I Miss you! (A post for Danny)

Picture explanation. I don't think I've taken a single picture facing forward since I've gotten pregnant. They've all been side shots. I guess the front shot isn't as exciting, but here it is anyway. Also, Courtney's back, which means daily photo shoots, so here's today's top pic.

Video explanation: The other night I decided to get cozy and bust out the sweat suit. I came out and posed for mom, not realizing that my belly was totally hanging out the bottom of my shirt. And the way I found out was by mom tickling my belly-gross! It was actually hilarious and we both thought it was so funny that it needed to be on video. This time I kept myself covered, though. You're welcome.

Hey Honey,

When you called today I was teaching gospel essentials. I usually turn the phone on silent, but it was on vibrate today so I noticed you calling (I use my phone to keep track of time). The second time, I was noticeably distracted so I told my class you were calling and they said I should answer it. I tried to, but just barely missed you. So sad! I'm glad you got to bed a little earlier than usual, although that probably just means you were deprived of sleep at some other time during the day.

Today went well. I taught on the sacrament and we had a pretty good discussion. And then Relief Society's lesson was on the sacrament too, and the teacher covered all the points that I didn't have time for in my lesson-it was perfect! Ted and Julie said they got your letter and the pictures were hilarious. They're great-I love that family! Next week's lesson is on the sabbath day. So let me know what you come up with.

I had this weird dream last night that I was still single and looking for guys to date. It was so discouraging and annoying. Then I realized somehow that I was married to you and didn't have to waste time trying to play the dating game. I could just invest myself in our relationship. I felt so much more confident and stable once I came to that realization. There's so much comfort in knowing that we're in this for the long haul (although saying it that way just made it sound way intimidating). I love you so much.

Keep up the good work. I hope to talk to you soon.

love, Amy

Basketball or baby?

I got into a little fender bender recently. Besides completely smashing the truck, it was quite uneventful. Both the baby and I are fine. Insurance is handling the repairs and I should get the truck back sometime this week...hopefully before the baby comes.

The other picture is my sister Courtney and me posing in our new shirts from Mom. The bigger I get, but more I think I must be having a basketball and not a little girl. I am a very weird shape! But everything's on schedule-I'm measuring 38 inches from my belly's top to bottom (that's over 3 feet!) and the baby seems healthy. One more week to go...

Dad's Birthday Bash

Today was Dad's 52nd birthday! I think Dad's love language has to do with food. The more food, the better the occasion, and the more love he feels. So we had quite a spread-veggies and dip, fruit platters, seven-layer dip, 5 types of cheese with crackers, dilly buns, taco soup, cheesecake, and gingersnaps. All homemade and delicious! We forgot to get candles for the cake, but Preston (Shad and Bree's son) knew it was Dad's birthday and that meant blowing out candles. So mom found some tealights for Preston to blow out after we sang "Happy Birthday." The cheesecake ended up looking so decadent (amazing Bree!) and tasted fabulous with the strawberry sauce that Bree whipped up. Happy Birthday Dad!

Learning to sew

Here's my first sewing creation. Once I figured out the difference between a top stitch and a baste stitch, it was a piece of cake!

Battle of the Bulge

While admiring my hugeness this week, my mom decided to compare my gerth with

hers. She found a picture of when she was pregnant with my brother Shad (that's me pointing to her belly-so helpful). After deliberating, we decided that I look bigger. It's not a fair comparison, though, because my mom and I are at different points in our pregnancies in these pictures. Can you guess how far along she is? I'm at 35 weeks (5 to go), and she's at...well, that day she went into labor and had Shad, so she's full term. Crazy!

Quick Danny update: He's doing well and sends his love. Thanks to those who are writing him and praying for him.