End of Summer

I can't believe summer is finally coming to an end and since it is the end of summer then that means we are getting closer to get this baby. Tomorrow I am 35 weeks! I am really getting excited. I can't believe this baby can be here in just a few weeks. The doctor said everything is looking good and measuring great. It was kind of freaky when the doctor was explaining about when to go into the hospital and talking about contractions which I have felt a few of. Really freaky but fun.

In other good news, we signed on our house yesterday! They still have to send it to the bank for the official stamp of approval I guess. We should get the keys in a few days and it will officially be ours. It is getting close to when the baby is due but it will all work out. I can't believe this is actually happening. We ended up getting a bunch of stuff for a greater deal than we even thought. Good things come to those who wait I guess.

So I promised more pictures as we moved along in the process so here is another photo:

Jake's favorite part of the house (actually the r.v. pad which you can kind of see from the front yard picture). He is excited to put his toys on the pad that goes to the backyard and the shed that is in the back. He can't wait to get snowmobiles and put his jeep crawler back there. He already has plenty of it planned out. My favorite part is of course the kitchen but not at this point. It has lovely white and blue marble looking countertops and is missing a fridge :) That just meant that I got to get new nice stainless steel appliances with my new gas stove that is waiting to be put in. Can't wait!

Well I am glad it all got figured out before because Jake went to Moab this morning. They are doing one last party before Jared leaves on his mission. Also we had a fun time on Tuesday at the shower for Valerie and I. Got just about everything I need for the baby just need a few more things like a swing, rocking chair, and other little things. Thanks to everyone who came. Well that is all the news for now. Hopefully news on the house really soon.

Sneak Peak

So here is a sneak peak of the house:

*This was taken when the house wasn't abandoned and the grass was still there. It is MUCH more dead now but it will come back next year and nothing a little roundup can't fix.

The house is officially under contract so I figured I could post a picture. Jake and I plan on taking a lot of before and after pictures because we want to do a lot of stuff. We are really excited because of the price and the size of the house. It is 2300 sf with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. We will post more pictures as it goes along and things start moving through. The closing date as of now is supposed to be the 19th so hopefully everything goes well.

The Nesting Is Setting In!

So the nesting is officially set in or else the fear that the house will go through and I won't have any time after since we will be working on the house. So here is a little preview of what I have been making. The first is the car seat cover and hopefully the next few days I can put up the tutorial for the quilt.

http://lynettescreations.blogspot.com/2011/09/car-seat-cover.html

Parking Wars in Draper, UT

So this year we finally decided to put Jake's truck into his name since a Missy Pyne no longer exists and hasn't for 10 years! It was under Missy and Jeff's names (my sister and father in law) and Jake has had it from before his mission but we decided we should finally take responsibility and change it over. Also his registration was up today so we figured why not do it now so we don't have to pay the taxes twice.

So I was on the hunt to find everything we needed, get it signed and take to the DMV. I needed both Missy and Jeff to sign the title and Jake to sign it. Then fill out this application. Then I called again and they said I needed more crap. Then went to get Jake's truck to get I/M and safety or whatever and it failed because of his brakes. Then I got his brakes fixed yesterday. Then they retested it. Thanks Grease-N-Go they were so great. Then I called the DMV this morning amongst all the other craziness and the guy said I needed the insurance, bill of sale, and a signed letter from Jake giving me permission to do it all. Well we got all of that figured out somehow and I finally went into the DMV.

If you have never seen Parking Wars you should look it up. We love watching it on Netflix. It is about the parking authority in Philadelphia and it shows all the crap that people do, getting tickets, paperwork to get car out of impound lot. It is really funny. So after all of this run around I was afraid I was going to have a Parking Wars moment at the DMV today. I got there and the line wasn't very long. I got up to the counter in probably 20 minutes. Then the lady was as nice as could be and got everything handled in less than 3 minutes. Also she didn't need half of the paperwork the doof on the phone told me I would need. Hey I didn't care. Jake's truck is official ours now. Thank you Draper DMV!

Just thought I would share my funny story.

So in other news the wedding has been postponed for Jer and Val due to paperwork issues. We are still excited and are having a shower in a few weeks for her and for the baby. It will be one big party!

Also we got the approval on the house! We found out last night at almost 9 pm. If it all works out we will be in it by the end of the month. Everyone say a little prayer it works out. Our inspection is tomorrow so pray for everything to go well.

