Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Serena's Wedding!


   Serena's wedding was this weekend and it was a blast. I had so much fun that I caught a cold. I was just having to much fun and partying to much with like no sleep. Friday was the wedding day. I woke up super tired and had shannon curl my hair for me b/c I cant curl my own hair. I suck at it. Norris and I drove up to the Bountiful Temple and got there and waited for everyone to get there. Cameron’s family was there and ready but Serena and her family weren’t there yet. Serena showed up just in time and I got to see her walk in super excited and pretty! Then we were all brought up to the sealing room and waited for it to start. Serena came in with Cameron hand in hand. Serena was in her wedding dress and looked amazing. I loved her dress and her hair. She looked just as gorgeous as I had hoped and imagined, probably even better then i imagined her. :) The sealer talked for a while and then got very serious and gave them advice about living in everyday and being happy now not when school is over. There sealer was the Mr. Mac guy that owns the suit store in Provo. He was very nice and funny. I loved seeing all of her families faces and how happy they all were, especially her dad and mom. I bet its a great feeling for them b/c they had there entire family there, all there kids were in the temple with them. That has to be an amazing feeling and what a parent wishes for. Serena was laugh crying through the sealing and especially at the end when everyone were giving her hugs. She defiantly had to fix her makeup after while we waited for her to come out of the temple. 

   We all took picture after and waited till the lunch in started. Then we headed to the lunch in and eat good food and had fun sitting with Aaron, Nickell, Kade, Tadd, Brandon, and Janessa. We got to write notes/ advice to the bride and groom during lunch. I wrote something like kiss every time one of you walk in the door each day. Next we headed up to Cameron’s house to help get stuff for the reception. We got to the reception place and tired to set up. I helped with the flower. I cant believe we got everything done in time. I guess thats what happens when you have lots of siblings. It looked very fun and bright. I liked it.

    Serena’s dad was pretty funny because he brought his dog, Buddy, and it came to everything. It kept getting out at the lunch in and Debbie was getting pretty mad. Warren loves that thing and wanted it in the family photo but everyone said NO! Norris and I were laughing about Warren and his dog like all day. Serena came a little later fluttered because she lost her purse. Someone left it at the temple and it was gone when they went back to get it. Cam and her had to go get a temporary license at the DMV for her so she could board her plane the next day. CRAZY. Well all worked out and the reception was great. We eat, hung out at a fun table, saw friends came, and watched the beautiful bride and her new hubby. 

    We got to see Jess & Harrison, Our friends the Potters, and Logan & Carly. The dancing came next and Serena was super happy. It got really really hot in there so I took breaks and sat outside with Kyle, Jaden and Norris. They weren’t up for dancing but it was fun to dance with Shannon, Serena, Serena's friends and family. Later they cut the cake and were nice and gentle feeding each other. I thought oh this is a sign that they will light never fight. We all slow dances. I love slow dancing with Norris he is good at it:) Then they did a money dance and Serena had money everywhere, haha she must have made bank. They did the garter and bouquet toss. It was funny cause Cam did a little dance around Serena before he went in for the garter. Serena and her dad got to dance together and it was very cute. Then came time to say good bye. I gave Serena a big huge and said i love you and your are beautiful. We all lined up outside with sparklers and cheered as they said good bye and drove off. We helped clean up just a little and left b/c i was exhausted. We came home to the Jensen’s and watched a good movie and Shannon and I were like the only ones that could stay awake. 
   
    It was a busy, crazy, fun, happy day. I told myself not to cry cause as soon as I did I knew I wouldn’t stop. So I held it together nicely. Serena and Cameron are really great for each other from what I can see. I love seeing Serena so happy. 
























B-day Post

So my b-day was last week and it was a great week of celebration. First celebration was on Sunday with Norris family. His mother made a great meal and a amazing chocolate strawberry cake. Then Tuesday the celebration continued with my family. We went out to eat and I choose Mimi's Cafe. I have not eaten there in forever. It was great and we came home and had cake and presents. Then came my actual b-day on thursday and we were in Utah staying at Shannon and Kyles house. I first got a call from one of my best friends, Brittany Large, saying happy b-day and it was so nice of her. That morning Shannon, Jaden (baby), Norris and I went up the canyon to hike. What better way to spend my b-day doing something I love. Shannon and Norris said you would want to hike on ur b-day and i said yup! It was pretty and fun. Norris got a good work out b/c he got to hold Jaden in his arms and on his head:)

Its seriously so pretty up in Utah right now. Now you can see why I would want to go on a hike for my b-day:) 


Next Shannon and I got ready and went to lunch at Zupas with Lindsey 
They give you a chocolate covered strawberry with ur meal:) Yumm my favorite

I got the Berry Summer Salad


Next Shannon and I went to get our toe nails done and shop a little.  



