Recent happenings

I can't hardly believe its been a whole month since I last posted- where does the time go? We haven't been up to much but here is what we have been up to:

These guys

*No they don't normally wear those around their neck it's their Christmas attire*

turned 3 on the 22nd of February (yes we know our dogs' birthday!) I thought about doing something nice like maybe using the cookbook (dog biscuit recipes) and cookie cutters shown in this pic (they got this for Christmas from Grandma Cramer) but after viewing the recipes and the time involved- I decided it was far too much work! I don't cook this much for myself! So, sorry dogs- maybe next year?

We ordered our crib awhile back and last week Russell assembled it and put it in the baby's room

*Don't mind the mess around it- we still have cleaning to do!*


I love it! Now we can move on to the fun things- like picking out bedding! This currently is the bedding I LOVE and hope to purchase soon.

Let the decorating begin!


The choices for boys bedding is somewhat limited, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. When I only have so many options, it sure makes making a decision a lot easier! When I have a girl- I'm screwed. Way too many choices!

I've thought about posting some fabulous belly shots on here- but well- there aren't any. The belly isn't quite cooperating as I'd hoped and instead of a cute baby bump it just looks like a nice oversized fat roll. It's fab. I keep hoping that any day the belly will round out and be cute- and when that day comes- we'll take some pics :)

In the meantime- here are a few little things I've learned about being pregnant: (not that every pregnant woman feels like this- just me!)

1- 40 weeks lasts FOREVER- and whoever said you are only pregnant 9 months, can't count

2- Just looking at a ketchup packet can cause heartburn (along with eating random things like crackers or a soda on an empty stomach)

3- Heart burn can and will wake you up in the middle of the night. Along with several trips to the restroom

4- Tylenol is worthless. Of course it's the only safe thing to take. It doesn't work! If you get a headache, your better off drinking coke than taking a tylenol

5- You really are an absolute wreck - an emotional, forgetful, whiny wreck! Fine one moment- the next reduced to tears. And when people ask how you are - do they REALLY want to know? haha

6- You get lots of sympathy from people and get out of doing stuff like lifting or moving things- it's great!

7- Feeling the baby kick and move around is one of the coolest things- it feels like someone is tapping on my stomach

8- I have the nose of a bloodhound- I swear. This of course can be good and bad- and I'm finding out it's mostly bad.

9- And the pregnancy waddle? Unavoidable at times. I can only imagine as I get bigger....

I really am excited to be pregnant- just learning all the fun things that come along with it! We are over half way there and can't wait to see our little guy in July (or he could come in June- I wouldn't mind!)

And most important- I have a new niece! She arrived on the 1st of March and is just as cute as can be (well from what I can tell from the pics) I can't wait to meet her! Hard to believe I will have one of my own in a few short months.

Catch up?

Not sure that I ever will- so here is a little post in the meantime. I decided I better post and not just update the background of my blog! I have been such a slacker at posting and mostly because I don't even know where to start! I am already like 5 months behind (well even more than that) and the thought of catching up seems somewhat overwhelming. So who knows if I ever will- the summer, fall and holidays may be just memories in pictures but at least I can start back up now and try to be better at keeping up.

There has been SO much going on I better start with the most exciting of news (for those that haven't heard yet) We are expecting- and it's a BOY!! (this is where I should insert those cute but indistinguishable ultra sound photos, but to scan them and insert them- would mean this post may never happen! so trust me- it's a boy!) We are super excited about having a little boy. Both Russell and I wanted a boy for our first child and considering the long line of boys on his side of the family- it's not much of a surprise. I just pray at least one little girl finds her way into our family at some point! The planning, and of course shopping, have already begun and it's so much fun (and a tad overwhelming). I now can join those mothers of boys out there in saying that there is not half the cute stuff for boys as there is for girls. It's crazy! But I have decided that in the end- it will save us lots of money!

We have started putting the baby's room together and have purchased a crib and changing table but only have the changing table put up so far- and I love it! I'm hoping the crib matches okay - who knew whites were so different?!

So with that I will end my post with hopes of being much better at keeping this thing updated. We still have months (ahh! really?) to go until the little one arrives so I'm sure there will be more fun things to write about :)

Tagged!

Carlye had this tag on her blog and even though she didn't tag me- I'm putting it on mine!

A-Age: 28
B-Bed size: Queen Sleep Number- LOVE it!
C-Chore I love: is there such a thing? I actually really like to vacuum
D-Dogs name: Gauge and Tar aka "the boys"
E-Essential start to my day: it used to be a diet coke- but I'm really trying to cut back!
F-Favorte colors: Pink and Pink :)
G-Gold or Silver: Silver
H-How many times have you been outside the USA: Once to Puerto Vallarta and once on a cruise to the Carribean
I-Instruments I play: The piano... I'm a bit rusty! Oh and the recorder :)
J-Job title: Accountant
K-Kids: 2 furry 4 legged ones- hopefully real children here soon (Russell says 2, I want 4)
L-Living arrangements: In our first house in Salt Lake
M-Most popular dessert at my house: anything chocolate
N-Number of times I have stayed overnight at the hospital: 0
O-Outdoor activity I have never tried, but would like to: rock climbing
P-Pet peeve: stupid drivers, rude people
Q-Quote from a movie: : "Boo you whore"
R-Restaurant I could eat at everyday: Gecko's or Texas Roadhouse
S-Siblings: 4 Sisters 1 Brother
T-Time I wake up: Usually between 7-8 AM- though I should wake up earlier (so sleepy!)
U-Unknown fact about me: I still have a baby tooth on the bottom of my mouth
V-Veggies I dislike: radishes
W-What is my dream vacation: France- the Palace of Versailles
X-Xrays I have had: Neck, chest, ankle and hand
Y-Yummy food I make: Chicken Enchiladas & Calzones
Z-Zoo Favorite: the Elephants

I tag Missy and Amber- and anyone who wants to do it!

