Getting Ready for Change

 

I am positive that I can't be the only one in this family who has things to post about so the rest of you need to get to work!!! This is not the Ross Family Blog. ;)

 

We are still working on finishing this room as a bedroom for Ellie. We want her to be able to move into her new room as early as possible so that that is one less change for her to have to adapt to when the baby comes. We are still in the mudding and sanding process but hope to finish that soon and move on to painting!

 

 

Ellie is growing up so fast! She had her 15 month check up last week and he said she looks great! She weighs about 22 lbs and is about 31 inches long. She had to get 3 shots which is never fun but the nurse gave her her first sucker ever and she enjoyed that. I am glad she chose a clear/white flavor of dum dum because Ellie was oozing sucker slime everywhere!

 

At the doctor's appointment he asked if Ellie could eat with a spoon and fork, messy, but that she knew to bring it to her mouth. I said yes but decided that that is something we better practice more so I let her adventure into trying to eat cereal by herself. It was an amusing experience. It sure would be nice though if she could feed herself well by the time her sister arrives!

 

 

Last week we also had Jordan's work party. Ellie had fun swinging before we ate. She loves play time with dad! I got to meet a few people that he works with and that is good because they offered him a job for after his internship!!! Yay! They told him to just tell them when he wants to work and how much which is really nice since he will be starting school at U of U on August 26th. He is going to be one busy man and I'm pretty sure life is going to just keep getting crazier.

 

I am 30 weeks along which means only 10 weeks to go! Can't believe how fast time flies. I'm sure the baby will be here before we know it! We still haven't decided on a name yet... maybe we will just have to wait until she comes out. Pictured below I am wearing one of Great Grandma Ellie's dresses. I got lots of compliments on it. :)

 

When the baby starts to move a lot is probably my favorite thing about pregnancy. It makes the whole thing more real. And I love when she moves enough that Jordan can feel her. Those are happy parenting moments! Yesterday she was acting like I was a bounce house and I got it on video. Hopefully you can tell the diffence between me breathing and her leaping around!

 

 

 

It was a blast having the Findley's visit and hope to see them again soon. Congrats on getting to teach seminary again Ruby! Good luck to Bryce on his trial work and interview. We are excited to see what the near future holds for the Green Family! Congrats again on your baby news! Good luck to Charley and Ashley as school starts up again. Love you all!

 

Crafty

So I saw something kind of like this a long time ago but finally got the supplies and busted it out for Ellie's new room :) just wanted to share it!

So fun being a momma!

Well I haven't posted in a while so I thought it was about time. Its been about a month that I have been enjoying being a stay at home mom. At first I was a little bored because I am used to being go go go but I have been doing a pretty good job of keeping busy. The problem now is that I have to remember to "take it easy" otherwise the little one inside tells me that I am working too hard and that's not very fun! I don't remember being this easily worn down last pregnancy but I was recallinging that for a while I had pneumonia so I might have naturally been taking things easier. Or maybe this little one is just a little more sensitive. :)

Jordan's internship is going great. He really enjoys the people he works with and all the experience he is getting. His internship is about half way over but we are expecting a job offer at the conclusion. He's thinking he would like to do part time work with full time school but we will have to see how things play out.

In our free time we are starting to work on finishing the "play room" as a new room for either Ellie or the baby. Not sure which one yet but I am looking forward to getting to decorate since I haven't really gotten to do that with Ellie's current room. Good thing Jordan is so handy so he can do a bunch of the room by himself or just ask for a few tips from either of our parents.

I know Jordan misses Ellie all day but I try to send him lots of pictures and texts reminding him that we love him. It also helps me to remember to document lots of Ellie so here is one of her after just waking up and eating some Cheerios.

She is so stinking cute!

This little girl just loves to chat all day and its adorable. This was just one morning laying on the bed. :)

Ellie has been walking for about 2 weeks now and she is a pro! She loves to just roam around the house so I have to keep things nice and tidy and kid proof. I'm sure some people would laugh seeing all of our kitchen rags being strung through the cabinet handles to keep them closed but it works!

We had a fun 4th of July spent with the Ross and Holman families. We went to a parade in Murray and then lounged at Justine and Eric's house playing cards and such until BBQ time. All of the food was delicious. I was in charge of dessert so I make blue cupcakes with white frosting and red sprinkles. The picture didn't turn out that great but here it is.

               Isn't she just adorable in her 4th of July outfit that mom got for her? Spoiled. Spoiled.

            By this time she did not want to get her picture taken. This is the best family shot we got ha ha

Alright, so this post is already huge but I wanted to include a little something about what I have been reading in my scriptures. In Alma, where King Lamoni's father gets converted and allows the missionaries throughout all of the land and tons of people get converted, has been making me think of missionary work today. I include in my prayers for hearts of leaders to be softened and missionaries to go into their countries but I don't think I really saw it happening like I can now. Many of the countries have hard hearted leaders and may even be a people that hate America or the LDS religion, but think of how passionately the Lamanites hated the Nephites. I believe peoples hearts can change and that we need to pray for that with great faith that the Lord will provide a way in his time. Just some thoughts :)

We are so very excited to see the Findley family in the near future! Drive safe and be ready to party. We love you all. Hope your summers are fantastic!!!!

