Picking up my slack

Since I've been pregnant it has been a billion times harder to stay on top of everything that life brings me. It doesn't matter what task it is I feel like I can't do it or I just don't have the energy to do it. I may sound a bit dramatic but these are my true feelings. I feel like I can never be on top of laundry and dishes. I am trying so hard yet I feel like it's not hard enough. I am so blessed to have the family and husband that I do have. They have all been nothing but perfect to me. Specially Chris he's been helping me so much and stepping it up to the plate more than enough. I honestly don't know what I'd do without him. Although this pregnancy has been a little hard for me to get used to it has brought Chris and I together more than I ever thought possible. He truly is the answer to my prayers that I kept praying about over and over again. This pregnancy is also another answer to our prayers.
I didn't know if I could have kids- truth be told and it took us eight months to get pregnant. Although I know that's not a long time compared to other people it seemed long to me. I figured if we didn't get pregnant in a year we would go see a doctor in that field. I can't express to you how excited we are to be pregnant and everything has been good. A little before we got pregnant we had been praying and praying for our future family and Heavenly Father answered us in such a special way.
So therefore my little complaints are insignificant I must endure whatever comes my way and we must be stronger than ever. It's not easy but I know it'll be worth it.





Love,

Monday birthdays Pt1

The past two Mondays have been very Happy birthdays for us indeed. Just recently finding out we're pregnant really has made us very grateful for each other. We have been celebrating and having so many good times.

Here is the highlights of our birthday:

I was woken up to my wondeful husband surprising me with a wonderful homemade card. It melted my heart and made me so happy. (Thank you loves for being so sweet!!!)
My birthday went by too fast and I maintained very busy. It started out with me going to class from nine till noon. At 1230 I went to lunch with some of my best girl friends. It was my sister, Ana, Candice an Emma. At firehouse sub, they give away a free sub for anyones birthday. I advise you to go there on your birthday who doesnt love free things???
We got to hang out for an hour and we had a great time. I did take pictures but theyre on another computer.. woooppsss. After that I worked from two till seven. Yepp you heard me I worked and went to school. How awesome am i? Ha ha just kidding. Then, after work I picked up my amazing hubby and we headed to my parents. Chris surprised me with the cutest homemade cake I have ever seen. It was beautiful. :) I fell in love with him all over again. We had carne asada and yummy cake at my parents. we had a good evening with the family. A few of my friends came over as well and i got some really cute gifts. My family and my friends truly made it a memorable and enjoyable day. Once we finished dinner we were dancing and hanging out like the old times. We laughed so hard!! I missed my best friends they are so good to me. We left really late and then went to the store.
Side story on my birthday- In between school and lunch i took a dollar store prego test. I tested POSITIVE!!! It was the best gift i've ever received. I immediatley called some friends and asked them about it and they assured me I was. I then called Chris and he was sooo happy! We still weren't a hundred percent so we had to control ourselves. When we were headed home at night we bought a first response test and it was very clear that I was pregnant. We couldnt stop smiling and hugging each other. WE practice telling people with the rommate and he didnt believe us. It was funny. I wish I would've recorded it.
The next day we told our family members and they are all very happy for us. We are so excited to be parents and have a child of our own. We can't stop thinking about it or talking about it. SO if you hear me talk about it i'm sorry I cant help it that Im very excited.
Only took us ten months to get prego. I am doing my best to eat healthy and be good, specially these first three months. I can't wait to get passed these first months because I am a little nervous about it. Sometimes I think to myself that I shouldntve told anyone till further down the road but it's all up to the Lord. I have faith and will pray so much for our future family.

That was honestly the best birthday I've ever had. I am so happy. I Will keep my blog posted as soon as I go to the OBGYN this next Tuesday. I am praying that it will all work out.




Love,
future baby mama

Going back...

In case you haven't heard.
Chris and I have decided that we are going back to school!!!

Since we don't have any kids or things in the way we decided that we need to prepare ourselves to have a back up plan. Plus we believe we're both very smart and we're determined to fnish something we should've done a while ago.
I am feeling very good about this decision and I know it'll benefit us in the long run.

We'll get to exercise our brains and challenge ourselves. After all we are feeling kind of stuck where we're at its time we expand our horizons. I am going to keep going after my dream and I want Chris to go after his. We are capable of accomplishing good things, specially if we have the Lord on our side.

