Big News

For all of you out there who were beginning to think we were never going to have kids, you can stop worrying. We're having a baby! I just entered the second trimester and the baby is due the day before Thanksgiving. We just had our second dr's appointment and our second ultrasound and everything is looking good so far. The baby definitely has 2 legs, 2 arms, and a spine. Phew. At our next appointment we'll hopefully find out what it is. I wanted to put up the sonogram of our cute little alien looking baby, but I couldn't get it scanned from where I'm at, maybe I will another day.

Reminiscing

One year ago today Cade and I left on the trip of our lives. We went on a cross country trip on our way to Philadelphia for my summer externship. We went up through Colorado Springs, through Wyoming and South Dakota, over to Minnesota and Illinois. Then we spent our weekdays in Philly and traveled the east coast on the weekends. On our way home we went through West Virginia, Kentucky, and met up with some of my family in Arkansas. Then it was time to get back to Flagstaff. Now I'm bummed out because I wish that's what I was doing right now, but instead I'm just living my day to day life, being stressed out from working at a new job, with no vacation in sight. Sigh. I felt like reminding myself of the good times so I'm taking a trip down memory lane, but I won't be offended if no else joins me, there's a lot of memories here. :)

Mount Rushmore

A very successful shopping trip at Mall of America

Cade with Joseph and Hyrum Smith in Nauvoo

Hurricane Point at Niagara Falls

Just an Amish Buggy going down the road in Lancaster, PA

Replica of the Mayflower in Plymouth, Massachu setts

Washington Monument

Sacred Grove

Jersey Shore

Times Square in New York

Liberty Bell in Philly

Enjoying an authentic Philly sub

Love Park in Philly

The nasty row house we lived in

An ethiopian restaurant, the table and chairs are basically upside down baskets

In Arkansas

Official Homeowners!

After almost 7 long months of waiting we finally got the house of our dreams. Ok, it's not really the house of our dreams, but it is a great starter home. It was a short sale so it took forever for the bank to give us a contract to buy the house for less than what was owed on it. In the meantime we lived with Cade's parents, at his sister's apartment while she house sat for 3 months and rented our new house. We're really glad its all over and we finally have a place of our own and can stop moving. Our three favorite features are having a garage, a pantry, and a walk-in closet. We'll never be able to live without those things again! I also LOVE the kitchen, it's pretty spacious for me and I still have empty cupboards. Cade loves having a backyard that he can practice shooting his hunting bow in. The house isn't very big but with the high ceilings and the family room being open to the kitchen it feels bigger. And the best part of it was that it was move in ready when we bought it. I do want to paint all the walls but I don't have to rush to get it done. Here are some pictures for those of you who have asked to see them.

Here is the entry way. I love having it so when strangers come to the door they can't see into my house and I don't have to pick up for anyone who just comes to the door.

That leads into the family room.

For the first time since we've been married we finally have a place for a table.

The kitchen with its many cupboards! (not my favorite countertop though)

And we have a breakfast bar.

And here is our bedroom. It needs a lot of work but we're currently out of money :)

Roadrunners

I don't know why but I just get a kick out of seeing roadrunners around my neighborhood. About once a month I see one running around. When I was a kid and watched that roadrunner cartoon with Wiley Coyote I don't think I realized they were a real thing (of course their legs don't actually spin in circles when they run). Here's a picture of one but unfortunately I didn't have time to zoom in or get a good picture before it ran off.

Visitors!

A couple of weeks ago R.J. and Jen came to visit us and we had a great time. (I apologize to our previous visitors who did not make it to the blog but an update was way overdue by the time they came :) They stopped by for a couple of nights on their way back from a trip to Sedona. R.J. started the visit by trying to improve our gas fireplace so it produced some heat. After first breaking it and then messing with it for a long time he was able to fix it and make it a little better. Then we convinced Jen to take her first crack at ice skating. I couldn't believe she had never been before! It took a little arm twisting, but she reluctantly agreed to give it a try. Here are some pictures of her trying to have a good time, but she really didn't like it. (At least now you know for sure that you don't like it, right Jen?!)

R.J. and Jen had both bought new hiking shoes for their Sedona trip but since it snowed on and off the whole time they were there they never got a chance. So we went on a little hike in Prescott to make up for it. It was perfect, nice weather, good views, and I didn't even break a sweat.

We also took our regular visit to Sonic (sorry you missed out mom and dad) and Cade had his first experience with Texas Roadhouse. He loved it and I'm so excited to live in a city with lots more restaurant choices!

Thanks for visiting, we had a great time and can't wait to do it again next year!