Time Flies

We can't believe Ollie is 3 months old today! He is getting so big! He has started sleeping for most of the night which has been AWESOME! Andy finally started his job which he seems to really like. He won state at his machining competition and now will head to nationals at the end of June in Kansas City. I'm still applying like crazy for a new job, hoping something will work out. I've started learning Spanish to make myself more valuable. XXXX Crossing my fingers XXXX

Andy won us a vacation to anywhere in the US. They pay for our airfare and hotel. We are thinking about going to Seattle and driving up to Canada for a day. I'm very artsy so I think I would enjoy it. Then again, I wouldn't mind going somewhere really warm and sitting on a beach...we'll see. I hope to go for our one year anniversary and re-do our honeymoon since it turned out so bad. :/

How things have changed....

Since the beginning of summer 2009 I have felt like my life has turned upside down. I'm not sure what started it all or why. It has made me uncomfortable, upset at times, alone other times, unsure of myself and what I should do. I feel like I really didn't change and I can't think of anything I did to make anyone change their attitude towards me. All I can do is hope one day things will be happy, fabulous and satisfying....

The 8 Week Adventure

Ollie is 8 weeks today and he is getting sooooo big. We finally found a formula he actually tolerates and he is in good health. He smiles and has the cutest toothless grin. He hasn't figured out how to laugh, but he is trying along with talking. He isn't sleeping through the night yet which isn't great for us, but he usually eats ever 3-4 hours and back to sleep he goes.

Having him around is a huge change, but a great one. He makes everyone so happy which some people in my life (including me) really need. He went to daycare for the first time today. I was a little worried that he might send the babysitter over the edge if he started screaming because he was unsure of his surroundings but he was really good. He'll start going 4 days a week so I can go back to work and Andy can concentrate on school and hopefully start his new job.

Andy finally got hired to a machining job but the company is taking their sweet time giving him any kind of schedule. It sucks because he'd really like to start and we could use the extra income. He is still going to school which I guess he can just get further on while he isn't working....

I am returning to work for 4 days a week with a few extra shifts every once in a while. I've been really considering going back to school. I'm just really unsure of what for. Do I go for a Master's? Or Ph.D? Or just go to one of these tech schools and go for medical coding or assisting? Or both? I hate the fact I spent 5 years getting a Bachelor's degree and have no job. I've been spending the majority of my time at home applying to jobs with IHC. I almost had one too, but didn't.

I've decided to learn Spanish. It will make me more valuable in the job market and help me get a job since most jobs ask that you are bi-lingual. I ordered Rosetta Stone because it was 60% off which was a steal! Whoo hoo!

I'd like to start back playing soccer, but haven't found the time nor have the money to start the team back up. Plus I need a lot more players. Hoping by next month I can have some sort of schedule where soccer can be in it. I miss it TOO much.

He is finally here!

January 18th, 2010 I went to my weekly doctor's appointment and my doctor said I was doing extremely well so she could strip my membranes and I could go into labor then or in a few days. Andy and I thought it would be best so that Dr. Lister would deliver our baby since we had been going to her all this time. My water didn't break...right away. We drove home, I ate a bowl of cereal and decided to check my Facebook and the next thing I know my water broke!

Andy was downstairs and I was yelling for him and he didn't respond. Finally 5 minutes later he comes up stairs to find me with my water broke. We pack whatever else was left to pack and away to the hospital we went. We got to McKay Dee at 11:30ish and they got me set up in a room. I got hooked up and my parents, Andy's mom and sister and my aunt Edith came and hung out with Andy and I until it was time to push. 3 hours of pushing and still no baby was coming so my doctor decided to take it to the next step...a vacuum. Risky, but better than a C-section. My doctor and I really didn't want to do a C-section since I was so close and worked too hard. With the vacuum you only get 3 chances and thankfully he came out right after the second chance.

He came out 20 inches, 6 lbs 8 oz and we named him Oliver Andrew. Oliver coming from my middle name Olive (after my grandma) and Andrew being his father's name which is kind of a tradition in their family.

Sadly, Oliver had a rough start. First the vacuum used to get him out made a BIG circle sore on his head. Then he had Jaundice partially due to using the vacuum on him. He also might have a tethered spinal cord which he gets checked next month. We are hoping he doesn't because we don't want our little guy to go through major surgery.

We are so happy he is here though. We love him to death and he is so handsome!

Goodbye 2009, Hello 2010

May this year be better than the last! Here are some of the GREAT times of 2009...

We brought in 2009 with friends at Port O'Call. (Our men not pictured).

I graduated from WSU with a bachelors degree in Psychology. It was the best day ever because it was the last day I'd have to deal with WSU.

Casie turned 24 in May and it turned into a very interesting night, but I leave that story for Casie to share. It was fun while it lasted though!

In June, Andy and I found out we were going to be parents. At first we were scared how everyone would take it, but we were so happy. We were glad the majority of people were also excited for us.

For July 24th Andy, my parents and I went to the rodeo. It was SUPER hot, but fun none the less.

On August 20th Andy and I finally got married after being engaged for over 3+ years (and together for 7 years). We got married in Layton at Chantilly Mansion. My bridemaids was Lauren, Ashley, Annalee, Shelby and Makinley. Andy's groomsmen were Danny, John and Jim. Our colors were orange, yellow and red. The day went by so fast, but it was amazing. Everyone seemed to have a good time and the food was really good. I ate leftovers all the way to SLC. He He...

Andy and I had always wanted to go to NYC so for our honeymoon we went. It was nice to see and visit, but we are in no rush to go back....ever.

For Halloween, we carved pumpkins with our friends and without friends. I did my best work this year with the teeth. Cracks me up... Andy went for scary and very difficult level which he perfected.

For my 24th birthday Andy made me a cake and it was TOO good. I ate WAY too much of it. It was so very sweet of him especially since I got stuck at work until 5 on my birthday which wasn't cool. We also went out to Tepanyaki with my parents, aunt, cousin Talona and Amanda. Great company, food and birthday!

Christmas was good. We had a friend party at Lindsey's where we made gingerbread houses and ornaments. We went to Andy's mom's house for Christmas eve and afterwards to my uncle Dennis'. Christmas morning my sister and family came down from Logan for breakfast. It was so nice to have them around! Then Andy and I went back to his mom's to open presents and then to his aunt's (dad's side) to spend some time with his dad, aunt, grandma and cousin. Then closed out the New Year by spending some time with Richard and Jenna (and family) while they were home for Christmas.

We'd like to thank everyone who made good memories for us this year. We wish everyone the best in 2010!

Keep'em to yourself....

I don't get why being pregnant automatically invites people to critique my body. I have had some many people comment on how good I look for only having 4 weeks left and then others turn around to tell me everything that is different/bigger/whatever. Yeah, I got it, I'M PREGNANT! And honestly the only things I really want to hear is nice comments about how good I look. I don't need to know everyone's opinion about my butt, legs, face or wherever.

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