32 Weeks

So I know I usually write all my pregnancy stuff on my other blog, but I thought I would write a little bit here, and share my feelings so far with this pregnancy. Its hard to believe I only have 8 weeks left, well give or take, probably more like 6 or 7, depending on when we decide to do the c-section, but I'm finding myself more and more anxious for her arrival, but at the same time scared as can be, even though things have gone very smooth and all my tests have come back good, and the doctors are repeatedly trying to reassure me that everything is OK, I just can't get this hidden fear out of the back of my head, so I guess it won't be until I can finally hold her and look at her and really know for sure that everything is okay. But I will tell you one thing, she is a very active little girl! And boy does she love kicking me in the ribs, my favorite part though is when I'm sitting on the couch and you can see her kicks, see her moving from one side to another, and then when your belly is lop sided because she is sticking her bum out on one side, I never got to experience this with Daniel, he just wasn't a very active little one, and with his low muscle tone I didn't feel him nearly as much, so I'm just trying to take this all in and enjoying feeling how strong and active she is. So with that, even though yes it can be uncomfortable at times, it is so comforting to know she is a strong and healthy baby girl! Its just so strange to think 2 pregnancies can be so different, at times I find myself asking my mom questions, and then I stop and think, I should know this, but yet I never experienced a lot of these things with Daniel, so in a way I feel like a beginner at this. But really other than having to deal with the ups and downs of having Gestational Diabetes, I don't have much to complain about on this pregnancy, I mean I do hate the leg cramps, heartburn, and waking up every 2 hrs to use the restroom, but that all comes with being prego, and at this point I expect it. So when it really comes down to it, I have actually really enjoyed this pregnancy(although I may complain a lot, I blame the hormones!), and am really looking forward to meeting our little girl! And no, we don't have a name yet, we have gone back and forth on this since we found out, and we have agreed on a few, but nothing set and stone. So if anyone has any suggestions please send them my way, I thought with us having a girl it would be easy to pick out a name, and actually its been harder than when we were picking out boy names! So the countdown is on and now its crunch time to get all those last minute things ready.

Tagged

I have been tagged by my friend Kendall, so here it goes.

My Quirks:

1. I check expiration dates on everything, if its even a day after the date I throw it out. Also I check the labels on everything, and since being pregnant its even worse, I measure out my food, check the carb count, and look at all the ingredients. I check the labels in my fridge about once a day. It drives Jason and my mom nuts(especially my mom on this one, I was at her house this weekend and I started checking all her labels, so its not just my house I do this at, but others too!)
2. 
   I am very particular about my bath towels, no one else can use them, not even my husband or son, if I notice anyone using them I have to wash them right away, I hang them in the same spot everyday and hang them a certain way everyday as well.
3. 
   I can't go to bed with my kitchen messy, the dishes have to be done, dishwasher running and all the counters cleaned off, there can't be dishes, food, or papers on the counters anywhere, plus I'm very particular on how my dishwasher is loaded and what goes in it, I have to hand wash all my pots and pans, Daniels cups, and my tupperware (sp?) but everything else can go in the dishwasher, and it has to be loaded by me, I have a really hard time letting others do it.
4. 
   I don't have to be ready for the day, I may be in my sweats all day, but I can't do that with Daniel, I have to get him ready every morning and I have the same routine I do with him every day, and it drives me nuts if its not done. Its also the same at night time, I do the same thing every night when I get him ready for bed, and its always done in the same order, and It drives me crazy if we are out past Daniels bedtime because it throws everything off and things just don't go as smoothly. (well at least for me they don't)
5. 
   I keep all my receipts, even if I know I won't need them, or its just from a fast food place, I have a container I keep them all in and about every month I go through it, if its less than a month old I won't throw it away, and with clothes and electronic receipts I'll keep them even longer. Even we have used the item and worn it a million times and I know I won't be returning I just can't throw out the receipt.

Now you know "some" of my quirks. I would love to know some of yours. Especially Viv, Rosie, Sheri, Janalee and Kellie

My birthday dinner with Rosie and Amber. Thanks Rose for setting this up, and I can't wait for the concert! Only a couple more weeks! But I love you girls and thanks for being there for me!
The husbands...you like how daniel is half naked, Jason was just about to change his diaper when we decided to take this picture, and well....we just decided to leave the shorts off.

26 Years OLD!

Yesterday(the 20th) I celebrated my 26th birthday, wow....where have the years gone. But I had a really great day, at first I was a little bummed because I was going to be by myself all day because Jason had to work and both my mom and dad did did too, but at about 11:30 I get a knock on the door and my dad surprised me with a visit and took me and Daniel to lunch, what a great surprise! Thanks dad it meant a lot to me! Then as soon as Jason got off we all met up for my birthday dinner. Although I didn't do much, it was perfect because I got to spend it with my family! My mom surprised me with a new baby sling, and some lounge clothes for after the baby is born, which I was in real need of, so thanks mom! And thank you Rick and Nancy for the wonderful card and gift! Jason let me do a little shopping for myself as his gift to me, and when I told him what I wanted I was waiting for the do you really need it, but instead he agreed! So I ordered a bracelet I have been eyeing for awhile from Tiffany's. I can't wait for it to be here! But overall I had a really great day, and thank you to everyone who made it special for me!

playing outside

Last year it took a miracle for Daniel to crawl or let alone just sit on the grass, its a whole different story this year, at first he was a little hesitant, but once he realized he wasn't going to hurt him he had a blast. We have been loving the nice the weather lately, but of course today we have been stuck inside all day, due to rain and wind, don't you just love Utah weather!

