18 weeks 5 days

I don't feel like this picture shows much of a difference from last week, even though I feel much bigger. Sometimes depending on what I wear I feel much more pregnant than other times. I'm still wearing my own clothes and I use the belly band with some pants, which is pretty ingenious. I've now separated my closet into what fits and what doesn't.

Baby started the ossification process last week and this week baby can start really hearing well what's going on outside of the womb. I'm pretty sure he or she will be able to imitate my laugh very well, embarrassing, I know.

Less than a week and a half till we know if Baby Orgill is a Prince or a Princess.
Can't wait!

One Year Anniversary

By pure miracle, we got to stay at the Johnson Mill Bed & Breakfast in Heber for our FIRST Anniversary. We actually stayed there the second night of being married, so it was very fun to go back. The first time we went, didn't get there until late, so were unable to enjoy the tranquility of the property. This time we got there in the early evening and enjoyed a picnic by the pond, a nap in the sunshine and a few strolls around the property. Jon's good eyes spotted a few deer both that evening and the next morning, he's so good at that. Our short stay was SO relaxing and so needed. It was so nice to have time for just us, it was heavenly honestly! No phone calls, no taking out puppy, no fixing meals, no obligations.... just time to be together. It was wonderful!

He is so handsome!Just enjoying the scenery.

New tradition, take a picture every year with the number of fingers up of how long we've been married (inspired by a friend in our ward). We wanted to take it with Aspen (even though I looked much cuter the day before), so when Jon was home for dinner (he had to work) we set it up, but then Aspen would have nothing to do with it. I think she thinks that when both of us are trying to get her to come something bad is going to happen like trimming her nails or giving her a bath, both of which she hates.

What an awesome first year we've had. I love Jon with all my heart and am so very grateful for him. I love being married to him. I didn't know a year ago I could love him as much as I do now. To one year and eternity to go!!

I love you Honey.

Jon couldn't be any happier

Jon now has a wife [an awesome one at that], a house, a dog, a wood shop and now a BBQ. Could his life get any better? I think not. We went to Home Depot and made the purchase late one evening last week. Because Jon gave up his truck [okay, so he can't have everything] we had to take it out of the box to fit it in our Civic, which was pretty comical to watch. Once we got it home, Jon stayed up into the wee hours of the morning to assemble it. When I came downstairs, the BBQ was in the middle of the living room in all it's manly glory. The next evening we had a wonderful aroma of Burgers cooking on the grill floating in the screen of our porch. Summer has now officially begin. It was so delicious smelling. They were grilled to perfection. If you can't see in the pictures, my man has a perma grin on, it was very cute!

We will now be having BBQs with friends. So get your best side dishes together and we'll bring the meat! Can't wait.

Week 17 and 5 days

The belly is showing these days and people are noticing.
When I went to Young Women's this week a girl from Russia walks up to me, puts her hands on belly and says in a think Russian accent, "What is this?"
I don't think she understood when I told her a while ago I was pregnant, but now with the baby bump she got it. She broke out in laughs and giggles and gave me a big hug, it made my day.

I'm getting so excited to find out what we're having, I can't wait!!
I'm waiting to feel a kick or wiggle, unfortunately I think I've only felt gas up to this point. It's a norm for a pregnant lady. If you want to know my theory about that, ask me in person:).

Week 16 and 4 days

This week we went to the doctor and everything is great. Baby's heartbeat was racing, as usual, in comparison to mine. Dr. Nance showed us the "gummy" babies, the little models that replicate the baby at different weeks. He showed us the 15 and 20 week baby. I was shocked at how big baby is now, almost the length of my hand and how much baby will grow in the next month! It should more than double in size. It is so baffling to me that my body can grow that inside, it's so amazing! We scheduled our 20 week ultrasound on June 8th!! Hopefully, we will be finding out if baby is a girl or boy. We can't wait!!

To Honor Mothers

My Mom, Vicki Stansbury

My Mother-In-Law, Thayne Orgill

My Sister: Heidi Russell

My Sister: Hilary Holtzee

These are the wonderful mothers in my family. They each are strong women, kind and compassionate, and great examples to me as to what a mother should be. I love each of them dearly and am so grateful for the sacrifices they make daily for their children. I pray that I too may be a nurturer like they. Thank you sweet ladies, I love you!

Finally Warm Weather

We finally got some warm weather and it was heaven like! On Thursday, Jon and I took Aspen up the canyon and played at a park and on Friday we went with Nate and Kristen on a hike up Rock Canyon. It was so delicious to be outside!! It felt sooooo good!! Aspen also loved it. She loves the water and when we got to a big enough opening in the stream we let her play and she is like a wild boar, she goes crazy.

Less than 2 months until this cute couple ties the knot, we're so excited for them!!

The other reason why this outing was so great is because Jon now has Fridays off which is AWESOME! When we were on our way home that night, I told him that the hike tonight is what I always hoped we could do as a couple and it's finally happening. We had a very busy first year and we're excited to get out more this summer and then do it with a baby next year!!