cute.

botanical gardens.

It happened. I have officially turned into Jan (my mother-in-law), OVER NIGHT. Before I realized it, I had been hoarding coupons into our "junk" drawer. Grrreat. I am totally proud of it. I would make fun of Jan for carrying around expired coupons or coupons that I knew and she knew she would never use. Over time, I realized that Jan would use the coupons anyways and places would take them. It must be a motherly thing kicking in because I am really getting into it. I may start clipping them and keeping them in binders to stay organized. 

(not really)

Getting crafty. I made these pinwheels out of paper while Ty was in class on Saturday. I hung them up in our soon to be almost there just a dresser bright green nursery. Im excited and I feel like I can finally use the word "nesting" correctly. And no, that does not include picking up rocks and sticks outside to build an actual nest. We are counting down the weeks (10 to be exact) and cant wait for Autumn Lily to get here.

Poor Tyler...I try to be reasonable and order a semi-decently priced dresser and it came in 34432 pieces. Seriously.

I dont know why I didn't take a picture of before but this is after (sorry for the gloom):

I swear the green is actually awesome. It looks insane in pictures and I thought for a second that it may cause brain damage to a newborn but it will be ok. I hope.

We went to see the Temple lights on Christmas eve and the nativity sets. I kept taking pictures just to embarrass Tyler. It seems like such a tourist attraction... we are after all tourists for 8 more months.

We took a day trip to Prescott. It was so great getting out and doing a little hike. We enjoyed the time together before little Autumn arrives.

Food

I have never had so much to eat in my life as I have in the past 10 days. Lets do a recap of a few of the places: Charleston's x2, Grimaldi's, Flemings, Nielsen's, Flancers, Joes, Banderas, Gecko grill, Starbucks x6, Dunkin Donuts, Aj's, Kona Grill and a little place in Prescott. UGH. I am still FULL. Christmas was amazing this year. Ty and I opened our gifts before coming to Arizona and I made out with a whole new kitchen! Well, almost... between Jan and Tyler I am all set for cooking and baking. Tyler got a new pair of sunglasses, a car detail and a massage. When we got to Arizona we did Christmas with Marley and Miles to the full effect. We got them up early Monday (yes, Monday because we wanted to play with their stuff all week before returning back with their Mom), It was amazing. They were so excited! We were up super early opening gifts from not only us but Grammy and Papa.

How can you take a serious picture in rollerblades?

you can't.

Marley was BAPTIZED. She looked beautiful. She was so happy to have her Dad by her side.

Play dates at the park with friends from Utah.

Sledding in Arizona: (one of top most dangerous things I have ever let other peoples kids do under my supervision)

Heidi and Bryan were able to be in Arizona at the same time as Tyler and I this year. It was so great seeing them! Next time Heidi and I see each other we will both be MOMS. WEIRRRD.

Madison Lucinda White (such a great name)

I love this picture. Marley loves her Grammy

We all love Ms. V

Thanksgiving was great and a lot of thanks were given. 

Tyler and I returned home to this mess:

We got off the plane with out a jacket, in Toms and mentally unprepared. What the WHATTT?

We also got a nice surprise from my Mom sitting on our porch. Lots of baby clothes, a bassinet and diapers. I love Christmas.

See you in Arizona next weekend.

It's a Girl. 

Tyler knew right away. As he was looking at the screen he turned around and mouthed "GIRL!" I didn't believe him. In my mind I just kept thinking that we were having a boy. But, if you don't believe me you can just look at one of these many pictures they took to prove it. Our baby is healthy and growing. PHEW.