I picked this color b/c it was one of Serena's color for her wedding, Pretty! 

Next Norris and I went to Aaron and Nickell's to meet Serena and her family for dinner before we headed to the temple. Serena got her endownments out at the Provo Temple and this is after. I was so proud of her and it was a great gift to see her so happy:)


This is my a pic from my family singing happy b-day to me:) 

Overall it was a great day/week. I enjoyed the family and friends I got to spend it with. 




Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Week 24


So this week i am 24 weeks and just thought i would update some things going on at 24 weeks. 
-Still no name for this little guys
-Problems: Have had Acid Reflex at night while sleeping for about four weeks now and finally got some medicine to help me sleep better. I still get it a little but not even close to what it was before. Sleeping is hard sometimes. I wake once a night to pee but i am tossing and turning either from acid reflex, norris sleep talking, the computer making noise, finding myself sleeping on my back, or leg cramps. I am getting use to it now and adapting but some nights are harder than others. 
-Doctors: Finally meet with a midwife last night for a check up and loved her. I was so impressed by the way she took time to answer our questions and not rush us. She really explained things well and asked us question as well. The last visit i had with the doctor, he just gave me two word answers and didnt explain anything even when i tired to have him expound. 
-Movements: The babies movement are very random. Sometimes the movements are small little twitches and other times they are big punches or turns. I cant really tell where this guy is most of the time but lately he has been hanging out pretty low in my tummy. I felt him kick my bladder for the first time last week and now he doesn't stop. It doesn't bug unless i have to pee. Also I felt him kick my butt just yesterday and let me tell you that was a little weird. A friend asked me not to long ago if i felt that yet and i said no. My friend said well its super weird just wait and yup she was right. 
-Carrying: I am carrying low now. I think it might be because i have a long torso i dont really know though. I always heard that boys carry low and girls carry high but everyone is different. 
-Food: I do not have to eat every two hours anymore. I can have three meals a day again and have little snack in between and i am just fine:) that makes me happy. It was such a pain to be hungry all the time and to have to worry about food. 
-Exercise: I try to exercise every week day and rest on the weekends. I am so glad i have energy and strength to exercise. I always feel better after. I go to Zumba, Kickboxing, Body Works, Spin, Yoga, and lift weights. I enjoy lifting and try to keep the weight light, not pushing it too hard, but do high reps of 12-15 or more, depending on the exercise. I also do abs about three or more times a week. I think its so important to keep you core strong during pregnancy. I will be sad when my stomach has stretched so much that it hurts to do abs and i can no longer do them. Your stomach needs stability and strength not only to help carry a baby but to deliver the baby as well.  

Well this week is my b-day and i will be 24 years old. Some guy at the gym asked if i was over 18 this morning and i laughed thinking i am turning 24 dude! I guess its good to look young but not really while you pregnant. This will be the fourth year i will be in Utah for my b-day. We are leaving tomorrow to Utah for my best friend Serena Blair's wedding. I am exciting and cant think of a better way to celebrate my b-day with her and being able to see her go through the temple for the first time:) 

