Love

Happy Valentines Day! Our day started off with an hour and a half of Noah time at 2 am followed by an early morning drive from St. George to Orem at 5:30 am. Sam and I spent the weekend in Las Vegas seeing my little sister, Kaity, preform in Green Valley High School's Version of Thoroughly Modern Milly. Anyway, we got away a lot later than expected last night and spent the night in St. George to break up the trip. Noah was great on the drive. When we got home, I planned on baking heart shaped sugar cookies, making a special dinner, and picking up something nice for Sam.

Instead, I got a high fever and was beyond exhausted. Luckily, Sam brought home Kneaders and we are spending the rest of the night in bed watching movies, eating dove chocolate hearts, and drinking diet coke. Yes, we are classy. I love my husband.

And of course, I LOVE my new little valentine. He is almost eight weeks. Unbelievable.

My Valentines
(picture taken a couple weeks ago, Noah is even bigger now!)

My Little Model

When Noah was one week old, we got his newborn pictures done. Heidi Lee with Moments Like This Photography took them and did a great job! I am just getting his birth announcement ready to send out, if you would like one please leave me a comment with your address. In the meantime, here are a few of my favorite pictures from the shoot:

Introducing. . .

We LOVE our little guy more than we ever could have imagined! It was so good having him arrive just in time for Christmas. The delivery went smoothly and he is a big, healthy boy. We have enjoyed every minute with him. We love staring at him and holding him; and he loves eating, sleeping, being held, and hanging out in his swing. He is such a good baby. . . so calm and happy. We are so glad he is a part of our family! We love you Noah!

The Last Month

I thought on my last night of pregnancy, I should share some pictures of the last month. I get induced tomorrow morning, hopefully everything goes well and we get to meet Noah tomorrow! There is not much I will miss about being pregnant, I have hated almost all of it. BUT. . . I will miss Noah's little nudges and I may even miss his little hiccups 2-4 times a day :). I know it will be so much better to have him out though, can't wait to hold him!

Date Nights. . .

 Bass Pro Shop with Sam's Family. . . When Sam's parents were in town last weekend, we took his nieces to see Santa there, it was awesome and the Santa was amazing.

Sam's parents and us

Sam and two of his nieces

Sam and the taxidermy giraffe (he was obsessed)

Why the Waddle?

I have discovered that the nine month pregnancy waddle has a little to do with the baby dropping, and a lot to do with the fact that your feet and legs become so swollen you can no longer bend your knees. Lately, I feel a lot like this:

Except with a huge stomach.

Hoping Baby Boy Comes Before Christmas

I am now full term (37 weeks) and am hoping to have this little guy before Christmas. But. . . I think he is just way too comfortable in there. Any suggestions on how to get things moving?

One of my favorite things

If you know me well, you know I am obsessed with the Swiffer Vac. BEST INVENTION EVER! I discovered it a few years ago while Sam and I were living in NYC. Our apartment was all wood laminate and this little gem worked wonders (because who really likes sweeping?). Since then, I have become one of their biggest endorsers. Honestly, Swiffer should hire me. Anyway, my mom finally broke down and got one about a year ago and it is now her favorite toy. She uses it EVERYDAY without fail.  If you have a lot of hard surfaces in your house. . . get one, I promise you will never regret it. I got mine at Target. I think they are about $35. It would make a perfect gift for the clean freak on your list.