Random Pictures

Here are just some random pics. from the month of February and some more from Cancun.

Cancun Baby

Garrett surprised me for my birthday/valentines/new baby coming trip to Cancun. I was so excited. It was the most relaxing trip I have ever been on. We did nothing. We didn't even leave our resort and go anywhere. We sat by the ocean everyday and just ate and drank. It was perfect weather and we loved every minute of it. I didn't know how being pregnant would be on a vacation like that but I absolutely loved it!

we made some funny Friends while we were there and they all just couldn't believe that we didn't drink. Me it was obvious but they gave Garrett such a hard time. On my birthday we got a couples massage that was very needed for my back. We even saw a cute couple get married on the beach. We took walks, and just sat a lot. Thank you Garrett for the best vacation.

I'm not going to lie, I wasn't a huge fan of all the many pics we took. I just look so different. Here is me at 7 months. Enjoy. I'll post more after I have more time to edit some. :)

This One is for Jaime

Well, I have had this project that Jaime and I started on at Thanksgiving. I finally came to the conclusion after months of this project sitting in my back corner, and never really thinking about it that I should probably start on it. Due to the fact I came up with the project being a Valentine's theme, and Valentine's is my favorite Holiday. So, I started this week and tonight I finished it!! Yay for me. Here is how it turned out...




My Own Valentine's Wreath

TV Confusion

OK, so lately I feel like in TV they must be running out of actors and actresses or something. All my shows seem to be crossing over one another. Or maybe I should stop being a walking TV guide and not watch so much TV to notice these pointless things. Well, I notice so here you go.

First off what is Vienna from the Bachelor doing on 24?






This chick is just straight up annoying. They do look similar, yes? Both a little masculine in their own ways. Both sometimes pretty but sometimes not so much. I know, one big difference Vienna has the most hideous extensions I have seen though. The other girl has great hair.

Then to confuse me even more, Stefan from Vampire diaries was on 24 as well. Can you imagine if jack had to deal with terrorist Vampires now. I think jack would finally die and 24 would be over. Speaking of that, how many seasons can they really make of 24. I really thought this would be the last one. I love 24 but the plot of terrorists trying to do something to the United States can only last for so long.

My observations for day. . .

Sundance at Park City

Last night we went up to Park city with some friends. we ate a yummy pizza and noodles restaurant and then walked around Main. We really wanted to see some celebrities but didn't. Last night was the last night of the Film Festival so it wasn't to crowed and I'm sure everyone had already moved on to the next party. We had a fun time going into shops and looking around.

I just thought this dog was cool. It was a huge Beethoven!

Observations

Once I became pregnant I thought I was very prepared for the 9 months ahead. Being the youngest I have observed many family members while being pregnant. I thought I had it all figured out. Here is what i didn't know and learning now:

1. How complete strangers feel like it is OK to touch your belly. (not a fan)
2. Every ones lovely advice they freely give. Some people say I look so much bigger than what I should be or I'm so Small for being that far along. I get so confused...
3. How uncomfortable it is to sit. Trying to sit up but realizing your ab muscles have left you.
4. Dreading putting your shoes on or off.
5. Itchy skin
6. The feeling of being full of food and pregnant.
7. Loss of circulation. I will be straightening my hair or something and my arm falls asleep so fast.
8. Loss of sleep already
9. Mental side of growing out of your clothes so fast. Buying new ones and then growing out of those.
10. how incredible it is when you feel your baby move.

I know I have a lot to learn. I do enjoy being pregnant and think it is so amazing that our bodies can really create another human being. I can't wait to meet my little guy.

Alright here it is...

Here I am at 6 months. Well to be exact I'm 6 months and 1 week. Enjoy. Sorry about the quality of the picture. I lost my charger on my camera so this was taken with my phone.

PS. I'm looking for some kind of project to do. Something that might take me a couple weeks. I'm feeling like I have a little to much time on my hands. :-)

Our Christmas Road Trip

This year Christmas was wonderful/Exhausting. It was wonderful because we got to see ALL our family. Exhausting because we had to drive all over the place to do it. In the end 100% worth it!!
Our little adventure started out leaving unexpectedly Monday night on the 22nd or something. We were rushed with excitement and stressed to get everything packed and get out of cold Utah . We just wanted to make it to Vegas fast because we heard of a huge storm coming in. So we made it safely. Then Garrett had a surprise "meeting" in AZ the next day. So he flew out early in the morning and I killed a couple hours shopping in Vegas. (real hard right?) Then I picked him up around 4 and we continued down to California. Once we got there we were stayed and spent time with family for about 1 1/2 weeks. We had such a great time. (Pictures will follow after my novel.) We then got a crazy idea to venture down to AZ for New Years. I wanted to surprise my family but of course I just ended up telling them because I was so excited. So we woke up really early New Years Eve day and drove to AZ. After we stayed there a couple days we found out we needed to go back to Orange county for Garrett. So we got in the Car Monday drove to California, stayed a day, and then yesterday drove the rest of the way back home to Utah. We are home finally, both sleep deprived, both sick, both in need of massages, and both feeling like we just lived in the Car all break. BUT most of all BOTH loved every minute of our vacation together!!!!

