31 Weeks!!

Only 9 weeks to go!!!

• Things are going awesome.

• This little kiddo kicks a TON now and I think has even done some body surfing in there!

• Mom and baby both healthy and lookin good. haha

• Weston pats my tummy and says 'baby' all the time. I know he doesn't really understand what's in there...but it is still so cute!

• We are compiling a list of our favorite names (thanks to all of you) and will each make our own top 10. Then...we start narrowing it down.... (MORE name ideas STILL welcome, he will not be named until he's here!)

Downstairs!!!

Pics of the house!

We are finally getting things under control and organized. :) Here is some proof:
If you can't tell, all of the walls are painted a nice tan color with white baseboards. The living room has a white chair rail and white crown molding. We are getting pictures and things on the walls, too, which is the most exciting part for me. That's when everything starts to come together and feel like a home! I took these pictures before we hung things, though. So you'll just have to come visit to see the rest. :)

Living room:
Dining Room:
(They are both open to each other, which makes it really bright and open)

View of Dining room and Living Room from the kitchen window opening thing:


Kitchen:

Pantry:
The pantry is right around the corner from the kitchen. It is also the laundry room. I LOVE this room!!!! It is INCREDIBLY wonderful to have space for food NOT on countertops and to do laundry in the house. I Love love love love love it!!!! This room also leads to the little backyard we have. When that is all cleaned up I will show pics of it. :)
We also have a little guest 1/2 bathroom downstairs. It's cute, but who needs to see the toilet, right? haha

Upstairs!!

Pics of the house!

Here are some pictures, finally. :) We are getting things settled...well, mostly. We still have a bit of work to do, but it's coming along nicely. We are LOVING being here and I love organizing and finding a place for everything. I am ready for it all to be done, but we still have a room or two left to declutter. Well...you'll see for yourself!


Master Bedroom:

We put cute curtains up too, but you can't see them with the glare from the sun. Oh well. :)

Weston's bedroom:
West and the baby will share a room after the first month or so. We are going to put a toddler bed where the train table is. We've also already hung curtains in his room and they look so good!


The office/work out room/ guest bedroom:
So Jeff calls this the office, I call it the guest room, and it has the eliptical machine, so it's where I'll work out. Whatever it is...it still needs to be cleaned. It was kind of our dumping ground and now that everything else is getting done we REALLY need to organize this room!


Upstairs Bathroom:


We hope you all love it as much as we do! It is starting to feel more like home. Weston LOVES navigating the stairs and is doing really well at it. We are having fun and doing great! We LOVE visitors, so feel free to come over. :)

Our Baby Contest!

Many of you, or probably ALL of you, know that we are expecting a little boy. Well...that boy is due in May. He does not have a name yet. Not even ideas that we both agree on. Well...we sort of both like one name, kind of. (that name is Tannon and credit goes to my mom and aunt for it) BUT we REALLY want his middle name to be Daniel because that is my Dad's name. We think family names are cool to have SOMEWHERE in the kiddos name. Weston Scott is after Jeffery Scott, so this next little guy's middle name is after my side. And we'll just rotate back and forth like that with each kid: one from each side, so on, so forth. Make sense?
Okay.
So Tannon just does NOT go with Daniel. I don't care if you say it does. To me it does not. (watch, we name him that and I have to eat my words...haha...but really, No- we're not naming him that)
Therefore, we are enlisting your help. We would LOVE any and all ideas you are willing to share with us on our blog. This is to be an ongoing list/contest....so come back and leave more when you hear/think of them!!!
(thank you to ALL of you who have been feeding us a continual supply of name ideas....we just haven't found THE one yet that we BOTH agree on!!!)

And if you think I am worrying about this prematurely...oh well...I have this little kiddo kicking me and stretching and moving inside me every day. He is very real already sooo...we would like to go to the hospital with a list of 2-5 possiblities. Right now there aren't any...so BRING THEM ON....PLEASE!!!!

Now to the CONTEST part of it:

• whoever gives us THE name idea that this kiddo ends up having will receive a VERY fun and COOL thank you gift. (I haven't decided what it will be yet...but trust me, you will LIKE it!)

• If there are duplicate names, whoever suggested it first will win the prize.

• If you have already suggested a few names to me, feel free to add them to this contest just so they are in the running...who knows...maybe being 9 months pregnant will change my mind about them!

So there you have it. The contest officially begins today: March 4th and ends the day the baby is born. Let the FUN begin!!!!!
Love and many many thanks to you all!

We've MOVED!!!

