Babies Room

After months of painting, crafting, little cash, and lots of work, here is the final product. Olivia's baby room. I am happy with it even though there are a few more things I would like to get for the room. We will see. It has been fun coming up with the artwork, mobile, and frames. A lot of work, but fun. I think Liv will be ok with it. Hopefully she like pink.

The Sun came out after a bunch of rainy weather during the week. We rode our bikes downtown to the farmers market. Yes, Ashley is riding her bike 8 1/2 months pregnant. We definitely weren't winning any speed contests. They also had a childrens parade going on that was funny. All the kids were dressed up like animals and marching in the "Wild Walk Parade" downtown.

Late Steelies on the Clearwater

My Dad, Derek, and I caught a bunch of wild steelhead on the South Fork of the Clearwater last day of the season Apr 30th. We have never caught steelhead this late in the season, but decided to drive down the South Fork to see if we could catch one or two. The hatchery fish were all up the river, but the wilds were still in the river spawning. We came across a large group of them on a gravel bar. It was cool to watch the males fight and the females making the nests in the gravel. This large wild male is bright red from spawning. We landed 55 fish between the 3 of us; most hooked in the mouth. We tried turkey hunting the rest of the week and couldn't get a tom. We had a lot of fun though.

Baby Update

Only 3 weeks and 2 days until my due date, crazy! So here is the update.

Been going to my weekly doc visits and last Friday doc said he thinks that baby Liv is about 6 pounds already. If she goes until here due date she will be an 8 pounder! What can I say, can I make a plumper or what. I think all the sweets may have something to do with the size. We will see what size she really is.

Also, finally feeling huge and getting a little uncomfortable. Getting out of bed is a beautiful site. Reminiscent of a whale, really.

Luckily everything has gone smooth. No problems with me or the baby. She moves and kicks a lot. I have a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions, especially when I am busy and working hard.

A couple weeks ago I got a little nervous. I had been busy at work and started having a lot of contractions. I was having about 7 an hour so called the doc. Had to wait for about an hour to hear back but they said I needed to drink water and lay down. They were right. Contractions went away pretty quickly. It did make me see how real it is though! Baby Olivia will really come and there is no question about that.

Had a baby shower Saturday here in Missoula. Mainly everyone from church. Got a lot more cute clothes and things I needed.

I have what I need. Babies room is ready. I am ready to go (i think). Now we just wait.

Baby Bump Grows

Here are a few shots of my belly growing and getting huge! 35 Weeks-

Walking around town with Brodie enjoying the spring weather

34 Weeks-

Realizing my body has now become a shelf for food, awesome.

33 Weeks

Easter on the Farm

This year for Easter we were invited to a friends family farm! We had so much fun. We had an easter egg hunt for all the kids, had a yummy bbq, and got to see a lot of farm animals.

Easter Tulips from Brodie

Me enjoying my easter basket a little too much.

My Crazy Fisherman

For those of you who don't know, Brodie is a fisherman. And when I say fisherman I don't mean enjoys the occasional trip down the river. I mean he is a downright, hard-core, definitely obsessed, fish loving fisherman. He loves fishing. This past month Brodie has gone fishing more times than I remember. We figure once the baby comes these trips will be cut down quite a bit so hopefully he can get some good fishing in now.

2 weekends ago I decided to go on a fishing trip with Brodie. I got off work early Friday and off to Sunbeam Idaho we went. Luckily Brodie's father, brother Derek and his wife Laressa all met us fishing so we had a great time. Brodie was super sweet and bought all sorts of treats for us (mainly to keep his prego wife happy) and packed up lots of bedding so I would sleep well.

Brodie fished most of the night and morning (I told you, hard-core) while I slept in the back of our Escape. Not the best sleep of my life being 7 months pregnant, but not bad. In the morning I got up and talked to my sis-in-law and ate by the heater for the rest of the day while the men fished. Brodie hooked one and let me reel it in. It was fun because these Steel-head fish are pretty big and strong (at least to me). Brodie caught 9 fish that trip (3am-1pm) and I enjoyed the outdoors with family (and tried not to freeze). Here are a few pics from the trip.

Yes they fish off a huge rock-cliff. Told you hard-core.

2 fish Brodie's dad, Reed kept

Derek and Laressa warming up by the heater

Brodie and Reed

Me pretending I caught a fish

Daddy at 31 Weeks

Brodie is getting pretty excited for baby Olivia to come! Less than 2 months to go. He thought he would start practicing with Olivia's teddy bear. What a great dad he will be!

30 Weeks

30 Weeks! I am 3/4ths the way done. I can't believe how fast the time has flown and how quickly my belly has grown! We are still preparing for little Olivia's arrival. Brodie and I took a birthing class last Saturday which we loved and learned a lot. Can't wait to see what the next 10 weeks brings.
Third trimester update. My belly is growing lots. Starting to have a hard time sleeping. Heart burn isn't very fun. Starting to waddle on occasion which is funny to me. Feet get tired fast. Back gets tired. No swelling, yet. Gaining lots of weight. Sometimes my bum muscles hurt, weird. More mentally ready for baby. Learning lots. Excited to see our little girls face. Baby's room is coming together. Only 10 weeks left. Crazy!

Idaho Baby Shower Weekend

On Saturday March 14, 2009 my mother-in-law Melanie through me and baby Olivia a baby shower! We held it at Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant in Idaho Falls, Idaho. It was mainly all of Brodie's family and extended family who came. The turn out was great as was the delicious food. We played a few games, opened presents, and ate some delicious homemade cheesecake that Melanie made. I had such a great time and received so many adorable outfits and great gifts! Thanks to everyone who came. Here are a few photos of the event. Unfortunately the windows caused a few problems with the photos so some are too dark. Here are the good one's.

Niece JenntryNephews Jaxon and KannonSince we traveled to Idaho for the shower (and for Brodie to go fishing with his dad and brother) we decided to stay the whole weekend. We had a great time. After the shower Briannia and I went shopping for and found an adorable blessing dress for baby Liv. We shopped for a while and had a great time. On Sunday we had a yummy ham dinner with the family.

My 2 sister-in-laws are both pregnant as well. I am due first, May 27th, then Laressa in July, and lastly Briannia is due in August. Here are a few shots of our growing bellies. Our niece Jenntry

Valentine's Weekend to Spokane Temple

Valentine's Day we went on a little trip to Spokane! We wanted a weekend away and hadn't been to the temple for awhile so, off to Spokane we went. I took off work Friday so we had time to do some maternity clothes shopping. Luckily we found some pants that fit after a long day of searching. We went out to dinner at Olive Garden (Brodie's favorite which we don't have in Missoula). It was super yummy! After a fun day of exploring Spokane and maternity clothes shopping we spent the night at a nice hotel.

Saturday we went to the Spokane temple. It is a little one which is different from Idaho Falls Temple. We had a great trip!

24 Weeks

Just wanted to update you on the size of my evergrowing belly. Just about ready to put away all of my regular clothes and switching over to all maternity. Pants are getting a bit snug with my large melon in the way. We are headed to Spokane for a Valentine's Day gettaway and I will try to find some maternity clothes there. Wish me luck!
Brodie poking the baby already