I went to the doctor yesterday and everything is still great with baby Peanut. It has a very strong heartbeat (144 bpm!) and I have finally started to feel better, too, which has been wonderful! We have an ultrasound appointment scheduled for November 9, and we should find out the sex then. I keep trying to guess what it is, but I know it will be what I least expect, so I am mostly focusing on keeping us both healthy. We are both so excited and can hardly wait for baby Peanut to finally get here!
I am curious to see what everyone else thinks Peanut is (boy or girl) so feel free to post your guess.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Camping
Last week, the kids I nanny all had the flu, so I had the whole week off. It was really nice to have a break and rest and use what little energy I had to clean my own house. Also, Jared only has one class on Fridays, and it isn't until 3pm, so we decided to go camping on Thursday night and come back Friday afternoon.
We went to a great place right outside of Driggs, ID at the base of the Tetons. It was beautiful and the weather was really nice. We got to the campground (I am pregnant, after all) and pulled in to a nice spot that was near the bathrooms, but not too close. We built a fire and drank hot cocoa and sat and talked for a little bit, but I got tired pretty fast, so we decided to go to bed.
For some reason, I was terrified of bears the whole time we were out there, which I think started to annoy Jared a little. Every time there was any kind of noise, he would say, "That was just a pine cone falling from a tree, not a bear." I felt bad, because I am usually a pretty happy camper, but for some reason, I was being ridiculously paranoid.
The most exciting thing that happened was at about 2am, we were both woken up by this horrible, bleating screaming. After my heart stopped pounding, I listened closer and it was cows! There was a herd of cows scattered all around the outside of the campground and they were lost in the dark and crying to each other, ALL NIGHT. Needless to say, we did get a little sleep and we still had a lot of fun. The weather is supposed to drop about 30 degrees on Wednesday, so I think we went just in time. The next time we go, it will probably be with our little baby!
Here are a couple of pictures of our camp-out:
This is our camp site. I forgot to take pictures, so the tent was already taken down.
Here is my handsome hubby!
One of my favorites!
We went to a great place right outside of Driggs, ID at the base of the Tetons. It was beautiful and the weather was really nice. We got to the campground (I am pregnant, after all) and pulled in to a nice spot that was near the bathrooms, but not too close. We built a fire and drank hot cocoa and sat and talked for a little bit, but I got tired pretty fast, so we decided to go to bed.
For some reason, I was terrified of bears the whole time we were out there, which I think started to annoy Jared a little. Every time there was any kind of noise, he would say, "That was just a pine cone falling from a tree, not a bear." I felt bad, because I am usually a pretty happy camper, but for some reason, I was being ridiculously paranoid.
The most exciting thing that happened was at about 2am, we were both woken up by this horrible, bleating screaming. After my heart stopped pounding, I listened closer and it was cows! There was a herd of cows scattered all around the outside of the campground and they were lost in the dark and crying to each other, ALL NIGHT. Needless to say, we did get a little sleep and we still had a lot of fun. The weather is supposed to drop about 30 degrees on Wednesday, so I think we went just in time. The next time we go, it will probably be with our little baby!
Here are a couple of pictures of our camp-out:
This is our camp site. I forgot to take pictures, so the tent was already taken down.
Here is my handsome hubby!
One of my favorites!
Monday, September 21, 2009
September
We have had a wonderful month! Jared started school on the 10th and has been very busy trying to get another 4.0. On top of school, he is also working two jobs, so he hardly has any free time. I admire his dedication and focus and I am so grateful for him.
We also had a house full of guests this weekend, which was really nice. My mom and Glenn came on Friday night to visit us for the weekend. On Saturday night, Lex and Vanessa came and stayed with us too. We went to dinner and played Scattegories and then watched a movie. It was so fun!
On Saturday morning, Jared and I went to the doctor for my monthly checkup. We got to hear the baby's heartbeat which was really exciting, and the doctor said that everything is going really well. He also said that I should start feeling better, which I can't wait for! My mom and I went shopping and bought a couple of little baby things, which just made me more excited for Peanut. I can't wait to be a mom!
We also had a house full of guests this weekend, which was really nice. My mom and Glenn came on Friday night to visit us for the weekend. On Saturday night, Lex and Vanessa came and stayed with us too. We went to dinner and played Scattegories and then watched a movie. It was so fun!
