A Heartbeat!

On Monday, Faiver and I went to the OB-GYN for my second appointment. We waited for about an hour and a half before the doctor actually saw me because she was at the hospital delivering someone else's baby. When she did arrive, she told me everything looked normal (yay!) and then we heard the most beautiful sound in the world....our baby's heartbeat! It was so amazing, just this little, fast beating sound. You know, I've been feeling the effects of being pregnant, but it was just amazing to hear something from the little person growing inside me. I very much look forward to the day we can see him or her on an ultrasound!

Another semester ends

Well, another semester has come and gone, and I can hardly believe it! I love my time at the ELC but I am definitely enjoying my time off to just rest and relax. I had a wonderful semester with my AB LinguisticAccuracy class. They were a great group of students! Here we are on the last day of class:

(4 students not pictured...because they were absent)

I will miss them, but I'm excited for the things they'll be doing with their lives. Thanks for a great semester!

Updates

As I looked at my blog today, I realized that it had been a while since I had written anything. Sometimes that happens because of laziness, other times it's because I just don't feel I have anything interesting to say. Well, that all changed this week.

First, today is my wonderful husband's birthday. We celebrated it a bit with some friends yesterday because there's not much one can go do on a Sunday in Provo :) He enjoyed his presents and the time spent with friends. However, I think the best present ever was waking up this morning to a winter wonderland outside! That's right, it had snowed while we were sleeping (and continues to do so now even as I type!). He loves the snow so it was such a wonderful surprise. Happy birthday, baby!!

Second, Thanksgiving was great. We went up to the Noyes' house with Carlos, Paola and Harold. We love them all so much and are so glad to have them in our lives. We had a wonderful dinner after which I was so stuffed I could barely move. After dinner had been cleaned up and put away, we watched "Eat, Pray, Love". Unfortunately, I can't really say whether I liked it or not because I fell asleep after the first 30 minutes!! That darn turkey coma!! Oh, well. I'll just have to watch it another time. It was a wonderful day (despite the bitter cold Utah is having).

Last, but certainly not least, my husband and I received some wonderful news on Wednesday. We're expecting!! We suspected that's what it was earlier in the month, but it felt good to have it confirmed by the doctor. So far, everything is going well and I'm due around the 16 of July. I'm excited and nervous about being a mother...good thing I have an excellent example to look to for help!! I am grateful for this opportunity, though not so much for the nausea. :)

I guess that pretty much covers it! I'll try to keep this updated a little better...now that I have some exciting things going on...whoo!!

The joys of marriage

Yesterday Faiver and I were at the FedEx store making some copies. When it was time to pay, Faiver swiped his card through the little machine. When it had gone all the way through, it made a little *beep* noise and at the very same moment, we both imitated the noise. How I love that guy!

I'm Awesome

On Monday, the Gunnell family hosted a family home evening for the young married couples in our ward. We went through the normal schedule but before we had refreshments, the Gunnell kids wanted to play dodge ball. So we all went upstairs to the play room to battle it out. After a couple of rounds, Daivs (who is 3) ran up to my husband and said, "I got you Faiver!!" He was so excited that he had gotten Faiver out of the game. :) As we were walking down the stairs, he was talking to his dad about it and I said, "Davis, you're awesome". He replied, "Yep. I'm awesome!!" It was so cute!

This is Davis. (picture from http://gunnellfam.blogspot.com/)

I drink LEMONADES!!!

So, I love summer...the weather, the sun, the many activities one can do, and the wonderful taste of the best summer drink ever - LEMONADE...it really is the best! This summer has been great for a few reasons. First, Faiver and I have done some things we have not done in the past (like going to Seven Peaks). I love doing things with him and we have so much fun together. Secondly, there were fireworks! I think they are spectacular and magical and I just love them! Last, but certainly not least, three of my family members came to visit us out here in the dry, hot, lovely state of Utah!! They were able to do lots of things (some of which Faiver and I had to skip because of work..blah!) and it was wonderful to see them. Mom was able to spend some time with her mom as well. Cheryl visited BYU and is considering attending next year. Phillip bonded with Faiver and had fun picking on me with him. What are brothers for, right?! All in all, we had a blast together! Now, sit back, get some lemonade and enjoy some pictures from our adventures...


The very beautiful Cheryl! Taking a break from the slides to have some lunch :)


All of us. This is the slide that Phillip rode...twice!!


Faiver and me after the parade. The missionaries in Provo marched in the parade!


My grandma (who would kill me if she knew this was here)! Yay for BYU!!


Us at the Salt Lake Bee's game. Mom, Cheryl and Phillip waiting for the fireworks.


People sitting on the field waiting....fireworks!!! Yay!

Did you enjoy your lemonade?

More Stuff

Here are some things we've done since the last time I wrote...


It snowed in May... ...but then it got really green!



We went to the park with Toby CHEESE!!!



Our friend, Hyrum, got married and Faiver helped decorate the car

Cheryl (Mom and Phillip) came to visit! Love this little sister!!

We went to the zoo and Toby LOVED the lion on the carousel...I rode the elephant :)

So far, it's been a GREAT summer!