Birthday!

This past week we celebrated my birthday!  I had such a fun birthday!  For a few weeks now I have been mentioning that I wanted to put up a Christmas tree.  Last year we borrowed a mini tree from one of our friends, but I wanted a bigger one and one of our own.  A few days before my birthday Adam went out and bought a tree and set it up while I was at work.  I came home to a beautiful tree and two beautiful ornaments that I had said I liked.  It's a little early for Christmas, but I love seeing the tree every day!

Also for my birthday he framed a copy of my Grandma's funeral program.  I'd had it sitting on the shelf so I could see it, but he bought a nice frame and put it up on the wall.  A very sweet gift!

At school they had a party for me as well!  They got me this nice cake and sang happy birthday to me. We had a fun time!

Also, on my birthday, the girls in Adam's program threw us a surprise baby shower!  They wanted it to be a surprise for both of us, but finally decided to let me in on the planning.  They just happened to plan it for the night of my birthday.  Using my birthday as a decoy worked out well!  I told Adam I just wanted to go out to eat, but when we showed up at the restaurant nearly everyone in his program was there.  He was pretty surprised!  They were very sweet and bought our dinner and got us some very nice gifts.

Also, this was my last week of work!  No pictures to prove it, but now all I have to do is get ready for this baby to make its big debut!

Just waiting on the baby...

I have a very hard working husband who was chosen as a student ambassador for the college of health.  This week Adam went to one of the local high schools for a college fair and talked to high school students about the college of health and the speech pathology program.  He had a good time and looked nice too!

I stayed home, but Adam felt lonely taking a picture all by himself.

Also, this weekend was filled with all sorts of baby prep.  We attended a birth class at the hospital and some good friends threw me a baby shower!  I have some very sweet friends that did a great job of putting everything together.  The decorations were adorable, the food was delicious, and the company was wonderful!  I couldn't have asked for a better shower.

And of course, I got lots of wonderful gifts!  

But now we just need to find space for all our new goodies in our tiny little apartment!  It seems we've got everything we need except the baby.  Just 6 more weeks!

Baton Rouge

Something we try to do every month is go to the temple.  We have really come to love the Baton Rouge temple and always look forward to going.  Yesterday we were able to make a trip to Baton Rouge and go to the temple.  I especially liked the nice cool weather yesterday!  Adam said it was too cold, but I think yesterday was about perfect!

I also love going to Baton Rouge because 2 of our favorite restaurants are side by side!  I always feel bad when I eat at one because I feel like I am betraying the other.

This time we ate at Five Guys.

Yummmmmmm!

Best Weekend Ever!

This weekend was one of my favorite weekends we have had in a while.  It was very relaxed and we were able to do whatever we wanted!  It started off with a jazz concert and dinner in the park followed by a movie and ice cream at home.

Saturday we had planned on going bowling with some friends, so after going to one of our favorite restaurants for a late breakfast we went bowling!  I. Love. Bowling.

Of course I won the first game.  I was "J", and Adam was "W".  I barely got him!

**Notice that I did not post scores for the second game.  Maybe you can guess who won. ;-)

Adam wanted to join the fun, so he had a bowling ball belly.  I think mine was still bigger.

Adam's Birthday

Happy Birthday to Adam!  Just before his birthday he got to take a little trip up to Virginia to talk to an elementary school about doing his 5th semester internship with them.  It went well and it looks like we will be in Virginia next fall!

He turned 26 last week and of course we celebrated.  He appreciated all the nice cards, gifts, and phone calls from family.

I surprised him with breakfast.  I told him I had to be at work early, but instead I got a smoothie and a big muffin from the bakery.  I am so sneaky!

That day I had work and he had school, but we did have a little party that night.  Adam has wanted an ice cream cake for his birthday for the past few years, and this year he finally got it!

And these guys were there for the party.  (There's only 3 in the picture because the 4th one was the photographer)

Happy Birthday to Adam and many more to come!!

October 7, 2012

Happy Conference weekend!  It is finally starting to feel like fall, at least in the evenings.  Last night the temperature dropped to a wonderful 67 degrees and we celebrated with hot chocolate on the porch!  I am very ready for the weather to cool down and I was glad for a nice autumn breeze last night.

Also, this morning I woke up to a nice surprise.  After being inspired at the priesthood session last night, Adam decided that he would go pick me a flower first thing in the morning.  He woke up, put his shoes on and said he would be right back.  It took about 10 minutes before he came back and I was starting to get curious.  He had to go on a little trek to find it, but he came back with this cute little purple flower and said it was just to be nice.  How sweet!

September 30, 2012

First off, happy birthday to my lil sis Brittany!  Today is her big day and from what I heard it was a good one.

Now, here is a very common sight in our home.

Some people are addicted to video games, some to facebook, Adam is addicted to chess.  Yep.  Chess.  He plays at least a few games a day online. Maybe I ought to learn so I can play with him.

Also, the belly is getting bigger!  The stripes seem to really accent how big it  is getting.

I go to the doctor this week for a check up, glucose testing, and for routine blood work.  Everything seems like it should be fine and that I am right on schedule as far as growth and weight gain!