27 weeks

Time is FLYING by. When I sit and think about it, I could freak out. Especially when I think in terms of "I only have 13 weeks left." AH!

Things have been good though. Baby Keek is moving ALL THE TIME now. It's so weird. I'll sit at my desk at work and just watch my stomach, and I can see the movement. It's moments like that when I start feeling like there is an alien inside of me trying to get out. I do like feeling him move though. He's gotten me good a couple of times, but mostly it's just little kicks here or there. I'm convinced there are times where he's dancing like Elaine from Seinfeld because the movement is so sporadic and all over. Here is a clip in the occasion you don't know what I'm talking about. Enjoy :)

Review: The Lightning Thief

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I really enjoyed this book. I was totally surprised because I've seen the movie, but these were barely the same thing! The book is so much better, and much more interesting. Definitely a lot more story/background in the book. I've already started the second one. Since the movie was so different than the book, I'm interested to see what happens with the next movie.



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rough month

"Everybody Loves Linda!"
Our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and friend passed away in her home on August 16, 2012. For the past year, Linda gracefully fought a courageous battle against a rare, neurodegenerative disorder called Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
Linda was born on August 15, 1946, to Raymond and Marge Peterson in Payson, Utah. She is the oldest of five children. She grew up in Midvale, Utah and graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1964.
Linda married Lloyd D. Kitchen on August 31, 1970. Their marriage was solemnized in the Draper Utah Temple on January 25, 2012. Forty years ago they built their home in Sandy, Utah where they raised their five children. Linda's hobbies include reading, cooking, working on puzzles and window shopping. She loved to travel in the motorhome for family camping, boating and fishing trips. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family whether it was a family BBQ or a ball game. She adored her family, especially her grandchildren, and they always came first.
Linda worked at Waterford School for the past 22 years and loved it! It didn't matter if you were a student, parent, faculty or staff she graciously solved problems with a smile. Over the years she made an impact on all the lives of those she touched. She was adored by the students and faculty at Waterford and will forever be missed.
Linda is survived by her parents, husband, children Kelli (Brad) Brown, Cedar City, UT; Daren Kitchen, Sandy, UT; Brandon (Danielle) Kitchen, Riverton, UT; Jami (Eric) Hokanson, South Jordan, UT; 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, siblings, Gloria (Larry) Bryan, Nephi, UT; Jackie (Randy) Rodgers, Holladay, UT; Duane (Sharon) Peterson, Bluffdale, UT. She is preceded in death by her son Dustin Kitchen and her brother Ralph Peterson.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at the Hillcrest 4th Ward (8735 S Harvard Park Dr). Friends and family may call from 6-8 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012, at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary (3401 S Highland Dr) and at the church from 10-11:30 am on Tuesday. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank all those who have had Linda in their thoughts and prayers over the past year. We have truly felt your love and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in person or by mail to the Linda Kitchen Scholarship Fund at Waterford School (1480 E 9400 S, Sandy, Utah 84093).


So my sweet aunt passed away, after a year long battle with CJD. While it's sad to see her go, it's nice to know that she's no longer dealing with the affects of that stupid disease. The funeral was nice, the speakers did fantastic, and my cousin had an amazing musical number. It made me wonder how the heck we're related, she's so talented, and then there's me. Haha! Like I said though, the funeral was nice. They did an awesome memorial for her at Waterford, the school she worked at, and they set up a scholarship in her name. I thought that was sweet, and a really nice way to honor someone. She'll definitely be missed, but she had people in heaven waiting for her to come, so I know she's happy. 

One thing about my faith, I know there is a heaven. I know that there is life after death, and that it is beautiful, and so much more than we could ever imagine. I know that Heavenly Father welcomed her with open arms, along with Ralph and Dustin. Like my dad said, Linda probably didn't get a word in between the two of them greeting her themselves. I've never once doubted that there was more to this life than just living your life and then dying. While I'm in no rush to find out what comes next, I am comforted in knowing that there is somewhere that I'm going. There are people that are waiting there for me. 

Okay. I need to move on before I start sobbing at work. 

