The House Movie

So, last night for FHE we decided we better make this video or it was never going to happen. We tried to make it so that it would not take too long to stream, but I don't know. Also beware it is kind of long. Hope you enjoy

This is the lower resolution one.

A Little House Adventure

Well it is official, Guapo and I are homeowners!! Yes, it is crazy, kind of unexpected, and maybe even a little crazy. However, that is what happens in our lives. We closed on our first home on Nov. 28, 2011. The home closed on time, and without a hitch. It was perfect. Sorry, we didn't give much warning about this adventure, but so often you look and think 'oooo, I like this one,' or you put an offer in on one you think you like and want and it doesn't go through, so it is a little hard to share with everyone when your not sure if it is going to turn out.

Anyway it did turnout and we are homeowners. Luckily, the house was left in good shape and we have a wonderful ward. Since we closed on a Monday, Guapo and I had an FHE that consisted of moving all the 'little'  stuff into our house. The little stuff included the air mattress, and so we spent our first night in our new home the day we closed. It  was a little silly, but so much fun. The next day we got up, and for so reason or another Guapo started putting together the piano that my parents gave us, and so before we headed off to work the piano was up, and in its place. Which actually turned out to be a really good thing because that night is when all of our stuff was coming to the house.

Our First Night

Like I was saying, Tueday we officially moved in. We had the help of the Elder's quorum, the Young Mens, and even a couple of High Priests. It was so awesome to have so much help. It took two loads to get all our stuff here. So, the total trips to get all our stuff to our house was 4 truck loads, and about 7 carloads. I would say that is actually pretty good, but you are more than welcome to disagree with me. Tuesday I also had pack meeting, so I helped with one load, and by helped I mean directed which stuff went where and drove the car. (no lifting I promise) Anyway, Guapo was left to finish moving everything else while I went to pack meeting. So, at about 8:00 PM I called Gaupo to ask were he was and he replied 'waiting at home to have dinner.' So, I went to our home (how cool is that) and I walk in and there is Little Ceaser's pizza sitting on the counter. I asked "Guapo did you by everyone pizza?" He said, "No, didn't I tell you that J and C stopped by?" Yes, J and C provided a wonderful miracle it was called dinner. I didn't have to dig through boxes to find the soup we were supposed to have, the guys that helped us got food, and Gaupo and I had dinner and leftovers for lunch the next day. Honestly, we may not have that much stuff, but if it weren't for everyone who showed up that night to do what they could to help we would not have made it. So, since everything was moved in Gaupo and I dropped into our own bed that night, and we spent the second night in our house in our own bed.

The Second Night

Wednesday was the official move-out day. So, after Gaupo and I went to work we came home, changed clothes and headed to the apartment. We spent from about 6:00 until 9:00 cleaning our apartment. However, when we locked the door we were done. It was actually the first time I have ever been sad to move from somewhere. I loved that apartment. It had so many good memories in it, and it was just a wonderful place to live. It was also the first place I had ever tried to make feel non-temporary. However, I am so excited about this house that I have since moved on and now love living in our new house. It still looks as though we haven't quite moved in yet, but luckily there are enough doors, and space to hide all that and I can just do it as I make time. I might want to start making more time though, because in three months we are going to add to our life a little bundle, and I don't need a dirty house when that wonderful event happens. So, I will try to get on that getting unpacked thing.

Besides out house adventure, life is busy with Scouts and work. Gaupo has his young men that keep him going every week. Also, Gaupo and I have found a way that we enjoy working out together, so that has been fun and good for both of us. The only other updates, are that work is going good, and Gaupo's schooling is going well. Other than that life is crazy and fun. Guess what I love it. I love the people I associate with, and I love where we are and what we are doing. Sometimes its hard, and I don't get along with everybody, but the good definitely outweighs the bad, so I can't really complain.

By the way, stay posted Gaupo and I are a trying to get a movie and some pictures ready so that you can actually see the house, but until then you just have to ask about it.

This is just a cute picture of us with our Christmas tree.

Free Time

One of Gaupo's and his families favorite things to do is build puzzles. About a month ago, Gaupo was having a hard time sleeping and he read that if he exhausted his brain he would sleep better. So, he pulled out this puzzle we received for Christmas last year. Well, he worked on it for awhile and was going to give up because it was too big for piece of poster board and was breaking every time he moved it. However, I could see how much he loved working on it and it really was good for him, so I gave up some of my precious kitchen floor space and said he could work on it there. Well, eventually I started to join him, and after about 2 weeks of hard work we finished. I know that sounds like a long time, but for people for us that is pretty good because we didn't get to work on it that often. Also, it is a hard puzzle trust me. Anyway, we were really proud of ourselves and it looks great. By the way, Gaupo is awesome at puzzles and so patient. I don't know how he does it. I always get a headache long before he is done which is why he choses to work on puzzles and I just do it to be with him.

Our puzzle

Me and the Baby

Every once in awhile people tenderly ask how far along I am, if I wearing maternity clothes, if I am feeling okay, how is the baby doing, and what are we going to name her.

