13 Weeks

So I am 13 1/2 weeks and loving it. We had an appointment yesterday! We FINALLY were able to get the chance to hear the heart beat. It was amazing. At first the doctor could only find mine but then we clearly heard the babies heart thumping away! It was such an amazing experience. I kept saying" Tim, Tim do you hear that?" I don't know how many times I asked him that. It was so nice to have confirmation that it is in deed living an healthy. Still no U/S but that's ok. All I wanted was a heart beat! It plays over and over in my head.

I added a belly shot in this post. This baby has no place to go but out. My torso is so short....by the end I don't think I will be able to breath. The doctor said I haven't gained any weight. I have eaten so much I definitely thought I would have gained at least 5 pounds, but I guess not!

We can't wait to find out the gender in February!

Christmas

Christmas was awesome this year. We spend all the holidays with both my family and Tim's . It's nice to have them 10 min away. I had to work most of Christmas Eve, but Christmas day was filled with fun. Tim got the chance to dress up as Santa this year and surprise the kids in the morning. He loved it. Tommy our nephew figured it out pretty fast, but it was still really fun!

Later that afternoon we went to my parents for a while. We got the chance to speak to my brother Justin, who is on a mission in Italy. We are so proud of him and we can't wait for his return. My mom made us a really cute baby hat of BYU colors and a BYU blanket. She also made a Beatles Yellow Submarine blanket. Tim got a remote control helicopter from m parents, which has entertained everyone all weekend!

It was a great day! We can't wait till next year when we can celebrate it with our baby!

Celebrating 2 Years!

Tim and I celebrated two years on Dec. 1. I was surprised when I came home and Tim had gotten me a dozen roses and he made a slide show titled "24 months with Tina- 24 great things about her". I did cry a little. I was very surprised and touched. I have loved being married and I can't imagine going through this journey with anyone else. I am one lucky girl! Tim is an amazing man and I am thankful for the love, support and friendship he shows me everyday!

7 Weeks

Well, I am 7 weeks pregnant, and so far I can't really complain. Morning sickness doesn't exist for me, in which I feel very lucky. I can't relate to those who throw up everyday. I hope that I am not going to get a late case of it. As long as I keep my stomach satisfied by eating small healthy snacks, I feel great.

The only thing I can complain of is having Pregnancy Rhinitis. Pregnancy rhinitis occurs when nasal passages become irritated and inflamed during pregnancy. Thus experiencing nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose. It is said to last six weeks in the first trimester but could occur the whole pregnancy.

This annoying symptom has made it really hard to sleep at night. So I decided to try sleeping in our lazy boy chair. It is so far the most comfortable for me. The only thing is now Tim and I sleep apart from each other, which I don't like but it's the only way I have been able to sleep. I am going to move it into our bedroom though so we can at least be in the same room.

I can't really complain, because I would rather do this then throw up everyday, several times a day.

P.S. Our baby is the size of a blueberry now! not very big but a lot bigger then a dot! ahah

WE'RE PREGNANT!!!!

Tim and I are happy to announce that we will be expecting a little one in July! We are so thrilled! I am feeling good... so hopefully that will continue!

A New Niece and Nephew

Katelyn Ireta Shurtz is my sister Elizabeth's 4th child. Born 9/17/09

Max Kellogg is my sister-in-law Rebcca's 3rd baby boy. Born 9/05/09 He was 8 lbs. 2 oz. and 20 inches long.

They are both just soooooo adorable!!! Two babies in one month!! <3

Trip to Idaho

Tim and I went to Idaho a while back and I have yet to post about our trip. We went up for the fourth of July. We stayed Tim's Grandmas. Tim's sister Rebecca went along with her two boys, and a couple more of Tim's siblings. We had tons of fun visiting with relatives, going to the zoo, and doing a temple session in the Rexburg Temple. Here are a couple pictures from the trip



Tim and I at the Rexburg Temple.


We went to visit Grandpa Clark's grave.


The Penguins.


Tim with the Tigers.


When you go to the Zoo in the summer all the animals just sleep.


Tommy and Isaac with Uncle Tim


Tommy with David