Here's a profile shot of Baylee. We attempted to put a video on here of this same picture cause the video shows her smiling at the end, but it wouldn't work :(
(My fears are calmed...it's still a girl!) Below is a pic of her heartbeat
She's gonna have big ol feet like her dad!
A few of my associates and I went to Chilis the other night. We got together to celebrate the life of one of our fellow team members who passed away last Thurs. One of my associates, Tim Roche, died from a heartattack at the age of 47. He had a pretty extensive medical history, but it was still very unexpected and shocking. His 6 year old son Cash was home alone with him when it happened. I had called Tim on his cell from the store Thurs. morning to ask him a question, and Cash answered the phone. He said his daddy wouldn't wake up and that he was cold. No one at the store knew which apt. they were at because they were in the process of moving, so I couldn't send anyone over to the house. I had to tell Cash to hang up and call 911. He did, which is pretty amazing for a 6 year old boy...but this boy is very smart. His dad was already gone when they got there. I can't imagine what he's going to remember for the rest of his life having experienced that... Til we meet again Tim.
From, Store 201
one of my associates, Ashley, made this way cute cake out of onesies, burp rags, receiving blankets, and lots of other fun stuff. how cute is that?!
another diaper cake!
Tana holding Colin and Celeste, from the ward
Jess and Lauren, 2 of my associates
The twins, Tiffy and Alyssa, Jess, Kryssta-trying to figure out which kind of baby food is in the jar!
Thanks Barb for setting up the shower--it was so fun! Several sisters from the ward came and lots of my associates from the store. Baylee is gonna smell good and look better with all the gifts we got!
don't ask me...
Lui and I had a little photo shoot last night. I'm not sure why, but he's getting more cooperative with the whole picture taking thing. This shoot was actually his idea! (I still don't think I look 8 months, do you??)
P.S. This is my 30 week belly...
Okay, so we were getting ready to leave for church this past Sunday and I about fell over when Lui said, "Let's take a picture!" I was like, "Are you serious?" And by golly, he had already gone for the camera in my purse! So not only did he take a picture before leaving for church, but in the car, he took a KISSING PICTURE! I don't know what had come over him, but I wasn't complaining!
Seems like yesterday...Lui's baptism day. I have this picture on our dresser in the bedroom, but I realized I don't have it in the computer. So I scanned it in and thought I would share it. It was definitely a day to remember. 
Also, one of the bishopric members pinned us after sacrament and asked to speak with us after the block. I was positive that we were both getting a calling! Lui is so lucky I swear! I got the calling-he was just there so that he would confirm his support in my new calling. Well, I'm going to be team teaching with another sister a youth sunday school class. Not sure what ages yet, but I'm up for it. Hey, if I can teach sunday school in a singles ward I can teach any sunday school class! We took this picture before church this morning. You see my husband's face? It's like pulling teeth to get him to take a picture. 
Her headstone is very close to my Mom's
Char and I after the concert
Char, Jennie (the one who put it all together), me and Lui (take special note of the shirt Jennie is wearing...her "nine" shirt)
About 3 years ago my 17 year old cousin Charlee died of a very rare form of cancer. Not only did she go on with her life after finding out, she embraced the disease and continued to laugh and play golf and the piano...even after her index finger (where the cancer started) was amputated. So you can get a better picture of this girl, she nicknamed herself "nine." You know that song, "Aint nothing gonna slow me down, oh no! I've got to keep a movin." If she had a theme song, that would be it. She was an inspiration to many--not only family members, but kids at school, church members and the community of Gilbert where her family lives. Well, there's a freshman at Gilbert High that wanted to honor Charlee, and her name is Jennie Lewis. Kent and Char (Charlee's parents) gave a few treasured items of Charlee's to Jennie. A few of these items were Charlee's bike and another was a pair of golf shoes. Well, Jennie was very inspired by Charlee. When she was on the course and maybe having a rough round of golf, she could feel Charlee was there with her, cheering her on. So she wanted to do something for Charlee. With the help of her parents, she came up with the idea of creating a scholarship fund in Charlee's name that would be awarded to students at the high school. This past weekend they hosted a wonderful benefit concert at the high school in order to raise donations. Jennie's goal was to raise $10,000.00 and she by far surpassed that. After the concert she found out she raised over $22,000.00!!! The night was filled with music, the Spirit, and a love for this young girl who touched so many lives in her short life. Charlee's mom has a quote on her living room wall that says, "It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years." Charlee definitely proved that.
