Just a taste..

This past weekend we got to watch our niece Friday-Sunday. Paige is 18 months old and ADORABLE!! Spencer and I had so much fun!! He is so excited to have a little girl. I was teasing that she had "Uncles" rapped around her finger I can't imagine his own little girl. Paige loves Spencer!!! Amanda and Garet went to Disneyland so we volunteered to watch her. It was a real treat. They don't live in Sierra Vista so it was fun to spend some quality time with her. It gave us both a small taste of what we will have in 18 months. I hope our little girl will be as behaved as she was. Spencer said, "Paige is easy!!" Thanks Amanda and Garet for letting Paige stay with us!!

Questions and Answers....

I guess I'm not the only person that likes details. Here is some more information on our little baby girl:
I found out I was pregnant on New Years. I guess you can say it was planned. I had previously had nasty large cyst on my ovaries, which were not to enjoyable. I went to the Dr. he put me on some medicine that would possibly get rid of them. I guess depending where you have your cyst's it can cause you not to ovulate. We had been trying for a little while and were not getting pregnant. When I went to the Dr. we found out that was the reason. The Dr did not expect me to get pregnant while taking the medicine but soon after, which would have been February. To our surprise we got pregnant!! We couldn't have been more excited!!!

We did keep it a secret for a good while. We told out parents first around 6 weeks, then told our families when we were 13 weeks. We sent out this e-mail to make the "announcement."


I wasn't sick right off the bat, but was DEAD tried! When I was about 4 weeks it hit me hard. I was sick every day. Seriously I heard all about "morning sickness" but didn't expect it to be quite that nasty. I was lucky that I felt the worst at night, since my mornings are so busy. I am glad that around 13 weeks I began to feel a lot better. I still felt "car sick" but I could at least keep my food down. It was a chore certain days to get the energy to teach aerobics. Compared to some I had it easy and compared to some I had it bad!

I do feel great now, besides just a little larger. We are super excited to have a little girl! Last week was very exciting for us. Wednesday afternoon was the big appointment. We were so excited to see what sex we were having, but I was so nervous! I just wanted this little baby to be healthy and strong. We had actually had 2 ultrasounds done before this one and everything looked great. The Doc and Nurse's always joke about how active this little girl is. I was still nervous and was very relived to hear and see that everything was perfect. The first ultra sound we had they couldn't see the heart beat flutter because she wouldn't stay still long enough. They had to like pin her to actually see it. They new it was there because she was literally doing flips. That is when they new she was a "little spark plug." Since then they joke about it because every time they use that little microphone to hear the heart beat, you hear like 3 beats then a boom from her kicking it or hitting it. It's funny!! This last ultra sound they asked us if we wanted to know the sex before they started of course without hesitation I say yes. It's a good thing because the first thing we saw was, "Wow, it s little princess." She really put on a show for us! I know she really didn't know what was going on, but sure acted like it. She kept doing the same things over and over..... Showing her Booty, waving and smiling. She wanted to make sure we new she was a girl I guess. We all laughed. The Dr. has known me for a long time and said..."Marlee I think your going to get what you gave your Mom. A energized, free spirited, active girl." I'm not sure I can handle that! I was a little wild, fearless, NOT shy, and happy little girl.This is her side profile!! She was so entertaining. We didn't get to many pictures like this, because she was everywhere.(Her waving... isn't adorable! I LOVE IT!! It's not to clear because its a picture taken of the ultra sound)

Do we have any names.... well we have some options but not totally sold on ONE yet. We are open to suggestions. It really hasn't been hard for us to agree on a name but just cane decide which ONE we want to use. Good thing we still have 4 months!

Here is the picture of my belly at 20 weeks, nice and thick. It is growing, and she is moving around. I love being able to feel her move! It's been like 3 weeks of being able to feel her kick, twist, and turn. The other night Spencer got to feel her for the first time! He loved it!! He is going to be a great Daddy! He is so excited and will admit she will have him rapped around his finger. It's been a great experience being pregnant and can't believe how fast the time has gone!

I can't think of any other questions I have been asked to post, so if I forgot to answer your question, just remind me. Most of you know how it is, when you get prego you lose your mind!
Oh yeah, I forgot... My due date is Sept. 7th

Okay....

Pictures from the Precious Post: Here are my gardens. I Love them and hope that we get a good amount of food this year. We planted greenbeans, chili, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, chives, herbs, cantaloupe, and squash.

Spencer has been working hard in the backyard trying to finish the walk way! It looks great and is almost done! I will take a picture of the final product when it is complete!

These are some flowers from our flower garden! I'm not sure which I enjoy more the flower garden or the vegetable garden . I just enjoy both and working in the yard.


We colored Easter Eggs with all the nieces and nephews, as you can see I forgot to get my camera out until they were all done and this is just some of us finishing up. This picture of Spencer and I, WOW our poor kids. The nieces and nephews sure got a good laugh. It's sick!The Easter Bunny came to our house too! WE got tons of candy and some other fun stuff!!!!Here is the BEST NEWS!!!!We also had a wonderful experience yesterday, we got to find out what we are having!! We are so excited!!

