a new life!

I wanted to record the events that occurred when we found out that we were expecting a little one, so here it goes (it's pretty entertaining)!

First, I have to share a testimony of fasting. We all did a big fast when Andrew was getting ready to take his DAT test this summer. I fasted for him, of course, but also for a couple different things as well..... We had been contacting Del Sol hoping to do an internship for the next year before dental school, along with that in the back of my mind I thought/prayed, "and if you really want to, a baby wouldn't be bad either..." This is proof that God knows your thoughts!

Within a week, Andrew did amazingly on his test, we got offered the Del Sol job, and well...you know the rest.

The day I took a pregnancy test went like this:

MaryBeth and I went to Busch Gardens in 100 degree 1000% humidity walked all over the place, rode roller coasters, ate breadsticks, had frozen lemonade. It was awesome. Somewhere randomly in the back of my mind the thought came across that I should probably go get a test to take when I get home, so I did. I got home, took the test, and I think my eyes about popped out. Am I imagining that line? I didn't even know what to say or think, I was just so excited! I sat it on the counter, and went into the bedroom to figure out what to tell Andrew. Of course, I walked out and he was standing right there. "I didn't hear you flush the toilet" he said. I said, "ya.....you should probably go in there and look at something" He did and then said, "Who did you get to pee on that?" He DID NOT even believe me for a long time. I was just laughing knowing I would get to tell this story some day. I told him to go get another test to a. prove it and b. make sure it wasn't a dud test. He brought home like 3 tests and they were all positive!

In his defense, after he believed me he grabbed my face and kissed me so sweetly, he was so excited!

We told our parents the next day, we used an idea we got from Nicole's family. She had just gotten back from a family reunion where all the grandkids wore a number on the shirt depicting the order of grandchild they were (it was like 1-99 or something! ;)) We got a little onsie and put a big #1 on it, taped the pregnancy test under it, and wrapped it up to give to her. Their reaction was awesome, they are so excited for their first grandchild!

I don't know what makes me smile more:

Thinking of Andrew as my baby's dad and how awesome he's going to be

or

Thinking that my mom is going to be a GRANDMA

They are both pretty awesome thoughts!

Here is the difference between 7 and 12 weeks:

No baby bump yet, with all the getting sick I've actually lost weight so far. I can't wait until I look pregnant to match how I feel on the inside!

oh la la Paris

Some of my favorite shots from Paris :)

Since when is it August?

I can't believe it's August, how fast did the summer go? Strangely enough I am ready for fall/winter. Not really, 3 feet of snow, can't drive the car, type winter. Just not super hot non-stop, but comfortable jean wearing, sipping a hot chocolate with hazelnut type of winter.

Key West is hot, humid, and crazy. You see the weirdest things....er...I mean people walking down the street. From the guy who every morning runs with not much else than a sombrero on his body to the chickens, roosters, and chicks over populating the side walks. We are definitely missing our family, and hoping to be able to come visit in a few months. We work every day that a cruise ship is in town (which is most days). Cruise people are so strange, sometimes they are so nice and are really friendly, and sometimes they are just mean! Once the Disney ship starts coming on our route, it is going to be really hard not to stow away! All the girls that we work with at Del Sol and Cariloha are really nice and we are sad that they are leaving us in a few weeks. They are all great girls and we a so bummed we couldn't work with them longer!

The church here is small, but still strong. Last week was the first sunday in the new building and it is quite nice. We have already been asked to speak, but luckily it's not until October, so we have time to prepare. It is interesting to hear all of the ward members stories of how they have joined the church, most of them are converts which is so great.

Andrew is the best husband. Just thought I'd put that out there...

We are still waiting for visitors!