Have a great day after all its almost the weekend !!!! WOO HOOO..


I have so much to look forward to this weekend. We are planning on doing tons of chores around the house and then Saturday afternoon we are getting a couples massage!!! My very first professional one I can't wait it'll be such a good fun time.

Ill let you know how it goes.





Love,

Reminded me of when we were dating

This week we had an amazing Tuesday. And no I'm not trying to blog about it to show off but Im doing it because I wanted to document it for me. It's been a while since we went out to dinner and drove around town all evening long. On this night we did so much and it reminded me of when I dated Chris last year (while we engaged). We would always go out to movies, out to eat, visit friends, go run errands together and be together 24/7. I'm not saying we don't do that now but being married bring more bills and more bills with a side of responsibility. We really enjoy our relaxing stay at home and watch a movie time. Honestly though I didn't realize how much I took living with my parents for granted. I had no real worries or big bills. Now that we have a house and some toys and each other to care for, it all adds up. I must admit though Chris and I make such a good team. We always help each other out and protect each other.

Back to my story... Sorry Im feeling a bit talkative today with lots of energy. We went to a friends baby shower, Chipotle & Cold Stone, visit another friend and her newborn baby, and then we finished the night with some good ol shopping.

This was all after Chris got off work! So as you can imagine we had tons to do with little time. We went to baby Sophies welcome baby shower, which was so cute! I loved that they used lime green with pastel pink, those are some of my favorite colors together. I went and dropped off the gift and of course said hi to everyone. Then, we went to dinner because we were starving!! Chipotle was delicious... YUMMM and there wasn't that many people. After that, my hubby and I shared cold stone cone although it took us about 15 minutes to finally decide on what we wanted. I must say I didnt feel as bad eating both these things because I worked out for two hours at my 24 fitness gym. I was sweating like I never have before. I did boot camp & Yoga so yesss I deserved some good food.
Then, we visited Gaby and her three day old baby girl. It was a blast we ended up visiting her for about an hour long. Since it was getting a little late and the baby was getting hungry we said our goodbyes and went shopping. :D you know I love me some shopping. Now get this we bought these things all for $30.00:
*Chris got a new T-shirt
*Two new ties- a hot purple striped one and a grey & black striped tie
*Tongs for cooking
*A frame stand.
So I would say we did spectacular. I didn't find anything for me but then again we only shopped for 15 minutes. If you don't want to spend too much money I would say take your husband/boyfriend with you. Men don't have any patience for shopping. It's funny.
Anyways so once we got home I fell asleep as soon as I laid down and Chris ended up watching a movie alone :/ I was suppose to watch it with him but I just crashed.
(Now this is the funny part)
After the movie Chris very carefully put me in a comfortable sleeping position because I was all kinds of everywhere on the bed and upside down.. HA HA and he didn't want to wake me up but I did. When I got up he was squeezing me telling me not to leave him.. I was like whatt????
I WILL NEVER LEAVE CHRIS. EVER.
But we had rented the movie "BONDS OF SILENCE" and let me warn you right now. This is based on a true story and it is a lifetime type of movie. So it is a bit depressing to watch. To make a long story short theres this family of four and the wife and husband were super happy and then he gets in a comfrontation with teenagers and he ends up passing away. WAY SAD but good movie.
I didn't know this story line until I watched it the following day so it did surprise me that he was saying that. Chris is such a soft caring husband, I couldnt have asked for a better life. I am glad we have the relationship we have. We know it's not going to be easy but we're going to give it all we got.

FHE this past Monday

I gave the lesson :) And I thought I planned it very well and it led to an amazing discussion that my husband and I had and spent hours talking about.

My lesson was titled "I am a child of God", I think I needed to remind our family that although it is just Chris and I for NOW... We must always remember who our spiritual family is. We sang the hymn "I am a child of God" without any instruments. We don't have a piano nor are we musically talented but we felt the spirit. It was amazing. I love being able to have so much fun with my husband when its just us two and we're just relaxing at home. We are so blessed and happy to have each other.