Happy Mother's Day!

We didn't do much for Mother's Day, which was just what I wanted, a relaxing day with a long nap, dinner with family and spending time with my little guy. Being a wife and mother is the most rewarding job ever, and I have enjoyed every minute of it!

Family Pics at the Resort

Grandma and Grandpa Carroll with Daniel
Grandma and Grandpa Goins with Daniel




This last week has been amazing, we had the opportunity to go with my parents out to Hilton Head Island. Thanks Mom and Dad for inviting us! This was a much needed vacation for us! Then half way through the week Jasons parents got to join us, they drove down from Virginia to spend the rest of the week with us! So we got pretty spoiled, we had both set of parents there! We had a great time being able to spend time together, go the beach, the pool and just hang out. This vacation was just what we needed, it wasn't one of those vacations where you feel like your on the go all the time, and feel more tired coming home, that you need another vacation to recover from the one you were just on. This vacation was just relaxing, with sleeping in, going to the beach, lounging at the pool and of course a little shopping. What more could you ask for?? So thanks again for a great vacation!

at the beach

He was not afraid of the water at all, he just went for it. luckily we had 6 adults to keep a eye on him.

Day Trips

We took a couple of day trips up to Charleston and Savannah. In charleston we walked the market, went to the aquarium and just really enjoyed the scenes.


There wasn't much to see in Savannah, but it was just a nice little day trip with the fam.
I don't know what it was about this trip, but we could never seem to get Daniel to look at the camera, he was just to interested in everything else.

The Pool

They had a pefect little play are for toddlers and the younger kids, Daniel just had a blast crawling around and exploring it all.
As you can tell, just like the beach, he just loved the pool.

Daniel with Grandpa Goins


The water was so nice! I was so surprised at how warm it was, when we first got to Hilton Head we took a walk down to the beach to check it out, as you can see when it was low tide the beach would look really dirty from the seaweed and well....I don't know what that other stuff was, but as soon as high tide came it was just beautiful.

The Beach

Daniel absolutely loved the beach! Honestly I think if he had it his way we would have stayed all day and all night, he had such a blast, and we loved every moment of watching him. This was his first time to the beach so I really didn't know what to expect, but the moment the waves came at him he was all smiles and could not stop giggling.

Hilton Head Island, SC

I forgot to get a picture of the front of the resort with the sign, so I just took one of the mat by the elevator on our way out. It will do, right.
Our view from our Hotel room, it was perfect.

I was taking a walk around the resort and this sign caught my attention, I'm still not sure if there were really any alligators in the water, but lets just say I was a little more cautious after seeing this.

Well...we just got back from vacation and I just haven't had the time to download pics yet, but hopefully after this weekend I'll have some posted, but for now, here is a tag I got while I was gone.

• Tag!

* A- Attached or Single- Attached

*B- Best Friend- Jason

*C- Cake or Pie- Cake

*D- Day of Choice- Saturday

*E- Essential Item- it a tie between my cell phone and lip gloss

*F- Favorite Color- Purple or Blue

*G- Greatest Accomplishment- Becoming a wife and mother, it can be so challenging at times but completely worth it!

*H- Hometown- Bountiful, UT

*I- Indulgences- at the moment I can't give into my indulgences because of having wonderful gestational diabetes, but when I'm not pregnant, I just love brownies!

*J- January or July- JULY!

*K- Kids- 1 and 1 on the way

*L- Life is incomplete without- My Family!

*M- Marriage Date- October 29, 2004

*N- Number of Siblings- 2

*O- Oranges or Apples- Oranges

*P- Phobias or Fears- I hate when things are completely dark, it just freaks me out, that why I have night lights all over my house!

*Q- Quote- I don't know if its a quote but I love the saying "When you can no longer stand, Kneel!"

*R-Reason to Smile- My adorable little boy and my hubby!

*S- Season- Spring or Fall (I love that's its not to hot or not to cold, its just perfect!)

*T- Tag 5 friends- Rosie, Sheri, Becca, Kellie, Emmy, Janalee

*U- Unknown fact about me- When it comes to cleaning my house, I can't just do one thing and then move on to the next, I'll start making my bed then I notice something on my dresser that goes in Daniels room so I'll stop making my bed and take it in his room, then I'll find something in there out of place so I pick that up and the cycle goes on, I usually end up back where I started but its usually like a hour later, and I have by then started cleaning the bathroom, the kitchen and the living room. I guess all that matters is that it gets done, just in a weird sort of way.

*V- Very Favorite Store- well right now I'm loving baby gap and Gap Maternity!

*W- Worst Habit- I can be a horrible backseat driver, it drives Jason crazy

*X- X-ray or Ultrasound- Ultrasound

*Y- Your Favorite food- Italian

*Z- Zodiac sign- Taurus