Tuesday, October 2, 2012

So much to look forward to!!


What's new with us? WELL...

Alex destroyed his feet in soccer. His cleats insist on gnawing them to the bone. Alex doesn't say much about it but I know they hurt, when HE tells ME to slow down my walking.

EMBARRASSING moment of the week:

In class this week, our teacher insisted on spending our hour and a half class out side playing "trust games". Some games consisted of catching the falling partner, rope tug a war, and the big finale of jumping off a 10 foot wall, landing into the hands of the student body (the last experiment I did not participate in haha... TOO RISKY). At the beginning of the semester I had told my class I was pregnant. After about a half an hour of standing up, i got dizzy...very dizzy. That's the last thing I remember. I woke up to the class staring at me. I got up laughing at myself, blaming it on pregnancy, the sun and the fact supper was approaching.

I was able to attend The General Relief Society Broadcast despite catching the flu. I started to feel better just in time. I went with a friend from the ward and when we arrived for the FREE dinner provided before hand, I was over come with the best smells in the world. They didn't just provide any food for our stake...but CAFE RIO awaited us and it was OH SO GOOD! The conference was wonderful as expected. I came home feeling refreshed and re-motivated.

Last night I had a sudden, uncontrollable, irreversible craving....

POPCORN! 

We even had microwavable popcorn in the house!

Best case scenario?

NOT exactly. 

You see...Alex and I have yet to splurge on buying a microwave.

 PROBLEM.

BUT Alex so kindly accompanied me in asking our neighbor to use their microwave. Thank goodness for friendly neighbors...with MICROWAVES.

We had a doctor's appointment yesterday and we heard TWO wonderful sentences that brought us joy!

1. "Your baby is moving a lot, and seems to be very healthy"

2. "Go a head and book an appointment for Monday for your GENDER REVEALING ultrasound"

And what makes us most happy is that my parents will be in town that day! So excited to spend this special moment with all my loved ones. Hope our little munch doesn't cross it's legs. 

This is me sooo excited!


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And so the vote begins...

Will our little nugget be A BOY or  A GIRL???

Our lives have mostly consisted of homework this week. I am trying to get all my school work done by the time my parents come tomorrow night! Both of my LOVELY parents are coming down to conference and spending a few days here in Rexburg with us. We are going to join them on their way to Utah this weekend. 

Alex and I are SO excited about:

Conference
Canadian Thanksgiving (Jordan and VerNON..i mean Heather are hosting a turkey dinner :) ) 
With that, {GOOD FOOD}
Baby shopping during priesthood session (Okay okay, Alex isn't too stoked for that part but he is excited my mother and I will be doing most of it)
BYU football game!
Celebrating my MOM'S birthday!
The HAUNTED MILL
NOT driving
and what should be at the top of the list, spending time with FAMILY!


I watched a video this week that i thought i might share. I laughed pretty hard and I’m almost positive all will enjoy. Here is the link...


PS...i am currently looking for a long dresser to repaint for my change table. If you are selling one or giving one away...let me know...especially if you are from Medicine Hat or Rexburg!! THANKS!



I want to do something like this! I think it's adorable. 

haha...on second thought a microwave too!

Here is my baby bump for the curious... refrain from laughing...


I took this today! 17 weeks!!! It's been a looong 17 weeks but so worth it. 



Two questions on my mind lately...What gender is this baby and WHAT on earth should i be for Halloween!?


-Tiffany Lee Stevens









Tuesday, September 25, 2012

16 Weeks!

This week has been so fun. Early this week some of my old roommates, surprised me by coming over...and with FROZEN YOGURT! It was beyond satisfying. Alex had added how good it looked, implying that he wanted some.But before i knew it, my bowl was empty and Alex was one very sad boy.

The next day i decided to splurge on some BLUE yarn. Yes i STILL don't know what gender our baby is but i could't help it. I actually finished a blanket. Looking back i wish i put some white stripes in it too! But for my first project, i was still pretty impressed with myself.


