Pregnancy Update

So far this pregnancy has gone very well. I didn't get too sick during the first trimester. Just threw up once in a while. And no normal smells became revolting. The second trimester was great. I had a cute little bump and people could tell just by looking that I was pregnant rather than wondering and hopefully not just thinking I had a issue with food. But it went by way too quickly. The third trimester has been the hardest I would say. Although I haven't had any cravings, its harder to move around. I like it when people tell me I look too small to be 8 mo along, but I still feel big. Especially when I look in the mirror. This last month is going to creep by and I'm begining to think about what a huge, life changing experience this is going to be. It's like opening a new chapter in my life. In 4 weeks I'm going to be "Mommy".
I had a doctors appointment today and she said that the baby is head down, facing back and the perfect size, which makes me happy. I have been experiencing Brackston Hicks Contractions where my stomach will become so tight its like a drum if you tap on it. It doesn't hurt, just a lot of pressure. All in preperation for the big day!

Nauvoo, Illinois

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009, what an amazing day at the temple! Mom and Joel got sealed for time and all eternity and then right after Mitch and Mike got sealed to them. It was a great experience. Before the session had started Christa and I heard from a little temple working bird that L. Tom Perry was there with a bunch of Mission Presidents going through a session. After Mom went back in to change the mission presidents started coming out. We thought, if we wait we might see L. Tom Perry! I saw him walk out the door and he stood there holding the door open for people. Then Mom and Joel came out the other doors and walked over to him. We all thought, this is our chance and we all flocked up there to meet him. I was amazed by how tall he was. Then we all got to take a picture with him. What a cool day!

Saint Louis

Mitch came to Missouri Friday and hung out all weekend. Monday we headed up to Saint Louis, Mo to pick up Christa. We all stayed at the Hamilton hotel. It was beautiful. They had converted a bank into a hotel. Tuesday morning we went to the Saint Louis Arch! and got to got up to the top. At the bottom everyone loads into these pod looking carts that fit 5 people, very snugly. The carts are connected like a catapillar and climb vertically to almost the top. There you get out and climb up a flight of stairs to the top deck. The arch is V shaped on the bottom so when you look out the window you actually are leaning out. It was a really cool view. Then we headed off to Nauvoo for Mom and Joel's wedding.

Coyotes Attack

Every night the dogs seem to bark, warning us that the coyotes are near. They keep coming closer and closer to Mom's house. Last night we went out with our guns and a dim flashlight (it didn't work too well). We could see Bo (Mom's dog) running around and 3 sets of eyes, but no Sadie. Mike said he needed a bigger gun and ran back to the house. He came back and took aim. We couldn't see it very well because of the bad flashlight but Mike took a shot. Then Mom and Mike went out on the 4 wheeler to look for Sadie. They didn't find her but they found the coyote Mike killed. What an amazing shot! I wish it ended happy but Mom found Sadie this morning. The coyotes had killed her. She will be dearly missed. She was the perfect dog. See you in heaven Sadie, we miss you.