Chad turned the big 3-0 last month but didn't really want to celebrate. However, the anniversary of when we started dating is just 2 days after his birthday and we do celebrate that. So the week before his bday and our anniversary we went to Vegas for the night. We stayed at Cesar's and went to see "O". It was AMAZING! We have previously seen Zumanity and Believe so we know that Cirque shows are awesome but O is really, really cool. I'd see it again. We also ate a couple cool places, once with Cody and the girls and his girlfriend and then with Derrick. He happened to be in town for work so it was good timing that we were able to see him for a bit. He also went to the show with us.
The following weekend. Which was Chad's actual birthday we went up to SLC for my Aunt Margret's 80th birthday party. It was so nice to see the family for a happy occasion. We got to meet my cousin Steven's new little baby, he's so cute and little. My pants didn't have pockets so I set my phone down which means no photos. Oppsies!
Ivy & Jeff were kind enough to let all of us stay at their house. It was so convenient and nice to just wake up and not have to drive to visit. The kiddos played well together and Rex even got to play in the snow. He said it's "messy alllll over" silly kid. He really makes me laugh.
My parents and LeeAnn hung out with grandma Lu and watched the kiddies while we went to a place called Brewvies with Ivy and Becky. It's a movie theater that also has a bar/restaurant in it. It's pretty cool. The food wasn't bad, they even had vegetarian options for me and Chad was happy because he was able to get a pitcher of Guinness. He also had a black & tan which he said was yummy. The best part about this place is you can bring your food and drinks right into the theater with you! There really should be more places like this. Oh and the prices were reasonable too... I suspect we'll be going back in future visits. Here's a photo of us before we headed to Brewvies
So all in all I think Chad had an OK birthday - Oh we also went out for his birthday dinner at a Mexican place while we were in Utah. It was fun. Chad had some margaritas and they sang to him and had him wear a sombrero. Good times. He said I'm not allowed to post the photos of him in the hat though so here's one with Rexy haha
In other news. I am now 6 months along (24 weeks)! 16 weeks to go!! We've decided her name will be Alison Juliet (or Juliette - haven't decided on the spelling yet). Rex will pick up anything that is hers and say "baby Alison" it's adorable. Dr Ofori says things are going well and we're right on track. I was worried before my last visit because she hadn't be moving much at all and I had been having some painful cramping. He said if I am ever concerned I can just stop by the office and they will make time to let us listen to her heart and make sure she's doing ok. I'm reallllly happy he is our doctor. He really cares about his patients and treats us so well. I haven't been taking a whole lot of progress photos this time... but I plan on having maternity photos done next month by Jackie :)
Carrie and Juan just had Aslyn 2 weeks ago. She's so tiny and cute! She was only 5lbs 12oz. We're really happy for them in this new adventure in their lives. She really is a blessing to them and they are so happy and lucky to have her.
OHHHH - I was going to mention this so we don't forget these days. Ever since we got back from Utah Rex has had imaginary kitties. It's just amazing how one day his imagination just sparked and all the sudden he's got kitties. He picks them up and brings them to you - we're not sure how many he has, he says there are 2 but he brought daddy at least half a dozen the other night! Theses kitties hid in the most crazy places - he's pulled them out of the walls, the fridge and windows. Apparently they even hid in the car. lol. Love this kid soooo much. He makes us smile all the time and is still such a big help every day. He's going to be a wonderful big brother to his "baby Alison"
We'll those are the updates. Next month is maternity photos and then in May is the baby shower and then June will be here and it'll be baby time!!
