Utah Trip Long Ago...

Okay I finally got some of the long awaited pictures from our trip to Utah. These are pictures from my baby shower and our trip to Kennecott Copper Mine with our Nephews. I think Paul and I took a total of 1 picture our whole trip so I've had to get pictures from other people.

The picture to the left is of my mother and grandmother. Below is my sister in laws and mother in law.

The picture to top is of Jaxson and Treyson in an old rail cart used for hauling copper at the mine. Below is Hunter standing by a statue of a mine worker.

Embarassing Moment

Well folks we all know life is full of embarassing moments and lucky for me I managed to squeeze another one into my life. On Saturday I was up in Fresno with Sarah and her parents picking her sister up for EFY and then just hanging out for the day. I was so excited to start the day off good and not feeling sick, so I thought I was off to a good start. After picking Staci up we went to Denny's for breakfast.

Like any normal pregnant lady I found myself having to go to the bathroom so I got up and headed to the restroom. No sooner than I walking into the bathroom and got in the stall, Sarah came in the bathroom. Her exact words were, "Brianna, your pants are torn." I looked down and sure enough I had a tear in my favorite Bermuda shorts from the pocket all the way down my thigh. I could have fit my head through it, I just sat there and laughed. My first thought was oh, man that is the one thing I don't have an extra pair of shorts. Luckily, Sarah being freezing in mid-summer had a jacket. I wrapped it around my waist and off we went to finish breakfast and headed to Walmart to buy more shorts.

I have no clue how long I walked around with this hole in my pants. I sure wish I had a picture, my head fit through the hole. Sarah's parents where amazed at how well I handled the situation, but honestly when you have done as many stupid things as I have and your pregnant never knowing what is going to happen you have to learn to role with the punches. I just joked about it and thought I had a good memory know. I am just thankful Sarah had that jacket otherwise breakfast would have occurred in the bathroom.

Paul's New Pet

Yah Right!! Well as soon as we returned home from a whirlwind trip to Utah, Paul was leaving a day later for the Stake Scout Camp. Since Paul is in the Stake Young Mens he had to put together and attend the Scout Camp that happened last weekend. He had so much fun and it was good for him to see the camp be such a success, I am so proud of him for pulling it off among finishing a semester of school, traveling, and dealing with a pregnant emotional wife. He managed to bring back some cool pictures of a huge snake. I guess it was a merit badge they had at the camp so he was raving about all the different kinds of snakes. As for me I am glad that he doesn't want one for a pet there is no way it would be allowed in the house.

Sydney's Debut

So today I had the opportunity to go have a 4D ultrasound done. It was pretty amazing so I thought I would share a few images. I am putting some of the better ones up so that hopefully you can all see them. I think unless you know what to look for it is hard to see. The tech doing the ultrasound kept saying that she has fat cheeks, is stubborn, and hates being on camera. That is to much like her mother.

This picture is of her side profile. You can see an eye, her nose and mouth. Oh and fat cheek. If your lost look in the middle of the picture she looks like she is resting her head on someones shoulder. It is the best one we have.This shot is basically a really good view of her nose. The tech kept reassuring me her nose wasn't going to be the world's largest nose. I am not to worried. The tech also kept referring the the baby as Yoda, because she likes to scrunch her face up.This was one of the last photo's and you can tell by her big frown that she is ready to be done. She was sick of the tech pushing and trying to get her to move around in the right positions and so was I. All in all I am glad that they confirmed it was 100% a girl and we have a very active healthy baby. So we will see her in 12 weeks!!

Updates

So a few people are wondering what is going on in our life. Paul and I are enjoying life, however if you ask me pregnancy isn't the best but hey I only have 13 weeks left. It is so weird that so much time has already past. I am currently 27 weeks pregnant, enjoy the hot weather and swollen feet. So far everything is looking good and little Sydney likes to move a ton. By the way that is the name we are thinking of for our little girl Sydney Nelson.

On to other things, I will be going to Utah in less then a week. I am so excited, my baby brother is coming home from his mission in Virginia. I fly in on the first of July and he gets home on the second. After that the fam and I will travel to San Diego for a cousin's wedding, so much for getting out of California for a while. Paul will then join us in Utah on July 15 and on the 22nd we will head back to California. I am excited to see old friends and family. So I am sure there will be plenty of pictures from my trips and that will please all those who want to see belly pictures, but just to let you all know. I try and avoid the camera as much as possible. I feel like I am getting bigger by the day, but that goes with the territory. Can't wait to see you all in about a week!!!

Our Visitor

Last week we had the opportunity to have Paul's sister come stay with us. It was so much fun, if you talk to her she will say she learned about the navy way of life,"Never to be able to have definite plans." Things change daily and Paul's schedule has been insane lately, like this morning he was up at 4:00am to be at work by 5:00 am, poor guy.

Anyway back to Amy, her plans didn't work out like planned but we managed to have fun. We visited the Fresno Temple one day and low and behold I forgot my recommend and we were to far from home to turn around to get it, but they still let us in to do the work.

We spent alot of time find and buying fruit and Paul and Amy enjoyed eating the yummy fresh fruit. We managed to spare some and make fresh blueberry jam. That was a first for me and it was actually fun once I got over the grossness of what smashed blueberries look like. I think I might try making raspberry jam next. Amy has created a monster.

On Saturday we visited a herb farm, it was very interesting. I never knew you could do soooo many thing with a lavender plant. We smelt alot of different herbs and tried some samples. Some were good and others plan nasty. It was fun and hot so we were relieved to get in the car with A/C. A few hours later I took Amy over to the squadron to see all of Paul's plans and what he does. I have to admit it was fun seeing his squadron again, but this time with him working. However, I was rushed to get home and in the cool air, the temperature read 113 degrees. Holy cow thats hot, and being prego I was done for the day not to mention my feet were so swollen.

We had so much fun playing games, watching Star Trek, chatting, working on a puzzle and doing whatever else. Now that she is gone we miss her especially me during the day with all my friends currently gone back to their home states. I guess we will see her in a few weeks back in Utah.

It's a GIRL

Hey just letting you all know that we are having a baby girl and couldn't be more excited. We haven't picked any names yet, they keep changing and what I like I end up not liking a few weeks later. Paul is excited to have a little princess around. I am just thrilled over all!!