Home sweet home

This summer we stayed in Idaho, we didn't leave at all. I was fine with being in our own home but as the summer started to close I got really restless and wanted to go home really bad. We tried all summer to find the right time to visit California but Michael couldn't take time off. One night I may have had a little breakdown and the next morning Michael told me he had taken time off from work to go to "Mount Rushmore" the week I wanted to go to California. Until the night before we left for California he wouldn't admit he was taking me home. 

The night before we left we had a huge work party at our house! There were 11 couples there with all their children! It was crazy! I am always up for a party but I think I was in a little over my head with this. I spent the whole day deep cleaning the house (I usually like to leave with a clean house but I never deep clean. This time my mom was coming home with us to drop Rachael off at school and she hadn't seen my house so I wanted it perfect) assuming the BBQ would be outside. When everyone started arriving through the backyard they made their way into the house and just hung out in the house with their kid running around. Once dinner started everyone was mostly outside until it started to rain and everyone moved back inside. Luckily they didn't stay longer than an hour after dinner was over. 

After everyone left we started getting Olivia ready for bed. As we were reading Goodnight Moon she threw up again after a week of no throwing up. I was stressed up say the least. We cleaned everything up, got her to sleep, and I got to cleaning and packing. 

Travel day finally arrived and we woke up bright and early. About 2 hours into our car ride Olivia threw up again and Michael was exhausted. I prayed for 2 hours straight that we would make it to California and not have to turn back. My prayers were answered and a calming peace filled the car after we stopped to changed Olivia's diaper. We did the whole trip in one day. 16+ hours in driving! Wooh! We are all very sick of the car!

This is a of Michael's coworkers at the BBQ

Our first day in California we went to church in Bakersfield then drove to my grandmas and grandpas house for dinner.

How perfect that we got to spend grandparents day with them!! I love spending time with my grandparents. Olivia loved roaming around their house and their backyard. It is so hard living so far away from them.

Sunday night after visiting with my Grandma and Grandpa Hunt we drove down the street to my Grandpa Hansens house. It was fun hanging out with my Grandpa and Uncle Eric and Aunt Marisol. We had a lot of catching up to do. My cousin CJ has been serving in the Philippines for our church. She is an awesome example of putting faith in The Lord during hard times. 

That night was a long night. Olivia cried all night. Our poor sweet girl was not feeling well at all and in a new place with new sounds she may have been a little scared and she let us know. But because she wasn't feeling well we had a special experience. My grandpa and Michael gave Olivia a blessing. I'm so grateful for the men in my life who live a worthy life to hold the priesthood. I love them so much! 

On Monday morning we woke up and said our goodbyes and headed to Disneyland!

This picture may be my favorite picture from our trip. This picture was all my grandpas idea!

We picked the perfect day to be at Disneyland. I was really heasitent about this whole Disneyland trip. I was worried about keeping Olivia entertained while we waited in long lines, it's not a great place for a nap, she was still on a very strict 'BRAT' diet, I was worried if she would like the rides, and it's going to be a very long day. Lucky I didn't have to worry too much.

Michael was such a cute dad this whole day. It melted my heart. The second after we walked into the park Michael was pointing everything out to Olivia and they were in their own world. We followed them around looking at everything. 

Our first ride was dumbo and Olivia loved watching the ride go round and round... Until we got on then she didn't think it was so cool. She whimpered the whole ride and that was how she acted on every ride. 

I wish we could have seen more princesses but at least we saw Merida.

Sometime after 2 Olivia crashed and slept for a few hours and woke up not very happy but after walking around we made it till closing and saw the parade as we were walking out.

On the way home we had to stop for some yummy In-N-Out! And Michael threw a katchup packet on Rachael's car! 

On Wednesday my mom set up an appointment for me to get my hair done. I had no intensions of cutting my hair until April. The time came and she asked what I wanted to do for the cut and I said cut it off!!

I LOVE my hair! It's so me! I feel like myself again. Long hair was fun but I felt it lacked my personality. I wanted to wait till April to cut my hair, after I get rid of my baby "fat" but I'm glad I didn't wait. I'm so happy with my cut.

I just love finding pictures of these two on my phone!

Wednesday night we all went our to dinner and frozen yogurt. It was thei first time we were all together and it was so much fun! I really love my family with all my heart! I have been so blessed!

We all get along so well now and I really wish we loves closer so we could spend lots and lots of time together.

We woke up early Thursday morning and said our goodbyes. It was sad to leave our short trip but I'm grateful Michael made it happen!

It was a long day of driving. On Tuesday Olivia got a bad case of diaper rash because of her bad diarrhea. So, we made 7 or 8 stops to change dirty diapers which slowed us down a lot. We were also caravaning with my mom and sister. Rachael was coming back to Idaho for school and my mom was coming to help her and play a little more with Olivia. This picture is from our last stop. We are so grateful for the Idaho falls library DVD rentals. They saved us from a lot of crying and boredom.

