13 weeks

How far along? 13 weeks

Total weight gain: 2 lbs
Maternity clothes? Not yet, but I'm not sure why there is a stigma with maternity clothes. They have some really cute ones. I'll be happy to wear them when the time comes.
Stretch marks? Nope but I already put cream on my belly religiously!
Sleep: Sleeping well except for the crazy dreams!Movement: I think I felt the little peanut when I was lying flat on my belly on the tile floor. Who knows,  could have been gas, but either way it felt pretty cool!
Food cravings: Still potatoes
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Gender:  Still thinking boy
Symptoms:Just tired
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? On
Attitude: Excited and nervous all at the same time. This is kinda a big deal!
Looking forward to:Trying to just enjoy the moments now.

12 weeks

How far along? 12 wks

Total weight gain: 2 lbs

Maternity clothes? Not yet
Stretch marks? Nope Sleep: Comes easily, I'm tired a lot
Best moment this week: Past the point of high miscarriage. 

Miss Anything? Not yet

Movement: Not yet but anxiously awaiting :)

Food cravings: Potatoes! Any kind: baked, fried, french fried, mashed, hash browns, just potatoes
Anything making you queasy or sick: going too long between meals or snacks
Gender: ? I'm thinking boy but who knows!Symptoms: Just tired, I was only nauseated weeks 7-9, I feel good just sleepy!
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? On 
Attitude:Very happy and thankful to be blessed enough to have my own children!
Looking forward to: Looking pregnant instead of just chubby!


:) Oh Happy Day

Well I haven't updated this in a long time, but I finally have a reason to update.... We are expecting our first baby in September! I am so excited, I am 12 weeks and I feel really good. We couldn't be more excited and we feel truly blessed to be able to have our own children. I had a little bit of a struggle getting pregnant and that makes it all the more special and exciting. It truly is a blessing to be able to conceive and carry you own baby. We have a lot of nieces and nephews so we have had a lot of practice but I'm sure it does not even compare to having your own. Well here is to the next six months of waiting and to a life time of loving this little miracle!

It's Official!

I passed my state boards and I am now officially an RN! It feels so good I cannot even express! I also updated my blog so keep on lookin' there are a lot of pics!

Summer Play!

Remember the honey comb I told you about? if not see the first post of the the day :)

Pioneer Days Rodeo, Butler Family Tradition. We go every year on family night with the whole Butler Clan. Seth got married, and Ry was the best man. It was a beautiful wedding in Thatcher Id. We are so excited for Seth and his new Wife Devin. They moved to Kansas and I can't wait til they move home so I get to know Devin better :)

Weber County Fair Stallion Alley. We had our halflinger stud at the fair this year. We love the fair. This year we set up our stall next to our friends Matt and Katie and we would all just hunker down and do some good ol people watchin. It doesn't get better than the fair :) This year however our time at the fair was cut short. A friend of our family's son had been lost at scout camp. So we packed up a day early at the fair. We headed up to help look for him the next morning and he was found about ten minutes after we got there. We decided since we had drove three hours we should still got for a ride, so we made a day out of it. It was a beautiful ride, however I did not have my camera!

A day at Willard Bay with the Mark Family.

Little miss attitude, aka Hallie Jo. What a hoot!

My Grandma Betty turned 80! She is such a sweet woman!

We have played more in the last month and a half since I have been graduated than we have in a long time and it feels great!

I graduated from nursing school!!!!

I graduated from nursing school in July. It was a bittersweet moment. I got really close to some of these girls and I really enjoyed seeing them several times a week. I made some life long friends and I am so grateful that I went to the DATC. It really was the perfect place for me. I will always remember the amazing experiences I had. It's funny but ever since I was a little girl I have had a hard time when anything comes to an end. You would think I would be thrilled, but all it really means is that another part of my life is over. Don't get me wrong, I am very excited for the life to come, but I hate saying goodbye to a different part of life.

I most certainly could not have accomplished any of this on my own. My hubby was there for me every step of the way. My mom taught me that I could do anything I wanted with my life and my daddy taught me how to work hard and be persistent. God bless these amazing people!

Love these girls through and through.

Our 2nd Anniversary

Ry and I celebrated our second anniversary on June 26th. What a lucky woman I am. Ry is my hero, my hard workin man, my therapist, my knight in shining armor, my kiss in the dark,my hand to hold, my personal comedian, but most of all he is the love of my life. I couldn't ask for more, but I wouldn't settle for less! I also celebrated my 24th birthday on June 23rd. Man I am getting old!