Maternity Shots

My friend Nicole took some maternity photos last weekend for us. Here are just a few of the ones I like..

Eviction Notice :)

I am issuing a 45 day notice for EVICTION. Tenant will have 45 days in which he can either gather his belongings and promptly vacate the premises, or wait until the final day. After this date, the tenant will be physically removed from the property.
Tenant is being evicted due to breech of contract and destruction of property. Expansions only to the FRONT of the house, within reasonable limits, were discussed. Not only have these limits been exceeded, but additions to the back and sides of the house were also made!
Remodeling and gutting of the home was never approved, nor were alterations to plumbing, changing the initial layout, or modifications to the base structure. Due to the damage by the Tenant, the foundation has been compromised, and the structural integrity of the house is questionable. Due to property damage, there are now leaks in both the upper AND lower levels of the home. On top of which the landlord has received numerous complaints about nightly disturbances.
After 45 days from the date provided in this notice, tenant's noncompliance will result in immediate and forceful removal at Landlord’s discretion.

31 weeks!

I can't believe we only have 9 weeks left!! Time seems to be slipping away from me. A friend of mine is going to take some maternity shots on Saturday for me and I'm kind of excited. It has been a really easy pregnancy (compared to other women--I have nothing to compare to) and I don't mind remembering this part of my life. I seem to have "grown" quite a bit in the last two weeks. Oh and I cut my hair off again last night....

My crazy dog (s)

So I will start this post out with a disclaimer...I tried taking photos of Dash on Monday afternoon outside and I left the door cracked just a bit by mistake and Gus ran out of the house and down the street. So being 7 1/2 months pregnant and trying to chase my dog was probably pretty comical to the neighbors. Thankfully one of the neighbors came to my aid and got in his car and helped me catch Gus about 1 1/2 miles away!! It's a good thing Gus is cute....

Dash

Gus

Fall colors

This past Sunday I dragged Jason away from the TV for a little while and we took a drive around City Creek Canyon and the East Bench to look at the changing colors of fall. It has been so warm lately that I think we are getting an extra long fall which I am LOVING! Here are a few pics from our drive....

east bench

city creek canyon

Gus was tired from all the head in wind action (see pic 2 down)

leaving city creek

It doesn't get much better than this for a dog....

Pumpkin Bread

I love fall! I love the changing colors, the cooler weather (but not too cold), the smells, the food, everything about fall. And I think I like it more this year cause it means Carter is closer to being here.
Anyways, last night I tried a new reciepe--Pumpkin Bread. It is amazing!! I am not trying to take credit for the reciepe--I just don't remember where I found it. Pretty easy--just takes too long in the oven....and healthy people beware---not the healthiest snack :)

Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients:
2 cups canned pumpkin puree
3 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
3 1/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves

step 1: pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine pumpkin, sugar, water, oil, and eggs. Beat together until mixed well.

step 2: In a seperate bowl sift together, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves.

step 3: slowly mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients beating until smooth.

step 4: grease 2 9x5 inch loaf pans. Pour the batter into the 2 loaf pans evenly divinding the batter between the 2. Bake at 350 for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

****I did reciepe without ground cloves and I don't think it made a difference

ENJOY AND HAPPY FALL!!!

growing baby bump

I had my 29 week check up today. Doctor says everything looks good and I passed my glucose test!!! He said I am measuring ahead of schedule. But that doesn't mean I get to deliver early...



27 weeks


29 weeks....11 more to go!

going to the chapel...

This past weekend was Jeff and Alyssa's wedding. Here are a few pics we took of the special occasion...

Jeff and Steve

Steve and Jason

The happy (soon to be) Mrs and Mr.

Steve, Jeff, Jason, and Matt

The happy couple

View from the reception

Jason and I waiting for more photos

Jeff, Alyssa, me, and Jason