We are 29 weeks

May 28th, 09
Since Mish and I are due the same day, and she is moving to Vern, we had to take at least one last pic of being preggy together. We are 29 weeks and on our way to Salt Lake to Mish's Salt Lake Baby Shower.

St. George

We went to St. George over memorial Day weekend. It all started when our awesome $25 van arrived. We thought..."we need to celebrate by taking this sweet ride to explore the world!" So since Grandmother Cranney has a condo in St. George and we had an extra day of no school-- St. George, Utah was the pick city. It was BEAUTIFUL weather. We swam A LOT. Played Phase 10 and enjoyed the Cable TV and the wonderful air conditioning. We saw the coolest movie ever (NOT): Race to Witch Mountain. But thanks to Mike's bro-Keylo, who works at the theatre, it was free!

"BEST TRIP EVER!"

We got some funny video of Porter being Spiderman:

and some swimming activities:

Being Six Months Pregnant

( Porter took this picture of me today, I think he's getting a little better. At least his finger isn't in the shot.)

Well, as much as I hate looking like a big huge muffin man. Something I regret from being Preggy with Porter was that I don't have a ton of pics and my memories aren't written down. So I'm going to try to track what it is like for myself...so next time I want to get pregnant I will say "but remember...."

Pros: Feeling baby move around and knowing that I'm the one and only thing he is relying on to grow and live. Another pro is: if you're a first time mom, your husband might carry the groceries in, or rub your feet, and listen to your woes--more. But when it's your second, you're pretty much on your own babe. Comfortable with being pregnant 4/7 days a week. Porter loves the baby. He kisses my belly all of the time and says "I love you baby!" He says the baby can sleep with him in his bed when he comes out.

Cons: Getting dressed. Every other week i'm changing a pant size. Sitting and laying it's hard to breath and be comfortable. back hurts, ribs hurt, walking up the stairs will take your breath away. Gotta Go, Gotta Go, Gotta go go go and then once in the middle of the night. Can't move comfortably. Every time I bend over to pick something up, it's a real chore. I scan the room for other things that I can get while I'm down there. Lately I have been thinking : "I can't believe I have NO CHOICE but to be pregnant for 3 more months! I can't do it." But the day after I have a hard day is usually a good one.

Why I shouldn't complain: I WANTED to get pregnant for a whole year, dreaming of how special it is when your baby grows in your tummy. One of my best friends can't even do that because her "belly is broken". At the end, Porter will have a brother, and a friend. They will be able to make eachother more complete as well as Mike and I. Siblings and Children are something that influence your life more than anything in this world. I have to remember that 9 months of discomfort is TOTALLY WORTH IT.

Darcee's Birthday Lunch

Darcee is the founder of our stake aerobics class. She had a birthday today and a bunch of us got to go to the Pizza Factory for lunch. Darcee is at the VERY end on the right and I don't even think she is looking at the camera. She's an awesome girl, I'd describe her as FREAKIN' TOUGH! It's always fun to get together with these girls.

Stephanie, Ashlee, and Melissa. Steph is due a week and a half after me and Melissa is due 5 weeks Before me. It's fun to compare our pregnancies all the time :)

First Year of Preschool

Porter, Cole, Logan, Connelly.
In January we started a little preschool with our four boys. They are all so funny. Next week will be their last class. I'll miss these little guys. (sorry the pic is blurry).

12 Weeks Left!

Do you see the attitude? That's what Mer and Manda are always complaining about :) Hey at least I'm not wearing the same shirt as yesterday...Or my BIG PINK SWIMWEAR. :)

You're Up and You're Down

Well, These two ladies have been a hoot to live with the last 9 months. They've had a great time making fun of all of us. The other day Mer came into the living room with a little tune dedicated to me. Due to my pregnancy I've been a little moody. I can never remember the name of the song. I keep calling it the "up and down song" or the "left and right" song. It's really

KATY PERRY "Hot'n'cold"

ahh, i'm gonna miss these girls!