Amberly get a hold of your camera! LOL!

Say cheeeeeze!
A couple of the cutest munchkins ever!!!

Thanks for a great night Erika!!!! We all had such a great time and it was so fun to laugh, be goofy, lounge in my pajamas, and just be silly girls! The time went by so fast! I couldn't believe it when Janee announced it was 1:40am!!!! I was sad to go home! I can't wait until we have another great girl's night.....which is this Friday for MALL MANIA!!!!!

NEW POLL!!!!

Hey Everyone! Check out the new poll I've added on my blog, located just above the "Baby Due Date Countdown"! I want to know what everyone thinks the sex of our baby will be!!!!

My Funny Boy!

Today, while I was in the kitchen making lunch for Connor, I heard Connor making weird noises from our bedroom, as if he was struggling or something. I hurry and went in because I was worried he was pooping all over the bedroom. Instead, this is how I found him. He had been trying to get dressed (putting on Mike's shirt) and stepped into the shirt through the sleeve of the shirt instead of putting his head through the correct hole. Thus, the noises of struggling. Obviously he was happy with how he ended up 'cause he looks perfectly content and happy now.

The Big 3-0 & Valentines Day!!!!!

No, it's not my birthday and me turning 30. Although I will be 30 this year, heaven help us all! Actually, it's only 30 days now until our baby arrives!!!! Holy smokes! Let the fun begin!

On another fun note, yesterday Mike & I celebrated Valentines Day because he had 2 classes the day before. I had already given Mike a gift and he hadn't had time to get me one, or so I thought. Yesterday I woke up from a nap to get ready to go on our date. I opened up our bedroom door and a card fell down on the ground. It was from Mike and it had a Claire's gift card inside. It also had a note that said, "I have fond memories of our wedding day", which meant I was going on a scavenger hunt! I love it when Mike does scavenger hunts!!!! The first place it sent me to was a gift behind one of our wedding pictures. I opened it up and it was a memory card! I became so dang excited because this could only mean one thing. The next clue, entailing something to do with music under my butt (no, not farts), led me to my piano bench. Inisde was a box which contained a DIGITAL CAMERA!!!!!!! Wooooo Hooooo! My husband is the best and way too generous! I'm so pumped 'cause now we'll be able to take pictures of the new baby and email them to my family ASAP instead of waiting to develop the film!!!! Thanks Mike! You rock!!!!
For our date we went to T.G.I. Friday's and had a yummy meal! We also ran into the Christensen's while we were there. After that we went and saw the new movie, "definitely, maybe". It was a very cute movie. I enjoyed it and Mike even lived through it. He said it wasn't the normal, cheezy, corny girl movie he's used to seeing with me! So wives, take your hubbies! Thanks for a great Valentines Day Mike! I love you more!

Tours, Snow Storms, and To-Do Lists

Wow! It's only Tuesday and I feel like it's been a long week already! First of all, I am finally feeling better and may live after all! Woo Hoo! So, our Branch was cancelled after Sacrament Meeting due to the weather and over 1/2 our congregation missing because of accidents, etc. The weather is FREEZING!!!! I just love it! Well, not really! I do wish I had my snowmobiles! It'd be so dang fun to go out and drive around because the snow is perfect for it!!!

This past weekend I had either a reality check or realized how behind I was on housework, etc. from being so sick. Needless to say, I had a breakdown when I realized how much I needed to do! Then, it hit me how much time is left until I deliver our new munchkin and the sobbing continued! I was completely and utterly overwhelmed. So, I did was O.C.D. (obsessive compulsive) people do best! I made a list! It kind of made me feel better to see what needed to do so I could mark it off as I go! When Monday morning the "To-Do" list came into effect. I decided to start with #1 (brilliant idea, eh?), which was to clean out the kitchen cupboards, reorganize, and make room for bottles and other feeding items. So, I began! It was a lot of work but I'm so glad I did it! My kitchen is much more organized, I know where things are, I know what things we have, and it's CLEAN!!!! I also made a spot that is specifically for bottles, etc. So, I then got all of our bottles, etc. out and began to clean. Another reality check set in! Holy cow! I have another child coming soon! Yes, I realize it's a little late to be noticing this, ha ha! However, although I was still scared and overwhelmed I also felt excitement and anxiousness for what's ahead. It also gave me more motivation to work hard and be as prepared as I can for this new baby!

Later that night I met up with Alyson, Amy, and Anders to go on tour of the Ingham Hospital. What an adventure that was! We weren't completely sure where to park so we followed a map. So, we parked in the parking garage. BIG MISTAKE!!!! It was the back entrance to the main part of the hospital. To find the Women/Children's Center was a maze and a half to go through! Yay for adventures!!!! We arrived and first met with a nurse who talked to us for a while. We then got to walk through the Delivery area, etc. to check it out. I have to say that I was somewhat disappointed. I delivered Connor in the Logan Regional Hospital. The Women's Center was brand new and the rooms are quite large, bigger than the ones in this hospital. However, these were still nice and would be totally fine! One thing they mentioned, that I really like, is that they quickly return the baby back to the mother after delivery! With Connor I didn't see him for 2-3 hours after the delivery. So, I'm excited about that! Anyway, it was really good to see where to go, what to expect, and to develop some sort of familiar feeling about the hospital.

This morning I woke up feeling completely not motivated AT ALL!!!! I just wanted to be lazy! The missionaries came over and got their hair cut. That kind of woke me up and got me going. After cleaning up and putting stuff away it was time to work on another item on my list. The item I chose to work on was organizing Connor's room, putting away baby gifts, and making room for the baby. So, off I went. Surprisingly enough it didn't take that long at all! It just took some focus and drive and I got it done pretty fast! Phew! Another item checked off my list!

I'm starting to feel better about things now. I only have a few, smaller items to do on my list before I'm caught up. Right now I'm more focused on getting my house back to normal, clean, and in some sort of order! It never ends, does it?

THE GIANTS DID GO ALL THE WAY!!!!

Although I am still pouting that my Dallas Cowboys didn't make it to the Super Bowl, I am FREAKIN' PUMPED that the New York Giants won and that the New England Patriots DID NOT walk away with a perfect season! The first 3 quarters were so BORING! However, the 4th quarter was awesome! Eli Manning was awesome, along withe the Giants defense! GO GIANTS!!!