JIMMER!!!!!!!

So.. Pretty sure up until about last week I could not have cared any less about whether or not the Kings were going to stay in Sacramento or go down South... but now all of that has changed. My Mom informed me that the Kings signed Jimmer who will be playing this next season in the NBA... which means that the Kings fan club probably just doubled in size and our family is part of the new fan club. We could not be more EXCITED! We can't wait to see how he does when the season starts.

Trip to San Diego....

Last month we took a trip to San Diego. Ryan HAD to go for work and Avery and I HAD to go to tag-a-long! We had tons of fun hanging out with our good friends Nate & Erin and their new little guy Scott. We were out there during some of the high school's spring breaks so we also were lucky enough to get to see Ryan's younger siblings Ashlyn and Landon and their Dad while we were out there. Sailing with Nate and Erin was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The weather was perfect that day and Avery was able to have her first experience on a boat.

While Nate and Ryan were at work during the day, Erin and I (with our little babies) got to play. There were a few...- could this get any worse?- moments as we spent an hour and a half in the parking garage taking care of our babies' needs before we went to run some errands and get lunch. That's right an hour an a half!!!! 2 hungry babies, 2 poopy diapers, 1 Really bad Blow Out = 1 1/2 hours in the parking garage.  Crazy huh? But for the most part the Babies were Angels and we all had a great time hanging out together. I loved cooking withe Erin, she really makes some of the most amazing dinners, and I love that we both have a sweet tooth. It was fun getting cupcakes, frozen yogurt together! One day, one day, we'll HAVE to live close to Nate & Erin. Here's a fun video of Avery meeting little Scotty!

Attempt #2. We're trying Blogging Again!

So in light of the fact that I am seriously contemplating getting rid of my facebook (very soon), has caused me to reconsider blogging again. So, here we are starting out fresh. A ton has changed in our lives since my last blog post.

Here is a small list of the few major changes:

1.) Ryan and I are PARENTS!!!! Our little Avery wa

s very appropriately born on Labor Day of Last year. Sh

e is now 7 1/2 months old and is as fun as EVER!

2.) I graduated from SJSU last May and am enjoying the life of being a stay at home mom.

3.)Curtis...  We met Curtis at church and he is a great young man.  We have him over often and spend lots of time with him. He's become a huge part of our lives and we are excited to have him around so much.

Our new kitchen addition....

Our new kitchen addition.

Front View

Back View

Ryan & I really needed an island for our kitchen as counter space was limited and the big empty gap in the middle of the kitchen was somewhat of an eye sore. Well, after Ryan and I returned from Hemet to celebrate Christmas with his family my parents had surprised us with this beautiful kitchen island. The island used to belong to our neighbors and after my parents bought it from them, my Dad fixed it up and put a new piece of black granite on for the counter top. It could not have turned out better. We absolutely love it. Thanks Mom and Dad!!!

It's Official!

Here is Ryan with Amber and her friend Kirstin at Clearlake on our little weekend getaway with the Hickman family. We had a great time with them and absolutely love their family.

Bryce with Amber & Kirstin


Ryan & I at Clearlake...

My Belly.. well sort of:) This is an old shot.

It's OFFICIAL....

So, a few things in my life have definately become OFFICIAL.

1.) I am OFFICIALLY the worst blogger ever! I am so bad about keeping my blog updated with the latest in the our lives.

2.) We are (and have been for some time) OFFICIALLY EXPECTING!

3.) Today I am OFFICIALLY four and a half months along, and therefore OFFICIALLY half way through my pregnancy:)

4.) I will OFFICIALLY be graduating on May 28th and OFFICIALLY be done with school (for now anyway) as long as SJSU doesn't decide to thow anymore hoops at me before then.

5.) Oh, and how bad is this.. I OFFICIALLY have not taken any side profile pics of my protruding belly that is holding our precious child since my 3 month mark in the picture above (which was hardly even a little bump... My Mom and Dad put it perfectly when they told me that I didn't look pregnant yet.. just like I had had something to eat). Now, I am OFFICIALLY showing though:)

6.) Okay.. I am OFFICIALLY done being OFFICIAL for the moment.

Ashlyn looking beautiful as always. Love this girl!

Erin and I at the back of the sail boat feeding the birds. It was crazy, we started out only feeding one and then before we knew it there were tons of birds following the boat.

Ryan and I Sailing with Nate's Dad & friends in San Deigo.

Point Loma with The Big D, L, A, R and Kaylee :)

Can't forget Christmas Break!

Ryan and I with Nate and Erin at Point Loma.. San Deigo.. just before we went sailing. Beautiful spot, we miss Nate and Erin tons and wish they were closer. California is TOO Big! It takes forever to get to the other end.

Ryan and I went with TJ and Becca to Joshua Tree national part and did some Rock climbing. I definately felt the paranoid me comming out, but TJ, Becca, and Ryan have no fear! We had an absolute blast with them all day.

Me Squeazing between some rocks to make my way around the rock mountain....

Ryan's family on Chistmas Eve at the Duffins! The food, company, and messages of Christ were all wonderful that evening. We absolutley had a blast spending time with Ryan's family in Hemet. I can hardly believe how big Ashlyn and Landon are getting. Ashlyn is way taller than me now, and Landon is better at thowing the football than Ryan and Matt. It was also a lot of fun to see Matt, Marisa, and their little Brielle. We have not seen them since our wedding and this was the first time ever we were able to see Brielle in person. She is absolutley adoreable! We're very excited for their little one on the Way. Marisa is due in the Summer with another!

We all had tons of fun playing games every night, including the PJ olympics on Christmas Eve. We went bowling, to the temple, sailing, hiking (which was again scary in some spots), playing football, and etc. It has been nice to see Ryan's family so often. Ryan and I calculated that we have spent 4 weeks, so about a month, with them all since August '09. Not bad...