LA Weekend

Last weekend we decided to venture from Danville for a little trip. We went to LA friday after work to stay with Jared's grandma and to see our friends Darci and Niel. I was very motivated to go as I have been feeling very well lately and I wanted to get out before I became uncomfortable.
We didn't do too much, but the weekend was great. D&N drove down to see us and we spent the day at Hollywood, catching up and exploring the lovely touristy sites. They were even having a premier for a holiday movie that night, Fred Claus, so we got to see the Red carpet all decorated for the event. It was so fun, and totally worth it just to see them and catch up. We have been missing having friends!! One thing I am looking forward to is friends who will be coming to the Bay area for various holidays this year. We are excited to see you all!!! And for all those who aren't planning a trip yet... please do!
This week I'm not working (the lovely nature of temp work) and I am finally beginning to feel myself slow down a bit. I probably wont be up for working much longer. The baby is at 33 weeks tomorrow, and he is very busy moving inside "rearranging furniture", as we call it. His new favorite activity is getting hiccups at 7 am and waking me up. Its so cute though I can't really get mad. I wonder if thats how parents can get up all night long for years and still maintain so much love for their children.
The dental school application process is beginning to wear on Jared now too. He's been exploring many other fields now, but we still feel like this is the best choice for us. Now if only ONE school would accept us, that'd be great! There are about 13 left, but as time continues its harder to remain optimistic. That's the nature of life, we're beginning to find out, that you can't really plan much, just prepare. I still really have hope that this will work out in the end.

New week, new experiences!

I am sorry for being such a horrible writer! I need to catch up on my journal too, and return several phone calls!
This week ended up being much busier than we anticipated at the start of it, but I welcome the distractions. I worked at another company where I was the main receptionist/secretary for 5 groups of lawyers and a company called ECR Inc. I love being busy and especially with the chance to earn some money! If anything this experience I've had dabbling in different offices has shown me how much I enjoy working and feeling productive. I would love to have more opportunities in the future to work once my kids don't require my undivided attention. Jared loves that I'm willing to work in the future, as some wives in this area have been without young children for years but seem to go month after month occupying their time with often expensive hobbies to pass the time. It is a good thing we're having this baby though, because otherwise I might like working too much to leave!!
Everything is going well, and thankfully uneventfully with the pregnancy. I have been so blessed to be comfortable and healthy, with no complaints for this entire 7 months. I anticipate the arrival of our little guy greatly, but am learning to enjoy the fact that he is being taken care of now, and that I have him all to myself for the last time. We are starting to "nest" and get everything ready, and in just over a week the birthing classes start!!

Another week

Another week has come and gone relatively uneventfully. Work is going well for me, keeping me occupied and giving me something to do during the days besides shop for Baby! I really wish I had a dog as a buddy.
The job search continues for Jared, not to say he hasn't had things to do. He has become the ward go-to guy for random tasks, such as yesterday when he was Santa at a house showing :) I'll have to put up a photo of that one for sure. We were teasing him that he'd better get a job before spring when there aren't any characters needed for a while. To his credit he did a great job, and he is fantastic with kids, so much better than me. When we babysit the kids in the ward they always like him better. I've already taken the role of disciplinarian. So much fun!
Well I hope you all have a great week!!

Changes!

(Top photos: baby clothes!)

Lots of new things have been going on for us in the last few weeks. My tummy has grown a TON and finally started to plateau in size. Jared was commenting that it looks like I haven't grown in the last two weeks, but mostly because I was changing so much every day for a while. I haven't been feeling Baby as much, and went in (always paranoid) only to be reassured the little guy is still in their moving like crazy. He left his usual spot up high on my belly to lower.. Wonderful, more quality bathroom time :)
I also started a new job this week that is turning out to be perfect for me. I mainly do receptionist work and answer phone calls, with ample free time to surf the net, email plenty, and do some online window shopping. I'll be here for another 4 weeks or more, perfect timing so I can use the last month and a half to prepare for Baby!!
I can't believe the time is going so quickly! We're just entering the last trimester, and like everyone says, it is beginning to speed up. I'm nervous about labor (ouch!) and when I'll sleep, but also super super SUPER excited to hold my baby, on the outside that is :)
Jared is still waiting, ever so patiently for his dental applications to work out. So far he has 13 or 14 schools left, and he is still very hopeful. Keep him in your prayers!!