Masters program

I'm so proud of Mark! Today we found out that he got into the Macc program (masters in accounting) at BYU. The program is consistently ranked in the top 3 in the country. We thought that the accounting bachelors program was difficult to get into but the MAcc is even harder so it is a huge blessing that he did. It's funny how different our approaches towards school are, he is the worrier and stresses about every test and quiz. He's been telling me not to get my hopes up about getting in the program but I knew he would because he usually does really well on the tests and it seems like everyone in the world is calling to study with him or to ask for help. He is such a hard worker and deserves every bit of what he's gotten.
He also got a "Mr. congeniality" scholarship for next year because he was voted by his teachers and classmates and the most helpful, honest, and hard working student. The award isn't really called Mr. Congeniality but that's basically what it is.

I AM SO PROUD!

My personal florist

Mark is finally taking a class that I can get excited about and help him with, floral design. This past year was torture because he would use me as a sound board to help memorize all his accounting stuff and boy is that boring! I seriously felt like he was speaking another language most of the time. But now, with floral design, I don't mind helping him at all. The other day I was talking about color schemes and not only could he follow what I was saying but he contributed to the conversation! In the past he laughed when I would talk about feng shui and how certain colors give feelings but now he actually agrees! He took the class to satisfy one of his generals in arts because a counselor told him it was an "easy A" class. Now I get to enjoy new flower arrangements every week and my kitchen looks like a mini greenhouse. The picture above is his latest work of art. He may be slightly embarrassed that I am making this post ;)

Oh the joys of pregnancy

When I was younger I was convinced I was going to be one of those cute, and somehow skinny, pregnant women. I thought I would love being pregnant and that I would not fit into any of the stereotypes at all. Wrong. Here are a couple funny stories that comes along with being 9 months pregnant.

A couple nights ago we were playing games late at my parents with all my family. I knew I was a really tired but Alisha was in town and Brenton was over so I decided I could put sleeping on hold. I don't know what came over me but out of the blue I suddenly thought everything was hilarious. It was laughing so hard it hurt at nothing! Everyone seriously just kinda stared at me and started chuckling with me...it doesn't stop there. Next thing I know my hysterical laughing turns into crying, and not just little tears, sobs! Everyone's faces were completely shocked and while I'm sobbing I'm choking out the words "What is wrong with me I'm not even sad, this can't be real". I still have no idea what it was! Gotta love hormones.

I went to an eye appointment last Friday and as soon as I walk up to the desk the receptionist says "I sure hope you're having that baby soon because you are HUGE". Her face just showed amazement. I didn't really know how to react so I just said "I hope he comes soon."

The other day I was taking a shower and Mark walks into the bathroom to clear his nose and just hearing the sound made my throw up all over the tub. Gross part is I had just eaten Reeses Peanut Butter Puffs cereal and the look of my own throw up sent me going again.

2 Years!

On April 25th Mark and I celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary. One part of me feels like I've always been married but another part feels like it was just yesterday. This picture always brings laughs. This is Mark's "blue steel" pose.

Mark and I switch of planning how we're going to celebrate our anniversary and this year was my turn. I first planned on going to Vegas to see a show and stay in a nice hotel but the doctor nixed those plans when he said I couldn't travel farther than Salt Lake. Seeing as I am very big and uncomfortable we decided to save the money and just go out to eat and see a movie. We went to Texas Roadhouse and then went and saw Source Code. We were pleasantly surprised with Source Code as it turned out to be pretty good.
I don't know what I'd do without Mark in my life. He is the most supportive/loving husband and I love him more and more with each new day and experience.

Graduation Day

I couldn't find a good collage maker online so if any of you know of a good one let me know. I am so happy that I finally graduated! It's definitely taken long enough, but in my defense I did take two years off to serve a mission. I was excited that my Grandpa could come from Arizona to see the event. I am so grateful to everyone that helped me get to this point especially my parents. I cringe at putting up pictures of me at this point because I have finally accepted the fact that I have gained a lot of water weight/weight in general and no matter how many pictures are taken I will not come out looking like I did before, but it'll all be worth it when little Conner makes his debut. We went out to my favorite restaurant afterwards, Carrabbas, and had the best meal ever! It was a really good day.

I have the best mother in the world!

I love my mother! She has been such a life-saver for me during pregnancy. I had a pretty rough night 2 night's ago with the pneumonia. I woke up several times in a panic attack because I couldn't breath so yesterday morning Mark took me in to urgent care and I a got breathing treatment and stronger medicine. Luckily, Mark had a nebulizer from when he was younger so we didn't have to pay to rent one and I can still get treatments without being in the hospital!

So pretty much the only thing I have wanted to eat was my mom's homemade chicken noodle soup and breadsticks. I texted her and told her this and before I knew it she was knocking on my door (45 min away) with fresh breadsticks and homemade chicken noodle soup! What would I do without her!My pictures don't do it justice but let me tell you it is YUMMMY!!!!

Grateful for

I've had some rough days lately....mostly due to my pneumonia coming back and wiping me out again. I find that when I'm sick and weak that I tend to get depressed and forget all the many blessing that I have, that is why I feel the need to list a few of the great things in my life right now to recognize the blessings I've been given. I also don't want everyone to think that I am the world's worst pregnant woman (which may very well be true).

Blessings:
1.) Mark- I honestly don't know what I'd do without him. He is the most supportive, loving husband in the world. These are just a few of the ways he's helped me lately: he tries so hard to convince me that I'm a "hot mama" when I'm down about the way I look, even though he's crazy busy with finals and work right now he sets aside time every day to spend one-on-one with me (even if it means he has to wake up at 4:30 a.m. to study), and every night before bed he gets me all my medicine and sleepy time tea then rubs my legs and feet and puts lotion on my tummy.

2.) Conner- I definitely didn't understand that bond that can exist during pregnancy between mother and baby before actually being pregnant myself. I feel that with each sickness and struggle my love for this little guy only grows stronger and stronger. I love to sit there with my hand on my stomach during his "active time" and feel his head, arms, and feet when they bulge out.

3.) General conference- Because of being sick so much I haven't been able to enjoy church very much for a while. I usually only stay for sacrament meeting (if that) before getting to weak, nauseous, and uncomfortable that I have to go home, so being able to enjoy the words of the prophet and apostles from my own comfortable bed and couch was wonderful! I was brought to tears a few times by just how perfect certain talks were for me. I'm so grateful to be a member of the church so that I can get this sort of strength regularly. There were a lot of talks I really loved but I have to say my favorite was Elder Scott's. I hope that I can one day be the sort of wife and mother that deserves the sort of respect, tenderness, and love that Elder Scott used when talking about his wife.

4.) Graduation- I will be graduating from BYU in about 2 weeks. I thought that this day would never come but I am so grateful that it finally has. What a relief to know I have my bachelors and that period of life is behind me....I'm glad that I'll have the baby to start filling all those hours I used to use to study.


Well those are just a few of the things I'm grateful for I could go on and talk about my supportive family, my job that has been so kind to me while I've been sick, and the blessing of money coming when we needed it but those are stories for another day.