A whole year

Its been a whole year... I couldn't be happier

     Yesterday was Eric and my year anniversary  of being married. I can't believe its been a whole year... I feel like it was only yesterday we were surrounded by all our friends and family as we celebrated our new life together. That day was so perfect. I can't even begin to explain how grateful I am for all the wonderful ladies back in California who made it happen. It was more then I ever imagined it would be. It was the happiest day of my life. I think of that day so fondly and the memories still seem to clear and fresh, yet it feels like ten years have passed by as well. We have learned so much this past year together. We have grown as a couple and as friends.

swedish pancakes

     To celebrate our year I made us swedish pancakes... they were amazing I won't lie. Here is the recipe if you want to try them yourselves. Eric informed me that members in Germany made them for him all the time! I think that is a plus! We put some Nutella on them and enjoyed.
    We then went to a movie together and we even splurged and got popcorn! We went to babiesRus to look at strollers and car seats. We then went to the driving range and Eric hit a bucket of balls while I sat and coached him on his swing. He did pretty good. :) We went to Costco and bought a watermelon (can't beat 5 dollars!). Then we went home and rented a red box movie and ordered take out. All in all it was a pretty awesome day.

As of late I have been trying super hard to be positive. Things are never going to be exactly how I want and I know that as trials come our way we need to accept them as a challenge from God to become better and learn and grow. But I also realize that doesn't make trials any easier. I have caught myself feeling discouraged and sad at times lately. I realize that I need to be grateful for all the good in my life and focus on that.
     I honestly have been so blessed. As many little problems as I have had with my pregnancy, the baby is fine. So that is a huge relief. I have a great apartment with a great landlord. I have clothes and food and a TV. I have an amazing family (mine and my inlaws) who help me to feel loved and important all the time. My struggles and problems really are so small but at times they get me down and I tend to feel a little alone or overwhelmed.
      Today I was feeling pretty dizzy, weak and my blood pressure was kinda high. But I had to go to the grocery store becuase I have been putting that off for a long time and my fridge was getting kinda bear. It took me far longer then it should have becuase my swollen feet hate being walked on. I got home and all I could think about is how I didn't want to carry all the groceries down stairs. I saw a little girl who is in my primary class outside. I asked her and her mom if she could help me carry some things down stairs real quick. She said yes without even hesitation. She grabbed all of the groceries she could (which was almost all of them... including both gallons of milk!) and carried them for me inside. I thanked her and walked her out. Five minutes later she knocked on my door again. She then asked if she could help me do anything else around the house. I was so excited to have company and someone to help. She helped me put everything away and make dinner for tonight. She is only ten years old and yet she was such an amazing example to me of our Savior. Her act of kindness reassured me that God is aware of me and my tiny struggles. Even when I feel alone... I never am.

     My greatest blessing is my wonderful husband. And since it was our anniversary yesterday I feel that it is only right that I express a little on here how blessed I feel to have him.

    He really is the smartest, kindest, funniest guy I have ever met. He deals with me complaining, whining and crying. I am not easy to live with especially since I am pregnant and have a million hormones making me all sorts of crazy... and yet he some how tolerates me. He always makes me feel beautiful even when I feel gigantic. He is such a great man who helps me to be all I can be. When I feel down he helps me to be happy. When I feel alone or unimportant he reminds me of my divine worth and how Heavenly Father is always there.
     I am so grateful to Eric for all he does for me everyday. A year ago we did not see ourselves where we are now. This is not what we had planned. But its perfect. We are together and we are happy. I am so grateful that I found my best friend. Some one to laugh with and share memories with. I am so grateful we got married in the temple and that our baby girl will enter into our family so soon and she will be with us forever.

Things are never going to be perfect and easy. But I know that everything is worth it. I know that I have so much to learn. I know that God is helping me to be who I need to be... I just need to do my best and get there.


As for baby news... Things are looking good. We had an ultra sound today. Baby is already 4 pounds and 3 ounces. She is pretty big so she will probably be coming early. I meet with the dr tomorrow to discuss it some more. The tech did tell us that she already has a lot of hair! So that is pretty dang cute.
Just gotta keep my Blood pressure down and everything will be good. But hey.. I know everything is in the Lord's hands... so I not worried. I am excited to meet our cute little girl.

And yea... this is her cute little face 3d style. We saw it on the machine and it was crazy to see her there... she looked so real and so adorable... I won't lie, I started to cry. It was an amazing feeling to see her face and to realize that she in fact is REAL. And all the crazy sickness that I may feel is worth it. She is so worth it.