On Saturday morning, Jared and I went to the doctor for my monthly checkup. We got to hear the baby's heartbeat which was really exciting, and the doctor said that everything is going really well. He also said that I should start feeling better, which I can't wait for! My mom and I went shopping and bought a couple of little baby things, which just made me more excited for Peanut. I can't wait to be a mom!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Our little Peanut
We are having a baby!! We have known for about a month, but waited to tell everyone until we had been to the doctor and made sure everything was ok. We went to the doctor yesterday and everything was great! I am healthy and our baby is too. I am due on March 29 and we should find out what it is at the end of October.
I also had an ultrasound and we got our first picture of our baby. As you can tell, it looks like a peanut, so that is what we are calling it until we find out what it is. Also, during the ultrasound, as the nurse was taking pictures of Peanut, she pointed out its face and it started moving its little arms. Jared was so excited because our baby "waved" at us. It was a really great doctor visit! It was nice for me because it was reassuring to see that everything is fine with Peanut, and it was good for Jared because it made him "feel like a dad." We are both so excited and can't believe how lucky we are.
This is Peanut lying on its side facing the camera.
I also had an ultrasound and we got our first picture of our baby. As you can tell, it looks like a peanut, so that is what we are calling it until we find out what it is. Also, during the ultrasound, as the nurse was taking pictures of Peanut, she pointed out its face and it started moving its little arms. Jared was so excited because our baby "waved" at us. It was a really great doctor visit! It was nice for me because it was reassuring to see that everything is fine with Peanut, and it was good for Jared because it made him "feel like a dad." We are both so excited and can't believe how lucky we are.
This is Peanut lying on its side facing the camera.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Life is Good!
Things have been going really great lately, and I have a feeling they will just be getting better!
Jared finished school yesterday and probably got a 4.0 for the semester. I am so proud of him! He has worked so hard this semester and he really earned it.
We both have really fun jobs that are looking like they will be permanent. I am nannying for a family here and I love it! The kids are great and we have been having so much fun together. They are an 8-year-old boy, a 6-year-old girl, and a 2 year-old boy. They are all really active (re: exhausting) which means there is hardly ever a quiet moment. I am so happy to have this job!
Also, Jared and I will be working together at The Craze Fun Zone, which is a new fun center that friends of the family just opened. There is laser tag, blacklight mini-golf, arcade games, and a restaurant. It has been really great helping them work on it and finally seeing everything fall into place.
Jared finished school yesterday and probably got a 4.0 for the semester. I am so proud of him! He has worked so hard this semester and he really earned it.
We both have really fun jobs that are looking like they will be permanent. I am nannying for a family here and I love it! The kids are great and we have been having so much fun together. They are an 8-year-old boy, a 6-year-old girl, and a 2 year-old boy. They are all really active (re: exhausting) which means there is hardly ever a quiet moment. I am so happy to have this job!
Also, Jared and I will be working together at The Craze Fun Zone, which is a new fun center that friends of the family just opened. There is laser tag, blacklight mini-golf, arcade games, and a restaurant. It has been really great helping them work on it and finally seeing everything fall into place.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
So, last Thursday, I was having a pretty hard day. I was feeling really depressed about a bunch of things, and for some reason, I just couldn't shake it. I was out running errands and I had to find the UPS store, but I had no idea where it was. I pulled in the back of a shopping center so I could circle around and see if one of those stores was it.
As I pulled behind the stores, I saw a dumpster full of mannequin bodies. Instantly, the perfect solution to my bad mood popped in my head: I was going to play a prank on Jared! I was on the phone with my dad and I told him what I was doing and we both started laughing.
When I got home, I called Jared (who was at work) and told him to make sure that he called me before he came home. Then, I put the mannequin on the bed and covered it up with a blanket, so it looked like I was sleeping. Then, I waited...
When Jared finally called, I had about 10 minutes before he got home. I made sure that it looked believable, then I hid in the room across from ours, and waited...
Jared came in, and when he didn't see me in the living room, he went right into our bedroom. He saw the lump and started talking to it, because he thought it was me. Then, he lifted up the blanket and saw the mannequin and turned around and yelled, "Honey!" To me, it was so funny, and I still laugh about it! Sorry the pictures are blurry, but it kind of gives you a visual.
Later that night, Jared took me out on a date. At the movie theater here, they have an arcade, a bowling alley, and a pizzaria. On Thursdays, they have a special for students, so we were able to do unlimited bowling while we
waited for the movie, and then we had pizza, sodas, and ice cream, all for only $22. It is a great deal, and we had a lot of fun watching Terminator Salvation. Jared is the best and I am so grateful for him!
