For a while now, Dallin and I were really wanting a change. We were tired of Dallin having to look for jobs along with thousands of other people who were all looking for the same jobs. We were hurting because we wanted to have another baby so badly, and just didn't understand why we hadn't been able to. We were also accumulating more "stuff" which can be a good thing in most circumstances, but gets a little claustrophobic when you live in 700 square feet of cinderblock. It's so funny now to look back and remember how frustrated we were and how things just didn't feel like they were 'ever' going to change. Little did I know that one year later, Dallin would have a job he loves in a town we're going to be moving to soon, we would have a baby on the way and we would be in the process of buying a home. We truly feel so blessed. It's been a little strange at times for us. We've been so used to the string of bad luck that we've been having for the last two years that sometimes we just have to knock on wood and tell ourselves to stop waiting for something bad to happen. I've realized that the bad times help you appreciate the good times. And the good times, or rather good people and strong relationships, can help you make it through the bad times. Whether we're really ready or not, here we come. The future is looking brighter than the last bit has been. Here's a quick update on some of the many changes that we're going through right now.
I am now half-way through this pregnancy. Overall, I haven't been too sick. I have been sicker than I was with Jackson, but my blood sugars have not been as difficult to control (knock on wood again). I was pretty exhausted the first trimester, but am feeling a lot better now. You know you've been a little out of it when your husband comments on the fact that you've stayed up past 9:00 two or three nights in a row. ;-) Throughout this whole pregnancy, when we ask Jackson if he is going to have a baby brother or a baby sister, he has said a baby sister. We're not quite sure why. It could be the fact that he's a ladies man. Or that 99% of his friends are girls. Or that he has already kissed a girl (or two or three) at the ripe old age of 2. We've tried to tell him that it could be a baby boy or that he just might end up getting a baby brother instead. It hasn't worked. This last week, we had an ultrasound and found out that we should have been listening to him all along instead of the other way around (just in this case). We are indead having a baby girl. We are so excited and couldn't be happier. Now instead of being outnumbered by Dallin and Jackson, we'll be even. Bring on the princesses and chick flicks. :-) Dallin and Jackson came with me to the ultrasound. Right after we found out that we were having a girl, we asked Jackson what we should name his new baby sister. His response? "Boy." What a funny little guy. I'm excited to look at hair bows and dresses and just to cuddle a little baby again. I've been looking at my friends babies lately and then looking at Jackson and wondering when he grew up. He is such a fun, energetic 2 year old. He never really stops and likes to keep us laughing. He's going to be a great big brother.
On another note, we are also in the process of buying a house. We found a bunch of different programs and moving incentives that are going to help us get into a house of our own. We are so excited! Tentative closing date is set for the 15th of March (give or take a little). We are so excited to have the space to spread out, room for Jackson to run, and a 'normal' sized refridgerator and oven. We are so sad to leave behind our friends and our ward and neighbors. It's a mixed blessing. However, our new house is in Heber (only 45 minutes away) so we would love to have visitors. We're excited to be able to invite more than 6 people over at a time (and even then, it's a little cramped). Now we just need to figure out where to find boxes and the time to fill them up with all of the stuff we have accumulated. Here's a picture of our house (as long as everything continues to go through). Now you can all be as excited as we are. :-)
Here's what it looks like now, from the outside.
Here's a picture of my favorite part. :-)
This is the view from our bedroom. You've got to love Heber.
Here's a picture of us in front of our 'soon to be' new house. :-)
