Battlecreek Canyon

My mom and I went hiking in Battlecreek canyon, it is a little canyon in Pleasant Grove. It was so beautiful, if we had gone a few weeks earlier all the leaves would have been changing but it was still pretty. It was a mile and a half straight up hill. It was hard but worth it. The trail was right along the river and waterfalls. There was one big waterfall and a few other smaller ones. Here are some pictures.

Its a......

So we had an ultrasound this week. It was really amazing. Up until now I have kind of been in denial about the whole pregnancy thing. When the Dr. put the ultrasound on my stomach and I was a baby it was really amazing. He looked and showed us everything from the choroid plexus (in the brain) to the heart and the spine. Everything was good and healthy in the baby. Then he stops on a picture and said "Do you want to know what it is?" We said Yes, and then he circles something and said do you know what this is? We had no idea it really didn't look like much. He then said, "It's a GIRL"!!!! We got a few more wide open shots between her legs from a few different angles so we are pretty sure that it is a girl!!!! Here are some pictures


This is part of her face and her hand.




This is her face and her big belly.


These are her legs as if you were looking at her from the bottom.

Now we are debating over names...

Baby

So I think I have felt the baby move a few times. Only if I am really still and not paying attention will I feel a little bubble like thing push against my stomach. I am 18 weeks now. Scary!!!

I have had a few job interviews and one offer so far. The place that offered me is a place that I really don't want to work. So I am waiting to see if I can get offers at other places. We will see. It is a really frustrated process. I really wanted to work in primary care i.e. family practice or pediatrics but there are no jobs in those areas. So I have to settle for specialties that I am not as interested in, but I need a job soon since the baby will start to grow and I wont be able to hide it much longer.

BOARDS

I took my boards last week. It was extremely hard! I have been freaking out all week waiting for my score. I found out this morning that I PASSED!!!!! I actually did very well I am surprised but VERY happy. I have a few job leads so I will post when I decide.

My sister plays soccer for Idaho State University. This weekend they came down to Provo/Orem to play UVU and BYU. The UVU game was tied 0-0. They lost to BYU 0-2. BYU is a really good team and ISU put up a good fight. Noelle play almost the entire game. Here are some pictures of the BYU game.

All the cousins that are going to BYU came to the game to support Noelle.


This is Abbey and Nichole.

Our Cruise

We went on a Mediterranean Cruise for my graduation and our 1 year anniversary. We are very lucky, we could never have done this with out the airline benefits. Flying to Europe for free in first class was pretty nice, I would have to say. Our cruise started in Venice and ended in Barcelona. We stopped at 3 islands in Greece, Croatia, Sicily, Rome, and Florence. It was very hot and humid! Our favorite stops were the ones in Greece. The ocean was amazing. Here are some pictures.

NEWS...

So I have some news....
I am pregnant. It was a shock to us but we are very excited. I am 15 weeks, due March 4th. I have so far been lucky besides being tired and feeling "weird" I have not really been too sick. I still have a hard time believing it is real, since I can't see it. We should be able to fine out the gender in about a month, something I cannot wait for.