Then, I went on to talk about how importan it is for us to know how we are very different but yet we have my similarities to our Heavenly Father. It's amazing how the small and simple things go a long way. We are trying to do better at all those primary things the church teaches and we have felt them change and impact our lives. I am so much more happy and I can deal with the little things that get in the way so much better.

After our two hour discussion, which was amazing!!! We then went on to the computer togo and work on our vacation we've been trying to plan. We've been struggling with planning our California trip and as much as we want to it didnt work out. Everything was pointing no and we could'nt agree on anything. So then we decided to look at different resorts in Arizona and guess what???? WE FOUND ONE we both loved. We are going to Talking Sticks in Scottsdale and I'm so excited. :) We're going to get to relax and just pretend we're rich in a nice resort. I can't wait to just be with my baby and no one else to bother us. It'll be our second honeymoon, besides camping and such.

I think that this was a very successfull FHE. We learned, we talked, we booked and paid the resort, and last but not least we grew closer together.

I COULDNT HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER HUSBAND. THANK YOU BABY



Love,

In the fall..

I am trying to plan to take 3 to 5 classes, work a part time job, be a good wifey, do my photography business stuff, and get my associates either in the fall or spring. I am very happy and proud of myself. I know most people my age are done with their bachelors but because of one thing or another I haven't been able to.
If I could I would already plan on transfering to ASU but I think I will have to wait a year for that. Im going to do some good research and try to fin scholarships and such. Maybe I can find a good one that'll at least help me out.
:)
Wish me good luck because I will need it this semester. Hopefully I still have some me time. The good thing is that I will have all day Friday and Saturday free!!! So my hard days will only be monday & thursday. Thats not that bad but I havent done school in a semester or so. And to tell you the truth I've missed it. I love school, Im a nerd that way.


I am much more productive when I am active and always doing things. I know it'll be good for me. PLus I don't have any babies to keep me at home so I dont have anything from stopping me to be busy busy before babies come into the family.

I am excited and yesss I'm ready to kick it up in high gear. Fall Semester 2011- BRING IT!



Love,

I survived!

I survived the root canal! :)

I kept telling my husband things like "If i die please know that I love you very much and find someone for you who will take care of you.." Ha ha OF course I was kidding but me being dramatic like I always am had to say those kinds of things.

It started at 11:00 am- and i got done at around 1:30 pm. Talk about a long time at the dentist- AGAIN!. The good thing is I took care of it now and this will solve my problems with that horrible tooth ache Ive been having.

Honestly, it wasnt as bad as i had imagined. Everyone I talked to was scarying me more and more, Next time I wont listen to anyone and only talk to professionals. They always know how to explain things and they know whats really going on. I will admit though hearing the drill is the worst!! Oh and two kind of funny sad things was 1. the dental assistant that hasnt been working with my teeth (so the other older lady) totally gave me a fat lip because she accidently got my lip- OUCH. 2. The dentist burned the inner side of my upper lip with his tool- so I had a whole bunch of distractions going on around my mouth. But besides all that stuff and after keeping my mouth wide open for what felt like 3 hours I finally was free. I came out with one side of my face swollen and numb, so when I smiled I looked soooo goofy. I still kind of do because of my fat lip on one side.

The thing that stinks is I didnt get to be with my baby all day. Hes been working on the boat, and then I was getting ready for my appmt. While I was at the dentist he went to work. He wont get off until 11 pm, im pretty sure I am going to pass out before he comes home. I seriously have had slepless nights for about an entire week, and I dont even have a baby yet. ha ha

I am so happy it is over. And after next week hopefully if everything goes well I will have my two crowns and wont need to see the dentist for at least a couple months. YAY! It's been fun playing catch up but really its beginning to burn a hole in my pocket.

PS Im so excited its wednesday and only one more day to start my weekend. YAY!
Oh and its my best friends daughters 2nd birthday so HAPPY early BIRTHDAY TO HAILIE!

I cant wait to go to my bed tonight. :)

I spoke too soon

Ive been in pain all weekend.
Its been hard to sleep.
And Im so ready for this to be over.

I made an appointment with my dentist to get my first root canal.
:/
Wednesday at 11am.
I just want to fast forward and get this over with.

Besides that lifes pretty good and I was as prodctive as possible while being on pain meds. At least im taking care of it right?


Love,

Dentist Visit

So I had my first visit since I had my X-rays done. And let me tell you it was much better than I expected.