Well, it's officially official: we have moved into our new home!!! We love Love LOVE it and can't wait to have you all over!!!
Packing was crazy and insane, but we had amazing, awesome, fantastic helpers. Lots of friends watched West for a few hours here and there during the week so I could pack. Then on moving day: Shar & Trav watched West overnight, James, Jonathan, Jonathan's roomate Logan, and some men from the ward came to haul it all away and then Amy and ward Sisters came to help me clean. We were packed up, cleaned up, and moved in to the new home by 2 pm on Sat. How's that for fast?!
Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who helped us...we literally could NOT have done it without you!
I will have pictures posted by this weekend...I absolutely refuse to take pictures until we are all UNpacked and organized. (or at least mostly)...so you will all just have to wait! But no worries...we just can't wait to open our home to all of you!

Here are some things I have already learned during this process:

1. Weston really is a trooper. He has had to play on his own a lot this weekend while we unpacked...what a great Kiddo we have!
2. That being said: Weston also got sick. Kids pick up on stress, too. That's all I have to say.
3. Spanish Fork is really very beautiful, but it is COLDER than Provo. You read that right...it is colder here...I just know it. And windier.
4. Blinds are a must the first night. I suggest putting them up before you move in.
5. Our ward is awesome awesome. Wide age range, lots of little kids and VERY friendly. So excited.
6. That being said....we MISS nursery in our other ward. They were the sweetest ladies and Weston LOVED going.
7. Ask for HELP when you move. I am a very prideful person. I HATE asking for help. But it was worth it and I really truly honestly appreciated every minute of help that anyone spared us. THANK YOU!
8. Fast food gets old. Unpack your kitchen first so you can cook!
9. My no-sugar diet was impossible while I was packing and stressed. Oh well, I LOVED every bit of sugar I ate....now back to it..... :(
10. Just FYI: Moving helps you lose weight. In my case...I just didn't gain much! Only 1 pound in 3 weeks...that is REALLY good in prego-land, especially the 3rd trimester!
    
11. You don't have to unpack the first day. In fact, it's impossible, unfortunately. But it is OH so fun moving into your own place and putting things where they go. I love it! I can't wait to add finishing touches. (like pictures, decor, etc)
    
12. I have the best best husband ever! He works so hard for us and did great moving everything. Thanks babe! I love our home.

If you made it this far into a post with no pictures: congrats. You now know me a little bit better.
Love you all!!!!

Happy Leap Year!!!

Our Official 29th of February Post!

Since this day happens only once every 4 years....we HAD to post today and let you know what we're doing! We also want to know what you're up to on Leap Year Day!

Jeff and I signed the many many MANY documents that mean we are homeowners (last night). As soon as the funds go through today, it will be OFFICIAL! Yay! We are getting the keys tonight and starting to move our stuff in. I think that is a GREAT way to celebrate this day. (Yes, I brought a camera to closing...I mean, come on, how often do you buy your FIRST home? I'm so glad I did...)

This is us at the end of the process. We signed that WHOLE stack of papers! I think my name (and yes, it was our entire names: first, middle & last) looked pretty perfect by the end!

I have learned that packing with a toddler is, well, challenging to say the least! If I get anything packed with him around and don't tape it (because MAYBE I want to add something to it later) then the whole box is at risk of getting attacked by curious fingers. Let's just say he will be GREAT at helping me UN-pack!

This is what Weston is up to today:
He found our printer box, or more importantly, the Styrofoam in the printer box. It makes a perfect seat, don't you think?! I loved it!

Then he decided it wasn't JUST for sitting, it would make a GREAT 'king of the hill' mountain. He was very proud of himself for discovering this....
I took this picture right as it cracked...hence the look on his face

Here is the result of the 'crack'. He thought it was pretty funny that it made a hole! What a ham. I love this kiddo!

A huge THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all of our wonderful friends and family who have helped us out this week by watching Weston and making us dinner. We can't tell you enough how much it means! We will DEFINITELY be having you over soon to say THANKS again!
And THANK YOU in advance to everyone coming over to help pack/clean tomorrow! Ditto on having you over too!

And now for some Pics of Weston!

Here are a few shots of what we've been up to this week. Weston has made me laugh every day...which has helped a ton with the stress! What a great kiddo I have!!!

Shar & Trav are borrowing the jumperoo for Kapria. Weston decided he liked this toy still and HAD to try it out again! He looks pretty hilarious....

This is how he sat in it most of the time and he would bounce on his knees...I couldn't stop laughing!

In the process of packing we have found a few old things that Weston thinks are really cool. I almost threw these hats away (from his 1st birthday party) but he found them and thought they were pretty awesome. He had Jeff and I put one on with him. (there were 3 left, how perfect!) and he has since worn one every day. They are so much cooler when it's not your birthday I guess.

Another hat shot! Gotta love it!

CLOSING & MOVING!!!