I'm back!

It's hard to believe that it has been 2 months since I last posted- wow how the time just flies! And wow I'm terrible at keeping this thing updated! I am going to really try and get things updated and keep on top of things- here's hoping!

So for our anniversary we went 4-wheeling in June to Marysvale, Utah. (our new favorite place) We left on Friday afternoon after I got off work. Once we got there and got unloaded we went riding around until it got dark and then got to bed for some rest for the long day ahead of us. Saturday we started out early (well around 9 ha ha) and rode on a few new trails until we were tired and totally dirty. We were able to see a few deer but nothing more than that. Sunday we decided we were too sore to ride anymore so we just packed up and headed home. It was such a nice little vacation and such fun! We got to take our new 4-wheeler out and it was nice to be able to each have our own machine. Here are some pics from the adventure:

*Our new 4-wheeler - after it was all dirty!*

*Russell by the fake cactus outside our room*

*Linsey in front of our cute cabin*

*We discovered this while riding but the door went to nowhere- makes me wonder what used to be there*

*The opening to an old mine- wish we could have gone in- too bad it had bars covering the opening!*

*Linsey in front of an old mining cabin (don't be jealous of the sexy boots!)*

*So pretty! This is why we love this place!*

Happy Anniversary

Russell and I on our wedding day

Two months ago (on May 16th to be exact) Russell and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary!! (yes I'm a little behind) It has been such a fun 3 years- full of lots of fun and our share of trials- but something I wouldn't trade. Russell is an amazing man and I couldn't think of anyone better to spend eternity with.

We had the opportunity to celebrate our anniversary by attending the wedding of one of my good friends, Becky. She was sealed at the Salt Lake Temple- in the exact room that Russell and I were sealed in. I cried even more than usual because it brought back such wonderful memories of our wedding day. It was also such a great reminder of our sealing and the promises we made to each other. Russell, bless his heart, grabbed me about half the Kleenex box right before the ceremony started- so I was good to go! It was a beautiful day and I couldn't have thought of a better way to spend our anniversary. Congrats to Becky and Preston- such a cute couple!

The beautiful bride- Becky

Amber, Krystal, Becky & Linsey (aka the blonds!)

In between the sealing and the wedding luncheon we hung out around Temple Square and enjoyed some people watching. This was just one of the fun things we saw:

It's hard to see- but those are huge mohawks! They were doing a photo shoot by the fountain- So great!

Our original plan for our anniversary was to go 4-wheeling for the weekend, but we are SO glad they didn't have openings at the hotel because we would have missed the wedding. We did go 4-wheeling though the first week in June and had a blast! Pictures and a post to follow!

Happy Anniversary to my amazing husband!

I'm Obsessed...

My current obsession:

I'm not sure when or how we obtained this game but Carlye and I started playing this game when she was still in high school and I was living at home. (so about 5 years ago) We quickly became obsessed with it even then- playing till all hours of night- even on school nights! We would seriously play until our eyes hurt from staring at the screen! The phrase of the night- 'just one more game, just one more'.

I have been wanting to play this game again so I picked it up from my parents a few weeks ago, and after convincing my sweet husband to hook the PlayStation up in our room (after all- who wants to go all the way downstairs to play) I have fallen in love all over again!! Carlye and I stayed up last Friday night till almost 2 in the morning playing- it was just like old times! I will admit I have played it several times since it was hooked up last week- but I just can't seem to get enough of it! So if anyone wants to come play Tetris- come on over!! (but beware- the house and yard work have been ignored due to game playing- ha ha)

My First Attempt At Blogging

So my wonderful wife usually does this, but she is always telling me that I need to post something on here. She always has time at work to take several breaks a day and surf the net, but we have been punished at my work and can no longer get online.

There have been so many wonderful changes in my life since I've moved to Utah that I just can't post them all on here, so I won't share any with you.....ha ha j/k! I will start with today - I went on a ride-along with a conservation officer/game warden. It was a blast! We started out by going to a business downtown and catching a wild bird that managed to get inside somehow. It turned out to be a kestrel-member of the falcon family. We used a long pole with a fishing net attached to the end to get the little bugger. We only damaged a few things inside the "high end" store...ha ha j/k! Thoughts keep coming to mind of Chris Farley in the movie Beverly Hills Ninja where he's inside the antique place and pretty much destroys it trying to catch the fly :) We then headed up Parley's Canyon and check out a couple fishing places to see if people had their fishing licenses and were using the proper tackle.

Then we headed up Big Cottonwood Canyon and talked to a few people who were fishing on Big Cottonwood Creek. Everyone had their stuff in order so it wasn't fun...I was hoping we would run into people saying they didn't have their license and trying to run off so I could go tackle them :) Anywho, we drove up to the end of the canyon by Silver Lake. We walked around the lake and talked to those people fishing - again everyone had their licenses - losers. We did hear something walking in the bushes nearby and come to find out it was a very large bull moose feeding on some willow bushes. It ended up coming out of the bushes and a ton of people were taking pictures. I then had flashbacks of 2 summers ago up at Grandaddy Lake in the high uintahs when my bro in law Jerome and I were chased by a bull moose - not very fun - seeing my life flash before my eyes.

We then headed home since I can't be out very late since my beautiful body that I have during the day turns back to something not so pretty :)