Spring!!

Yeah, spring is here! We have loved the sunshine and warm weat

her! Easter came and went and we had lots of food and family to celebrate the holiday. Here is Travis and I in our Easter attire. 

As you can see-I have started the body transformation! It's exciting and also scary at the same time. I guess from what I hear, motherhood is all about those conflicting feelings. I feel great so far-no sickness to speak of. Just a growing mid-section and mid-night bathroom breaks!! And my hair is rapidly growing back-faster than Scott's! I have to admit that I have considered shaving it again- it has been very convenient and fast!  

This last weekend, Travis and I went with Sara and Spencer Hill up to their cabin in Pine/Featherville for an overnight getaway. It was great! We got there on Friday night and ate a wonderful dinner that Sara made. Then, we got in the hot tub-at least my feet did- and played with the kids. Let me tell ya, those kids are pretty funny and so cute. The youngest one, Carter, didn't know what to think about me- it was the hair- but by the end he warmed up. It is always neat to see your husband playing and helping the little ones! He will be such an awesome dad!

The Hill Family! Thanks guys- we had tons of fun!!

Jenny, Drew, Carly and Ruth came onto town too and after Robie Creek, my parents had a yummy BBQ. All of Drew's family came too! It was good to get to see everyone!! It was a very busy weekend, but we love to spend time with friends and family, so it is worth it! 

Quick Update!

On Sunday, Travis was able to feel our little girl move for the first time! She really is a mover and a shaker! It was so neat to get to share that with him. He is one proud daddy! We are already in love! And can't wait!!

Boise Baldies!!

Well, Saturday was the big day! It was a really humbling experience! There were lots of children with cancer at the event that helped with the shaving and people just there for support! Thank you to all of the people that donated!! It was a huge help and I know that it will do a lot of good!  Here's how it turned out: 

Pre-shave of Scott and I:

 

And After!!

Let me tell ya- it sure has been a little more breezy now! And I love not having to do it! I just make sure to wear earrings everyday!

Everyone asks how Travis likes it and all I can say is that he makes me feel like the most beautiful person! He is very supportive! Some of my nieces and nephews are still getting used to it though- and my primary kids. Maybe that is why they were so hyper at church yesterday! 

Boy or Girl!!!

Well, let me just start by saying if our baby is anything like it was during the ultrasound, we are in for a ride!! Very stubborn and very comfortable tucked in a little ball. It must have been its nap time! After much poking and prodding, we determined that we will have a little ballerina on our hands! Yes, We are having a girl!! And we are so thrilled! It makes the experience of pregnancy more real. It was amazing! My parents and Travis's mom and step dad were present and it was so neat to be able to share it with them. My belly is a little sore today, because she had to really work it, but I kept my mouth shut because I was not leaving without a sex! If I can figure out how to post a picture of it I will, because she is quite the acrobat!! At one point she had her legs straight out in front of her face and it looked like she was kissing her knees!! Olympic diver- I think! HaHa!

P.S. For all those die-hard fans of the chinese calendar- don't count on it!

Change is a commin'

Well, we had a wonderful New Year's and a smooth grand opening of Poppy Street Salon!! I am so excited! It has been up and running for a month now and I love being at home AND sliding down the hall to my salon! Its great! The best part is that me and my baby get lots of snacks! And boy do I need that! So, thank you to all who helped out! Especially my dad and my husband! Couldn't have done it without them. I do have to say that I was very surprised at myself- I sheet rocked and used a saw and nail gun! I kinda enjoyed it!

Thankfully, throughout this baby making progress I have been feeling really good. Only one up-chuck, but thanks to 3 bowls of coco crisp + a drive to Idaho City right afterwards = brown, chocolate flavored snow!! I am 14 weeks and 3 days and have developed an expanding tummy- that is exciting for me!

I am also taking a HUGE plunge into the world of bald people! I have decided to participate in an organization called St. Baldricks Day. Our job is to raise money and shave our heads and their job is to do cancer research for kids! So .... if anyone wants to say that they contributed to making me bald- now is your payback. My goal is $1000, so visit the website and make a donation! Even if it is $5- You can even be anonymous! But, remember to find me under 'Find a Participant.'

For info or to make a donation:  http://www.stbaldricks.org/    

And say good-bye to my curly locks!

Pass the word and Thank You for your support!

So much has happened since our exciting announcement and we're slowly falling behind so I thought I would give a quick update with a lot of pictures to get us caught back up.  We had a surprise 50th birthday party at the Melting Pot for Wendy! It went great, and was delicious! 

Al brought Wendy in for the big surprise

The delicious fondue spread

 Wendy's glory day pictures

    Thanks so much to all of Wendy's kids that helped put it together!

Next was our little Thanksgiving outing to Cascade.  We had a great time with all of Stacie's family and a delicious Thanksgiving dinner!

The beautiful cabin that we stayed in by the Lake

The start of a big "just for fun" poker tournament

The end of the tournament with Stacie being the big winner!

The whole fam!

Next was our quick trip to Idaho City to get our Christmas tree.  We have done it every year since we have been married so it has kind of become a little family tradition.  Last year I fell in a creek up to my thigh so I made extra sure that didn't happen this year.  We went up with Kendra and Barrett and their kids and had a great time and really picked out a winner!

Bo and Kendra

Eden staying warm

Anson (having a blast!)

Here is the finished product and it was a good one!

We have also been working on a little remodel in our house.  Stacie is going to start working out of the home starting in January so with a lot of help from her dad we have been changing one of our bedrooms into a salon.  Here  are a few before and after pics.  Once we have the finished product I'll make sure to get a picture up! Also thanks so much to Jim for his help with the plumbing! We couldn't have done it without him.

Carpet out and wall cut out for door

New door cut in

Cabinets and chair finally in place

The Most Exciting News of Our Lives!!!

Watch this short little video clip to see what's new in our lives right now! For some reason the first 16 seconds are blank so just skip them and get right to 17 seconds.  We're so stoked!