Wyatt's Newborn Photo Shoot

So, I have been dying to share more pictures of Wyatt but have had a hard time sitting down long enough to chose a few to post.  These pictures were taken when he was just 5 days old.  Our photographer, Terra from Magnifique, did a fantastic job and has been so easy to work with.  So many of the pictures were so adorable that I had a hard time narrowing down what to share.  You can see more on her blog here or see the slideshow she put together here.

Welcome to the World, Wyatt!

Wyatt Ross

On November 1, this little guy rocked our world.  Weighing in at a whopping 5 lbs. 14 oz., he stole our hearts in an instant.

Awesome Baby Showers = I am Spoiled

Opening Gifts

I have been so lucky to have a few different people want to throw baby showers for me.  My sister and sister-in-law threw me a shower about a month ago for some of the friends I have made in my ward and my side of the family.  I got together with a few friends from pre-marriage days to celebrate and have lunch (thank you Stefanie!).  My mother-in-law and Craig's sisters threw me a shower for his side of the family, too.  Whew!  If I wasn't ready for the baby before, I should be now. 

Tasty table of treats and super cute decorations

I can't believe how generous everyone has been and feel really blessed to have so many people who care about me.  I need to say thank you so much to everyone who worked so hard to put these together!  I am afraid I don't have pictures from anything but the shower from my side of the family but you get an idea of some of the fun I have been having.

Playing Games

Cute take home treats my sister made

We had a contest to see who could look more pregnant than me.  My Aunt Tammy won.  Gotta love this pic!

Pregnancy Top Twelve

I have been a terrible blogger the past few months.  I have been focusing on getting things ready for the baby and definitely put updates on hold.  I wanted to post something of an update before the baby actually comes.

23 Weeks Pregnant

 I have enjoyed being pregnant.  Everyone keeps asking me if I am SO ready to deliver this baby and tired of pregnancy.  I'm not.  I have so many things I have wanted to do before the baby arrives.  I have only finished about half.

I also enjoy being pregnant.  I haven't been miserable at all.  I have had puffy legs, ankles, and feet (I can't fit in most of my shoes).  I have also had a bruise on my back for about six weeks that I am convinced must be from the strain of the extra weight in front.  These seem like pretty small complaints, all things considered.

27 Weeks Pregnant

I guess, for me, the good things have really outweighed the bad.  In fact, I have a whole list of great things about being pregnant that I'd like to share.  Maybe it will give encouragement to all of those mothers-to-be who are feeling miserable and haven't yet escaped the evils on morning (afternoon and evening) sickness.

33 Weeks Pregnant

12.  No need to suck in that tummy.  Flaunt that belly for once. 

11.  Being pregnant is sexy. (Thank you Heidi Klum!)

10.  You are heroic if you exercise at all, especially after six months.

0.  No heavy lifting.  People get mad if you even try.  This could really come in handy if you have to move but may be outweighed by the stress of it all.

8.   Bigger boobs.  Speaking as someone who has spent their life being flat chested, I have enjoyed the fact that I finally fill out the top of my shirts.

7.  Great excuse to go shopping.  That baby won't dress himself!

6.  New room to decorate.  Put your talent to the test.  And remember, someone else will do the heavy lifting, you just have to tell them which corner you want that crib in, then you can have them move it when it doesn't look right. 

38 1/2 Weeks Pregnant

5.  It is totally acceptable to crave ice cream at one o'clock in the morning.  On top of that, your husband might even go and get some from the store for you at one o'clock in the morning.

4.  You glow.  The famous glow of a pregnant mommy is a nice bonus, especially when you aren't feeling as beautiful as you used to.

3.  Hearing your baby's heartbeat on the ultrasound.  It almost made me weep.  It was such a beautiful sound.

2.  Feeling your baby kick.  It feels like you get know him before anyone else.  His kicks are like your own special form of communication.  This is a great pregnancy bonus just as long as he doesn't get you in the bladder and make you pee your pants!

1.  You get to be the mommy of a wonderful new perfect little gift from Heavenly Father!  There couldn't be anything better than that.

Our Baby's Profile at 33 Weeks

I could keep going...

Our Second Anniversary/I Have the Best Husband Ever!

This year our anniversary landed on a Monday so we decided to wait for the weekend to celebrate. Craig totally took control of the planning and surprised me with a fantastic weekend.  I was definitely having a rough, emotional, I'm pregnant and have crazy hormones week and he rescued me.  His original plan didn't involve doing anything till Saturday but at the last minute he called me from work on Friday night and told me to pack us a bag and be ready when he got home.  He had made reservations at Little America in downtown Salt Lake (we stayed there for the first two nights of our honeymoon) for the weekend.  I think that was my favorite part of what we did.  Just being together in a place that had great memories and warm feelings made me so happy.

A Day at the Zoo

On Saturday, he had three different activities planned for me to chose from.  This was pretty impressive considering I was seven months pregnant and options were becoming limited.  We decided to spend the day at the zoo and had fun checking out the new baby elephant.  She was so so cute.  

Baby Zuri and Her Mother

Later that night, he had made reservations at my favorite restaurant, the Melting Pot, and even had flowers waiting at the table for me.  So sweet and thoughtful.  One of my favorite dates we ever went on was my first visit to the Melting Pot and we repeated the fun the day we got engaged.  I can't think of a place that can be more romantic.  There are some great booths that are situated so you can't really see anyone else so it kind of feels like it is just the two of you there.  Plus, who doesn't love dipping strawberries in chocolate.  Yum!

At the Melting Pot

We didn't bring our camera to dinner so I only snagged a couple of pictures with my phone.  

My awesome husband!

I am so lucky to have a husband who is willing to do anything I want for a day and put so much effort into making me happy.  I feel spoiled and love it.  I can't believe we have had two years together.  So much has happened but I sometimes still feel like we just met a few weeks ago.  It has been the best two years I could ask for.  I am the luckiest girl ever!  Craig is so wonderful and I wouldn't change a thing about him.  I can't wait to see what the next two years brings.