New Hair!

I actually decided to cut it SHORT. Anyone who knows me knows this is very uncharacteristic of me. When I told my mom I cut it she was shocked and mentioned 'that's very unlike you'. I have ALWAYS had long hair and loved having it that way. However, as of lately due to the fact that it had no style whatsoever, got me mistaken for a high schooler, was a constant pain to wash and brush out, and there's a baby on the way, I decided it was time for it to go.

Even when the stylist was cutting it I kept having to tell her, 'a little shorter please' 'go ahead and take off 2 more inches' etc. I was very happy with the final result and feel much more confident now that it's cut, not to mention it takes me hardly any time to style it. Yay for summer haircuts!

Getting Bigger...

She kicks me ALL THE TIME now. It's so much fun! When Amos is home he talks to her and reads her stories. In return she gives him little *fist bumps*. Recent cravings have been Napa Cabbage Salad (yum!) and orange soda (oops!) and of course anything buffalo flavored or spicy. Weight gain as of 24 weeks was 14lbs so far.

A Relaxing Easter

Since this Easter fell on the weekend of General Conference (where our Prophet and apostles speak to us from Salt Lake City via TV or Satellite Broadcast) we didn't have church in our regular chapel, we had it through the TV. This meant we didn't really dress up or have Easter baskets and eggs and all that other fun stuff we'll have next year for baby girl. We did, however, have some delicious Easter candy from mom, and some strawberries, strawberry shortcakes, and cheesy buttery biscuits with ham. I think I will have to make strawberry shortcakes a Spring Conference tradition!

Getting Ready for Baby!

We've been busy making sure we have everything all ready before she arrives.

Amos putting together her travel system. The handle on the stroller flips both ways so she can either face us, or face the world. (and if she misbehaves as a toddler I can make her face me!)

Painting the nursery. We decided on the middle color, a blue green. I wanted it to be versatile enough for a boy or a girl. We're going to pair it with pinks and yellows to make the room girly.

And this doesn't have to do with the baby but since the previous owner left some white paint, Amos decided to paint the garage. I have never seen someone so excited to get the garage painted. Apparently he hates splotchy garages.

I'll admit it does look good now. A few days afterwards he'd still wander down there just to admire his work. :)

Turning 27

For my birthday my parents and brother got to come visit our new house! My mom, never to disappoint, brought my FAVORITE - homemade Red Velvet Cake. We all got to hang out and have lunch and cake together. Thanks for the fun visit!

Then a few days later on my actual birthday Amos made sure that I blew out a candle in my brownie sundae :)
Here's me relaxing in my birthday Zero gravity chair from my husband! Perfect for springtime on the deck and for when I get bigger and am in the "uncomfortable-to-sit-and-stand" pregnancy phase I've heard about! Yay!