I think what worked me up was the fact that I hadnt gone to the dentist in many years. So I dont remember how anything felt. I mean I havent been since I was little. I know Im a bad girl - but don't worry I am paying for it now. I woke up at around 730 ish so that I could go to my appointment that was at 8. It began with the dental hygenist! FUN stuff- jajaja . She worked on my teeth for about an hour. Then I went to the dentist for about two hours more. Yep thats right I didnt have a type-o I was at the denstist for about 3 hours. I thought it would take a while but not that long. It's okay though because it wasnt as scary as I had been imagining. I had two crowns, and possibly I was going to have to take care of two root canals. Luckily the dentist said its really up to me because I will be able to tell if I get a toothache. So far everything seems good enough that I wont be needing any root canals! THANK GOODNESS!. I am going to pray that it remains that way.

Anyways I must tell you what I was thinking about while I was sitting in the chair as the dentist is drilling my teeth. I was thinking about how grateful I am for the advancement in the technology and the all the people who seek such hard careers. Such as a dentist, pharmacist, and doctors. All those things require so much schooing and I know its not easy but Im very thankful for their ability to fix me up. ha ha .


Once I got out I was starving so my husband and I got to go to Jamba Juice and Panda. It was the best jamba juice Ive ever had.

I am so happy thats over. Phew.



Love,

Before and after

I finally got my hair done. Yesssss i did!! wooo hooo finally it was about time that I did it. Im so happy because it looks fabulous and I feel so much prettier than how it used to look like.
What do you think? You like my new summer look. I DO!
I am so happy that my good friend did it. It's always nice to catch up with her.

Love,

RANDOMNESS

Here are some of the random thoughts I have in my head this day. I want to just write them down somwhere but I dont know where. And just because I love typing so much I want to just type them up on the computer. So why not my blog?


1. Dont call someone fat- specially if they don't ask for your opinion. You dont know if the other person receiving it is feeling down beause of it or is actually trying really hard to loose weight. (Just an observation from people watching)If you are asked however try to be as nice as possible or dont be so blunt. GIrls are sensative.


2. I hate it how people you have known for sometime loose contact with you and then out of nowhere whenever they decide they need you they call you or respond to you? I dont like it when people dont respond when I really really need them. So I am done being the person who is always trying to stay on top of all my friends and trying to serve their every need.


3. Money doesnt buy happiness- so quit lying to yourself. Happiness comes from within. Learn to be happy because it makes everything go so much smoother.


4. Always put your family and yourself first. It's the way to a happy way of living. If you put it before work, your own free time you will be blessed. I have realized this more and more as I grow older and now that Im married.


5. Pray pray and Pray. When you need an answer just keep praying. Get on your knees and plead to your heavenly father. This year i've gotten so many answers I am sooooo impressed and touched.


6. Just when things get harder keep pushing because after every storm you can always see a rainbow when its all over. Its amazing Satan wants you to break down and give up but dont! If you dont let him win he wont.


7. Love all those around you. Lifes too short to start drama . You dont know how much longer you have or they have. SO always be loving and kind.


8. If you have a problem or a heavy weight on your shoulders take care of it right away or else it will only get heavier and only keep bothering you. Once you knock things down one step at time your burdens will go away.


9. I always say to myself I have to be a better person than yesterday. Try it it will really make you open your eyes and make your life worth so much more.


10. No one is perfect- just accept it and work at it.
Specially me, Im trying though and I want to just
live a good life and serve others along the
way.




Love,

I did it!

I went to the Temple again early in the AM with my mom! I am so happy that I got to go. Specially since I didn't even hesitate to get up at five- go me!

I am so happy that i have the oppourtunity to live about 10 minutes from the Temple. The more I think about it the more I become thankful for this. The Mesa Temple is so beautiful inside and out. I love going in there and then putting some names that I think need extra prayers. I feel so proud and I know my testimony keeps growing because of it.

I am so happy I got married in the Temple and I know I am sealed to my husband as long as we both are faithful to each other. There's no money in the world that could give you eternal happiness.