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Things I Miss


So there are some things I am missing about Utah. I know I know its weird of me to be saying this because I always said when i was there i cant wait to get back home to Cali. I wanted to write them down so i remember them and remember why i liked living in Provo.
 I miss:
- the Green Green hills and trees this time of year
- Being able to go on a great hike and only traveling 5 mins to get there
- The shady trees in Utah
- The ward and the people in our ward (Provo 3rd Ward, North Park Stake
-Sundays seeing all our friends and there kids, especially during sacrament
-Our ward great choir and singer in that ward, every Sunday was like a concert with Brother Bush playing the organ and people singing loud and bright.
- My calling and working with sister Rentz
- The classes at the gym, especially Kara Sworenson's Power Pump class. The classes were full of energy and great workouts. The classes at LA Fitness are just ok with there workout routines and dont have that much energy besides Zumba
- The great testimony meetings. There was a line most week and hardly a break or awkward pause in between testimonies.
- I defiantly miss my girls and bachelor/ bachelorette night. I miss talking with them about the silly girls and boys and who we like and dont like and stay up late talking about girl stuff and babies. I miss there opinions and laugh's.
- My job as a personal trainer up there especially at the weight loss camp. That was a fun easy job working with a variety of different people.
- Denny's and or IHOP runs with our friends along with Waffle dinners at shannon and kyles house.
-Norris and I surprisingly had more time to spend together (just the two of us) up in Utah. Dont get me wrong we are less busy without school but we are always with family and doing different things that we really dont get alone time anymore. We haven’t really gone on a date with just each other in a while. I kinda miss that but then again i am glad we dont just have only each other now. If that all makes sense.
-The awesome bread that i would get from bountiful baskets
-Cheap gas
-My Tucanos friends: Kevin, Fiona, Dustin, Blake, Pat, Amanda, Trevor
-The closeness of the temples there in Utah and how full they always were
-The fast and cheaper restaurants. I always thought Utah sucked when it came to food but they head lots of fast quick places close by to get food. Her in Cali they have great Mexican places and good sit down restaurants but not a lot of places to grab and go besides wendys, in&out, Panda, and Pizza.
-The education and accessibility i had to education. There were always classes and great learning opportunities. If i wanted to take a class and learn her i dont even know where to go.
-Provo always had a even going on in the community. Lots of community/ family events. Here there probably are but i dont know about them.
-My girl friends ( i think i already said that) Shannon, Lindsey, Jessica, Shari, Hannah, Melinda,
- I miss that area because there were so many girls and families i could relate to. Everyone was just having kids or just got married starting there lives. Her everyone is older and the almost empty nester stage of life. Hard to relate to people out her i can only hear of other peoples experiences of when they went through what i am going through.
I dont miss:
-The crazy spiders that would always come out in our apt and only bite me in the summer time.
-The crazy weather there, cold/hot/snowing/thunder storms/unpredictable
-Not having family around/ being only norris and i on Sundays
-The crazy allergies i would get at certain times of the year
-Slow speed limits/ college drivers
-Construction EVERYWHERE
-The pressure of school

Monday, May 14, 2012

California!!!

So far I have been here in cali for three weeks now and we have done some fun stuff:) Just wanted to blog the stuff we have done so far!

We have had some fun family dinners

We went swimming in our backyard with the Dunn kids and Trish

We had a big b-day party for Rossi and Lucy and went on a hike

We went down to Laguna Beach for a night and had a great dinner


Norris went to the gun show


 Norris made a plane and has been flying it around almost ever day!



We have watch some Laker games with my brother Duran and Dad

We even got to go to the temple the other night with my parents:)

We saw The Avengers with Whit and Marshall and eat at BJ's after and ended the night with a pizookie. Yumm Yumm good!

Mothers Day :)

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Baby Gender?

So last Monday, April 23rd, I had a doctors appointment and they checked for me to see what i am having. It all happened so fast. They put the baby on the screen and I saw its little body and thought oh it looks like a.... you have watch the viedo to see:). And sure enough they doc started looking around and we saw it was a....? I was 16 weeks and 5 days at the time. The baby was moving lots and looked so cute. He was moving his hands lots. He keeps his hands up by his face. I am not feeling much different just not sleeping 100% b/c I keep waking up in the middle of the night on my back and the doctor told me not to so I have to turn over. I feel like I am turning from side to side all night long.

Today I had another appointment with the ultrasound tech to measure the baby. She gets in there and looks around for a while measuring a bunch of stuff and then she let Norris and Janet come in and we all got to see the baby. The best part was the baby was opening and closing its month all slow. It wasn't moving to much cause it was sleeping. I had just eat like 30 mins before and I sure he was all full and satisfied. Its amazing to see this little thing in me and not even feel it. I am sure it will be very soon though.

This video is from the doctors apt on April 23.




 Cheesy smile...I know
 Cute baby 
 His feet are criss-cross:)
 Norris said he has my nose. 
Definatly a boy!

Happy Anniversary

Today is our 4 year Anniversary and its been a fun filled 4 years so far. I wanted to post so fun pics from the best day of our lives so far until the baby is born that is:)
 Me: Oh honey that really hurts my arm! 
Norris: What? 
 Me: Sniff this
Norris: Smells great
 Me: Don't let me fall
Norris: falling asleep with all these picture we have to take
 Just having fun:)
 Me: Honey this is not a graceful pick up
Norris: Let get this over with
 Me: ? I have no idea what I am doing
Norris: I am going to poke Brenna with the invisible needle 
Norris: Norwitch
Me: This is a SERIOUS norwitch!
 Norris: Did you just smack my butt?
Me: Yup!
 Girls: Oh no he is too heavy
Norris: I am loving life
 Me: LOL
Serena: Norris just slipt out of our hands. How did this happen?
 Me: Oh yeah this is going to be good
Norris: Oh yeah you just wait
 EAT IT! 

Me: Yup I am pretty sure its up my nose
Norris: Yumm this is good cake
Me: What does that say on our car? Gross!
Norris: Oh...not touching ur hand!!!


In all seriousness I love Norris and so glad we got married 4 years ago today!