I would say YES! All over again.

Me and my best friend being silly

Best Friend with benefits (Hee, Hee)

Feeling good with my best friend

7 Years ago today I was dating this "wicked awesome" New England boy named Shaun. We really loved each other and we knew we were heading for marriage.

It was New Year's Eve 2001 soon to be 2002.

We went over to my sister Taunya's house in Provo, UT for a fun New Year's Eve get together. As we were hanging out having a good time we put on the T.V. to watch the ball drop in times square NY. Because they are 2 hours ahead of us. We watched the ball drop and then we saw a guy proposing marriage to his girlfriend. I turned to Shaun laughing, "Why didn't you think of that?" He responded with, "That is way too cheesy! I would never do that."

Later that night we went to the Provo first night party on Main street.

It was a cold night and we decided to stop in at one of the shops to get some hot chocolate. I was happy to be out and feeling the fun. Shaun on the other hand was acting all weird. He seemed distant and LAME! I was actually getting really annoyed at how boring he was being. I was talking to him as we sipped our hot chocolate and he seemed to not be listening to me. He was just acting really strange.

It was time for the ball to drop. We went out into the crowd preparing to scream in the new year. Shaun asked me if we could go over to the side away from the crowd.

Now he is really being lame!

I agree with a little annoyance at his lack of participation.

We find a nice cozy spot under a big pine tree. Right before the ball drops it begins to snow. Shaun tells me to go and stand were we can see the ball behind me. He takes my picture, Then we count in the new year cheering.

Shaun proceeds to get down on one knee!! I begin laughing! Thinking he's being funny because I teased him about doing it earlier. He begins telling me all these wonderful things about myself and how he wants to be with me forever. meanwhile, I'm laughing looking around to see if anyone can see how ridiculous he is being.

When out from his pocket comes a beautiful ring!! My laughing turns to crying! As I stand there with the snow falling down looking at the best man in the world.

I say, "YES"

It all makes sense now. Why he was acting so weird! He was so nervous! We hugged and I could not have a bigger smile on my face!!

He then takes another picture of me with the ball behind dropped and you can see the big smile on my face with tears of joy!

So, New Year's always is really special to me. After 7 years of growing, learning, loving, even fighting or driving each other crazy. I would say, YES!! YES!! YES!!

I've got the best friend in the world out of this marriage!

I love you Shaun!

We always laugh about how he tried to play it cool even after I was joking with him about why he didn't think to ask me on New Year's. It was funny because my whole family knew and they were all just being quite when Shaun was playing it cool, Trying to pretend like he would never ask me in such a "cheesy" way.

We also have fun laughing at how annoyed I was getting at him that night for being so lame. (ha, ha) I was completely surprised!

OUR BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT!!

Shaun and I get the BEST Christmas PRESENT! Our BABY BOY. What a wonderful GIFT.

This Christmas we get to CELEBRATE 2 babies that continue to bring us JOY.

I'm so GRATEFUL to celebrate the BIRTH of our SAVIOR. I know he has HELPED me through some tough times in getting the GIFT/MIRACLE of a BABY/PREGNANCY!!

I HOPE we can all have the real SPIRIT of Christmas with us always.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Belly time, Watch me grow

14 weeks

18 weeks

22 weeks 6 days

The green shirt I'm wearing is a maternity shirt! Looks like it's getting a little snug!
I feel that in the pictures it looks like I'm carrying him high, But I've been told I look like I'm carrying him low. I also feel like I'm carrying low. Maybe the way the pictures are shot makes it look different. Maybe a full body shot would show it a little better.
I love to watch my belly grow. I'm not sure I love how it feels. It's getting a little uncomfortable and I still have along ways to go!
I can't wait until I get to see my little guy and kiss his little forehead, nose, cheeks, and toes!

Under pressure!

I have to speak out! I cannot take this pressure anymore. I feel like I'm being squeezed more and more everyday.
Today was horrible. I was getting poked and prodded all day! This pressure is really getting to me. I'm getting kicked all around.
The bosses upstairs decided to take on this huge 9 or so month project that is becoming harder and harder every week. I hear it's only going to get worse.
The work is constantly coming in! I'm on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
I'm up working sometimes 4 times a night! This weight on my shoulders just keeps getting heavier and heavier.
I'm thinking of starting a union! I cannot work under these conditions.
If I wasn't tied to other things around me I might just walk out! Although I'm not sure I can fit through the door. And there is security guards, You know, "The Muscle" blocking me in. I do hear they might be weakening too.
Feeling outraged!