Baby Shower for the Little One

So this past week my sisters and mom gave me the greatest baby shower. It was so much fun and all I have to say is that this baby is going to be the most fashionable little thing. Also thanks to everyone who came and for all the gifts. Especially those who came from far away. I love you all!

 Audrey and I

"My Auntie Loves Me" This little one will for sure know that her auntie Lucy loves her (this is the third outfit about her auntie Lucy)

 The bumbo that Mallory and Erin gave me. My mom still can't remember if it is a bumbo or bimbo. So my baby officially has a bimbo?! Not sure how I feel about that.

 Me and Britt

Michele, Mal, Me, Lis, and Riley (he snuck into the party)

Grandma Hofheins and me. She made the cutest quilt!

 Guests

More Family

 

Lots and lots of presents. Thanks again everyone!

Katie, Julie, and I

My mom, sisters, and me. Sorry Teresa couldn't be here. We love you Teres!

Chris, me, and Ruth

Ruth and I (she is a few weeks ahead of me). Didn't mean to match but it made a cute picture. Me at 30 weeks and Ruth at 36.

Teri and I. Couldn't get the picture to turn but I loved this picture too much to not put it on.

It was so much fun and then I also got my car seat and stroller last week which should be here tomorrow. I will put pictures when I start getting stuff put together. Just kind of in limbo with the house so haven't put up many pictures of the baby stuff. Jake actually came with me to get the car seat and stroller and he loved the one I picked. He even agreed with not getting the cheap one so I got the one I wanted. He laughed when I told him how excited I was to get it. Also I got 70 dollars off the set so it made it even better! Now my baby can come if she really needs to but we are holding off for 2 more months as of tomorrow.

The last bit of news that I can't resist not to share: Jeremy and Valerie are getting married! They have been engaged since July 4th but they couldn't proceed with anything because Val was married before and they want to get married in the temple. Well either her ex was cooperative or a turd because it just went through and they are getting married any week now. They want to do it before Jared leaves on his mission (Oct. 5th). I am so excited that they found each other and can't wait for this wedding (except the extremely puffy pictures of me). So fun!

A Huge Task At Hand

How do mother's know everything?! Well I know they don't actually know everything but I just wonder if the knowledge just comes over time or if it is one of those gifts that Heavenly Father gives us to care for our children. Let me explain:

This morning my mom came downstairs to tell me that they were leaving for Bear Lake. Then an hour later they were still here and she came down to wake me up. She said I needed to get out of bed. It smelt like a fire. She said she wasn't too concerned because it has the scent of a field fire and not an electrical fire. It must have been pulled in from outside by the swamp cooler. She wanted me awake just in case something happens. The question that just keeps ringing in my head is how did my mom know that it wasn't in the house and it was a field fire? I will be honest I have no idea what the scent difference is between a field and electrical fire. Then it got me thinking what a huge task at hand I have to learn what a mother has to know to raise children. The first thing that came to my mind was what things I would grab to take with me. Want to know my mom's response...make sure to just get out. We have insurance and I don't care if the house burns down. She was a little dramatic but made me realize that since I am housing a little baby right now that is my number one priority. I never thought I was too much of a materialist person but I guess there is still a part of me that hasn't realized the importance of motherhood. I guess I have 2 months to learn.

So thanks to all the moms and especially my own for knowing the smells of different fires, when a sickness needs a doctor and when it just needs to be slept on, what gets out all the stains in clothes, how to teach self-esteem, and many of the other numerous things that it takes to raise and keep a kid safe. I have a lot to learn but I am getting there.

30 Weeks...Life is Starting to Get Uncomfortable

This past Friday I hit 30 weeks! I am loving being pregnant now except now only one pair of pants fit me :( I am officially in all maternity clothes except one pair of capris. Sad day. On the other hand everything is going good. Starting to get a little more uncomfortable and I definitely need my own space in bed. The baby has been moving like crazy and I am loving it.

This week we got paperwork to close on our house so it should be closing by September 18th! Yay. Everyone say a little prayer that it all works out or baby will be coming while living in my parent's basement. I would complain but living here has helped us save more money for the house and baby. Thankfully my parents are amazing and have been so great while we have been here.

When we finally get the stuff finalized with the house I will put the ghetto pictures up. It needs a little work on it but it is a great house. We have lots of plans for it though. Good thing Jake is a handyman who can fix it all. I can do the extra little stuff.

Well here is to 10 more weeks and lots that has to be done in that time! I guess she will come when she is ready not when we are.