Wicked

The broadway play Wicked has been on my bucket list for several years. When I found out it was coming to Boise I knew I couldn't miss it. We decided to make a weekend out of it and went with our neighbors and good friends the Bringhursts. We did a lot of shopping, eating out, and the boys even got to go golfing.

Mickenzie and I about died when we found out that Idaho's Largest Garage Sale was being held the weekend we were in Boise. We couldn't have planned our trip better!

It was held at the fairgrounds and I couldn't believe how much stuff was there...it was a little overwhelming. Unfortunately, I didn't find anything but Mickenzie scored big time.

{Alan and Brett entertaining themselves while we shopped}

Our fabulous husbands surprised us with 2nd row seats at Wicked. I seriously am still dying at how amazing it was. I never wanted it to end!

Thanks to my hubby for an amazing weekend. We were so lucky to have wonderful friends to go with!

Your Both Being Admitted?

Alan and I had quite the eventful weekend...and it was not exactly what we had planned. I'm still slightly traumatized but fortunately everything seemed to turn out ok. Looking back, it actually is somewhat comical! So I woke up at 6:30 a.m. on Friday to get ready for work only to find out that I was bleeding...sorry for the graphic details. So of course I freaked out and started yelling to Alan. He was dead asleep because he had just gotten back from Washington D.C. the night before. He finally woke up and jumped out of bed to see what was wrong. I knew I needed to go to the E.R. but I quickly called my mom to tell her. While I was talking to my mom, Alan went into the bathroom. Next thing I know, I hear a thud and when I turned around Alan was slumped on the ground between our toilet and our tub. I ran to him and he was completely lifeless with his eyes rolled back in his head. I thought he was having a seizure or a stroke or something...maybe a little dramatic but I seriously had no idea what was going on. I hung up with my mom and called 911. I was shaking Alan and calling his name and it seemed like he was lying there in my arms for eternity before he finally came to. I seriously could not tell if he was breathing. He finally woke up and when I told him what happened, he said, "No, I'm sleeping!" The paramedics finally arrived and I think they thought I was crazy when I told them that I was 19 weeks pregnant and bleeding and my husband had just passed out/had a seizure...I had no idea. They went upstairs to check Alan out. They sat him up to take his blood pressure and all seemed fine. Then, they stood him up to take his blood pressure and he had the same episode all over. His eyes rolled back and he collapsed to the ground. Of course, I was scared to death. The paramedics said they needed to transport both of us to the E.R. Luckily, I talked them into letting me drive us there instead. They strapped Alan into a chair and carried him down our stairs and loaded him into our car. Alan looked terrible. He was pale as a ghost and was sweating to death. As soon as we got to the ER, I ran in and got a wheelchair and then proceeded to tell them what was going on. They were so confused and said, "So you are both being admitted?" Alan was checked into the ER and they took me up to Labor and Delivery. I can't describe my feelings as I sat there alone in the triage room waiting for the doctor and wondering what was going on with Alan. We were both alone. Luckily, my sweet co-workers came over to sit with me, which made things so much better. And our sweet neighbors who had come outside when the paramedics were loading us into the car brought Alan his phone and sat with him for a bit. Fortunately, the doctor said Alan just got out of bed too fast and was also dehydrated so they gave him some fluids and he was good to go. It was such a relief to see him walk into my room.

{This is quite possibly the most hideous picture ever but we had to document the day}

To make a long and graphic story short, all was well with me and the baby and they could not figure out why the bleeding had happened. And one of the good things that came out of the crazy morning was finding out we are having....a BOY!!! We couldn't be happier. Fortunately, there are much easier ways to find out the sex of your baby! In the past I have never quite understood the point of posting ultrasound pictures. However, when it is your own, you think it is the cutest thing ever. We can't stop looking at our baby boy's little profile.

