Happy Birthday Ricky

Another birthday has come and gone for my sweet husband! He turned 26 on Friday. Ricky is not a big fan of celebrating his birthday, but he puts up with my desire to celebrate it so I didn't do anything huge this year, no party, no cake, no real celebration.

We did go out to eat which we don't do too often anymore since we are saving for the baby. My sister in law was telling me how Texas Roadhouse was really good and we should go there. So I called ahead at 5:50 to get added to the call ahead list, they told us the wait would be 110 minutes so we got down to the restaurant at 7:50 figuring they would be behind a bit. Holy cow the place was packed and I don't think the hostesses knew what they were doing all that much because they flat out forgot about us and 40 minutes later, after me going up to the stand twice to double check the wait, each time telling me it would only be 5-10 minutes tops did they finally seat us and give us a free appetizer. After about 20 minutes of waiting to be seated Ricky just wanted to go, but I was being a stubborn pregnant woman who wanted it to be a nice dinner out. Just once I want something I plan to go the right way, is that too much to ask? Okay I digress. We got seated and ordered but I've gotta be honest, I wasn't that impressed. I'm pretty sure I could make a steak and ribs just as good if not better then they did. The parking was horrible the restaurant was way too loud and overall not the best. Don't think we'll be going there ever again. Sorry honey!!

But I love you more then you will know (although I'm pretty sure you'll never read this). You have been such a huge support to me and I love you for that. I can't wait to watch you be a daddy to this little bean. I'm so excited to enter this new phase in our lives and watch you get to be a kid all over again with our children. They really will have the best dad any kid could hope for! Thank you for putting up with my craziness, my emotional break downs and my incessant questions even when they drive you nuts :)

Love,

Lish & Ricky

Belly Pictures!!!

Here you go Mom and Dad and the rest of the fam :) As you can see I am showing a bit, but not a ton yet.

Some things I'm experiencing for better or worse lately:

I may or may not have felt the baby move, or rather poke me. I haven't felt it since (it was a week ago) but I'm sure it is just the beginnings of what will be a poking war between Ricky and the little bean.

I eat smaller meals every 2 hours or so. Ricky thinks it's funny how I can take a couple bits and be full then STARVING an hour or two later.

I'm not a fan of needing to go to the bathroom more....but this is mainly because after I go it feels like my uterus has sunk down and squished whatever is below it and it's hard to stand up straight for a minute or so. (Sorry it's my blog I'm writing what I want. haha)

I've been working on laying on my sides more, but this is just awkward, one night I moved from my left side to the right and I swear it felt like the baby reached out grabbed my uterus and was like "nope you aren't laying that way I don't like it", so I had to move back to my left side and all was well again.

My ligaments are shifting for sure, the other night my hip was hurting so bad I couldn't lay on my left side because it was just throbbing, it was probably because I ran around all day shopping and things and over did it.

I've got my energy back for the most part, so my house is slowly coming back into shape which is good, because it really was looking like a war zone....ask anyone who's dared to venture over haha.

I think that is about it...still no stretch marks, no recent overwhelming urges although I am enormously grateful to In N Out for putting in a place 1 mile from my work and directly on my way home. This child will learn to love it from the womb. haha

I do need to give a huge thank you to my neighbors and friends, they have really out done themselves with their kindness and generosity. At this point we have our crib, changing table/dresser/hutch (which is still in Cali until one of my wonderful family or friends can bring it up to me), rocking chair, car seat, stroller, pack n play, tub, and if this bean turns out to be a girl we'll have the crib bedding and 3 boxes full of clothes, all so kindly given to us by our friends. We are so so grateful to you guys you can't even imagine, you have saved us so much!!!

Love,

Lish & Ricky

Monthly Update

Went to see the midwives today and happy to report that all is well with our little jumping bean (who isn't a bean really anymore more like a softball but we like to call it the little bean). The bean is right on track and so am I. I weighed in last month at 126.8 lbs and this month I'm 127 lbs. So haven't gained much at all but I'm good with that. I'd rather gain the weight more toward the end if I've gotta gain. I just feel gaining it now means I'm pigging out way more then I should. I do eat more then I used to but it's more just smaller meals more often. So far I've been craving milk...first 12 weeks couldn't get enough of it drank it almost as much as water...Also mint chocolate chip ice cream...which reminds me I'm out of that better go stock up tomorrow....I like pickles but don't crave them just like them...

The other day I had a ridiculous craving for Taco Bell. I haven't liked Taco Bell much over the last 10 years but it was overwhelming the need for a Taco Supreme. So I went and waited in the ridiculous line at the Taco Bell drive through and the guy who was at the window made me laugh because he saw my last name and told me he was from Hermosillo Mexico and all about how awesome the place was and how cool it was that that was my last name. I've never had a craving that bad but it was completely satisfied which felt wonderful!

My next appointment is on February 1st. We'll find out what this little one is then. We are so excited to find out. I hope this month goes by quickly.

