Work Christmas Party...

Today was our work Christmas party so Douglas and I dressed up for the occasion thanks to Anthony & Robyn. Did I mention I love Christmas!??? Oh, I also dyed my hair and my belly is getting huge. Woo hoo!

Feelings as of lately...

I find myself feeling much tenderer lately. I can hardly begin to express the gratitude I am feeling towards my Heavenly Father. There is literally no way I could ever repay him. I am in his debt. We have been blessed so much lately I hardly know what to do. I am so grateful for the gospel and the blessings it brings into my life. I can hardly begin to express how grateful I am for tithing. We have always been full tithe payers and we have seen blessings before in our marriage due to being faithful in that. But, this month I am TRULY amazed at how things have worked out with school and every other bit of financial worries we were having. Obviously I knew budgeting was important, but I am still amazed at the benefits of it. Douglas and I set a budget up to prepare for Linken and we did lots and lots of praying as to how to budget and stick to our plan so I can stay at home when he’s born. It’s hard, but I am grateful we are being prepared for what it’s going to be like when Linken gets here. I am grateful for the Holy Ghost. What a comfort to have. I have had that peace blanket wrapped snugly around my heart lately and feel such a strong peaceful feeling. I was honestly freaking out about having this baby. How could I possibly handle this task? I feel so unprepared, but each time a negative thought has come into my head, I feel that peace blanket wrap me up and bundle me tight. Young woman’s has been hard for me. Each time I feel like I got a grasp on it or like I’m making a difference, something unexpected happens and it feels like we start from scratch. It has been such an emotional roller coaster for me and I feel like it has stretched me beyond my limit of comfort. But as I continue to pray for help, I realize even more so I am an instrument in Heavenly Father’s hands and to be patient with those around me. I say this all the time but I can't say it enough. I am grateful for my husband. He does so much for me and puts up with so much. I love you forever Douglas. Thanks for being my truest friend. Life is good right now. Super busy but really really good. I am enjoying Christmas this year. Something is different and just a little bit more special. I love laying on my couch and looking at my charlie brown Christmas tree. I love drinking hot chocolate with Douglas and cuddling with him. We leave next Friday to go to Texas for 10 days. I can't wait to hang out with the family. It will be so wonderful. Well, I hope everyone is great. :)

I lied...

So, I lied. Hard core. After SWEARING on my LIFE that I would NEVER partake of Taco Bell again, I did it. I was starving and do you know what? It was... GOOD. Wow, I can't believe I'm admitting this. And do you know what else? I didn't feel like barfing during or after my meal and I didn't get sick even just looking at the sign. Will I eat there again soon? Nope. I don't want to push my luck. Wow, i love not having morning sickness anymore. :)

Weekend

This weekend was just what my spirit needed. I feel so grateful. Thanksgiving was wonderful. I got to see aunts and uncles that I never see. I got a lot of family time in. I got to eat and eat with absolutely no shame. I am feeling much better. Sad to say, Douglas is sick and I am still stuffy, but I'm feeling soooo much better. Our Christmas shopping is ALL done and my gorgeous charlie brown Christmas tree is up now. :) I love Christmas. I LOOOOVE it. I LOVE the feeling. Thanksgiving was wonderful as well. We went black friday shopping. Hehehe, it was awesome! I loved the intensity of it. Call us crazy, especially me, but we went out at midnight. I have never experienced anything like that and it was FUN. I was EXHAUSTED but i wanted to do something "crazy" before baby Linken came. Hence, that's probably why I'm still stuffy and why douglas is now sick. My favorite thing about this weekend though was getting to hang with Douglas and it being stress free. It was wonderful. I LOVED having 2 extra days to hang out with him and being relaxed. These days are so busy. I know everyone knows what I mean. With work, school, holidays, young womens, errands, and preparing for baby Linken, it seems like we hardly see eachother. We have our date nights of course but this weekend was different. It was 4 days of bliss even if we were sick. I know starting Monday it's going to be even more crazy. But, this was like a breath of fresh air. I loved it. Well, i hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I want to finish this post off with what I'm truly grateful for. I'm grateful for the gospel. What a blessing it has been in my life. I could never live with out it. I am grateful for my family. They are my truest and best friends. I am grateful for my husband. He is my best friend and I love him more than words can say. I am grateful for baby Linken. I can't wait to meet him. I love him. His personality is developing even more and i LOVE it. I am grateful for a good job and home to live in. Douglas and I have been blessed beyond measure. I have so much to be grateful for and there is so much more. But, I just thought I'd mention a few. :)

Sick...

