100th Birthday

Rick and Grandpa George

In September Rick's grandpa, George, turned 97 and his new wife of 2 years, Adina, turned 100! The Murray Arts Center had a dance party in their honor. They danced the night away. Aren't they darling?

Elton John

Rockin!

Ken and Jamie Barton

Ken, Rick's brother, turned 30 right before Christmas. His wife, Jamie, threw him a 70's surprise party that went off without a hitch. The outfits that people wore were great. Happy Birthday, Ken!

Christmas Morning

"Sassy sweat pants," made by Regan's screen printing. Not to be confusted with Juicy Couture.

"Rick, you might have to share those with the baby."

We spent the night at my parents on Christmas Eve and waited for Santa. Rick received some tools and a small motorcylce replica that looks just like his old BMW bike. I received a new phone that Rick says will change my life! I think in order for that to happen I have to figure out how it works. My brother Blake made a DVD for all of us of old home movies that my Grandpa filmed on a reel-to-reel machine way back when. It was very cool. The we went to Rick's parents for more festivities and presents. Rick got more tools and I got more much needed maternity clothes. Thanks mom and dad.

Christmas Eve

The holidays were so much fun. Rick and I were able to spend lots of quality time together. Good thing we really like each other huh! On Christmas Eve my brothers Regan and Ray and Edyn, Payton, Dylan and Wyatt can up to our house and went sledding for a few hours. It was lots of fun. I was the designated hot chocolate passer-outer. It's a good job. You should try it.

Nice Landing, Edyn!

Wyatt trying to start something!

Rick

Regan Snowboarding

Payton Cruising

Hot Chocolate Anyone?

Does anyone know how to flip these pictures?

After the sledding event, we all trekked down to my parents house in American Fork in the worst snow storm this winter. The drive usually takes about 35 minutes to get there, but this time it was 1 hr and 40 minutes. The rest of the family met us there for dinner, a snowman competition, and the annual acting out of the Nativity. No major mishaps this year during the little playm except for one really excited shepherd and a bald donkey!

Marley's duct tape elf shoes!

"It's a Boy!"

On Thursday, Rick, my mom and I ventured out to get the Ultrasound. We were so excited and both very distracted all day (I kept thinking that this is better than Christmas). It was snowing a lot with lots of traffic, so we were both worried we would miss our appointment. But, we made it. As we started the ultrasound and were able to see the baby's picture on the monitor, he was moving his hand up by his face . . . looked like he was waving. We were so glad to see his tiny face and body, hands and feet. My mom's favorite part was the tiny little hands and feet! We also got to see his brain development, heart pumping and lots of other good stuff. He rolled over a couple times and was kicking a bit while we were watching. When the doctor asked if we wanted to know the sex, we said "Yes!" (Rick has been frustrated every time we have gone to the doctor that we haven't known sooner.) The doctor immediately pointed out that this was definitely a boy! We and many others were very surprised! For some reason we were all thinking it was a girl. Not quite sure why though. Roger, my brother and extraordinaire of predicting boys from girls in the womb, was one of the only people who were right. "It's a boy." With a boy first, Rick will have a "little buddy" sooner and we will be in keeping with the rest of the family on both sides--the oldest is a boy. We will also get to have a "big brother" in our family. Lucky us! He looked cute and healthy as far as we know and we can't wait for him to get here. We are thinking a lot about names. If you have any great ideas, let us know . . .

"Flutters"

I was just sitting here at my desk after a long day at work reading friends' blogs and I think I just felt the baby move!!! Its happened a couple times and I've passed it off as something else, but that's got to be it. I feel a little like at any moment an alien might jump out with a song and dance! "Hello, my darlin . . . ."