We're having a ...

GIRL! Sorry, this is a week late, but we had our ultrasound last Tuesday and found out, for sure, that the baby is a girl. We also discovered that Brandie's placenta or somethin is in the wrong place or somethin (ask B for details). Long story short, she can't lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk. On the plus side, she got a note saying she doesn't have to lift anything at work, so that's good :)

Cat Baby (or Houdini Cat)

Brandie went yard-sale shopping today and bought a bunch of baby clothes. She just couldn't resist putting them on something. I guess the cat chose the wrong place to lounge.

Then we thought it would be funny (it was) to put her down and let her "walk".

Good News

So Mike and I have some great news. After a couple years of trying to get pregnant it finally happened. I am 10 weeks pregnant and my Due Date is December 31, 2010. We are so excited! We feel so blessed to finally get an opportunity to bring this special spirit into our family. Here is the ultrasound we had on Friday. It is actually starting to look like a baby.

Our Chickens

Okay so we finally got chickens. Mike has wanted chickens since he was like 5 and ever since we have moved into our house he has been bugging me to get them. I never have really wanted them so I always told him no. Then one day after we had went to lunch together he wanted to take me to Cal Ranch. So we went there and he showed me the baby chicks. They are very cute. I didn't want them because they are messy and stink and didn't want to have to take care of them. Well we were looking at these chicks and what sealed the deal was Mike saying "Just think Brandie if we get 6 of these Chicks we will be saving them from being slaughtered."

So of course I said yes because I am a sucker for animals and he knows I hate animals getting killed. Plus it would be good to have to not get eggs at the store. When We first brought them home I was like Oh they are cute but I felt like I was living on Little House on the Prairie. But I do have to say now that I really do love them. They are starting to look like chickens now but they are still cute and we did name them. I picked 3 names and Mike picked 3 names. Mikes names were: Mrs. Featherbottom, Omelet, and Ginger. My names were: Sunny, Annie, and my favorite, Gizelle.

So here are some pictures of their first time outside. They have to live in the house until they are big enough to be outside and kind-of defend themselves and when it is warmer.

Kitty Loves Water

Elyse's Wedding.

So my little sister Elyse got married last Saturday. It was so beautiful and I am so happy for her and Steve. I am really going to miss her, she has been my best friend for years but I am very excited for her to start this new chapter in her life. Love you Elyse.

So here are some pictures.

Elyse in the Bridal Room.


Me in my Brides Maid Dress.


The Bride and Groom. He is a Marine.


Me and My sister. She looks so beautiful. And last of all her car. Which she thought she has a good hiding spot for it.

Update

So nothing much has been happening over the past few months, but there is some exciting news for February.
First of all and the most exciting is that my little sister Elyse is getting married on Saturday. I am so happy for her and Steve and it is going to be a beautiful wedding. Pictures will hopefully come soon.
Lastly I am having surgery at the end of this month. It is kind of scary but I am excited for it because the doctor thinks that this surgery is going to help me get pregnant and everyone knows how much I want to start my family.
And lastly but not the most exciting thing is they called me to be a relief society teacher. My first lesson was at the end of January and I think that it went well. I am scared about this calling because it is so important but I am excited to learn some new things and maybe not be as scared to get up in front of people as I am now.
Well that is about it. I hope you all have a good Valentines Day and a good month.