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Christmas Trees...

We went on our yearly Christmas tree adventure. It is one of my favorite traditions. It was cold, but sunny. Sophie wasn't a fan of her snow boots. She cried until we took them off. Thankfully we brought her slippers. I tried my luck at hiking, being 7 months pregnant I didn't get very far. I turned around and spent the rest of the day in the truck. Corey bundled up Sophie, put her in the back pack, and carried her up the mountain. With saw in hand they set off in search of the perfect tree. They came back down with a really pretty one. He said she was happy the whole hike until they went under a tree and had snow fall on them. We filled the back of the truck with trees, and left just as the blizzard blew in. We ate dinner at Dicks drive in. I can't wait to put my tree up in our new house. It smells so good.

I love you...

Cor- I just wanted to tell you that I love you! I am so grateful for all you do.

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My heart is full...

We made it to our new ward today. I am surprised it is a bit smaller than the one we just came from. After dropping off Sophie to nursery, Corey and I made our way to Sunday School. I can't remember the last time we sat next to each other in class. It was a good lesson, but I found my mind wandering. Relief Society began, I smiled as I sat there. It had been such a long time since I have been to Relief Society. I was introduced, and asked to say the closing prayer. The lesson was nothing short of amazing. I sat there so filled with the spirit as the teacher taught us about love. She told us stories of raising her family, and how most days being a mother was more of a duty than anything else. That all changed for her when her younger sister returned home from her mission. When asked what was most profound to her she told her family that their mission statement had made all of the difference. It was; What is your motive? Fear, Duty or Love. I couldn't stop thinking about this as she continued on with her lesson. I ran through my days thinking about all of the things I do. For each scenario that when through my mind, I asked myself that question. I embarrassingly didn't find love very often in my silent answers. She told us that if we will change that one little thing in our lives, if we will stop and do thing out of pure love, that our lives will be changed forever. We will be more like the savior, and we will begin to understand the first and great commandment. To love the Lord thy God with all thy might, mind and heart.She also said our homes would be filled with more joy and peace. I promised myself to do this. I love my family, I want to serve them because I love them. I don't want to go through my days doing things out of duty or fear. I am so grateful for them and I want them to feel the love I have for them. My heart was so full when I left church today. It has been such a long time since I have felt so uplifted from church. I am grateful to my Heavenly Father for the lessons he teaches me.

Happy Halloween...

Sophie has been so excited for Halloween. She has worn her Snow White dress a few times, because she just couldn't wait. We made our traditional spooky dinner at my Mom and Dads. It was so tasty and festive. We took Sophie to a few houses around my parents neighborhood. She knew just what to do when the time came. She walked right up to the door and knocked. The first house we went to no one answered. At the second house, when they opened the door she let herself right in. She looked around their front room, got her piece of candy and then made her way to the next house. We were all laughing, thankfully we have nice neighbors. It got a little cold, and she was really tired. We decided to call it a night after about 10 houses. We got home and gave her a bath. Thinking she was going to fall asleep any second, we went downstairs and turned on a movie. Every time our doorbell rang she would run upstairs to help us answer the door. She thought passing out the candy to silly looking kids was even more fun than getting the candy. She even fell asleep, and as soon as it rang she woke right up, jumped off the couch and ran as fast as she could. The Blancks and Lewis came over a little after 9. We attempted to watch Scream, that only lasted about 20 minutes. We women are a little wussy. We talked and watched random clips of scary movies on TV. I love holidays with kids. It has made them so much more fun. I love how excited she gets about everything! She also looked adorable. I love her costume this year.

100 days and counting...

I can't believe I am already down to double digits. This pregnancy has flown by, compared to Sophie's. I am sure this is how it goes though. Your first is the center of your thoughts, because you have nothing else to think about. With this one, I feel like it is in the back of my mind. Not forgotten, but not what I am constantly thinking about. With a new house, a toddler and the holidays coming up, I am sure these last three months are going to go even faster. I am a little stressed about it. I am hoping I can accomplish all of the things I want to do for him, before he gets here. I am not complaining, It must be a good sign that it hasn't been something I am always thinking/ worrying about. It has been a super easy pregnancy thus far. The only thing that has really plagued me is exhaustion. It is something I have learned to cope with. He is a mellow boy, I love laying in bed at night and feeling him move around. Night is when he seems to be most active. Like his sister he Loves to stretch too. It is funny when my whole stomach goes lopsided. Heartburn and itchy skin have also started these past few weeks. I am grateful this has been so easy. It makes being a mom to Sophie a lot easier. I am being to wonder how she is going to handle having a new baby in the house. I am not completely sure she gets what is happening, then again she always surprises me. She loves to rest her head on my belly, he doesn't really like it and will kick at her. She talks to him through my belly button, and even tried to share a cookie with him. Whenever I pick her up and hold on to her by the middle she says "Ahh my baby brother in my belly." I have another appointment next Tuesday. They will do an ultra sound to make sure everything is going well. After that I start going every two weeks, unless there are signs of preterm labor in which case it will be every week. I am excited to see him again. With Sophie I had an ultra sound every appointment, with him I have only had 3 it is weird for me. I am so excited for him to get here! I can't believe I am going to have two children.

pumpkin carving...

Grandma Sharp has a pumpkin carving party at her house every year. She sets up plastic table clothes all over the floor, and we all get to work. We just took one pumpkin this year. Corey did most of the work. I thought Sophie would have a little more interest, but all she wanted to do was play in the play room with the toys. She did sit for a couple of pictures. My Aunt makes yummy treats and all of the kids get a little Halloween prize from grandma. It is a fun little tradition.