What's New?

It's been a while since I have written anything so I decided I would give a nice update:

1. Monumental moment in Utah history: Click here to find out what I ate for dinner this past week.

2. Juan had some spare time, or rather made some spare time, to do some family history. Nobody in his family has done much in regards to family history, so we had a lot of work to do! Juan is kinda like a Badal in the fact that once he starts something, he doesn't stop... He gets obsessive. But I'm glad it's about something like family history- I know Anita and Abuela can relate! So within a week, he had 16 female names and 16 male names.

3. We made a pilgrimage to the Salt Lake Temple this Saturday and got to work! I don't like to boast about things like the temple... That's not what it's all about. I am just proud of my husband and all his hard work, and I think it is important to share inspiring events with close friends and family. We were able to go through every stage of the temple for 2 of the couples. What an amazing experience! It was a long day! We were there from 7am-8pm, dark when we went in, dark when we came out.

I have such a strong testimony of the power of temples. Families can be forever! I was so happy to have my boys there with me. I cannot wait to be a mother - I know there is no greater thing a woman can do! I stress about what I am going to name him, how I am going to teach him, and care for him, and make sure he is the best person he can be. But this time in my pregnancy has been going very smoothly. The puking spells are a distant memory, and the minor aches and pains are hardly comparable. I feel great! I have devoted this time to getting myself together, becoming a responsible adult, so I can be the best mother possible. I love this baby, and I don't want to be anything less than worthy to be his mother. He deserves the best. And he has the best dad and the best grandparents, aunts and uncles and extended family, why not a great mom too?

Oh, my son, I can't wait to meet you!

The Pregnant Lady Waddle

Is there no escape?

Yeah, I did it.

Lisa- Beat ya!! This puppy went up yesterday!

And I set up my Nativity set, given to me by my grandma when I was little.

We also got these cute lil stockings. Mine is the "Merry Christmas" Penguin, Juan is the "Ho Ho Ho" Santa Clause, and baby is the Let it snow" Snowman!

Baby is the only one with a gift :(

(thanks Cami!)

He also got the "Pat the Bunny" book from my mom. It used to be mine and was well-loved - a priceless gift! Remember?

And I'm ready for one of these. My back is screaming!

Rick or Treat!

Today, I have been married for 6 months!
Look at the love...


And I'm almost 5 months pregnant:


Updates:
1. Juan felt our little boy kicking the night of the ultrasounds. What an amazing experience.


2. Halloween:

If you notice, the "T" on my decoration is different from the other letters. Well, let me tell you, I was so excited that this was the first time that I could have little trick-or-treaters come to my own door that I carved a pumpkin (although not that impressive for lack of proper tools) got cute little decorations and CANDY!!! And how many groups of trick-or-treaters came?

THREE!

Ten minutes after I put up my little decorations, our first group came... And what was I doing? Going to the bathroom, because I have to pee every 5 minutes!! So I missed them!! Anyways, I went to take a picture of my door, and what do I find... 'RICK' or treat! Who's Rick? I don't want Rick. I want Tricks! Oh wait.. I guess that's what I got... Those little devils. I didn't even get to enjoy them coming to the door.

I had to improvise and make a "T" from Juan's addition to the door:

It's A.....

Yay!! It's a boy! I have always wanted a boy first, and I got him! It's funny, because I was so sure that it was a girl, I couldn't believe it when I saw the little guy, but it was so big on the plasma screen that you couldn't miss it. It was such a beautiful experience.

And they gave us video! It might be a little boring for you, because it's not your baby, but there is a cool shot of the baby kicking in one of the videos. We only posted parts of it, so you don't have to see all of it. Sorry it is so small, but if you are really tech savvy, you can zoom your screen and watch it in a larger size.

Thanks for tuning in!

Ultrasound video

Ultrasound video

Pssst...

I know what it is!!!

But I'm still not going to tell you because I'm at work and I want to wait until I can post pictures, and hopefully some video!

Today is the day!!

YAY! Ultrasound!

So before we go, I would like to put in my prediction:

I think it is a girl

Juan thinks it is a boy.

This will be interesting. We are about half and half.... So we will see who's right! You will probably have to wait until after 6 pm Pacific Time until I can post the pictures and get you all updated. So hang tight!

Birthing Classes

Love 'em or Leave 'em?

My main concern is that I just don't have a lot of time. Should I cram it in the schedule or just do it the old fashioned way and take advice from my mom/aunts/cousins/women that have gone through it before?