Grades are IN

3.06!!! You have no idea what an accomplishment this is - With 16 credit hours. 20 working hours, a schedule that goes from 8am-7pm EVERY DAY, and lets add on top of all that...Pregnancy! I'm so excited. 4.0 would be ideal of course, but I can't complain - it's over a 3.0!

Procrastination

As the end of the semester nears, so do the due dates for all of those projects and papers you have known about all semester. But have you done them yet? NO. Why? All the other homework and tests take precedence, but now... You're dealing with a ton of work in a little amount of time. Did I do any of this over Thanksgiving? NO. Why? I wanted to enjoy my family. But now I pay for it. And while I still have much to do, I am still procrastinating (Although I like to refer to it as taking a break) as I write this post.

It's just a 10 page research paper I am working on right now. All the research and analysis is completed. Now I just have to review and make sure my thoughts are organized, but that is the hard part. After all of that work, researching and writing. You're basically done, but you know it could be better, and needs a little revision. It's just so hard to make myself read that thing again! I'm tired of the subject by now. I know 10 pages. Not that bad. But I'm tired! Maybe I'll just sit on it and read it tomorrow, or Monday.

But I do have something fun to share:
Aren't they just so cute!!!! I love little pajamas! Especially with bear footsies! Thanks, GRANDMA! It kind of makes me anxious looking at them. There's nothing to FILL them. Sad. They look so comfy, and I can't wait to snuggle with them, with something inside!

This pregnancy is getting pretty boring. The most exciting thing I have to look forward to is that awesome glucose tolerance test. Woo... I almost prefer the throwing up, worrying, first kicks and unknown of the first trimester. Second trimester, after the ultrasound, not as exciting. I love having a baby inside of me, but I think it's about time. Why does the human gestational period have to be 9 months? Dogs are only 63 days. I think that's enough time. Don't you?

But then again, I do have a lot to prepare before he comes. But if I knew he was coming sooner, I would be ready already! I have been thinking about a registry. What do I put on it? I've heard that you just don't put clothes on there because no one can helps themselves anyway. They don't need any provocation to by cute little clothes. I know I don't! What are helpful things to have that people don't always think of? What are the necessities? obviously like a bed and carseat and stroller, but what else?

Also, my mom was asking me about a baby shower. Is Christmas time, New years time a good time? Or should I wait a little bit. I don't know if I would be coming back after Christmas, before the baby is born. So after he is born? And honestly, I don't want to obligate people into buying my baby gifts. People have already been too generous with the wedding and the pregnancy.

Well... back to work I guess... at least for a little while.

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!