MALL MANIA!!!!

As many of you know, from other blogs or just being there, we had another Girls Night Out on Friday! It was a BLAST!!!! It was titled Mall Mania. We divided into 2 groups. We had a long list of items that you had to get a picture of while actually doing it. We then went to Rylie's house and had root beer floats! Mmm! Here are a ton of pictures from the night!

Aubrey covered in toys from the Disney Store!

Being a mannequin
Trying to be a mannequin
Playing video games.
Sporting some awesome blue eyeshadow!

Picture with an associate.
Using a motorized machine.
Asking for the time!
Group Photo

Buying a gumball!
Saluting people as they come out of the store.
Wearing a feather boa (we got into big trouble for being in this store.)
Reading a book. (I love the eye balls!)
Laying on a bench!

Christie & Laura

Anna & Aubrey!
Hi Kara!

Connor & Emily enjoying their ice cream.

2 WEEKS TO GO!!!!!

2 weeks from today I will be delivering our new little baby!!!!! Aaagh! I feel excitement and I feel scared too! I'm getting more excited though so that's a good thing! I had a Dr. appointment today. I told him about the intense pelvic pain/pressure/soreness. So, he felt my stomach and said, "That's because the baby's head is down really low." Go figure! Anyway, I came home. Kim came over and did my hair...THANK YOU KIM!!! After that, while I was cleaning up, I started having contractions. "OH CRAP, OH CRAP, OH CRAP!", were my exact thoughts!!! I do not want to have this baby until the 17th of March. I'm not ready yet. So, I took a shower and took a nap the same time as Connor (which ended up being a 4 hr. nap)and I seem to feel, for the most part, better. PHEW!!!! Let's keep our fingers crossed!

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!!!

ABC Tag

A- Attached or Single? attached
B- Best Friend? Mike
C- Cake or Pie? Chocolate cake with white frosting! (Rylie, how did you know?)
D- Day of Choice? Any day that includes a nap and shopping without a child.
E- Essential Item? chapstick or floss
F- Favorite Color? Purple
G- Gummy Bears or Worms? Gummy Bears
H- Hometown? Wellsville, UT
I- Favorite Indulgence? Oreo cookies with milk
J- January or July? July, 'cause it's my b-day!
K- Kids? Brenna, Connor, and munchkin-to-be
L- Life isn't complete without? Mike, Connor, the gospel, sports, and Oreo's
M- Marriage date? 10/04/01
N- Number of brothers and sisters? 4 brothers and 1 sister
O- Oranges or Apples? Oranges for me! Apples for Connor! For Mike - who knows?
P- Phobias and Fears? Phobia of the dark and fear of being raped or family being hurt and/or murdered/killed
Q- Quote? I really don't have one but I like, "Smile! Your teeth are suffocating!"
R- Reason to smile? Anything funny that someone may do or say!
S- Season of choice? Fall & Winter
T- Tag three people? Rylie, Alyson, Kara
U- Unknown fact about me? I have a lovely round, brown birth mark below left cheek that my brother calls my perma-poop-stain! Now if I go missing then you can all make sure they know to look for someone with a freaky looking birth mark on them!
V- Vegetable? broccoli or carrots
W- Worst Habit? Belching or flipping people off
X-ray or Ultrasound? They're both pretty awesome!
Y- Your favorite food? Mexican or Jamaican/Haitan
Z- Zodiac Sign? Leo

Potty Training Progress?????

This week is a non-eventful week for us so, I decided that this week would be a good time to try potty training Connor again. So, we began this morning. We took the advice of Alyson and stuck Connor on his potty in front of the TV with juice and snacks. The first hour went great! He sat there, no problem, and after an hour he went pee. He was so very excited and ran around the house, screaming with excitement. About 30 minutes later we noticed him walking around funny so we asked if he needed to go poo poo. Sure enough he did but he would only do it in the privacy of his bedroom. He did it though. He goofed around for an hour with underwear on. An hour later we sat him down and he went pee again!!!!! So, Mike took him to McDonald's. After being there for a while Mike tried to get him to go potty on the toilet but he wouldn't because the toilets were "too big!" He came home, had a nap, and we tried again. He pee'd 4 times on the floor and once in the potty! I'm so overwhelmed and stressed I could cry and have cried! Am I making any progress? HELLLPPPPP!