We had a wonderful trip and it ended way too soon. I had so many things I didn't get to do but I'm glad I saw my family. This year we won't be able to make it home for Christmas since we have to stay in Idaho for our (hopefully early) Christmas present. So this was the last chance to get everyone together for a while. I am so blessed with a wonderful family. 

Getting better

We had a hard few weeks. As a mother noting is harder than seeing your baby so sick and you can't do anything to help but hold them.

On Sunday the 18th Olivia thew up for the first time. It was so sad! I have never felt so helpless. I held her tight and rocked her for a long time. The next day she acted like nothing had happened and we kind of did the BRAT diet but she was totally fine. Then 5 days later she thew up  again but only once in the morning and after I held her tight for 20 minutes she was acting normal. The next two days were the same and and on the 3rd day I thew up too. Monday rolled around and we were both acting and feeling fine. We stuck to the BRAT just to be safe. Two days passed and then it started again but in the middle of the night. My poor baby would wake up and whimper until we ran in to clean her up.

I am grateful that it has seemed to pass. We are still playing it safe with what we feed her but are still slowly adding different foods back into her diet. I am also grateful for all of Michael's help and support. It broke my heat to see Olivia feeling so sick. 

I'm also grateful for prayer and blessings. I know through the power of the priesthood she and I were both comforted during this hard trial. I'm grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and his help thought everything.

Scratch that! After a week with no throwing up she thew up again all over me tonight as we were putting her to bed. If this has happened to your child what did you do? This doesn't seem normal...

We took a lot of self photos and enjoyed a lot of cuddling time! 

Update on baby boy

I thought I would do a little up date while Michael watches the Broncos play the first game of the season. 

I went to the doctors today and had the usual baby check up. I have been frustrated with my doctor. I haven't seen her once in the office and I chose her office because it was an all female clinic but with this pregnancy I kept getting set up with her new male PA. At my last appointment I had Nicole who helped me with my pregnancy with Olivia and I have now been asking to see her and my experience had been much more relaxing. She is so kind and understanding and takes her time to talk to me. It's been a huge relief that she is still with the practice. 

Another thing that has changed with Dr. H's office is how busy it is. I waited 20-25 minutes with Olivia's pregnancy but this pregnancy I wait 45 minute or more just to get into a room then another 10-15 minutes to get seen. I wouldn't mind if I didn't have to keep Olivia happy and quiet for that long. 

Today after waiting 45 minutes the ultrasound tech came up to me and asked if I could help her out. Her machine was broken and she needed to do a 3D ultrasound to fix it and I was the only pregnant woman in the waiting room. It was so fun to see our little guy! He has a cute little nose and lips and his hand was up over his face. 

I have had a lot of ultrasounds with this pregnancy which is way fun! The first was at 8 weeks and there wasn't much to see and the due date was set at December 25th (Christmas day). At 12 weeks we got to have another to see the baby and the due date was moved to December 18th (our anniversary). The day before that ultrasound I was asked to help in a training and got paid $25 to see my baby squirm for an hour! So fun!!! At 20 weeks we found out we are having a baby boy and today I had a mini 3D ultrasound! It's been way cool to see him so much!

This little dude is such a mover! He NEVER stops moving. I love it. I think he moves so much to remind me he is there. I am just now starting to show and if it wasn't for my belly button sticking out I would forget I am pregnant. Although this pregnancy has been completely different than Olivia's it has been really easy just like Olivia's. 

I was sick my whole first trimester which was a new experience. I was only sick 1 week when I was pregnant with Olivia. It was exhausting trying to keep myself fed and Olivia entertained while feeling like I was going to throw up all day. Luckily I never thew up!! Huge blessing because I HATE throwing up. I have had really bad ache also and the heartburn has begun! But if that is all I have to deal with then I could conquer 5 more pregnancies... Not saying I will but I am feeling pretty confident in my ability to endure some discomfort. 

This baby is coming fast. Olivia's pregnancy went by really slow and this one isn't slowing down. Today I made my next appointment which is the glucose test and is done at 28 weeks so I will be going back in 3 weeks instead of 4 and after that its every 2 weeks till the baby comes!!!!! What!!!? How can we be at this point in the pregnancy already! I feel like I just found out I was pregnant! 

I'm super excited to meet this little guy and I know Michael is too! It will be so fun to hold a newborn again! 

Ok ok! I have to put some pictures up of my favorite little girl who is still my baby!!! We have way to much fun together! I am so blessed that Michael works so hard to let me stay home with Olivia. He is amazing!! 

She was not about to share MY 1/2 priced shake from sonic. Silly girl!

Uh! She is just the cutest!! I love her so much!!