Tomorrow I'll be 25 weeks! It's going by so fast. I'm feeling more prepared every day. We've bought a crib, bedding, a swing, and even some toys. I know I should be waiting until after my showers to do that, but I've been waiting 25 weeks! I'm impatient! 
This week we're moving back in to my sister's house. We've moved almost everything, just need to get the big things in storage. I'm going to continue working (SIGH) until November, but the amount of money we'll be saving will definitely be worth it. Plus, it's hopefully the last time I'll be working, so I can stick it out a little longer. Earlier this year, I wrote about how 2012 will be bringing a lot of change, and it definitely hasn't disappointed me! I'm welcoming the change with open arms. 

I can hardly wait to see what 2013 brings. 

21 weeks. AHHH!

This is the best I've felt since April! I'm finally to the point where I can eat almost anything that I want. I still really struggle with Cheese-its and gold fish... but other than that, I'm golden. I'm eating a lot more, and definitely gaining. So I should probably be careful, and try to NOT eat everything I see.

I have been documenting most of the weeks, so I figured I'd add the pictures on here. Nicole - you're so convincing :)
Keep in mind I didn't do EVERY week, just the ones where I either got ready, or remembered.

 This is when I told Justin. I'd taken a test, because I was too anxious to wait, and it had come back positive! So I ran to Target and got a onesie, and wrote 'I Love Daddy' on it. 

 When I found out, I was 6 weeks.

 The ultra sound went really well. Everything is measuring as it should, and he looks healthy! SUCH a relief. 

So I'm measuring right on time. December 8th. We've decided to name him Keith, and when I told my niece his name (she's almost 2) she said, "Baby Keek!" So he already has a nick name.

So on to the other part of the family... Justin started his new job on Monday, and everything is seeming too good to be true. There are perks that we weren't aware of, bonuses we didn't know about, and I swear, it's just getting better and better. This is why I trust my Father in heaven! I know that he has a plan, and that things WILL work out. Yes it can be terrifying, and at times I would let Him know that whenever he wanted to step in, I'd welcome it. But things are working out, and we're well on our way to being 'established'. Or something like that.

Oh the things I can do!

 

And for some reason I start all of them. Last year I bought a bunch of material to make a quilt. I'd link back to that post, but all those pictures were deleted when I changed emails on the blog, so blah to that! But I got this material last year, and was all gung ho on making a quilt, and not wasting my summer away. Well, here we are, a year later, and I just started sewing them together. I started on Wednesday, and then finished everything on Saturday. Look at that monster! To give you an idea of how huge it is, my dad is about 5' 10", and he's holding the top, while my mom is holding the bottom. And yes, some is laying on the ground. It's a queen, but I wanted to make sure that it would hang over the sides of the bed, so ... this is what I ended up with. Now it's a matter of getting the batting and then finding someone to quilt it for me. I'm sure THAT will cost an arm and a leg. But it definitely is exciting to see something that I made come together, and benefit from it. Hello, new bedspread! 

I have other things that I keep wanting to make, do, have, etc. but I am finding that I don't have the time/patience/money. Patience being the biggest one. I was telling my mom that while cutting all the fabric, it was so irritating, because the fabric just went into a huge pile, and there was no reward in that. But sewing the blanket, I saw the rows come together, and then sewing the rows together, I saw the blanket take shape! THAT was rewarding. So needless to say, I'm a big fan of instant gratification. 

Big news in the Larson home!

We're having a boy! Justin is SO excited. He's the last one to pass on the Larson name, so phew! Check that off the list :)

I'm officially 20 weeks. It's weird to see my stomach getting bigger and bigger. I'm still not feeling him move all that much, but the ultra sound tech said that was normal. Woo hoo! I'm hoping that changes though, because I would feel a little bit better if I could feel him moving around rather than spend all my time thinking that our little boy is a wuss, or has no spine or something like that. 

Hahaha I don't really think those things... but it would be nice to feel him! 

Also, Justin got a job!

WHAT A RELIEF! 

The amount of stress he's been under has been insane. Since finding out we were expecting, and graduation coming, and our lease almost ending, he was just under a lot of pressure. Knowing now that there is a way to provide for our family, and insurance, and all those good things took a load off.