Baby Update

Well we only have a few weeks left before our little boy arrives. We are both super excited and can't wait to meet him. At my last ultrasound on Tuesday they estimated that baby Nathan is 6 lbs 14 oz and everything looks good. My Dr said that with my Gestational Diabetes he wont let me go past my due date. So if I haven't delivered by 39 weeks he will induce me sometime that week. So we'll see what happens.


It's hard to believe that its almost April already and the baby will be here soon. We only have a few more items on the 'to do list' and we are pretty much done! My awesome husband finished the nursery yesterday. It turned out really cute!

We also had a baby shower up in Utah with our friends and family. I don't have all of the pictures yet but here are a few. Enough to see how big I was then and some of the cute gifts we received.

Thank you to everyone who has helped us in preparing for our new arrival. We are very grateful for your generosity.

In other news we were recently released from our calling at church as Nursery Leaders. We really enjoyed our time in the Nursery. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun with the kids.

Baby Nathan's Sneak Peek Pictures

Today Neal and I went to get 3D ultrasounds of the baby. He was very cooperative and moved a lot! He's head down and folded in half. Not much room left in there. He was playing with his hands and feet and then started kicking me. Near the end he got hiccups. It was really cute.

He has the cutest chubby cheeks. Looks like he'll be a big guy. The tech said she thought he looks about 5lbs now... at 31 weeks tomorrow he still has some growing to do too!

And how's mom doing? So far so good. A couple weeks ago I failed my glucose tolerance tests the 1 hour and the 3 hour. I have to do a diabetic diet but so far my sugars have been controlled. They will be checking my blood sugar levels at all of my appointments but so far they have been right where they want them. So aside from the sugar issues, some back pain and swollen feet I can't complain.

Projects around the house and nursery are coming along. Baby's room is just about finished. We had the first of two baby shower's last Saturday, hosted by my mom here in Las Vegas. Next one is up in Utah hosted by Neal's mom. Both of the grandma's are excited to meet this little guy. We are too!

29 weeks and counting

Well I'm 29 weeks along now. Where has the time gone? It seems we have not very many weeks left and lots still left to do. The nursery is coming along, we still have a lot left to organize though. We have been very blessed by family and friends that have given us baby items that we need. We're getting ready for the baby showers this month and looking forward to seeing family and friends that we haven't seen in a while.

Baby Nathan is growing well. Everyone tells me how big I am getting... yes I know. At the last ultrasound in January he was 2 lbs. We'll post some new pictures soon I promise!

December again...

Well its almost December again where has the year gone?
November was pretty eventful for us we found out that we are expecting a little boy! Seems like everyone guessed a boy except for me. We are super excited. We have the crib put together and we're working on clearing out the rest of his room. I can't wait to get it all decorated and see him in it.

We had a pretty quiet thanksgiving. Both Neal and I had the flu that week. We had my mom and brother and sister over for dinner. I am very grateful for my mom, she took care of everything so I could rest!

We are looking forward to Christmas. We have the decorations and stockings up and the tree is all decorated. For Christmas we will be traveling to Utah to spend time with family. Its hard to believe that this time next year we will have a little one of our own to play Santa for.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.
Merry Christmas.

Fall Update

Well it has been a busy year since April.

W got a new puppy. Her name is Lola Boo, she is a 1 year old Cocker Spaniel Poodle mix. She is really sweet and spook's eailsy. She and Lugnut get along great though.

In May I went back to Wisconsin for my Uncle Glenn's wedding. It was really great to see family. I got to meet my step-mom and spend time with my little siblings Nathan 3 and Johanna 1. They are cute and a handful.

In July we went up to Utah for the 4th of July. It was so fun to hang out with Neal's family and our little neices and nephews. They are growing up so fast.

In August Neal started the fall semester at school and life got back into the daily routine of work and school. We got called to be leaders in our ward nursery. Only about 20 2 and 3 year olds.

We soon realized that this calling would be a blessing in helping us prepare for what is to come...

Shortly after we were called to the nursery we found out we are expecting!

Which brings me to our latest news. I am now 3 months pregnant. We are very excited and very greatful for this blessing from our Heavenly Father and greatful we have made it this far.

I am due April 18th (unless they change it. lol) Hopefully we will find out next month what we are having.

National Infertility Week Apr 25- May 2, 2009

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Miracles

"And because he hath done this, my beloved brethren, have miracles ceased? Behold I say unto you, Nay; neither have angels ceased to minister unto the children of men." Moroni 7:29.

We have received a miracle! Michael is doing so much better. He is off of life support today! He is awake and can speak and focus on visitors. His brain injuries are healing very well, his neck and knee fractures will heal. He needs to be in the neck brace for the next 4 weeks and he will have surgery on his right knee sometime next week.

We are ever grateful for our loving Heavenly Father and his mercy on Mike's behalf. We are grateful for your prayers and faith. Thank you everyone for all that you have done.


Also, we have a new addition to our family. We adopted a 1 year old female cockapoo (Cocker spaniel and poodle mix). Her name is Lola. She is very sweet and gets along well with Lugnut. Pictures to follow soon.