Picture of Brenda's Belly

Here's a peek at 22 weeks.

Angel's first beach trip

Here we are with Angel on the beach. She was a great beach bum.

Greetings from Ventura

Arrr. Here we are in Ventura.

It's a boy!

Here's what the outside and the inside look like. TJ's the name thumb sucker's the game.

What I have been up to

Since my last post I spent a week with my parents. We really didn't do much but my mom fed me good. My pregnancy has been going well. I thought I was over the morning sickness stage until last Wednesday, but I'm feeling better now. Let's hope it lasts. I'm out of my first tri-mester and I'm up 3pounds.
Tim and I went to the temple on Friday.
How about the new season of Project Runway? Let me know of your favorites. Can you believe Will was kicked off So you think you can dance? He was my pick to win. And by the way who is the Mole? I think it's Paul.
I think that's about it...Big Brother's on I have to go.

Top 3 changes in my life since last post

Count down to my top 3 things in my life since my last post.

Number 3 Tim and I have two new callings in the ward. We are Sunday school teachers for the 12 and 13 year olds. I love this calling. We have some cool kids. Then Tim and I got called to be den leaders to the 8 year olds. I have no idea what I'm doing. Good thing Tim's an old boy scout.

Number 2 Toby had to be put to sleep in January. It was heart wrenching. I couldn't take the loneliness so we got a new dog right away. Her name's Angel and she's living up tp her name.

Number 1 I'm pregnant. Tim and I are so excited. We never thought this would happen in this life. I'm doing really good. I haven't had very much morning sickness. Here's my baby.

I was tagged by Anna a long time ago...better late than never.

It's been a long time since I've been on my blog. At first I was avoiding it because Anna tagged me but then time just slipped away. Tim and I have been traveling for the last week. First in Arizona and then Southern California. It was great fun! Tim and I were able to grow closer.

(Pics to follow)

Tim and I had a very romantic night that started out at the Mesa Temple. They had already started decorating the temple with Christmas lights. The night ended with Tim saying "OOOHH YEAH!!! "
DIRTY MIND...

He loves Christmas Lights!

We went down and visited Emily and Rob in Tucson. We even drove by my childhood home (see Emily's blog too).

On Monday the 12th, Tim and I had the most AMAZING dinner! It wasn't till we got back to the hotel room that we realized it was our 18th year anniversary of being an ITEM. It was a great celebration even though we didn't know what we were celebrating at the time. BTW, the dinner cost almost as much as one weeks worth of groceries...but it was TOTALLY worth it! (Tim just wrote that and he's typing so he get's to say whatever he wants). Tim's the best husband! I know you're all jealous. (this is me typing)

Now what you all have been waiting for-the 6 Random Facts.

1. I am the Biggest Procrastinator. You probably already know that since it's been almost a month ago when I was tagged by Anna.

2. I often crave "Spagetti-O's" They remind me of my carefree days of my childhood. My favorite are the one's with meatballs. This is a great food storage item. YUM.

3. When I watched "Ratatouille" on Saturday, it made me miss my childhood pet rat "Mabel." She was my sister's biology project. My sister had to train her to go up a ladder using positive reinforcement (cheese). After the project they were going to set the rat free but, I fell in love with "Mabel" and we kept her. We had a connection. She used to let herself out of her cage at night and crawl in bed with me and nuzzle up by my neck. (Don't freak Amanda.)

4. I have a strong testimony of prayer. Whenever Tim losses his keys or wallet; my prayers work like a charm. Ask him it's true.

5. In July I stopped watching "Days of Our Lives." COLD-TURKEY after 30 years of watching it. I was tired of it ruling my life. Every weekday at 1pm I had to be home to watch "Days."

6. Unlike my husband I LOVE IT when my dog "Toby" licks my face, especially in the morning. (LICK LICK) Wake up Mama (said in the voice of Scooby-Doo.)

Now here's the fun part I am tagging Tim's cousins- Amy , Jenny, Erin, TomKat & Sara and The Urmston's(Nathan & Jill)