We're here

We made it to Flagstaff. Only half of our stuff is here. The moving company didn't calculate our stuff well and only left 6 ft on a truck to fit everything so only half of it fit. They haven't found anyone to move the other half. Hopefully it will come sometime next week. Luckily we have our bed and most necessities. Cole was great and unpacked pretty much everything on his own. On Tuesday it snowed here which was kind of a fluke but fun. It is now in the 70's and a bit windy. I feel like we are getting to know the town pretty well. We've been looking around at townhomes. We kind of know where we'd like to be. The housing out here is super expensive so we'll see what we come up with. I am still feeling well and am anxious to find a doctor soon. On my last Friday in Decatur the ladies in my ward threw me a surprise baby shower. It was soooo fun. I love them and miss them. I will post pictures of everything when I am on my own computer (I am using the public libraries computer right now:). So far Flagstaff is fine. It's been nice to have Cole with me this week. I'm a little nervous for when he starts work on Monday. I'll have to find things to keep me busy. We went out to lunch with two of his mentors at his new job. They were nice. One of them was LDS. There are 12 wards here (some student wards) and 1 stake so It'll be different than in Decatur. I think Cole will like his job and fit in there really well.

Heartbeat

Last week we got to hear the babies heartbeat. It was really neat. I was confused at first because I thought it was my heartbeat and he was still looking for the babies. It was fast and did just what the doctor said it should (changed 5 times in 1 minute). I have thought it is a boy but now I am doubting and think maybe it is a girl. In about 6 weeks we should find out. I'm at that stage where my clothes aren't fitting but maternity clothes don't look right yet. One of my pregnancy books suggests using your partners clothes. Well, last Friday we got Cole some new shorts. For fun I took my books advice and tried them on. It was so funny. Sadly they barely fit but the best part was that they went halfway down my calf and were super super baggy. They are cargo shorts and look great on him but I don't think I'll be wearing them in public any time soon. Today was our last day in our ward. It hasn't hit me yet that I won't see these people again (at least in this life:). I have loved our ward and am grateful to them for their kindness and examples. I've learned a lot being here.

Pregnancy Update

I am now 12 weeks! I look pregnant now. I've been told by a lot of people they can tell now. It is a little hard to hear that sometimes especially when people don't tactfully tell you. One women said, "You look fat." She works with me and knows I'm pregnant, and that was her way of saying I'm showing. It made me feel pretty bad. It's exciting to be approaching the end of the first trimester and I feel a lot more relaxed about the pregnancy. I feel pretty good but still take it easy because I'm so tired. I go to the doctor again next week. I am sad because it will probably be my last visit with this doctor. I will be getting my 5th sonogram. I have really enjoyed being able to go and do those every other week and will miss that. I've been very blessed to have such a good doctor.

Cole and I just went to Utah to his Grandma Chamberlain's funeral. It was sad but happy because she had a stroke over 7 years ago. Since then she couldn't talk or move so we are glad she is free from that challenge now.

We drove from Utah to Flagstaff and found a place to rent. We want to rent until we know the area better and then will look for somewhere to buy. It is exciting to think we can actually buy something now. With CAT we couldn't because we moved every year. Flagstaff is pretty expensive though so we'll see how it will all work out. I'm nervous to move but hope everything works out and that we like it. We will leave Decatur around May 12th. I won't miss the city but I will miss our ward. We've met a lot of good people.

Change in plans...

We are no longer moving to North Carolina. We are moving to Flagstaff, Arizona. Cole has loved being an engineer at Caterpillar this year. If he were to stay with them he would have to go into management right away and doesn't want to do that. He wants to stay in the engineering industry a while longer. We would also probably end up in the mid west our entire lives if we stayed with CAT (which we don't like) so he found a new job. He will be working for W. L. Gore. They are a really good company and have their hand in a lot of areas. Cole will be working in the medical device industry which he has experience in and loves. I think it will be much more rewarding for him. Flagstaff isn't typical Arizona. We will be in the mountains and the hottest it gets is about eighty-five degrees. We will be 8 hrs from my parents and Cole has family in Phoenix (1hr45min away) so we are very excited. He will start work May 19th. Needless to say we are in a whirlwind getting the move going and all that stuff but are very excited.

We're expecting!

We are expecting a baby the first week in November. We are really excited. I am 10 weeks.



These are pictures of a picture so they are fuzzy. You can see the babies head, hands, and feet in the real picture. It is so cute. My mom calls it "baby who" which I kind of like for now. I have felt really good so far and we couldn't be happier. When I think about the way things worked out it is really a miracle and blessing and I am so thankful for it!

TAG
I was tagged a while ago so here goes:

10 years ago what was I doing: I was sitting in Mr. Moon's science class with Abby and Aimee making up a song when a girl named Shelley said, "You guys are such slits." It was hilarious. I was also teasing Amie about how many diamonds we each had. I was in dance/PE class with Megan and Jennie and Sarah hoping that our teacher would call on me someday to demonstrate in front of the class. I also toilet papering for my first time. Ashley's mom took us to do it. It was so fun at the time. We dressed up and thought we were so cool in our disguises.

3 Bad Habits:
1. I bite my nails
2. I will leave one square of toilet paper so I don't have to change it
3. I will ask someone their name but will forget to listen to what they say because I'm thinking of what I am going to say next. Then it is too late. I can't ask them their name again. It is so awkward.

5 Things people don't know about me:
1. I am pregnant (some people might not know yet)
2. My feet haven't grown since 3rd grade or so
3. I still have a jacket from 8th grade that I wear
4. I love to perform
5. I have nightmares that Cole just won't marry me even though I love him soooo much

5 Things on my to do list today:
This is a bad day to do this
1. Get out of bed (now that I'm pregnant I never want to)
2. Go to work
3. Figure out who banged my car door and left a big dent and red mark (hit and run)
4. Make dinner
5. Look into moving details

5 Snacks I enjoy: (this could be interesting now that I'm pregnant!)
1. Chips and salsa
2. Cheez-its
3. Root Beer (normally I hate it)
4. Cookies
5. Anything I don't have to make or clean up

5 Places I've lived:
1. American Fork
2. Provo
3. Decatur
4. My parents are moving to Highland. Does that count?
5. ??? I'm moving in a few weeks

5 Places I've been:
1. England
2. Scotland
3. Hawaii
4. Florida
5. Everywhere Heritage Tours went

5 Jobs I've had:
1. Math Tutor
2. Help-u-Mail
3. AF City internet secretary
4. Dean's office secretary
5. Middle school math teacher

What would I do if I were to become a billionare:
I would pay tithing (thanks for the good example everyone else that has answered this question). I would pay off any debts. I would buy a house. I would go on a Disney cruise and take my entire family with me. I would go to Utah a million times. . .then I would save the rest.

I tag Eden, Melissa S., and Carrie

Easter Trip to Utah

We made this video of our trip to Utah. It was so much fun and I'm ready to go back already!

New Location

We just heard last week that in June we will be heading to Raleigh, North Carolina. Everyone keeps telling us it is beautiful and really nice. Neither of us have been there but it sounds like we're in for a treat, but then again anything has to be better than Decatur:) I'm excited to be closer to a major airport and city that will have more things to do. We will also be a lot closer to the temple. This will be Cole's supervision rotation and he lucked out and got 1st shift which is uheard of so we're pretty excited about that too.