Christmas Time!

Merry Christmas and Happy New year!!!

Where do I begin?! It's been magical.

 I left off my last post with Adam's work party. The following week(DEC 21) we headed up to the Gateway for dinner. Little did Adam know, I was taking him to see The Piano guys!!!

He was so surprised, it took him a little while to let it sink in. Adam loves the group and plays the cello himself, so it was a real treat for him to see them live. They are amazing and so talented!

They took a picture at the concert, we are the left side, see us?!

We finally got down to business and made Gingerbread houses with Nate and Sarah (adams brother and SIL). The Ruben boys do not take building houses lightly. Their Grandpa ( an architect) would have been proud!

Adams final masterpiece!

We didn't finish the houses in one night, we started at about 8pm and went till 2pm the following day. 

And what fun grandma Mo is. She made basic gingerbread houses for the grand kids to decorate followed by  snowman crafts. 

With Ryker and the Moore grandchildren

We spent Christmas Eve at the Rubens. As tradition we get together, eat, showcase our talents and spend the rest of the night playing games.

Then it was Christmas!!! Can I just say this was the year for everyone to get sick? I didn't get very much sleep in and around 5am I started throwing up. It was just pregnancy sick, but no fun. Besides that Christmas Day was really special. Adam and I stayed the week at his parents so we opened up presents with his fam.

Hyrum, Adam's Nephew just chillin after opening presents. 

I have the weirdest facial expressions..I look like Cassie my little sister...

Adam got me a new monitor for my photo editing! He also got me an umbrella light so I can start building a small studio in plans of taking pics of my baby girl when she arrives. Now I'm just working on saving up for a good portrait lens.

After a wonderful morning we headed up to Ogden where the present opening continued and  to have Christmas dinner and games with my family. My parents always deliver when it comes to food. They had roast beef and fire glazed ham YUMMM. And the rest of the family brought delicious dishes and treats. It was so good to get together with everyone!

A few days After the Christmas celebrations Adam and I headed back home to finish working on our home improvement project. Last month, my monther-in-law jump started us on painting correctly and thoroughly. We finished the nursery and started on our half bath. It's been a learning experience and we had to make a few sacrifices along the way--Adam ripped a foot down his pants removing the toilet! I couldn't stop laughing. His face was priceless when we heard the tear...bye bye favorite jeans. 

BEFORE

 

AFTER (almost done! Just need shelves up and a rug)

 

Well, 2013 has been a very blessed year. We have learned a lot, grown closer together and have been able reach our goals. We will soon welcome our little baby in 14 weeks. I can't wait for the new year and the experiences it will bring!

Have a Happy New year Everyone!

Almost Christmas

Tis the last month of 2013! I cannot believe how fast time flies. Here's a few of our activities this month. 

We got our first snow fall, and boy did it fall!

 Adam has the opportunity to help with Toys for Tots every Christmas. His first event took place in Brighton where he got to snowboard after the event, one of his favorite things to do.

Although I wasn't able to join him snowboarding, I was able to go to his second event. This took place at the Masons Temple in SLC. We got to hear from a popular Orchestra, soloists and see ballet dancers from Ballet West. I love ballets! 

We had a blast at our ward party. The Photobooth was such a a great idea!

I am now at 24 weeks!!! I can finally recognize the difference between baby movements vs. I ate something I shouldn't have. 

Last Friday we had our work party. Well, Adam's work party, I resigned a month ago. But it was fun and the food was awesome! I didn't take any pics though, I'm so bummed because it was a very classy event held the Pacific Union station in SLC. I also got to see friends and a mission bud! But, Adam caught a picture of me before we left. I love occasions to just dress up, its a welcomed change from T shirts and yoga pants. (do you like our 4ft tree and stocking for our cat?? :)

Adam's Christmas break officially starts now! He finished his last exam today and is getting a well deserved celebration nap :) good luck to all our friends with your final exams!

9 days till Christmas...and then the New year!

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hmmm....walked in the house last night and found this big red shiny box. It's killing me having to wait another week...I totally get you little children, the wait is terrible. 

One Year Later...

I've put writing this off for so long. Finally, I got down to business.

One year later with the love of my life...and it's been wonderful.

Here is a quick rundown of our anniversary weekend! On Thursday (Nov 21) I had my 20 week Ultrasound. Its always fun to see the little being brewing inside and imagine what she'll be like. From what we saw we came to a few conclusions about our baby girl to be.
One, It was hard to get a profile pic of her for the longest time because she kept putting her hand on her face. It looked like she was sucking her thumb, if that's even possible a this stage. As embarrassing as this is, I was a thumb sucker till I was three our four... she make take after her mother.
Two, she is also very flexible (what bay isn't though?). The nurse conducting the ultrasound was in awe when she found Emery's legs crossed at the ankles above her head for the longest time! She'll be great a yoga if she keeps it up, something she won't be taking after her mother.

 We love any opportunity to stay at a hotel so on Friday afternoon we checked into The Little America in downtown SLC.  From the moment you walk in, you feel like you're in an episode of Downtown Abbey. So "Posh" I like to say. Im still not sure what posh even means but the place sure was fancy!

I won't go into much detail but we very much enjoyed our anniversary weekend spending time together in downtown SLC,  watching hunger games, getting a couples massage, pigging out for the first time for me at Cheesecake factory (my new fav place) and Rodizio (wow, the grilled pineapple) and reminiscing at temple square.

I just love my husband and his support and inspiration. He motivates me to be a better person and is just perfect for me!

The following week of course was thanksgiving and I have much to be grateful for.Here are just a few-  I am grateful for loving husbands, including mine. It makes me so happy to hear the sometimes small and great acts of love husbands do for their wives. We wifeys really appreciate it!

I am grateful for family and friends and the support and influence they have in my life.You are my angels.   

And of course The Gospel, as it gives me direction and helps me to follow the example of the Savior. 

 I however am not grateful for snow. I DO NOT like snow. But, it does bring on the Christmas spirit!