So, in my attempt to procrastinate the inevitable (packing) I just thought I would let you all know that it is really, truly, for sure happening: we are closing this afternoon!!! WAHOO!!! We are so thrilled and can't wait to post pics of our new little abode. :)
Okay, that is all, I just thought I would share our joyous news...we'll let you all know when we are 'officially' home owners (or mortgage payers...whichever you prefer, haha)!
And now back to packing....

Twilight Saga

Okay, I'll admit, I am a LITTLE obsessed with the Twilight series. I am already counting down until August 2nd when the fourth book, Breaking Dawn, comes out. And just FYI, that is right before my birthday, so it would make a FANTASTIC birthday present. (for anyone besides my husband, he already took me to Wicked for my birthday!)
So....this post is just to inform anyone who cares that then entire Cullen family has officially been cast and you can check out all the info on Stephenie Meyer's awesome website:

www.stepheniemeyer.com


Also, she has a sci-fi book coming out May 6th. called the Host and you can read excerpts from it on the website as well. Such fun stuff!!! LOVE this author.
And finally, she is going on tour for The Host and will be in Salt Lake! And YES, I WILL be there even though I will have just had a baby, or be pretty darn close. She better pick a good day to come. haha CAN'T WAIT!!!!
Sorry there aren't any pics. I am not computer savvy.
Enjoy!!!!

Some things we've been up to in February!

February has gone by so quickly! We have had a lot of fun and stayed SO busy this month. Here are a few of our fun times:

Weston loves when Kapria comes over to play. He likes to do anything she is doing. Here he is being a good sport about sharing his old play mat. (things are so much cooler when other kids are using them!)

For Valentine's Day our wonderful friends Katie and Nate watched Weston so we could go on a date! We are SO grateful to them!!! (thanks for offering you guys!!!) I am over joyed with the thought of spring around the corner and so we bought Jeff these cool patchwork shorts. I have been wanting to get him a pair for SO long but he never likes any that I like....these were a hit with the both of us, though, so we snatched them before they sold out. (as Old Navy tends to do quickly!) Don't worry, he was just trying them on for me....he will NOT wear them with black socks. hehe The rest of our Valentine's was a lot of fun. We made and delivered lots of Valentine's cookies, played with Weston, and had a wonderful date.

Weston loves to give hugs now! We love that we can ask him for one and he will run over and jump in our arms. SO fun! We love our snuggly guy!

Weston sure has it made! He is watching his fav. movie (Finding Nemo) while Jeff gives him a foot rub and he eats some snacks. Ahh...the life!

Okay, he has decided that meal time is THE time to be hilarious! He loves to make us laugh and purposely stuck this carrot on his forehead! Ranch dressing sure makes great glue. What a hoot!

Weston loves to ride around on his little bike. Notice, he is also in the fav. shirt. AND, he got a haircut. What a big boy!

Since the very beginning of Jan. he has only had his binkie during naps and at night. We always put it under his pillow when he's done and there it stays. Until recently. This week he has decided that his crib is the happening place because that is where he gets his binkie. And he wants it all.the.time. AHHH...I thought we were over this! We are working on it though and he is doing much better.
I thought this was just too cute, though, when I found him laying like this one morning. (I put books in his bed for when he wakes up WAY too early, then he just looks at them until he's ready to get up...they have been life savers. or I guess sleep savers! Thanks for the idea Megan!)

What a fun month we've had!!!

Our Toddler has an OPINION!

Weston has decided that he CARES what he wears and when he wears it!
Sometimes it's not a big deal...other times it definitely IS! He has started getting seriously mad if he doesn't want to put on clothes yet and I am ready for him to get dressed. Then he will run away with the clothes if he doesn't want to wear them . And then there are some occasions when he will go digging through his dresser and produce the desired outfit/jacket/hat himself. Oh, what am I to going to do with him? Just laugh, right?! That's what I've been doing. And taking lots of pictures in the meantime. Here a few of his latest:

Some mornings a HAT is definitely the 'IT' item of the day! (and yes, he puts it on himself)

One day, he ONLY wanted Daddy's shorts! luckily we didn't have to run errands before I convinced him of another outfit!

Yes, he even put them on his head. He is under there saying "Cheese" while I took this picture! Classic, I must say!

This is his all-time favorite! He LOVES balls and asks for the "ball shirt" daily. If he even spots one tiny speck of it showing in his drawer, this is the ONE he HAS to wear! (So far he's worn it about 3 times this week alone!) And see...this isn't a bad option. I can deal with this outfit....

Okay, this kid has about 10 jackets and THIS is the one he picked. Yes, it is TOO SMALL! sigh. but he loved it. AND he insisted on putting his beanie on himself. Hence the halfway covered face.
Being a mom to a toddler is definitely an adventure. I love it and I love this kiddo!

28 weeks!!

This pregnancy is FLYING by!

