Happy Birthday Dad!!

Dad,

To count all the things I've learned from you would take a very long time. But just to name a few:

-You taught me how to ride a bike

(and a four-wheeler, motorcycle, and jetski) 

-the meaning of giving

-how to work hard

-how to find joy in the simple things

-how to build a snowman that would scare the neighbors

-how to have fun no matter what situation I'm in

-how to love the Lord

-how to study, and find out truth for myself

-how to bowl, roller-skate, and play soccer

-how to make a mean peanut butter and raisen/honey sandwich

-how to read and enjoy books

-how to swim

-how to be a good missionary

-a love for the outdoors and this beautiful earth

I am grateful to be your daughter, and friend. Growing up with you there was never a dull moment!  You've worked so hard to keep our family safe, and provided for and we appreciate all you have done and continue to do. I can't wait for my son to meet his grandpa!! I hope you have a marvelous Birthday and know how much you are loved. :)

To all my fellow commentors...

 I was feeling bad because I thought NO ONE was reading my blog anymore.

Seriously, I haven't had a comment in MONTHS, and was wondering if I had said or done anything to offend everyone. Is my life really that boring?!

 Then I'm out to dinner the other night with one of my old roommates from Snow College and she says, "How come none of my comments show up on your blog?"

"What???"

I owe each one of you an apology.

Thank you for your comments, love and support!

I finally figured out how to change the little setting thingies.

Technology and I are late friends in this life, we are obviously still getting acquainted.

Baby Brain

What it is: Pregnancy-induced brain fog, a true (and truly frustrating) hallmark of pregnancy. Also known as "pregnancy-brain," and "mommy-brain."

When people told me I was going to develop a case of baby brain, I wasn't sure what to expect. In fact I thought I already had baby brain so how much worse could it get?

I'll tell you. It can get MUCH worse.  

Example of the questions that run through my mind several times throughout each day:

Now what was I doing?

What did I come over here for?

I swear I was just holding that...??

What did he/she just say?  

Where did I park my car? 

I can't concentrate. My keys, purse, and phone are constantly lost.  

Not only that, but my train of thought flies off the tracks every few minutes.

I literally stopped at a green light the other day for about 15 seconds until it registered...GO!

All you mommies out there, when does this end?! :)

This picture was taken in California. I went to a photography workshop to support my sister-in-laws. Kjrsten- she was part of the workshop, and Alexis- her and Andrew were modeling for it. One of the girls there asked if she could take a few shots of me and my belly.

You can check out more of her work here:

www.photographybyvictoria.com/blog