Alex is on a competitive soccer team and also a coed intramural team. I can't wait to go to all his games and cheer him on. He is so fun to watch! His first game was tonight. They won 4-0!!!

Alex had bought us Mormon Tabernacle Choir tickets for this weekend. SO Friday, we headed off to the concert. It was fabulous. The choir was clapping, swaying, and doing all sorts of dance moves. Nothing you would expect from the Mo tab we see at conference. Alex and I thought it was very entertaining.



I was hoping to get a full body picture for those of you who are curious about my belly but the man who took it decided not to i guess.















Saturday, eeeeearly in the morning, we headed to the temple, so Alex could meet his temple to temple team. It's a relay race where teams run from the Rexburg temple,all the way to the Idaho Falls temple. Alex ran the longest leg of 7.4 miles and ran 6:30 miles. He is way too talented for his own good.




We teach the 12-14 year olds sunday school in our ward every week and we are really enjoying it. Our ward is great. Almost everyother lady is pregnant so there is a lot of support :) During relief society this week, the fire alarm went off. It was something i have never experienced in church. Alex and I found each other and ten minutes later they allowed us back inside. I'm not sure what went on but it obviously wasn't a huge deal.

This month for visiting teaching i found out it was my turn to teach the lesson and so i decided to have some fun and i made these treat baskets for the girls i visit teach. I called each girl and asked her what her favourite candy was and voila...that easy.


For FHE yesterday, Alex and I headed to the dollar store to get some small items to put in a ziplock bag for some of the homeless you often see on your way to the Conference Center for conference. Conference is coming up and my parents are picking us up on their way to Salt Lake! We can't wait.







I almost forgot!!!!!...

I am 16 weeks pregnant today. And here are some common questions people have been asking me.

Do you have morning sickness?  Ugh, yes.  
Do you have any cravings?  GREEN APPLES
Formula or Breastfeeding?  Breastfeeding
Have you bought anything for the baby yet?  Yep.  a high chair and a nike outfit :)
When did you start to show? hmm, NOW!
Can you still wear your regular clothes? Still can...fewf. 
Natural or Medicated birth?  I want the epidural.  Epidural or this baby is NOT coming out.
Who will be in the delivery room with you?  My darling husband, unless he passes out. 
What’s the 1st thing you might say to the baby?  Haven’t thought about this.  Maybe, "Happy Birthday"?
Who will help you with the baby after the birth?  My mom will stay with us for a week :)
What is your favorite thing about being pregnant?  Doctor's appointments...and seeing the baby!
What is the worst thing about being pregnant?  Where should I start?  Puking, constant bathroom trips, migraines, hot feet, leg hair growing as fast as nascar, and I’ll stop there.
What’s one thing you miss doing since being pregnant?  EVERYTHING. Nothing is quite the same anymore.  
How many kids do you want?  We’ll see how the first couple go. I hope for 5. 
Have you had your baby shower yet?  NO! i have NO idea if i will. The only time i'm home before the baby is born is at Christmas. Makes things difficult. 
We are SO pumped for the upcoming events in our lives. Life is wonderful. 

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

We're Pregnant!



Yep, it's true!...We are pregnant! And that dead looking mouse is our precious baby. 
I am relieved excited i am pregnant because if i wasn't i would be worried i was dying. The joys of pregnancy! I'm just lucky i have a doting and loving husband. 



This week i picked up the art of crocheting! The only color yarn i had was purple. SO if i don't have a girl, someone will be very lucky, cause i am making a blanket. I am far from finishing as you can see! 

School has started and Alex is busy with school AND work. I am just taking online courses for the most part which is perfect for pregnancy. I am beyond excited to get this semester over with but more importantly i am more excited for my sister Brittany to have her baby (Evelyn Israel  King) in just 3 weeks. 



I made these outfits for her and i am stoked for her to arrive!

I haven't gotten any photos of me while pregnant and i am already 15 and a half weeks along! The next super fun/worth documenting outing Alex and I have i will be sure to take a picture.