I also decided that I'm going to have a baby shower in California on March 27th. So if you are going to be in Cali and would like to attend make sure to email me your address so I can get you an invitation. I'd love to see you since I don't get home much anymore, and when I do I never get time to see everyone.

I think this wraps up what's going on lately with the little one. I have had lots of gurgling lately, but no concrete baby movements...way excited for that day to come too. :)


Love,

Lish & Ricky

Baby # 1 To be delivered Next June

Yes now don't you all go and faint....it is true. Ricky and I are expecting our first little one approximately June 28th, 2010. My Nana's Birthday, so if he/she came that day how happy would she be. haha But I'm feeling great. 13 weeks down. I haven't had any real sickness (other then the good old cold's that keep going around which I seem much more susceptible to now then ever before) The only side effects seem to be tiredness and especially at night....I love my husband dearly, but when he comes into bed at 11:30 at night (after I've been asleep since 9:30) I CANNOT be held responsible for my actions....NEVER WAKE A SLEEPING PREGNANT WOMAN!! That's all I can say about that. ha

The clothes are starting to fit tighter. (Thank you Heather for your generous donation to my maternity wardrobe. They will and do come in handy)But over all we feel this baby is a HUGE blessing in our lives and feel that the mild discomforts I've had thus far is in a small way Heavenly Father blessing me for being so patient all these years for children to be entrusted into my care.

We really couldn't be happier about this baby. I guess this means I'll have to be better about updating the blog....now to just get my camera fixed so we can take pictures!

Love,

Lish & Ricky

Happy Birthday Daddy!!

so today is my dad's birthday....just wanted to post a little note to tell him how much we love him! Hope you had a great day....sorry the Energy Bill passed....I'm sure that's not the best birthday present you ever had! But it was fun talking to you about it. Miss you!!!

Love,

Lish & Ricky

Sunday Rambling

Not a ton going on today, but I do have some good things to report. First two weeks ago we were asked to say the prayers in Sacrament Meeting. For those that know me know it's not a big deal for me to have to talk or pray in public, for those that know Ricky probably know that panic struck immediately. He cracks me up, first thing he said was "Why do you hate me? Are you trying to kill me?" Then last Saturday Jake called and said they were going to push back the prayer a week as there was a mission farewell. I told Ricky and he said "Good I get to live for another week."

So this morning came and I kid you not, for some odd reason when he got out of bed he totally started getting light headed, broke out in a sweat and couldn't stand for any length of time. I totally thought he was just trying to get out of saying the prayer. So he laid in bed for a bit. But I couldn't believe how nervous he felt. But he got ready and we went to church. Poor guy had to sit through the entire Sacrament meeting before he said the closing prayer. His hands were so clammy and he was SWEATING! But he did a great job! I love my husband.

After Sacrament Meeting we were asked to meet with the Bishop. Ricky again started panicking thinking he was getting a calling. But the Bishop was just checking in with us about our Sealing and what still needed to be done. So we will be putting in the paperwork within the next month or so hopefully for the First Presidency to approve the Sealing Cancellation and that way everything will be in order for our Sealing in August. YAY for that!

So those that need to plan for time off to travel up for the Sealing, we are planning it for August 22nd which is a Saturday. Please keep us in your prayers that the cancellation gets approved in time.


Love,

Lish & Ricky

8 Things about yours truly

Rules:
1) Post rules on your blog
2) Answer the 6 categories
3) Tag others


8 Favorite T.V. Shows: (in no particular order)
1) 24
2) Heroes
3) Chuck
4) Lost
5) Pysch
6) Monk
7) The Office
8) Cities of the Underworld

8 Things I did Yesterday/what a wonderful life I lead
1) Woke Ricky up.
2) Took a shower
3) Woke Ricky up again.
4) Got ready for church
5) Ironed Ricky's Clothes for church
6) Went to Church
7) Played Zelda till 1 in the morning
8) Fixed dinner

8 Things I look Forward To
1) Seeing family in May for Meg's Wedding
2) Getting debt paid off
3) Having kids
4) Hanging out with Ricky tonight
5) Playing Zelda tonight
6) Having all work stuff organized
7) Being Sealed to Ricky in the fall
8) Eating lunch

8 Favorite Restaurants
1) Red Robin
2) Olive Garden
2) Cafe Rio
3) Bajio
4) Chili's
5) Apple Bees
6) Rumbi's
7) IHOP
8) Beto's

8 Things on My Wishlist
1) Summer to be here
2) Starting our family
3) Debt paid off
4) New clothes
5) RockBand 2
6) See my Sisters more
7) Never get wrinkles
8) More time with Ricky


8 People I Tag
1) Melanie Y
2) Jennifer J
3) Carolee B
4) Kristen C
5) Kristen B
6) Leslie T
7) Lindsey S
8) Karin C


Love,

Lish & Ricky