A belly shot, since some of you love these things

I admit I like to see other people's belly shots, I hate taking them of myself though. I don't feel so beautiful when I am prego. But here you go. I am 19 weeks. If I was in Pocatello right now I would know the sex of the baby, but since I am in Utah, it will have to wait until we get back on the 21st of June. Oh well.

We had a fun Memorial Day with family and friends at 7 Peaks. I know we should have been visiting graves; we will start that tradition next year. We should be in Oregon for an internship and we know some deceased people there. Anyway, we bought season passes to 7 Peaks even though we only have 3 weeks left. There was a can't-pass-up deal (one $5 more than a day pass) plus the kids are free. So we will be going a lot until we go. Tanner loved going down the big slides with Nate. Such a fun place! Pictures to come. I need to get some from Mickie. I was scared to take my DSLR.

Just finished a book called Original Fast Foods, another health one. Loved it. I am kind of back on the plant based diet now that cravings for meat and dairy have gone away. I think going back to a more normal diet made me put on weight a little fast in the beginning of pregnancy. Not that I've put on more than I should, it is just a bit faster than with the first two.

Children's Museum

My friend Erin has a pass to the Children's Museum in Salt Lake and she got me and the boys in free. Such a neat place! The kids could have spent all day there.

Freezer jam and grumpy lady

I met up with Annalisa again and we made strawberry freezer jam since WalMart had their berries for $0.98 a pound. I'd never made it before, and actually I am not sure I ever will again, even though I've always loved it. Especially when my grandma made it. I had no idea that it would be 4 cups of strawberries to 8 cups of sugar!!!

For a family home evening treat last night we went out and got a milkshake. While waiting an older lady, probably nearly 70, gave us the evil eye because Tanner and Dallin made too much noise for her. They were squealing with delight not fighting and screaming. It was cute! I enjoy it when they play well together. But I found myself getting after them to be quiet even though it wasn't a big deal to anyone but her. I didn't really know what to do. I was more frustrated with the lady than the boys. I mean come on! They are kids. Doesn't she remember what it is like to have them or is her memory too far gone? We ended up leaving frustrated as soon as we got our milkshake. We were going to stay. At that point the boys were upset and crying. So what do you do in that situation? This has happened numerous times and I never know how to handle it.

What a fun place

Here is the backyard of the place we are staying at. There is a trampoline, which the boys love, and a sandbox. Lots of running room. And a pretty awesome garden that the boys stay out of. It is nice to not have to go far to entertain the boys, although we have gone up to Salt Lake and down to Spanish Fork for entertainment, so we do go far also.

An airplane.

By the way, I got really sick this weekend. Throwing up and junk. Nate was great and took the boys for the day while I stayed in bed. I was bummed because we only have about 6 weekends to have Nate to play with us and I was sick! Oh well.

Bloggin' again

Not sure what got into me, but I haven't been in the mood to blog lately. We have been in Utah for a week. We (me and the boys) have been visiting parks and friends, and I always forget my camera, until today. I finally took it to a park in Salt Lake where we met up with Erin and her kids, who we met last summer in New Jersey. I've also seen Annalisa, a childhood friend that I've maintained contact with. It has been really fun. I can't believe one week is down already. 5 more to go. 

Nate has been enjoying his clinical affiliation, but said it isn't very challenging. He is doing acute care, which is at the hospital. He basically helps patients out of bed and gets them to walk around a bit. Luckily there are other options with PT and he can do something that will suit him better. Transportation on the buses and Trax have been interesting, and annoying. He will get it down soon.

Tanner and Levi being cheezy. They were cute. Threw leaves in the creek below and said "Bye, bye leaf. See you next week."

Clinical Affiliation

I just realized I never blogged about what we are doing for the next couple of weeks. Nate has his first clinical affiliation at a hospital in Salt Lake. We were blessed to find a place to stay thanks to some Rexburg friends, the Garners. We will stay about 45 minutes from SLC for 6 weeks. We are excited for a change of scenery. We have never actually lived in Utah, just visited for a couple days at a time. If anyone knows of any fun places to visit while there, please tell us!

Terrible 2's have started early

Dallin has been getting into mischief recently. Coloring on walls, rubbing food all over his body, dropping food on the floor, pushing other kids around. And laughing about it all! He seems proud of his rebelliousness.I guess my taking pictures of it probably encourages it, huh? But wouldn't you love a picture of yourself or of your kid like this later? I would.

Free downloadable books

My mom emailed me this link to Deseret Book. (http://deseretbook.com/free) I guess they are offering some LDS books for free to download. Here are the titles. Some sound interesting. I downloaded them all. I may read them while in Utah. We leave in a week and a half. I am excited and nervous. Mostly excited.

1. Please Pass the Scripture (John Hilton III ).
2. What I Wish I Would Have Known When I Was Single (by John Bytheway).
3. Women at the Well (by Richard and Jeni Holzapfel).
4. Digging Deeper (by Robert Eaton).
5. 10 Secrets Wise Parents Know (by Brent Top and Bruce Chadwick).
6. Growing Up: Gospel Answers About Maturation and Sex (by Brad Wilcox).
7. Saving Kristen (by Jack Weyland). (fiction)
8. The Hidden Path (by C.B. Andersen). (fiction) 

No more teasing Spring!

It appears Spring is here, but you never really know here. But it is amazing how the weather influences my mood. I am so much happier to be able to go outside with the boys and go for walks. It is supposed to be nice for a few days, and you know we will be enjoying it.

How do you like Tanner's sweat shirt? His aunt and uncle Matt and Mickie got one for each of the boys. Love them!

Drew's blessing

My nephew Drew was blessed this Sunday and I took some pictures of him. My parents were in town for it, it was good to see them.

Here is my brother Paul's family

Precious.

Grandpa and Grandma Tanner with my boys. They wouldn't cooperate taking pictures.

A little more Easter

The hunt.

Here are some of my favorites of the Spence boys. There are lots.

Michaela and I were snapping away with all the dads and Mickie calling their names to get them to look in the right direction. It was pretty funny. By the way, Michaela made these adorable ties.

Ty (Matt and Mickie's son) and Calin(Jordan and Michaela's son)