Pictures

My friend Katy was kind enough to take some family pictures of us and some pregnancy pictures of me. She wanted to get some more practice but I was hesitant at first since I am NOT photogenic, but I'm glad we did it! I'm glad she convinced me she could make us all look good, and she did just that! She did a great job and I really appreciate her doing these. Check out her photography blog and you'll see some of our pictures and her other work. http://photography-kp.blogspot.com/

Is it really a girl?

I swore I would not make pictures of my belly public but since I blog for journal reasons, I'm going to. Don't worry, they are totally decent pics! I just don't like pictures of me in general. Luckily I don't have too many followers yet for me to be completely embarrassed by doing this. I have always felt guilty that I didn't get more pictures of my pregnancy with Makoy or write down things about my pregnancy. I really wanted to change that this time around, especially since she may be our last. I'm also putting a cute video of her on here. A week before my baby shower (which will be posted on the next post!) I had a dream that she was a boy. It was so real and I was just convinced she was a he. I just knew it! So I went into Rosemark, which is not where my doctor is, because I had heard you could get a gender ultrasound for 20 dollars whether you're a patient or not. It's true! The ultrasound tech said she is DEFINITELY a girl and after seeing her this time, I could tell for sure too! We were also able to capture a cute pouty face she was making just as the video started. The video takes a minute to start for those of you who haven't seen it yet. Pregnancy is so fascinating! I'm not sure what she was so sad about but it sure is adorable. We love her so much already. Makoy asks just about daily when she is going to be here. Don't I wish I knew!

5 1/2 months


6 1/2 months


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Baby Shower Extravaganza!

I had my baby shower on the 18th of September and have not had a chance to post about it yet. I have to thank my beautiful sister Jen for hosting this and putting it together. I know she had to do a lot of work to make it all happen and I really appreciate it. Thanks to all my sisters for the help with this and making it a complete success! I know they all played a part and it wouldn't have been as great with out them. The food was great, decorations adorable and I had a great turn out. I was able to get just about everything I need. Thank you to everyone who came and all the great gifts.

The gorgeous hostess and our adorable niece Harper
Some of the people and gifts



More gifts

Cute decorations

More decorations...cute poster my other gorgeous sister Sarah made
I look like a fool in this picture but this is one of two cute tutu's she got



Some of the people that came

Seven Years

Shane and I had our 7th wedding anniversary on the 22nd of August. I know, I am slow to posting about it. I can't believe it's been seven years. We've been through a LOT in those years but I'm glad we've stuck through it all. I don't want to be too mushy but I love him a lot and am grateful for all he does for our family. We weren't going to do anything for the special day because we're poor folk but some fantastic friends of ours made sure we had a great day. I have been craving cheese this entire pregnancy. I want it and need it all the time! When our friends asked if we wanted to do a fondue party that would include cheese, I of course jumped at the chance! We had a three course meal complete with a cheese round, (YUM) main course and last but not least, dessert! There was every type of food imaginable. Shrimp, steak, scallops, chicken, bread, fruits, veggies, treats of all sorts, Italian soda's...the list could go on for miles. Mary is a serious chef and will be so mad when she's sees I've posted about her. She's far too humble about her cooking skills but seriously, she's amazing! Her and Isaac both are fabulous and way too good to us. Here are some pic's of the fun event at the Ashton's house.

Us on the big day
Mary and Isaac...thanks again for everything!
Mmmm...say cheese!
The broth for the main course

Yum, chocolate and treats!

Yellowstone fun

We went to Yellowstone a few weeks ago with some of Shane's family. It was nice to get out of the house and do something fun together. We don't get to do family things too often. It was fun to spend time with his sister Kristy from Michigan and her family and his parents. I also know where every bathroom from here to Yellowstone is so if anyone ever needs a map drawn, I'm your girl!

Not the most flattering picture of me but...it's a memory

Makoy and his cousin Eden loving the water

More fun in the water


Makoy and his cousins from Michigan. He totally ADORES them despite the thumbs down he's giving

Joining the bloggers!

After a long time of debating I've decided to do a blog. I haven't done one in the past due to lack of time and the fact I don't think anyone would find what I do very interesting! The fact that I'm not a scrapbooker in the least and I don't keep a journal are some of the reasons I've decided to do this. It will be great to be able to print this all off and remember family memories.