It's been Years....

It really has not been a year but heck it has been a good while!! So I'll give you a quick update before I have to go. Okay lets be honest you don't have to read this... It's not all that exciting. Just for those we have not talked to in a while. Life has been busy for us around here but it's about to calm down my direction. I still am doing Personal Training, and loving it. I have been nervous about the economy affecting my little income but so far it hasn't affected it to much just not growing. I am taking a break from step aerobics and now teaching water aerobics since the weather is getting better!! I LOVE IT!! Boys Volleyball and Club Volleyball are over in 3 weeks. Then my afternoons will open up! YEAH, I have a million projects I want to do this summer. Spencer is incredibly busy right now with tons going on. He has been working over time at work and still getting good grades. We are counting the days until he is done with his Master's!! I am so proud of him being dedicated to get it! On top of school, work, and church he is Coaching Little League plus its softball season. Every night we either have volleyball, softball games, little league games, and mutual. It keeps us young and busy.
Being such a wonderful time of year we have really enjoyed working outside in the yard. I love working in the yard!!! Our flower garden and vegetable garden are looking good. Spencer has been busy putting pay-vers (sp?) in the back yard. It's a lot of work. I will take some pictures. Well for those of you that read this, I am impressed! I will post some Easter pictures, yard pictures, and random pictures soon.

A week of pure RELAXING

This past week Spencer and I both took off work and went to the Forsberg Cabin. It was absolutely wonderful!! Here is a LONG post of the entire week:

Saturday Morning: We left Sierra Vista and went to the Temple. We got to do sealings which are always amazing. That afternoon we went to my dear friend Kristal's coed bridal shower. That night we headed up to the Forsberg's for a Big Birthday Party.

Sunday Morning: We went to our old ward. (my in-laws ward too) I Loved it! It was ward conference so I got to listen to my father in law speak. He always does a great job. Then in Relief Society my mother in law gave a great lesson. I think what I really really loved about church is it was in English! That afternoon we left Phoenix and went to Flagstaff (Munds Park) to stay the week at the cabin.

It was BEAUTIFUL!! This is the "stream" that runs through the gold course.

Monday: We slept in!!! Then spent the day in Flagstaff. We went shopping, to lunch, and to the movies.

Tuesday: We slept in!!! Played in the snow. Went on a Ranger Ride. Worked on my quilt while Spencer did school work.

Spencer driving the Ranger. All the dirt trails were closed off because of all the snow.

Wednesday: We Slept in!! Went on a long walk. Went on more Ranger Rides! Played Soccer, cards, and more games!

This was melted snow running down the creek.This is a lake that we walked to. It was Frozen!

Thursday: We Slept in!! Went to the park and ate ice cream. Played soccer and then later that Afternoon my Mother in law, Father in law, Brother in law, and his 3 boys, and my Sister in law with her son all came up to the cabin. That night we went to Sedona and ate all you can eat king crab!! It was fun and we enjoyed each others company! That night we went back to Phoenix and then left really early Friday morning. I had to work and Spencer had school work.

This is Spencer's favorite restaurant! I would have to admit it is YUMMY!
Spencer eating his Crab!!
Little Spencer, Keith, Hunter, and Tanner (above)
Jessica eating her crab. (below)Grand-Dad enjoying his crab

The Dinner Party

Saturday: I spent the day with my Sister Allison. We left early this morning and went to Tucson. We spent a good couple of hours at the cannery. Yeah for food storage! Then we headed to Costco! We ate lunch and spent money:)

If you read this entire thing you can tell we had a WONDERFUL week! It was the first time Spencer and I have been on a trip alone since we had been married. It was great!

Valentines Day

We had a great Valentines this year!!! The week of Valentines Day we were lucky to have my Bro & Sis-in-law here for a couple of days. We made Valentines and decorated Valentine cookies. It was fun to have them here!!!

On Valentines Day we had a YUMMY valentines breakfast. Red Heart Waffles, Strawberry's and Whip Cream, and Strawberry Smoothies. After breakfast we got some chores done and then packed a lunch and went on a hike. It was a BEAUTIFUL hike. The weather was great, snow patches throughout the trail, the streams were running, ect. It was a fun 51/2 miles hike with a nice little lunch.

After lunch we headed back to work on our garage/gym. I was able to meet up with a great friend Gina and catch up on some old times. That night we were so lucky to chaperon the stake dance. They fed us a yummy dinner and then we danced the night away. It was fun to actually get to spend an entire day with Spencer.

P.S. GUESS WHAT I GOT FOR VALENTINES DAY.............

YEP!!! WICKED TICKETS!! It's coming to Phoenix in July and we are totally going!!!

We Looked Out The Window and What Did We See?

When we got up this morning, we looked outside and we saw...... SNOW!!!!!!

Last week was BEAUTIFUL! Perfect weather. This week it SNOWED. You never can guess what the weather is going to be the next day. We have had snow on the mountains a lot this year but not much at our house. You would think it was Christmas...Happy Valentines Day!!!