So, just so you know. I feel great. I can't run because the baby sits really low and it is kind of uncomfortable because she is heavy. However, I can walk fast and I still love being outside moving around, and driving Gaupo nuts about getting exercise. This weekend he did take a walk with me when we walked to and from the service station where we had our oil change. See every once and awhile he will take a walk. Scouts is sometimes hard because I can't chase after the boys and do the things I use to, but I am slowly learning how to cope with that too. Other than those few things I am very blessed with this pregnancy and I feel great.

As for maternity clothes, I don't own any yet, so No. That doesn't mean I couldn't or wouldn't I just don't. Most of my pants are a little tight around the tummy, but they still fit everywhere else so I just make them work. I have include a picture so that you can be the judge as to whether or not I am fat. If you think I am, please keep your comments to yourself.

About 22 weeks

As for the other questions, I am about 23 weeks along. Meaning that I am just over halfway there. The baby is doing fine. All of her measurements were good at the doctors and she keeps moving, so my guess is she is doing just fine. We don't know what to name her yet, so any suggestions are welcome. However, don't be offended if we don't name her what you suggest. 

Halloween

I love the fun, and creative Halloween. I am not into creepy, bloody, or scary Halloween. With that in mind this how are celebration went. On Saturday, we went to our ward party where they had a chili cook off and dessert contest. I didn't compete, but I did make Jiffy mix corn muffins which were gone about 45 minutes into the event. It was a costume party so Guapo and I dressed up. I went as a cowgirl. This is my favorite costume even though a few essential elements are missing. If anyone wants to donate I need a belt buckle, a sparkley belt, and boots. Gaupo went as a thug. For being a white country boy, he makes a super good looking gangster. I don't have the one picture of us, but I think the ward does so just picture a pregnant cowgirl, and a super good-looking gangster and you have us that night. We had a fun time eating and visiting with the ward members and it was a good party. After, the party we went home and did my favorite Halloween tradition--pumpkin carving! I did my traditional carving. It looks like something that would be done by a six year old, but I love it and that is what matter. Gaupo didn't want to actually carve his instead he "shaved" his. It is a Dragon (his usual) and it did actually glow, but not well enough I could get it to show up. On Sunday, we celebrated with dinner in a pumpkin. It was tasty and we both enjoyed it that night and several nights and afternoons thereafter. On Monday, actual Halloween day, we turned on our light for trick or treaters (we only got one) and had dinner. Then we watched Earnest Scared Stupid complete with popcorn and candy. I ate so much candy it is ridiculous, but it was Halloween and I am just a big kid.

Our pumpkins are a good representation of our Personalities.

Looks gross, but it is actually really good.

Our Little Baby GIRL!!

About a week ago we went in to the doctor for our gender ultra sound. It was so cool to see the baby. I got to see her face which still looks rather alien like, but it was still a face. I saw her heart beat, I swear I saw her wave, but that just could be a love sick mommy. It was fun to watch her move. She was cruz'in around all over the place. It was like she was in a house or something the doctor had to keep chasing her down to get the information that was needed. It is so amazing to me that inside of me there is a precious little life. It really blows me away but still fascinates me.


So the story of the day for this doctors appointment is as follows...

I was laying there looking at my baby and the doctor asks "Are you going to find out what it is?" I said, "yes, we have decided that would probably be best." She then asked "What do you think it is?" I replied, "Well, at my appointment last time (15 weeks) the Doc said that it was probably a boy." Then the doctor looks at me kind of weird and says "Really?." I said, "that is what he told me." She replied, "That is interesting, because I am pretty sure this is a girl." After a little moment of silence the doctor asks, "Did Doc tell you, to tell me the opposite of what he thinks it is just to test me. He sometimes tells people to do that to us." I replied, "No, I think he was serious." Then the doctor just left it at that.

 So, we finished looking at the baby, and gathering measurements and then Gaupo and I headed up to Doc's office. In Doc's office, we did the routine exam. What was even cooler though was Jason got to find the heart beat of the baby. That was kind of fun. Then Doc asked us what we were having. I said "Well, last time you said it was a boy, and then down there they said it was a girl, so I don't really know." Doc asked, "Was I serious last time when I said it was a boy or did I just tell you to tell them that?" I said, "I think you were serious."

Doc went downstairs and got the paperwork, and said he would duke it out with the other doctor about whether it was a boy or girl. So, doc left and a Guapo and I chatted. Then Doc came back in and said that the doctor downstairs was sure she saw girl. However, Doc said he wanted to see for himself, so after he explained the measurements and told us that everything looked good, we went to the ultrasound place on the OB floor. After, Doc looked at the baby he said "from what I see they are right, its a girl." So according to the doctors, we are having a girl. That makes our good friend Stew the only one to have  guessed right including me.

We are really excited to have a little girl. I hope I can handle it. I wanted a girl, but at the same time I seem to do so well with boys so I was really in a toss-up, so hopefully the Lord knows what he is doing and I will be able to care for and love this little girl. Another plus is, the new house we are buying has a cute pink room.

