Wednesday, October 28, 2009

We're alive!!

So I'm such a SLACKER!! We've been in UT for almost 3 full months now and this is the first post, sorry.
I was waiting to add pictures, but I put them on our other computer and we're having MAJOR issues with it, so now I can't get to them. So, no pics for now. But, here's an update on life...

We're loving our new condo and the area. It's small, but that is great by me since it only takes an hour or two to clean the whole thing. The kids are sharing a room for the first time. It didn't start out well, but now they sleep through the cries or yells of the other...it's great.
Steve is loving his rotations. He's almost done with his second one, so 4 more to go. Things are going faster than I had thought they would. He's also working part-time at Harmon's grocery store pharmacy...which means he's gone 40 hours for rotations and 10-15 hours for work a week. It's been hard not seeing him as often as we're used to, but he does a great job at making to most of his time when he is home. I'm very grateful for all that he's doing to help further our family and build who he is as a person.
I'm trudging along. I'm 25 weeks and, trust me, I'm counting. For the most part things have been good since about 22 weeks. No major morning sickness or issues. Just getting bigger and kinda hating it. Counting every pound, which I shouldn't, but I can't help it. Though I'm happy to report that I've only gained 12 pounds this whole pregnancy, so far. The baby is healthy and kickin' just like it should be. We still don't know what it is, but I'm banking on a boy. Have a gut feeling...though Steve is positive it's a girl. Guess we'll find out in Feb. Our name selection is not going as easy as I'd hoped. Here are our names....tell me what you think...
Boy Names: Cooper, Griffin, Thatcher. My top pick is Griffin. Steve is stuck on Cooper.
Girl Names: Savannah, Sawyer, Tate. Tate is my top pick, but Savannah is close behind. Steve's not 100% on any of them, haha, but likes both my choices.
Names are so hard! I feel like I owe it to the child to be really careful about this.

Some things we've done since getting to UT....
Hang with family a TON. I have to say that I love being by family again, but it does have it's pros and cons. I miss just being our own little unit sometimes, not worrying about where to be, for which side of the family, who's family thing takes more presidence and so on.
Steve and I have made it to the temple 3 times since being back. Which beats our record or going once the whole 2 years we were in Erie. It's been really nice to have that back in our lives and to have so many temples so close.
Tess has started preschool and dance. She LOVES preschool!! She's actually decided not to do dance anymore because, in her words..."they make me do silly things and I don't like that." So no more dance, but that's ok. With the baby coming it'll be nice to not have so many places to be each week.
Beck is out of control!! He's turned into such a big boy. Starting to talk a lot more, LOVES to play with his cousins and uncles. He's a true boy at heart. He's also found that Jace, my friend Brook's little boy, is his new bestie! They are so cute together and Beckham just adores him. He's not really caught onto the fact that another baby is coming. He tries to look in my bellybutton to see the baby and has even offered the baby his pacifier, through my bellybutton. I think it'll be a shock to him when a real baby is actually here. He's such a mama's boy.
Our puppy Wally is alive and doing well. We finally had him "fixed" which worked wonders on his energy level and his ability to listen. He still needs some training, but has been a good dog none the less.
In all, we're all happy and doing well. Life is good and I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful husband, beautiful children and a wonderful group of family and friends that are always there for us.
I promise to post pictures soon. To all those in Erie...we miss you lots!!

6 comments:

Julie said...

So nice to hear an update on how you guys are doing!!! Glad to hear you are feeling better. Baby names are so HARD. But I vote for Griffin and Tate. My nephew's name is Tait and I think it is really cute for a girl or boy. Gracie quit dance her first year too. She would come up with an excuse not to go every single week! Anyway, it really is good to hear how you guys are doing! Miss you in Erie!

The Anglesey Family said...

I hate how you have only gained 12 LBS!!!! Ahhh....You're going to take the weight off in NO TIME!

The Brown Family said...

Oh Tif...you're super nice. What's not in the blog post is that I had some extra weight on before I even got pregnant...so I don't know how good only 12 lbs really is. Thanks though ;o) haha!!

Marissa said...

We are so glad you guys are back in town! I have to say you are adorable pregnant! Some people just look cute, others of us just look chubby! :) We need to get together again soon!

Alesha said...

So glad you guys are back close! I love love love it! And we are gonna be closer...but minus a babysitter. hmmm Well I vote for Cooper sorry I want to call him poopy brown I like it! haha I love the name though...really love. And I dont even want to pick a girl name cause I am banking on it being a boy, my boys need buds!

Stacey said...

I think you look great preg. All of the names are great so whatever you pick will work. I am really sad that Tess is not doing dance anymore. Now that I am able to hang out your not there anymore :( I am excited for you to have the baby. Maybe we can start running together.