This past weekend we went to Gilbert, and we were able to go see Mom at the cemetary. This is her beautiful headstone and a few pictures from my wedding day. I don't have a lot of pics of her, but these 2 are definitely my favs. It's been a little over 2 years now, and I still miss her everyday. I know she's up there, and I know she gave Baylee some grandma kisses before coming down. I just wish she could be here still. Love you Mom.
k, so do you think I look 7 months pregnant? Cause I don't!! I was talking to my Aunt Jane the other day and I told her I was 7 months, and she says, "Only 2 more months to go!" And I was like, "Well, whoever started this whole pregnancy thing needs some help with their math. Cause if my due date is April 25th, that's 3 more months!" Yes, I've learned that pregnancy really is ten months, not nine. And someone needs a math lesson.
One of my associates had a birthday today...a big birthday! Mama Jeanne, as everyone knows her, turned 80 years old! She is such a sweetheart and I'm so glad she works for us. She's always on time, always in a good mood and just a joy to have at the store. Her daughter Jeanne (who used to work for me) tipped me off about her big day, so I went and bought a cake and a card this morning. Right after the rush, we brought the cake out, sang Happy Birthday and embarrassed the heck out of her in front of a dining room full of people! She loved it though! She really is an inspiration to us all. I asked her today what her favorite thing about working at INO is...her reply, "I love the atmosphere, and i love the people I work with. I've always been a people person, so I really enjoy taking care of the customers. Plus, it makes me feel young!" How cute is that? We love you Mama Jeanne!
K, so i'm really excited, cause I just finished purchasing the crib and a dresser/changing table. I bought them online at Babycenter.com. This weekend was very eventful...we went to Vegas to do some shopping. First stop, Babies-R-Us. We got a few things there, looked at cribs, gliders (still can't decide if I'm going to purchase one-any thoughts or suggestions???). Ok, so that's pretty much all the shopping on Saturday. That night we met Bob and Lisa McIntyre and Lui's sister Leticia at Outback Steakhouse and had a yummy dinner. Sunday we headed to church to our old ward (Cheyenne Ridge) to visit where my good friend Lisa was released from her calling of about 2 1/2 years as Relief Society President. It was a pretty emotional day to say the least. But she was feeling good enough to invite us over for dinner, which of course we accepted the invitation! Leticia came with us, and we had a great time with family and friends. Thanks Lisa for the yummy dinner! Monday was more shopping-we even registered at BRU for the baby shower. Yeah! After a day of baby stuff all over, we headed home and moved some rooms around. We had to move the guest bed into the computer room, but in order to accomodate the bed, we had to move a dresser, a bookcase, and a small table out of the computer room and into the garage. Now the baby room is empty except for the stroller that we purchased a couple weeks ago and already put together, and a few gifts stacked in the corner. That's why I'm so excited to have just purchased the crib and dresser. As soon as it comes we can put it together and start setting up the nursery! It's getting more and more real as the days go by-it's pretty amazing!
Well, I'm starting to get a little belly now. I can feel her kicking lots--it's pretty cool! Whenever I feel her (and if Lui is near), I'll grab his hand and put it on my tummy and she'll stop! It's so funny! He's felt her a couple times. Our next appt. is on the 28th and I have to...I mean, get to do the glucose screening thing. I kinda want to get another ultrasound just to make sure it's a girl. i don't know, am I paranoid? I want to buy the bedding and stuff for the room, but I guess I'm putting it off cause I want to be super sure. But I don't know if I'm even going to get another ultrasound! Oh well. We'll see what happens! TTFN :)
The holiday's are over, and the New Year has begun. Our festivities this year were pretty low key. Lui and I spent them here in Kingman with just us. Christmas day consisted of sleeping in until 11:30 (we both closed the night before) and lounging around the house in our p.j.'s. We started cooking around 2 and had a yummy turkey dinner. We made mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes (the way my mom used to make them, lots of brown sugar and marshmellows-yummy!), rolls and some apple-pomegranite sparkling cider. it was quite the Christmas dinner :) Then we watched Christmas movies all evening and hit the sack. As for New Year's, somewhat similar. We both worked the day and Lui had closed the night before, so by 10pm he was falling asleep on the couch. Not long after that we hit the hay and like Bob says, "the New Year came, even though we were asleep!"
I'm still feeling pretty good. My doctor's visits are every month now and our next one is this Monday. If I'm on the grill all day at work, I come home and I feel it. But that's okay, part of the job i guess. Hope everyone had a fabulous Holiday!