Gordon B. Hinckley

Last night I received the news that President Hinckley had passed away, surrounded by his family. He died at the age of 96! There's not enough I could say about this amazing man! I know that I will deeply miss him as our Prophet! President Hinckley accomplished so much during his time on earth! I know the Lord is pleased with him and that President Hinckley did all that he was asked to do while he was here. I would've loved to have seen the reunion up in heaven as President Hinckley passed through the veil to see his wife, family, and his Heavenly Father again! I will forever be influenced by the things that he taught us and the things he did to help the church grow and progress so rapidly.

SICK OF BEING SICK!!!!

I just have to take a minute to vent! I AM SICK OF BEING SICK!!!!!! This year seems to have been a bad year for sickness, and continues on! Connor and I got really sick over Christmas break. We got home and then Mike came down with strep throat. Then I got this weird rash thing. So, we've been good for about 1 week now. Then BOOM!!!!! I get hit with a sickness again! I think it started on our way home from the auto show. I had this tickle in my throat that wouldn't go away and I couldn't stop coughing. So, I wake up the next day feeling HORRIBLE!!!! I had a headache and this horrible cough that burns every time I cough! Unfortunately it was Mike's busiest day at school so he couldn't help me. I wanted to die! When he got home I drank a ton of orange juice, hoping to get some good Vitamin C in me. BAD IDEA!!!! Acid reflex kicked in and, to spare you all details, it was a rough and painful night last night! I wake up this morning and feel like I got ran over by a steam roller! What a weekend to get sick! Today I had a meeting, then I was supposed to cut Anders hair, then I was supposed to go to a Branch activity that I was in charge of. Thank heavens my dear, sweet hubbie stepped up and said he would take Connor and do the activity for me!!! BLESS YOU MIKE!!!! So, now I'm trying to rest and will probably go to urgent care tonight to try and get a hold of whatever this thing is! I'm especially upset 'cause tomorrow was supposed to be piano lessons and the Miss Ameria Pageant party that Rylie, Megan, and I have been planning for weeks! I don't want to go and get everyone sick! Also, the Branch choir is singing on Sunday so I have to go& play! I want to cry! I'm miserable! That is all!

International Auto Show in Detroit

Yesterday we went with the Taylor's and Misseldine's to see the International Auto Show in Detroit! It was AWESOME!!!!! I found so many cars that I just had to have that I couldn't pick a favorite! Connor had a great time! He wanted to get into EVERY car and pretend he was driving. He would turn every dial and push every button! Of course it was also Mike's dream land! More than once I had to wipe the drool from his mouth! This picture was taken in an awesome Corvette!

THE MOMMY SURVEY

The Mommy Survey
1. Age(s)? 2 years 10 months

2. Name(s)? Connor Price

3. Birthdays? February 27, 2005

4. Time of birth? 6:16am

5. How long did labor last? 10 hours & then on to a c-section

6. Who was in the room when baby was born? Mike, 2 Dr.'s, 3 nurses

7. How long did you push? Didn't make it that far.

8. Weight? 7 lbs 13 oz

9. Length? 20 1/2 in.

10. Any hair? Lots of black hair

11. Who does baby look like? Probably a good mixture of both but a lot of Mike's features.

12. Be honest...how much weight did you gain while pregnant? 4 lbs.

13. Was baby early or late? 3 days early.

14. Who drove you home from the hospital? Mike

15. How many baby showers did you have? 3

16. When did baby start sleeping through the night? 4 1/2 months

17. Did you breastfeed? yes, only for a week. My plumbing wasn't working.

18. Who takes care of your baby the most? Me all the way

19. When do you want to have another one? In 62 days, providing I don't go into labor on my own.

20. How did you pick the name? We like to have Irish first names, because Mike is Irish. Connor and Dylan were our boy choices (we didn't know if Connor was a boy or girl). The middle name is Mike's Grandpa.

