Family Visit part #2

We went to Thatcher this past weekend, went through the temple and pretty much just hung out and did what DeRusha's do best...music! Kameron was a sport, went to Blue Ponds but didn't catch anything. Most of Janel's family was there, Jason and Ava, and Brianna! Here are some pictures....
Melanie (best friend from the elementary days) came down for the day!

Kameron and I

And the girls! We didn't plan on being in Thatcher all at the same time but it just happened on its own! I was so excited to see Emily, Julie, and Molli, it had been wayyy to long. And the night before I went to a friends reception and saw Lyndee and Jordan and some other long lost friends...

This is backwards but on Friday night we went and sang at this little ice cream shop-per request of The Dad for his birthday preset, it was fun, and I havn't sang in front of anyone in quite some time, but it went well for 15 minutes of notice. Happy Birthday Dad! (May 15th)
Kam and I eating ice cream

Dayton and Whyatt..this picture doesn't do justice for the blue "cotton candy" ice cream they were eating...Oh my!

It was so fun playing settlers, eating yummmmy cinnamon rolls, singing, and just catching up with family! Now that there is temple hopefully we can visit Thatcher more. I forget how fun my parents house is. My dad re-did the sauna (had a little fire problem couple months back) but it's kinda better than the first edition. The kids get to play with fire and there is just No place like home.

So here is my most recent preggers shot. I really grew the past couple of days! I'm 18 weeks. It's so exciting as the baby grows and I start getting little kicks and flutters! Love it!!

Funny story, so they say you can get pregnant brain or something like that...anyways I have it. And I'm at work and realize I've forgotten my wedding ring at home! I Never do that! Sheesh! Anyways I'm just working away and hear a little jingle and realize I've forgotten them in my pocket!! I was going to do a therapy and took them off but didn't end up doing it...hopefully I get my brain cells back in five months.

So besides all the Thatcher and baby fun, we've just been hanging out in Flagstaff, watching the Suns vs Lakers game with Cade and Caryn when they are in town from Prescott. Other than that life is pretty quite. Which is kinda a good thing, better enjoy it!

Family Visit part #1

This month we get to see family! Yay! Natalie (Kameron's sister) graduated from NAU so some family came down from Cottonwood and Utah. We went out to Lake Mary and pretty much just sat around and talked...and got sunburned :) It was fun just being outside and not stuck in an office!
Than on Saturday Emily stopped to stay in Flagstaff for a couple of days before heading to Thatcher for her "leave" from school for a couple of weeks. Hopefully she graduates before the end of the year so she can move closer!
I had to play for primary during sacrament meeting for Mother's Day. So here we are before church...oh and Emily gave me a cute hair cut too!!

(This bottom picture is dedicated to my dear friend Emily Martin--sorry it took so long I just look more fat than pregnant)
I am 17 weeks. Hopefully I start to show more like a pregnant belly instead of a I ate too much junk food belly. But it's all so exciting and I have been feeling pretty good!! Doctor visit have been going good, good strong heart beat!

So this weekend coming up we are headed to Thatcher for (of course) the Gila Valley Temple. And to see some family I havn't seen for a while....Brianna! yay! It'll be a fun little family reunion for everyone that can make it. I'm so excited, hopefully I take some good pictures!

just a small post

Not much has been going on these past weeks. We went to Lake Pleasant for Easter weekend and listened to conference there on Saturday than went to Cottonwood for the Sunday session. I love conference. It always goes by too fast I think.
Here are some pictures of Lake Pleasant....

We had to cross a river. That was exciting!

Cade and Sam walking across the lake?

Kameron fishing...no fish though, bummer.

Just today we went to Lake Mary to fish. Kameron's dad's boat wasn't working and Kameron's family had to head back to Cottonwood so Kam and I went fishing off the shore for a bit and he ended up catching like a 3-4lb. Pike! It was awesome. And it was just hooked on the lip so we didn't have to deal with the sharp teeth. That's all he caught but it made it worth it.

It's been nice getting outdoors and getting some sun on the white skin. We're looking forward to going to Thatcher soon. Next month sometime. And Nate and Nick's babies are coming these next couple of months!!! But really that's all I can think of that's exciting. I am probably forgetting something, that seems to be happening to be A lot lately. We are excited Kameron only has 3 or 4 more weeks of school left! Only 3 semester to go!

Trip to Utah!