Sincerely,


Ammie's Bladder

Waddle, Waddle, Waddle

I think it's official. I'm starting to waddle! Last night I was cleaning the house and all the bending and moving got to be uncomfortable with my belly in the way and I found myself waddling.
When I woke up this morning, I still had the waddle. My growing uterus is getting heavier. I feel more pressure down low in my pelvis area.

My little baby boy is getting more comfortable!
I feel him moving a lot. Shaun has even been able to feel him move and we both have been able to see his kicks on my belly. we're fascinated every time.
I think I'm getting a pattern. He moves and kicks me here and there throughout the day but in the evening he really moves. When I'm relaxing on the couch or in bed reading. Is this a bad sign? As soon as I'm lying down relaxing, That's when he likes to really move and kick. I could be in trouble here.
I also don't get to sleep in. Every morning I'll have breakfast at 7:00am before going to work. I think my little buddy knows that's when I eat and he doesn't want that to change on the weekend. I'll wake up feeling starving but also tired. I try to convince myself that I should just go back to sleep. The little guy lets me know he wants to get up now. He starts moving and kicking.
I actually find it really funny! My whole life is going to change for this little guy.
I did get to sleep in today! Yay! So it's not all the time.

Hopefully I can keep my waddling down when I'm out in public, But I'm sure when I get really big I wont care at that moment. I'm huge and I'm waddling! What's the use at hiding anything, It's all out there in the open.

As for names, We haven't decided yet. We think we have the name and then it changes. For now we like Maxwell, And we'll call him MAX. We can't seem to really decide.

IT'S A ............

***Let me just have a moment! Sorry about the crazy way the pictures and this post are!! Computers! Driving me crazy!! scan down to see the good part of this post, sorry about the crazy format. I have no idea why it's all in caps in certain places and the pictures are all over the place. But I want to get this all posted. So here it is, crazy format and all***

BOY!! BOY!! BOY!!

It's a boy!! We had our ultrasound yesterday and I LOVED it! To see that precious little baby! It was so cute! Everything looked really good! It was so good to see all his little parts were functioning the way they should. They recorded the whole Ultrasound so we have a DVD of the whole thing. AMAZING!! I could watch it over and over again. His little heart, face, arms, legs, diaphragm, kidneys, lungs, and of course, His little "goods" and much more. We got to see it all! They also showed the blood flowing from the heart, kidneys, and the umbilical cord. So cool!! Too precious for words!

We had our families over last night for the "Unveiling" we had ice cream and cookies and watched the DVD. We had fun talking and joking about names. Families are so wonderful!

I WANT TO DO A LITTLE CATCH UP. I HAD A FOUR DAY WEEKEND FOR THANKSGIVING AND WE DID A LOT. WE WENT TO MY SISTER'S FOR THANKSGIVING AND I CERTAINLY HAVE SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR. THIS THANKSGIVING I'M ESPECIALLY THANKFUL TO GOD FOR THE MIRACLE OF MY LITTLE BABY. THANK YOU!

THANKSGIVING WAS WONDERFUL AND I WAS GLAD I HAD MY EXPANDABLE MATERNITY PANTS ON. WHAT GOOD FOOD!

FRIDAY WE GOT TOGETHER WITH SHAUN'S FAMILY FOR LUNCH AND THEN LATER THAT NIGHT WE ALL WENT TO THE MOVIE. GOOD TIMES!

SATURDAY WE SPENT THE DAY TURNING OUR HOUSE INTO CHRISTMAS! IT LOOKS AMAZING! SHAUN DID A GREAT JOB AT SETTING UP ALL THE BEAUTIFUL LIGHTS. I HAVE TO ADMIT THE HOUSE LOOKS AWESOME.

SATURDAY NIGHT WE HAD MY NIECE BRITTANY SLEEP OVER. THAT WAS A LOT OF FUN! SHE'S SUCH A SWEETIE.

SCAN DOWN TO SEE ALL THE PICTURES FROM THANKSGIVING, SLUMBER PARTY, AND THE UNVEILING PARTY OF OUR NEWEST MEMBER.