As I pulled behind the stores, I saw a dumpster full of mannequin bodies. Instantly, the perfect solution to my bad mood popped in my head: I was going to play a prank on Jared! I was on the phone with my dad and I told him what I was doing and we both started laughing.
When I got home, I called Jared (who was at work) and told him to make sure that he called me before he came home. Then, I put the mannequin on the bed and covered it up with a blanket, so it looked like I was sleeping. Then, I waited...
When Jared finally called, I had about 10 minutes before he got home. I made sure that it looked believable, then I hid in the room across from ours, and waited...
Jared came in, and when he didn't see me in the living room, he went right into our bedroom. He saw the lump and started talking to it, because he thought it was me. Then, he lifted up the blanket and saw the mannequin and turned around and yelled, "Honey!" To me, it was so funny, and I still laugh about it! Sorry the pictures are blurry, but it kind of gives you a visual.
Later that night, Jared took me out on a date. At the movie theater here, they have an arcade, a bowling alley, and a pizzaria. On Thursdays, they have a special for students, so we were able to do unlimited bowling while we
waited for the movie, and then we had pizza, sodas, and ice cream, all for only $22. It is a great deal, and we had a lot of fun watching Terminator Salvation. Jared is the best and I am so grateful for him!Monday, June 1, 2009
The snow does melt in Rexburg!
Since my last post was over a month ago, I thought I would let everyone know that we are still alive and well in Rexburg. We have been busy with so many every-day things and before I knew it, May was over. I am so excited that it is finally getting warmer. I am definitely a warm-weather gal, and I have noticed that my mood and outlook on life have improved considerably (much to Jared's delight). We have been taking advantage of the sunshine by spending lots of time outside. There is a bike path that goes by our house that we ride our bikes on every chance we get. We are also planning to go canoeing this weekend and have a couple of camping trips planned for later in the summer.
Last weekend, we went to Grandma & Grandpa Rasmussen's for a family reunion. It was really nice to see everyone again and spend time catching up. Sunday was Grandma's birthday and as we sang "Happy Birthday" to her, a storm blew the power out. We didn't realize it until after she blew out her candles and we all had a good laugh about it as we sat around by candlelight. I don't remember the last time the power went out, so I really enjoyed it. (Although it was kind of weird taking a flashlight into the bathroom.)
Overall, it was a very memorable weekend and we had a lot of fun.
This is Trinity, my youngest cousin. She is four and the CUTEST little girl. She says the funniest things all of the time and has this tiny, squeaky little voice which makes it that much funn
Also while we were in Utah, we took the opportunity to go do work at the Provo Temple. It was so beautiful inside and I was so happy we got to go. I love going to the temple and feeling so close to my Heavenly Father, and I love how it brings Jared and me closer together. It is a wonderful place and I look forward to going every chance we get.
Another cool thing that has happened is that Jared's dad, Kevin, got called to be the Bishop of their ward. He was very nervous before he got set apart yesterday, but we reminded him that Heavenly Father knows what he is doing and these things don't happen by accident. He is a wonderful man and I know he will do great things for their ward.
Last weekend, we went to Grandma & Grandpa Rasmussen's for a family reunion. It was really nice to see everyone again and spend time catching up. Sunday was Grandma's birthday and as we sang "Happy Birthday" to her, a storm blew the power out. We didn't realize it until after she blew out her candles and we all had a good laugh about it as we sat around by candlelight. I don't remember the last time the power went out, so I really enjoyed it. (Although it was kind of weird taking a flashlight into the bathroom.)
Overall, it was a very memorable weekend and we had a lot of fun.This is Trinity, my youngest cousin. She is four and the CUTEST little girl. She says the funniest things all of the time and has this tiny, squeaky little voice which makes it that much funn
Also while we were in Utah, we took the opportunity to go do work at the Provo Temple. It was so beautiful inside and I was so happy we got to go. I love going to the temple and feeling so close to my Heavenly Father, and I love how it brings Jared and me closer together. It is a wonderful place and I look forward to going every chance we get.
Another cool thing that has happened is that Jared's dad, Kevin, got called to be the Bishop of their ward. He was very nervous before he got set apart yesterday, but we reminded him that Heavenly Father knows what he is doing and these things don't happen by accident. He is a wonderful man and I know he will do great things for their ward.
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