These past couple of days (Saturday - Tuesday) My mom, Janel, and I went to Provo, UT to see Emily! So, so fun!! In my opinion family just needs to be closer than eight hours from eachother! But oh well, It brings us these fun wonderful trips!
So on Saturday Emily did my hair and Janel's, I can tell she's a natural. :) And just kinda hung out. On Sunday we went to Salt Lake and went driving around these amazing neighborhoods. I took a picture of my future house...someday...But it is just such a different style and its so fun to dream!

Our Future Home (I wish!!)

The Oquirrh Mountain Temple

So after a wonderful day walking around temple square and watching Legacy and The Family, we headed back home so rest up for our Big Day of shopping!!

So here is my cuute Purse I got at Cherry Lane. I serioulsy could have played dressup and just spent all my money in that store. Got a cute watch too! We had so much fun there! We also went to Ti Pan (not sure how you spell that) Seriously spent atleast 2 or more hourse in there. I lost track of time :) But Janel got a super cute purse and Mom got a cute purse too and some awesome home decor stuff. By the time we got there I was down to $3! Hahah. I was able to get a couple of cute things though. I can't wait to go back!

And of course us at the Salt Lake Temple.

So we seriously shopped till we dropped. My feet were killing me! But sooo worth it! We got to watch Bride Wars in this awesome home theatre at the family's house we were staying at. The house was A-Mazaing! And we just got to talk and have some catching up time! Here is Me and Emmers on our way to her house on Tuesday morning. We're already thinking we need another trip in September.

The driving sure made me sick though. :( had to stop on the side of the road a couple of times. Yuck so embarassing. In September I'll just be huge. Oh well! But this trip just inspired me to be more crafty and not to get so caught up in work and the stressful things in life. It was deffinatly worth taking the time off and I just loved being with the girls!

Welcome Spring!

I'm so excited for the warm weather! When I go home for lunch I don't want to go back because it's just too nice outside to be sitting indoors! I guess that's what the weekends are for right? Speaking of weekends, we went down to Mesa for Wyatt's Baptism! I can't believe how old all of Janel's kids are getting. Time just flys!

This coming weekend my Mom, Janel, and I are headed to Provo, UT to visit Emily. I hate leaving Kameron all by himself, but with the NCAA championship going on he might be okay without me. Oh and the 10 page report he has to do. I guess it's always good to go away, makes you realize how much you love what you have. :)

So I feel like my pregnancy is in full swing. This morning sickness (or should I call it all day, any day sickness) is going strong. I'm deffinatly not complaining, but sometimes it really is hard. You're sick because your stomach is empty but half hour after you eat you wish you wouldn't have. What's up with that? I just need to make sure I don't get dehydrated! Oh and what's up with food cravings? It's more like food hating? One minute I'm like yeah that sound good and the next I've changed my mind. And I've always looved grilled chicken, but not these days. Makes my stomach flip upside down just thinking about it. We are so excited though! I told Kameron it's like watching grass grow. In the movies the person gets pregnant and the next minute she's got a belly and going into labor. Not so much in real life. But I've always been a little impatient...just so excited!

I don't really have any pictures to post just a lot of thoughts going through my head. Hopefully I take some pictures in Utah. I'm deffinatly not looking forward to the eight hour drive, but it'll be so fun to get away and enjoy some good quality girl time!

Good News!

So we have some GOOD NEWS! We're Pregnant! It's been a long hard road until now, but everything happens for a reason and we are stronger for it. I am 8 weeks and the Doctor says everything looks good! Due date is October 18th. We are soo excited and so grateful for this wonderful blessing. It really is a miracle!

Snow Storm of 2010

Here are some Pictures of Flagstaff's snow storm this past week...

This was Thursday

Kam is making a funny face because the snow blows and it is wet and reallly cold.

Me in the snow, it came to my waist! Crazy! This is on Saturday Morning.

Kameron in the snow

The view to our front door

We decided to dig an igloo under that big pile by our door. It was pretty cool.

So besides having to dig ourselves out all the time and getting water everywhere in the house it wasn't too bad. Oh and the driving home from work on Friday at noon (I wasn't staying any later!) yeah driving in a blizzard and not even knowing if you're on your side of the road was one of The scariest driving experiences! Kameron had the day off on Friday thank goodness. He would have just been driving around in a blizzard!

One of the bad things was all the flat roofs in Flagstaff! There were several buildings that collapsed. Joann's, bookman's, little Cesar's! And some more and other were sagging. I think the snow has finished for now until Tuesday, probably just get some flurries...hopefully!