I woke up in the middle of the night last night. I was miserable and sick. I couldn't sleep and I felt like death. I decided to get up and take a hot shower. It didn't really help. Finally about 5am I fell back asleep. So, I went to the doctors today. Apparently I have another whopping sinus infection and ear infection. Well, when I was at the doctors sitting there feeling sorry for myself I looked down and could see my belly moving and feel Linken. It was like he was telling me to cheer up and that he loves me. Seriously... I can't express how much I love feeling this kiddo move. I'm grateful for this experience. I know this will be something I will miss terribly after pregnancy. I patted my belly and told him I loved him too. I feel much better now. I am on some good medicine that the good old doc gave me. But, I really think I feel better because Linken cheered me up and let me know he loves me. :) Oh, I have to give my hubby credit too. Having a hubby willing to go to Walgreens in the middle of the night just to buy me Sudafed rocks. I love you babe!

My frazzled brain...

Is it possible that this kiddo inside me could be sucking my brain cells out? I was thinking about that the other day. Seriously, I swear I was never this bad before. It’s like I’m having brain farts all day long. I can literally be talking to Douglas or anyone for that matter mid-sentence and then I can’t remember what I was talking about. I love to talk too… This isn’t good. It’s like all of a sudden my mind goes blank. I almost forgot my shoes the other day on the way out to work. While walking through the door I noticed my feet. Sigh… Oh well. Thanks for the comments on my last post. I suppose no one is fully prepared to take on the challenge of motherhood even with all the preparation in the world. I’m going to certainly do my best to be a good mommy though. Did I mention I can’t wait to meet baby Linken??? This week at work was a LONG and exhausting week. I am so grateful it’s the weekend. I feel a bit frazzled and can’t wait to unwind. Poor Dougie has had to rub my back every night. I feel like it’s too soon to get backaches. But, this week my back pooped out. I think sitting long periods is making Linken a little bit unhappy. This week was the last minute rush where EVERY single person decided they HAD to have their order for Black Friday. Sigh. I’m getting super duper pumped though! Tomorrow I get to see New Moon. YAY!!!!!! I love Twilight!!! Well, I hope everyone is well and happy. :)

Belly Shots... 25 weeks

So, here's some pictures of what I look like with baby Linken chilling in my tummy. I'm 25 weeks and he's still measuring at least a week ahead. I am really hoping for him to not come late. I am REALLY hoping he will come on time and come in a quick orderly fashion. I'm hoping he will be very healthy and that the labor will be pure bliss. (I'm wishing okay...) My plan is to go in to the hospital being in full blown labor dilated to a 10 and then I hang out for a little bit, push twice and bam... There he is. :) BUT, on the serious side, I just want him here healthy and safe. I had a reality check today... It dawned on me that he will be here REALLY soon. I will be honest, I had a bit of a freak out. I am so pumped for him to join us but at the same time I am scared. Did any of you ladies feel this way? I feel so unprepared for this new calling I'm about to get. Thank goodness for an amazing husband who is there for me. Thank goodness for my mother. I have had frequent talks with her and it's amazing how much more confident I feel after talking about it. This past weekend was a BLAST. We got to have dinner with friends from the ward and then go to one of my dearest friends reception. YAY Charles!! Saturday night we got to go see Kristen and Connie boy's new house. CONGRATS guys!!! It's amazing!!! Well, I hope everyone is happy. :)