Congrates!!! 🎓

Congratulations to my Bryce Green for graduating from Wyotech this last weekend!  I am so proud of him!  He was given multiple honors and had a special tassel (the white one) and ropes recognizing him as a member of the National Technical Honor Society!  He was also recognized as the Eagle Tech President.  All in all he walked a total of three times for all his recognitions.  He worked so hard :)

We also really appreciated all the support from the fam!

We also want to thank the Ross family for coming to show their support early :)

We loved spending time with family and cannot wait to hopefully be home soon!  Love you :)

Hello, A few Updates from now and past :)

Great Date

This Saturday included an awesome date with Spencer Burkenshaw from my institute class this last semester to the REAL Salt Lake game 1-1. I really liked having my doors opened, bought dinner, taken to watch soccer with someone education on the subject, and ending the night with a cuddle buddy watching BRAVE.

Quick shot of the field, brochure, and date :) 

Love Babysitting

 

I was able to babysit Marlee and James Galloway while using our Seven Peaks passes, fun times! 

Old Love Life

 

My X-boyfriend Jeremy Lofthouse and I at Crimson Nights with a giant snake! (second date i believe)
We had gone to the concert previously where we made our shirts

On banana time out thanks to security :P

Leadershape

This is my cluster family at the leadership conference at East Canyon the first week of summer

 Shoreline Housing Staff

My fellow RA's (minus Pili) and Adviser at our Bye-bye dinner

Happy Day! :)

Hey all!  This pic cracked me up and is totally how I've been feeling about work lately.  

But, after working my usual  Wednesday overtime I got home late to the best surprise!  The following pics are of the sweet surprises: my cold glass of water with a sweet letter, fresh baked plate of cookies (i had mentioned the night before that i'd been craving them), blanket and ipad ready for relaxation, and my comfy clothes laid out with options for if I was hot or cold.  Oh and the house all cleaned.  The most amazing part of it all is that Bryce was the most exhausted I have seen him that morning because his soccer game was at 9:40 the night  before.  It was just such a great surprise and it makes my hard work worth it :)

The last pics are more Bryce brags.. a before and after picture of a piece of sheet metal he shaped and then pin striped - his first day of pin striping!!  He is so talented and I'm so happy we can be here pursuing his passion.

Less than one month before Bryce's graduation!!  I'm so excited for family to come visit.  We love and miss you guys!

Graduation and Ellie Turned One!

Well I am absolutely terrible at formatting this dang blog and getting my pictures in the right order!Just read from left to right, one column at a time! Hopefully you can still enjoy this forever long post!

Friday night we spent the night in Logan at our friends' house so that we didn't have to drive up so early. I got all dolled up and then Jordan dropped me off at the Quad to meet with all of the other graduates. I found some friends to chat with since we had another hour before the ceremony would start. Jordan liked that they had the president of Nike speak to us. My favorite speaker was our valedictorian. I also really enjoyed doing the Scotsman for what might be the last time. :)

The second ceremony was for the college of Science and it was short and sweet. Jordan recorded me and mom snapped a bunch of pictures so you can see if she puts those on facebook. Mom, Dad, Charley, John, Kathy, Tyler, Justine, Eric, Tayvia, Jordan and Ellie came to that ceremony and then we had lunch at Village Inn after. So fun to have so many loved ones to celebrate with!

Ellie and I enjoyed a nap on the way home so we could be ready to party. Not sure Ellie got quite enough sleep though. At least eating her cake cheered her up! She wasn't so sure about the birthday song though...

Cute candy graduation caps made by mom!

Marti and me! She is so awesome that the University even mentioned her by name in his address to all of the graduates. I was proud to say I am her friend!!!

Mom, with the help of Grandma Bailey, Made me this cute graduation bear cake. Hoping to cut into it tonight.

A picture by the bull. Should look familiar to all of you Aggies! Hopefully just because you have seen it, not ridden it..... sick!

Jordan was busy with secrets secrets and printed all of these beautiful photos of me. His mom put together the banner to hang for our graduation/birthday party.

Not a great picture but I thought it turned out looking great! I set up the table and kindly requested Kathy and Justine to make cupcakes for it. They did a great job! Aggie ones for me and cute birthday ones for Ellie!

Mom made Ellie this mini bear cake!

Ellie went to town on her bear. These are his remains. :)

This little dog is just one of her many new fun toys. She also got a bunch of adorable clothes. Pictures to come. :)

Her and I were both showered in gifts. This isn't even that far into the gift opening that we already had this much gift wrap!!! Won't need to buy gift wrap for a while. Thanks for the many gifts!