Easter 2011

This Easter was nice and low key and relaxing-which is my favorite way to spend the holidays and I know will probably be one of our last relaxing holidays that we get to spend together since we have Dental School and our Baby Callie on the way. Shawn and I went to church and then snapped a couple of pictures (Shawn had taken his suit off and I had to talk him into putting it back on for a few pictures...got to capture those memories) and then Brocky came over later in the day and the boys had to both look for their Eater baskets that I had hid earlier in the day (not the boys favorite thing to do) but after they found their baskets then we ate dinner and watched the, Sound of Music, that was on TV. We are grateful for Easter and for the Resurrection of our Savior and his perfect example to all of us.

Brock with his Easter basket Shawn with his Easter basket

Kara's Wedding Weekend

We had a busy busy weekend with lots of family in town for my cousin Kara's wedding. Jared, Amy and my mom drove in Wednesday night and then Savannah and Porter got in on Friday morning. We also had grandparents and all of our aunts, uncles, and cousins in town for the festivities as well. Friday night we all headed up to Park City for a family BBQ dinner and had fun seeing everyone and meeting Grants (Kara's husbands) family as well. After the dinner we had a baby shower for my cousin Megan, who is having a boy and due 1 week before me and for me. We both got lots of fun gifts from everyone. Then Saturday morning we headed to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple for the sealing. After the sealing we had a luncheon with Grants family at Thanksgiving Point and then later that night we went to the reception at a Garden Center in Highland-it was beautiful. We had such a fun weekend with all of our family in town and it all went by way to fast. I was sad to see everyone leave on Sunday. Shawn and I at the Marriott Cabin in Park City for the Family Dinner John, Kylie, and Jared

Megan and I (the 2 pregnant women on the couch relaxing during the dinner) Jared putting on his cowboy hat-we had a texas BBQ so they had cowboy hats for everyone-Jared liked taking his on and off.

Allie, Brandalyn, Bridger, Kara, and Diane

Amy and Porter

Me-with all of my baby shower gifts Mom and Porter

Brighton and Jared-everyone likes to dress Jared up-and he does not mind. They told him he looked like a gangster with his bandana on. Shawn and I right after the Temple Sealing

Grant and Kara-the only picture we got of them

Shawn and Porter

Brighton, Davis, Brock, and Shawn

The beautiful Oquirrh Mountain Temple-it was such a nice day outside as well-perfect for a wedding! Porter, Jared, and I at the luncheon after the wedding

The flowers and center pieces on all of the tables for the wedding-the colors were black, white, and green, and it smelled amazing since there were flowers everywhere.

Kara and I

Kara with lots of the little girl cousins.

-It was great to have my mom in town for a few days-since she got to work sewing some baby blankets, bibs, and burp cloths and she took me shopping to get me my last bit of essential baby needs and also got me some things for me that I didnt even know I needed for the baby, hospital, and for breastfeeding. Thanks mom

Arches National Park

Shawn and I have had such a fun time making little weekend road trips out of our Dental School interviews. For the first 2 in Nebraska we were able to spend a week visiting both Creighton and U of Nebraska, attending Shawn's best friends wedding, visiting the Winter Quarters Temple and Visitors Center, and visiting Mt. Rushmore. -For the UNLV interview Shawn and I got to get away for the weekend and headed down to Vegas for a fun time visiting crazy Las Vegas and for Shawn the highlight was visiting the Pawn Stars Pawn Shop. -For the University of Washington we got to fly out to Oregon and stay with my family and be there for Kyle's mission farewell and then spend a night in Seattle. -For the Utah interview Shawn just headed up to South Jordan and nothing too exciting happened and I didn't even get a picture of Shawn before he headed up for his interview. -And then for the Colorado interview we headed east to Colorado and stayed with great friends, enjoyed the drive, and got to stop at Arches National Park in Moab on the way home. As Shawn and I were driving back through Utah we saw lots of signs for Arches and decided to put it into the GPS to find out how far off of our path we would have to travel to go and visit before we got home and it was only 27 miles-so we headed to the park (something we have always wanted to do before we left Utah). We had such a great time. We talked to the visitors center and found out which hikes would be easy enough for an 8 month pregnant lady to go on and there were actually quite a few. We got to drive up to some arches and rock formations and then got out and walked around them and it was actually nice to get out of the car to walk around and it was really nice to get my heart rate up and enjoy some amazing views with my husband. -I am grateful for the fun little road trips that Shawn and I were able to take together as a couple before this baby comes....I am sure things will be different once she is with us and we wont be able to throw 1 suitcase in the car and take off for a few days. Delicate Arch. This was a very long hike to get all the way up to it so we opted out and took the half mile hike there and back to the look out point. A very pregnant me with Delicate Arch in the background

Shawn

Shawn and I with the North and South Window Arches

Shawn and I And Shawn and I with Balanced Rock

Visiting the Jackmans

Shawn and I left snowy Utah on Friday morning and traveled east to Colorado for the weekend for Shawn's last Dental School interview. The snow did not last long and the drive was beautiful. We loved driving through the canyons and through all of the ski resort towns. We got to visit with the Jackmans (one of my college roommates) and stay at their home for the night. We had a great time visiting with them and getting to play with their cute little Noah and eating Pizza with them (a must when you are with Casey and Bethany!) The next morning Shawn took off for his interview and Bethany and I got to do alittle shopping. After the interview Shawn and I headed to Castle Rock to visit and stay with the Harp family (a family from our mission that Shawn was very close with) we enjoyed the evening with them and then took off Sunday morning for our trek home. Casey, Bethany, Noah, Me, and Shawn at the cute Jackman home (decorated very bright and fun)

Bethany and I Thank you Bethany and Casey for a fun visit and for your hospitality in letting us stay with you and the Harps for also showing us around Castle Rock and for a great visit with you and your family!

Colorado Dental School Interview

Shawn and I headed to Colorado for our last Dental School interview this past weekend. The interview turned out great and Shawn really liked the school and we both enjoyed the area. Now that we have all 6 interviews done we get to play the waiting game to see where we will end up and what we will be doing for our future!

April Conference 2011

We had the chance to go to General Conference again this spring and got lucky and got to go to the Saturday Afternoon session which was nice and warm and in the 70s. Then we woke up Sunday morning to cold, wind, and snow on the ground. We love conference time! The talks were great and I am anxious to get the Conference Ensign next month. It is always fun to attend at least 1 session of conference at the conference center but it is also great to stay in your pjs and enjoy Conference from home as well. Brandalyn, Brock, Shawn and I outside the Conference Center Brocky and I

And Shawn and I

Crispix

I am a very picky eater and that defiantly has not changed much being pregnant, but I did always wonder if I would have any specific or unusual cravings-that you hear about from other pregnant women. Well, I really don't crave anything unusual or strange combinations of food and I have not had to have Shawn go out and buy me something that I have to eat right then....BUT I do eat Crispix at least twice a day. I love them and they always sound like just the right thing to eat. And as soon as I get home from work each afternoon I literally do nothing until I get a bowl of Crispix with skim milk and put my feet up while I eat them. Yum!