On a side note - TODAY IS HOT HOT! I am going to the gym later and then Im going swimming with my family. I can't wait. Right now is the perfect swim weather. Specially the night times. If you dont have a pool, Im sorrrry hopefully you know someone that does because thats the only way to survive summers here. We w
ill be getting our pool fixed next year :) SO by next summer we are getting our pool redone. I cant wait. We can't do it this year unfortunately because there's no way we could afford it.

Have fun and swim during this hot hot time!
I love swimming & raspados. yumm


love,

Im a party pooper

What is it about marriage that makes me get sleepy so much earlier than I used to?

I used to be up until 2 am at least. Wow those were the days. Back in the day like exactly about a year ago Chris and I would hang out after he got off from work at around 11pm and watch a movie. Now a days Im lucky if I make it until 10. I feel like everyday lately these last couple months Ive been falling asleep on the couch. And my poor husband has to find a clever way to wake me up.

Let me tell you it's no easy thing to wake me up from my deep sleep. I usually go into a deep sleep within a matter of a few minutes.

Maybe its because we have had a very busy last couple of weeks. NON STOP ERRANDS. BOO.

Now, I am ready to relax. Specially this weekend because it'll be the perfect weekend for me to swim and work out. Im going to swim on Friday and Saturday.

Crazy Tuesday

I'm not going to lie this week has been good to
me surprisingly.
I've been extremly busy and productive as usual.
Today I was baking, cleaning and then I had
some friends over to visit.
First off I made a cake for my dear friend Pamela
:) it looks sooo beautiful I am so proud of myself.
Chocolate everything just like she wanted.
I must say I am getting better at this wifey business.
I was baking, washing dishes, putting dishes away,
dong laundry, up and down up and down. I guess
thats the role us woman have to do right?
Well usually I ask my husband help me do
some things because it makes it go twice as fast.

My friend also asked me to burn her a CD so I
was looking for some good party music and I tried
so find a couple tunes that sounded good to me.
I want her to know that I will do whatever it takes
to make her feel special.
She did so much to help me out when I was getting
married.
-She did my make-up multiple times, for my bachlorette
party, pictures, and my wedding day.
- She also sponsored my bachlorette party!
And because of her I had some of the best memories
of my bachlorette party.
Thank you sweet Pam!

And that is why we are going to celebrate her birthday
tonight ! We are going to feast with Mexican food &
eat cake, then I think we will finsh the night by
eating some cake & dancing.
I am so excited to hang out with some good friends.
I will make sure and take many pictures.

So after doing all those chores I was just putting
clothes away when my friend asked to see if I was
home and I told her to come on over and they did.
We were looking at albums, and remembering the
good old high school days.
It was so nice to reminice and get to catch up with them.

Then I realized I better hurry up and left to work!
I am so excited to have me some fun!
I love being able to just go out and have a wonderful
partner like Chris, that is willing to go out and
socialize with me.
It is so nice to know that he would do anything
with me, even though I know that sometimes he
would just rather relax and be home.
HAHA- maybe on Sunday.
xoxooxox
love,

This coming month

Is going to be busy busy!
I love being busy so I dont mind it.
Here are some of my plans.

* Go to gym 5 days a week
* Run run run at least three times a week
* Start swimming again - which means I need to
either buy new swim suit or find my old one,
* Do P90X with my baby <3
* Have FHE every Monday, we usually do it on Sunday
night because we had more time for it then.
* Do some service photo shoots for at least two friends.
* GO camping at least once
* Go bike riding at least twice a week
* Read more ensign & Scriptures
* Go to Temple once a week
* Have my house clean every day and stay on top of laundry
* Go tubing down the river at least once a month!
* Make it to the gym 3 times or more a week .
(I have been doing pretty good at this for 3 months now)
* Finish my wedding scrapbook and make an album of all the
fun times we've had since we got married.
* Be a better wife, daughter, sister, and friend every day.
* Always smile no matter what the circumstances are.

*KEEP THESE GOALS IN MIND BEFORE I DO ANYTHING

Wish me luck!

And Im going camping this weekend so I am very excited about that !
We're going like up north on Saturday and Sunday.
I cant wait I've been wanting to go with my husband since I got
married in November.
Its going to be so much fun.
We're planning on going hiking, running and shooting as well.
One of my favorite things about Chris is that he is such a MAN.
I couldn't imagine my life without him.
& Im excited for Saturday, let the fun times begin!
Did I mention that I love the summer time?