Happy Thanksgiving

Cory and I stayed here in St. Louis with his family for Thanksgiving this year. We had dinner over at his parents house with his Aunt Karen's family. It's always weird and hard for me not to be able to spend Holidays with my family but Cor's family always does such a good job of making sure having the things I like there. I am NOT a turkey fan, I know I'm really weird, so my mom always had a ham at our Thanksgiving. This year Cor's mom bought a  ham and he cooked it for us, it was my favorite part of the meal, not just because he made it. It was such a fun to spend with his family. I know I already did a post about what I am thankful for but I truely am thankful for my sweet husband and both of our families. I couldn't have asked for better people in my life.

Baby shower in Utah

I was so happy to be able to go home with my family for a little while. Cory wasn't able to come with me because he had work and school so I took a little bit more time off to spend time with my family. It's crazy that was the last time I will be home before I have the baby, ah! My Mom, Grandma, Whit and Teig picked me up from the airport. I told them that my flight came in early then it really did just so they would be on time and they were still late. I sure do know my family well haha. We did a little shopping while we were up in Salt Lake and by the time we go to Richfield it was around nine or ten and I thought I was going to die of exhaustion. We were able to do alot of crafts while I was home. I think everytime Cory asked me what I was doing I was crocheting which is funny because I always made fun of my mom for doing it and now I love it. We had the baby shower on Saturday which was so much fun. I loved seeing everyone and they all gave me such nice gifts. I'm so lucky to have such wonderful friends and family in my life. Ive only been away away from my family for two weeks and I already miss them. I cant wait till Feburary to see a few of them again. 

          This is kinda blurry but it was the only one with my Mom and Sisters. So grateful for each of them!

               I LOVE my friends and I was so happy that I got to see most of them while I was in town.

                                              Love these three!!

                              This is really bad lighting but I had to get one with my cute pregnant Heidi

                         So glad I got to see Jimi while I was home

                              I loved the candy table. It turned out so cute

                        haha my Mom was crackin us up. She couldn't take a serious picture to save her life.

                                Two of my best friends in the whole world!

                  Cory said "well I guess it's offical, that's what we are going to name her" Haha

                   My mom seriously works with the most amazing group of girls. I love all of them.

My sweet friend Brittany drove down from Salt Lake for the shower. It was so fun to see her.

                     I only took a few pictures that weren't at the shower. I sure love these crazy boys.

So Blessed

I have so many things in my life that I am grateful for but first and foremost I am beyond grateful for the gospel in my life. I truly don't know where I would be in my life if I didn't have it. There have been times in my life that I haven't been as close to the Savoir as I should have been and I can't believe that difference it makes when I have a close relationship with Him. I'm so grateful for the Savoir and the sacrifice He made for me and my family. I'm so thankful to know that I will be with my family for eternity and that when my children are born that they will be born under the covenant. I'm so grateful for my amazing husband and for his worthiness in the gospel. It is so comforting to know that we have the Priesthood in our home and I am very grateful for him for that. I am so grateful for what an incredible husband he is. I wonder all the time how I got so lucky to have him in my life. He is truly the most amazing husband I could ever ask for. I'm grateful for all he does for me and for our little family. He works so hard and never complains about it. He is the kindest and most patient guy I have ever know. I'm grateful for not only the big things he does for me but for the little things as well. When I get off of graves he always rubs my back for me when I climb into bed. Not many husbands would do that for their wives when they are half asleep. I love that sweet boy more then he will ever know. I'm so grateful to be pregnant with our sweet baby girl. I hope she turns out just like her amazing Daddy. I can't wait till the day I get to hold her in my arms and kiss her sweet face. I already have so much love for her and I know it will continue to grow everyday. I'm also so grateful for my family. Being away from them is so hard but I'm thankful for the time we do get to spend together. I love each of them so much. Even though at times we fight I wouldn't trade them for anything. I'm so thankful for my wonderful Mom. I couldn't have asked for a better Mother in my life. She honestly is the most hard working and giving person. She would do absolutely anything in this world for me and my siblings and I love her so much for that. Words will never be able to describe the amount of love and respect I have for my Mom. I'll never be able to say thank you enough for everything she does for me. I'm so grateful for my dad. I love and appreciate him so much. He is such a great dad and I'm thankful that he is my father. I'm so thankful for my sisters and the relationship I have with each of them. I haven't always had the best relationship with Ashley but I'm so grateful that we are becoming closer as we get older. She is a beautiful person inside and out, has such a kind heart and is so giving. I'm grateful for all she does for me and I don't think I tell her enough how special of a person she is. I love her so much! I'm very grateful for Whitney and all she does for me. She is the person I can turn to for almost anything and she has been my best friend since I can remember. I am thankful for not only her being my sister but also for being my best friend. She is someone who has gone through more than most people do in a lifetime and she never complains about it. She has taught me so much and I'm grateful for the example she sets for me. I am also very grateful for Cory's family and all they do for us. Shelley is such a great mother in law, she is always willing to help us, she is such a kind person and is so much fun to be around. Since we have moved to St. Louis Cory's family has done so much for us and I'm so thankful for them for that.  They have brought me into their family and made me feel so loved. I'm grateful that I have such amazing in-laws. Not many people can say that they truly love their in-laws and I'm thankful that I can. There are so many more things that I am grateful for in my life but don't have time to write all of them. I am truly blessed!!!
xoxo