21. How did you know it was time to go to hospital? I had gone into labor while Mike and I were at Ruby Tuesday's on a date. We got home and I just could not even move or breath right so off we went.

22. Anyone spend the night with you first night home? Just myself, Mike, & Connor

23. Did you cry the first time you held your baby? No. I was pretty awe-struck and overwhelmed.

24. Where was the baby born?Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, UT

25. Did you video tape the birth? Heavens no! A lot of pictures though!

Favorite Christmas Present

This is my favorite present that I opened for Christmas! Mike got me these awesome looking clippers and I love 'em!!!!! I've had my current clippers for almost 6 years. They got water on them and have rusted so I was in desperate need for new clippers. I had seen these and wanted them bad but couldn't get them. Well, my dear sweet husband gave me an awesome surprise for Christmas and gave me these clippers! Yay!!!!

The Date is Scheduled!!!!!

I had another Dr. appointment today for a prenatal visit. Today I got to have the wonderful glucose test and drink the yummy orange drink! Mmmm! At first it wasn't too bad but 1/2 way through drinking it I wanted to vomit! You'd think a sugar fanatic like me could handle it! So, I finished drinking the tonic juice then met with Dr. Gibbs. Everything is great with the baby. The heartrate was at 145, I'm measuring just a little bigger than I should but there's no concern, and I haven't gained any weight still! Wahoo! I also found out I've been having a few contractions but nothing serious. They just want me to drink more water. They took my blood to test for diabetes, etc. Unfortunately they had to take the blood from my had, which hurt like a bugger! The fun part was being able to schedule my c-section!!!!!! On March 17th (St. Patrick's Day), at around 8:30am, we will be meeting the new baby boy or baby girl McGinnis!!!!! I am so excited I am able to have the baby on that day and Dr. Gibbs will be the one performing the c-section.

We're Back!!!!!

Connor in front of Christmas tree at the St. George mall, right after he sat on Santa Claus's lap and told him what he wanted for Christmas.
My Dad, Mom, brother, wife, and 2 kids came down from Wellsville, to St. George, to visit us for the weekend after Christmas. We went bowling and had a blast! Connor loved it!

Mike hanging out at the security office in the Las Vegas airport

We're back from our long Christmas vacation in St. George, UT. We spent 2 1/2 weeks with Mike's family this year and even got to spend a little time with some of the members of my family. We had a good time and got many chances to relax. Mike went golfing nearling every day, we were able to go to the St. George temple, we hung out with family, played games until all hours of the morning, met with friends, I got a little pampering & makeover! Connor and I got sick while there, which made the vacation even more memorable. The first week went by a little slowly but once that week was done then the rest of the time flew by! Connor loved playing w/ his Grandpa & Grandma, tormenting the poodles, going to the park, and enjoying all the fun toys he had to play with. Before we knew it, it was time to head home. We flew out of Las Vegas on Thursday night at 11:45pm. We had quite the adventure at the airport. We were going through security with our carry-on's, etc. Well, we got stopped because they said they needed to look through one of our bags. So, they searched the bag and found a bullet in one of the pockets in Mike's pants! He had gone shooting with his brother last week. One of the bullets had misfired so he stuck it in his pocket and forgot about it. So, we had to go to the security office, they had to do a background check on Mike and run some paperwork on him. They were very nice and understanding. So, needless to say...we were able to take off. We landed in Lansing at 6:30am. What a shock that was!!!! We went from 50 degree, no-snow-weather to 20 degree, lots-of-snow-weather! Brrrrr! It was a very long flight. Connor didn't sleep at all until 30 minutes before we landed. So, when we got home we were very ready to go to sleep! Mike and Connor laid down but I couldn't. I had to go to a Dr. appointment. However, when I returned from the Dr. I got some sleep too. Mike and Connor slept from 8:00am-7:00pm, except for getting up for lunch and potty breks. I got home around 12:30pm and slept until 7:30pm. Now we can try to get everything unpacked and get back to normal.