We couldn't be happier to welcome this sweet baby boy into our family. The doctor ordered me to be on bed rest over the weekend until I see my regular doctor (he was out of town). Although I have felt pretty helpless, Alan and I have quite enjoyed spending time together just the two of us the past couple of days.

We have been so overwhelmed by all the love and support we have received this past weekend. We have the best family and friends. Thank you to everyone for their phone calls, text messages, prayers, dinners, and visits. My sweet family came up on Sunday to spend the day with us and made us dinner. It meant so much to us. And most importantly, thank you to a loving Heavenly Father who watched out for us and protected us. We have been so blessed!

{The beautiful flowers my parents sent us}

Husband of the Year!

Alan definitely gets the Husband of the Year Award for all he has done for me since I have been pregnant! He really has picked up the slack around the house while I have been sick. I'm pretty sure I didn't go to the grocery store for nearly 2 months due to the smells. He did the grocery shopping, cleaning, cooking, and took care of me all while working and going to school. We even have physical proof on our kitchen floor that he has been cooking due to the grease fire that started while he was making dinner one night. I guess it makes for a good story! I truly don't know what I would have done without him. I'm getting a glimpse right now while he is in Washington D.C. I am definitely counting down the days until he will be home!

{Alan showing off his domestic skills}

Thanks for all your help and support babe...I love you!

A New Meaning

This year Mother's Day has brought on many thoughts, feelings, and really a new meaning. Of course, I'm thinking so much about my own mother and I feel so lucky to have been blessed with such an amazing person in my life. She is currently in California helping my sister who just had a precious new baby boy. I can't wait for the time when she can come help me with my new baby.

This year on Mother's Day, I feel blessed and honored that I will soon be a mother, which to me, is the most sacred calling I will have on this earth. For me, the journey to getting pregnant was different than I ever expected. Although I know there are many people out there that tried longer and are still trying to get pregnant, it definitely took us longer than we expected. It was a time of a lot of sadness and tears. Looking back, I am so grateful for everything I learned and I don't regret one minute of that trial. My only regret is not handling it better. I love everything I learned and it has given me a greater glimpse into what other people have and are still experiencing. I remember feeling sorry for myself and then I would hear about someone else's trial and I would quickly regret those feelings of pity for myself. I wish and hope that every woman who desires can have the chance to be a mother.

Although there have been ups and downs, I have loved every minute of this journey. Yes, the morning sickness has been difficult, but each day it is a reminder that I will be a mother and it is a small price to pay. I guess it is the beginning of the many sacrifices you make as a mother. So to all the mother's, mother's to be, or those hoping to be a mother...Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Easter!

We headed to Utah over the weekend to spend some time with our family and friends. And since it was Easter, we put together a little gift for our families.

We made everyone an egg with some treats inside...

And included this too...

We couldn't be happier to announce the upcoming addition to our little family. We are so in love with this baby already!

Mr. Senator

Since starting Pharmacy School, Alan has tried to be super involved and has been apart of numerous clubs and student organizations. He even started the National Community Pharmacist Association on the Idaho State Campus. Because of this, I wasn't surprised when he came home from school one day and said he was going to run for a Senator position for Idaho State. He originally wanted to run for the Pharmacy school but one of his good friends also wanted to run for this position. Not only is Alan getting his Pharm D., but he is concurrently getting his MBA so he decided to run for the Graduate School Senator.

Luckily, he was able to get involved with an awesome party that did a lot of campaigning for him. Alan came up with these clever posters thanks to his lunchbox!

{Unfortunately, this picture was taken after his posters had weathered many rainy days!}

Yes, he really does take his lunch to school in that everyday. Apparently people stop him on campus and comment on his lunch box on a regular basis. I am now eating my words for making fun of him when he bought it because he WON! So here's to the latest and greatest Graduate Senator...I may be a little biased! So proud of you babe!

2 Years!

We celebrated our 2 year anniversary on March 20th! I don't know where the time has gone...all I know is that I love us and the life we have created together.