This is our Baby's little face. 

This a picture of the whole thing and the cool think is the spine.

My Mom

So, I started doing this post the weekend after my mom came, and then things started getting crazy and now it is almost a month later and I am just sitting down to try writing it again.

As you guess not too long ago I got to see my mom. That may not seem like a big deal to a grown-up but sense I never intend to grow up I was super excited because it felt like FOREVER since I last got to see her. It has really only been since July, so only about 2 months but that is a long time when the last time was only for like 24 hours and there were tons of other people around. But thing that made me the most excited was not only that she was visiting me, but that she was all mine. Sometimes I get a little selfish, and don't want to share, this would have been one of those times.

The weekend started out with my mom flying into a little airport just north of our house. It is really small, but I wont complain because this airport makes my mom's visit possible. Gaupo and I went and picked her up. It was really fun to have Guapo come because he is good company when I am not patient because I am too excited for something. We arrive just in time to see the plane land and I go and great my mom. Can I tell you that nothing is better than a hug from someone who loves you and is genuinely excited to see you. It is awesome. After landing, we went outside to the baggage claim area, which is just a roped off area where the people set your stuff. Finally we headed to our house.

My mom has only seen our apartment on a video we did for Mother's Day, so we gave her the grand tour. It took all of 15 minutes including a bathroom break, but it was still fun to show off my new place. After that it was time for my mom to meet my visiting teachers. We were having a brunch at one of their houses and that is where my mom got her first dose of the people I am surrounded by (this is a good group of people so a good thing). It was really fun to sit and visit and talk. Plus there was really good food. Oh, it was a delightful occasion. However, my favorite part was walking to and from my VT house. I love walking places, but Guapo not so much so we don't do it unless Guapo is in a good mood, but my mom is always up for it. Anyway the slower pace of walking allowed us to talk and enjoy the wonderful weather and scenery. Oh it was GREAT.

When we arrived home we just visited. We didn't do anything. It was perfect. For dinner, Guapo and I made Quesadias for my mom. She has never had ours before and they are something that Guapo and I really like. I think she enjoyed them. After dinner we went to Cold Stone. My mom loves Cold Stone, and we had a gift certificate and decided that this was the perfect time to use it. It was so fun to do something that my mom loves so much and doesn't get to do very often. After ice cream we came home and my mom headed to bed while Jason and I watched some Gilligan's Island. It a really good day. Simple, but that is just the way I wanted it.

Saturday, we slept in and then had an amazing breakfast. We had hash browns, eggs, and muffins. Just in case you don't like that we also had bacon. Talk about good, and hearty. After breakfast was all cleaned up we got ready for the day, and then head to Sam's. Waahoo!!! We don't have a card, but needed some important things, so my mom offered her assistance. We went to Sam's and tried samples, walked around the store, and bought our necessary items: brown sugar, Crisco, chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter. (If you haven't noticed those ingredients make something very important to my family COOKIES) After we went to Sam's we came home and after we put everything away my mom and I went to Michael's. I had signed up to do a fall center piece for the dinner right before the Women's broadcast that night. I didn't have anything fallish but wanted something which is why I signed up. So, my wonderful helped me find some cute things and we made a very cute center piece for the table, and we did it on a budget.

The center piece we did together.

When we came home from Michael's, Guapo was watching Earnest Goes to Jail, so after we were done building the center piece, finished watching that with him. After the movie, I got ready to go and my mom and I went to the Relief Society Broadcast. It is the first one we have ever been to together. We went to the soup dinner before and sat with some ladies from the ward. Then we listened to some great talks during the broadcast. It was so fun to be there with my mom. I felt so cool. Plus it brought back memories of when we went to my first Young Women's Broadcast together. It was really fun. Once we got home, we watched Rookie of the Year. 

Sunday we slept in, and went to church. After church, we came home and my mom and I talked while Gaupo took a nap. I also made cinnamon rolls. These are my new favorite ones. They are made with pudding and then frosted with a caramel frosting. They are so good. At about 5:00PM our friend came over and joined us from a scrumptious dinner of Pisola and cinnamon rolls. After dinner we played games. It was just a really relaxing Sunday.

Monday morning came all to fast, and after one last walk, which actually started Guapo and I on our latest adventure House Hunting, we headed to the airport. It is always kind of hard to say goodbye but it is easier knowing that just two months later you will be flying down to see her and other family again. I loved the time I got to spend with my mom.

My mom is wonderful. She is one of my best friends and is the best secret keeper beside Gaupo. My mom is one of my hero's because she has never given up on me when I am sure it would have been easier that putting up with me. My mom has always believed in me and always let me try even when it seemed almost impossible. My mom is also married to my dad who is also absolutely wonderful. Lots of who I am today is all because those two people fell in love. I hope that Guapo and I will be just as good of parents to this little baby as we have both had. We are so blessed to have so many great examples of parents. I love my mom and having her here was so fun, I hope we never stop having fun together.