Here are some more pictures of little Cooper since he is so popular. The last several of these photos were taken by his grandma Cindy.
Today is the 36 week mark. People are becoming increasingly cautious around me, as if I could go into labor any second. The crazy thing is, they could be right. We’re on the home stretch and trying to do everything we can to prepare.
One of my wonderful sis-in-laws, Danielle, also threw a marvelous shower [...]
For the past several months, Noel and I have both been training for upcoming big events and acting as each other’s coach. Allow me to fill you in.
Noel
Event: Ogden Marathon
Date: May 15th
Goal: PR (Maybe beat my time . . . )
Notes: This is the first [...]
Today, the nice, little old lady working at the Logan temple took one look at my belly and assigned me to the handicap locker stall. “You’re going to need the extra space,” she chuckled as she gently pushed me toward the stall. I wonder if this works with parking too.
I’m not sure if other pregnant women can relate to this, but I feel like the only thing people notice about me anymore is my belly. On several occasions I’ve had complete strangers approach me at the grocery store and say things like “I just love your baby bump.” Once a lady simply shouted in [...]
So, I’m at 32 weeks and I figure that means I have anywhere between 40-70 days to go. We’ll see what happens. I’ve been really blessed (seriously) with a fairly uneventful pregnancy and am still doing quite well, but I’m beginning to see more and more of pregnancy’s effects.
Although I’m still working out, [...]
Dear Baby,
Your stroller and car seat were made possible by a polygamist essay.
We opted for a frame and car seat – so lightweight and easy to use. This way we can save up for a super stroller
Babymoon: a vacation taken by a couple that is expecting a baby in order to allow the couple to enjoy a final trip together before the many sleepless nights that usually accompany a newborn baby.
As has been our tradition for the past few years, we just got back from our spring break/anniversary/babymoon trip (the [...]
Looking at baby stuff sometimes makes me hyperventilate. The reason is two part: 1. I have zero experience with baby gear and 2. You sure can spend a lot of money.
For the most part, I just look at stuff online and make lists, but don’t purchase anything. Then I found this on the REI [...]
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