24 Weeks

How far along: 24 Weeks.  At my last Doctor's appointment he told me that he would take me a week early, so that my family could be there,  so my new "due" date is now February 15th.
How much total weight gained? 5 pounds 
Maturnity clothes? They are mixed in with my regular clothes. I now have to undo my pants when I sit down.
Sleep: I sleep great, thank goodness.
Best part of this month: Feeling her move more and more. I absoulety love it.
Gender: Girl
Labor signs: No
Belly button in or out? Suprisingly its still in
Wedding ring on or off? On15
Happy or moody most of the time? HAPPY
Looking forward to going home with my family. I have missed them so much!!! It's hard not living by them especially since I have been pregnant. 

Chicago

Cory and I were able to go up to Chicago and spend a few days with Greg. The last time that we went up to Chicago we were in the worst, and the only storm storm of the year, just our luck! We picked the perfect time to go up this year. The weather was so nice and everything was so pretty.

The bean was awesome

 

                               
                                       
                 We had lunch on the 95th floor of the Hancock building, the view was amazing!

                     I'm obsessed with the old houses there.

       Greg took us on a tour of his campus. The last time we were up there we just drove by it because it was too cold to get out, so I was so happy that we got to get out and walk around this time. It is seriously the neatest campus I have ever been to.

                                          Love going to the zoo.

         Cory might have a little obsession with Hot Doug's. I think he was more excited to go there than anywhere else in Chicago.

How far along: 20 weeks, Half way there!!!
Total weight gained: 3 pounds
Maternity clothes? No but I do have a pair of pants that I can't fit into anymore. It was a sad day when I couldn't do them up!
Stretch Marks: No
Sleep: I sleep great unless I work a grave yard. Those weekends are always rough on my body.
Best moment of this month: Find out it's a GIRL and feeling her move. She is starting to move around a lot which has been so fun. It's the best feeling in the whole world.
Worst part of this month: I have started to throw up which is really weird to me. It only happens after I brush my teeth, cough or sneeze. I few times I have thrown up after I eat but it hasn't happened a lot.
Food cravings: I haven't really had a lot of cravings this month but I do have to eat a few sweets throughout the week but that's nothing new haha.
Anything making you queasy or sick? No not that I can think of.
Gender: Girl
Labor signs: No
Belly button in or out? In but I think it's going to be out before too long.
Wedding ring on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. Thank goodness I haven't been very hormonal. Cory said to me that he thought I would be much worse haha
Looking forward to: Getting the nursery done. I know it's still early but I drive myself crazy thinking about what I'm going to do in there. 

We went in on Tuesday for a doctors appointment thinking that we were going to find out what we are having. I had my Mom and sister and the phone so they could find out with Cor and I. The doctor tried and tried for the baby to move so that we could tell but the baby had other plans in mind haha. I think that my mom and sister were more disappointed than we were that we couldn't find out. Luckily, we have another appointment in three weeks so we will find out then. 

I got back from Utah about three weeks ago and I got a bad cold while I was out there. I am finally feeling better now, thank goodness, but I can't believe how different it is to be sick while your pregnant, at least for me. For a about a week I couldn't really eat or drink anything and whenever I coughed or sneeze I would start gagging, WEIRD!!! I'm so glad that I'm getting better. I sure can't wait to find out what this little peanut is.