So here is the 28 week update:

Baby healthy.
Mom healthy.
Things are good.
He kicks ALL the time
I can't sleep anymore, but that's okay
Weston keeps me BUSY
I don't want to pack, but amVERY excited to move
I still work out...mostly! :P
This kiddo STILL doesn't have a name. Keep those suggestions coming!

Love you all!

Are we going crazy?!

Well...I am too lazy to upload my new pictures at the moment, so you just get a story.

Jeff + Nicole= 2 wallets in hand prior to 1 Walmart trip
1 Walmart trip + lots of groceries + 1 hungry kiddo - 2 wallets = unhappy Jeff & Nicole
1 fast drive home + 1 drop off of Nicole & West - 2 rememberings of the missing wallets = 1 unhappy Jeff when he had to turn around and COME BACK to get 1 wallet

1 Jeff safely home + lots of groceries for the second time + 1 yummy dinner ready when he got there = 3 happy people in our little family (with a little less of the evening to enjoy)


SO, what does this crazy story teach you? It teaches you that Jeff and Nicole have been so busy and crazy lately that they are losing their minds. But really, it's for a good thing. We are moving in 2 weeks to....Drum roll please..... to OUR OWN HOME!!!
Yes, we are buying our own place! The perfect place showed up, our offer was accepted, we are under contract and closing in 1 week! We move on March 1st to our very own home!!! It is adorable, newly painted and carpeted, 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath and will be just PERFECT for our growing little family. We are SO THRILLED and can't wait to show you all where we are living. AND to have you all over now that we will have a spare bedroom. So: visitors welcome!!!! And despite being very, extremely excited, we are also stressed and going crazy packing. It's all happened SO fast! But there is our very good news for the day!!!!
Love you all!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

The love of my life!!!

So I thought that this would be a fun post to do on Valentine's day... so I saved this TAG until now! I love me wonderful, sweet husband and am SO grateful for ALL that he does for me and West. I am falling more in love each day. I couldn't ask for anything better than that! Happy Valentine's Day everyone. We love you all!!!




1. What is his name? Jeffery Scott Drysdale

2. How long have you been together? Married: 2 years 7 months


3. How long did you date? The first or second time...haha...5 months and then got engaged....and we're still dating!

4. Who eats more? I'm pregnant so it's probably me right now. But usually it's about a tie. I have to make Jeff eat or he forgets and doesn't take the time!

5. Who said I love you first? Him. I wouldn't say it until he did, but I was ready to say it before he was.


6. Who has more speeding tickets? I think we both have none.


7. Who is smarter? Jeff: Math, sciences and the Gospel. Me: English, writing, music and celebrities. haha


8. Who is more sensitive? It's pretty equal usually, but since I'm pregnant, right now it's ME


9. When there is a fight who usually wins? In order for either of us to win, we both have to. Isn't that what marriage is about: compromise!

10. Who does the laundry? Mostly me. If I do laundry at night then Jeff will get it for me out of the laundry room since it's outside! (I have never PLANNED to do it at night for that reason, but sometimes I just don't get around to it in the day and he is oh so wonderful to do it!)


11. Who does the dishes? Me: 60% Jeff 40% and Oh I LOVE that 40%


12. Who sleeps on the right? If you are standing at the foot of the bed, facing the pillows, Jeff is on the right.


13. Who pays the bills? Both of us...but like Nance said...the hubby provides the funds. :)


14. Who mows the lawn? The manager.


15. Who cooks dinner? Me.

16. Who drives when you are together? Mostly Jeff, unless I really feel like driving. But in winter, HIM ALL THE TIME!

17. Who is more stubborn? Probably me. Jeff is so patient and sweet.

18. Who kissed who first? Don't you kiss at the same time? Ha, I liked Nancee's answer! But he came to my apartment and gave me a goodnight kiss on VALENTINE'S DAY!!! That's why this is such a great day!


19. Who asked who out first? Jeff asked me out first. And on every date after. Now that we're married we rotate who's in charge. But I like when the guy makes the first effort and lucky for me, Jeff agrees!

20. Who proposed? Jeff did and it was perfect!!! I was completely surprised and had NO idea it was coming!!!


21. Who has more siblings? Me - 2 brothers & 2 sisters. Jeff- 3 bros. With in laws I still have more on my side by 1.

22. Who wears the pants? "Um, we both do. I wear skirts sometimes too" That was Nancee's answer and I ditto it!

I TAG anyone who feels like doing this!!!

And here are some fun quotes on love:

To love a person is to learn the song
That is in their heart,
And to sing it to them
When they have forgotten.
~ Anonymous ~

Once in awhile,
Right in the middle of an ordinary life,
Love gives us a fairy tale.
~ Anonymous ~

Love is not blind - It sees more and not less,
but because it sees more it is willing to see less.
-W. Moss

Okay...I've shared the love for today!! Love ya!!!