This has been such a great Christmas this year. Here are some of our highlight outside of the car.



As a huge family we all went and saw the Broadway Mary Poppins. It was a great musical, and all the kids loved it! Here are all the sisters with MOM.

Our little Family Christmas morning watching all the nieces and nephews open all their presents.

The kids waiting to get the OK to all come down stairs. A very cute tradition. Once they can,they run all over the house looking for their Santa presents. This Santa was clever and hid them all over the house.

The Ilum's got a new pug for Christmas. Her name is Kona, and she is the cutest pug ever! Duke loved her.

Some other highlights of Valencia are

* eating at La Cocina everyday. Not a joke.

*going on morning walks with Garrett

*feeling the sun

*eating Moms Cinnamon rolls.

For New Years Eve night we all got tickets to go watch Joel McHale. He was in AZ, at the Dodge Theater. It was so funny. I really love that guy. After the show we all went over to Cheesecake to bring in the new year. A very fun night. I don't think I have stayed awake past 10 since I have become pregnant. It took me a couple days to recover.

Jenna and I waiting for Joel to come out.

My favorite person in the whole world.

Schools Out For "Winter"

Yay, today I just finished my last final for school. This was a long semester. The first 3 months are like a blur because I was so sick and then the last couple months have been me trying to keep up. I did it, I'm done! Here are some of the things I have been working on...



For almost a year now I have been working at Gowns by Pamela, altering wedding dresses. This has been a great experience for me because I was able to learn how to work on an industrial machine, work on my sewing skills and meet some incredible people. I will miss all my brides and my lovely boss Lisa. :-)



Another exciting thing about this semester was I was an intern at Anthropologie. This was amazing. I mainly worked on the big holiday window display. Now I work on merchandising, visual displays, and just working close with all managers learning how the store runs and operates. In the pic. above, these are called "tie ons". Its crazy, adding this little match and sandpaper make the sale of these candles go way up. That's what I love about Anthropologie, EVERYTHING is so well thought out and done to interest the costume in buying more. Its like a big game.




More "tie Ons," these took about 5 hours to tie all these little ropes onto these candles.




Part of the holiday windows. Go to any Anthropologie and look for these big poofs. They were so fun to make. (not really) We used over 1,000 for our windows. :-)

Millinery class. A Little Pillbox hat I made.

A fun straw hat. I want to go to the Kentucky Derby to wear this one.

I don't recommend making a men's dress shirt. This shirt took me so long to construct. I am proud of it though. (Sorry he looks kinda funny with no pants on)

There was some of the work I have done this semester. I had a fun semester but I am very excited to have a break!!

The Best Find

Last Saturday night I find these amazing pants. They are leggings but they look like jeans. Can we say perfect for all the long shirts I have been wearing. I found them at A Pea in the Pod. The other week I finally stopped trying to fit into my normal jeans. I just couldn't squeeze in them and my belly band just wasn't cutting it anymore. So, I started out on my quest to find a cute pair of maternity skinny jeans. Also, I didn't want to spend the money to get designer either. BTW, why are all maternity jeans flare at the bottom. As if your not big enough on top maybe you should balance that with a skinny instead of a huge flare. That was my biggest challenge. Maternity jeans are huge all the way down. I found this great brand called Lilac. I love them. My friend at school creates them and she has them all over the US. They fit great and have a decent price point. Then I found these dream legging pants. I have never been more excited about a pair of pants.

1/2 way done...

Winter Is Here

Well, last week I was just wondering when we would get snow. Now I wondering when will it stop snowing? I really love the snow when I can stay at home and enjoy it outside my window. I love it at night because everything is so bright and lit up. BUT today for example, I went down to Salt Lake for school and then over to work. I sat in traffic for over 1 1/2 hours. The snow plowers were nowhere to be seen. All the roads were the ugly gray slush and all backed up, and I saw tons of accidents all over. The best part is it is suppose to snow all day tomorrow too. Oh the joys of snow!! Happy Winter Everyone...

Here is a pic. I took while I was in the car. I thought this was the pretty side of snow.

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I don't want you to get confused but this was the high today. :(

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We had a blast down in AZ. The weather was perfect, the food was to die for, and the company was priceless. I even made the Turkey this year. I found the recipe that we used and Jaime and I seasoned that Turkey up. Our favorite moment is when we announced to my family we are having a boy. So, every year my mom has everyone around the table at our big Thanksgiving dinner to say what they are grateful for. My niece Lillie didn't want to go first and she picked my to start. So I started it off with a bang. Everyone was so excited.



Here are the top ten things I'm thankful for this year.

1. A loving and hard working husband. He will do anything to make sure me and the baby are taken care of.
2. A wonderful huge family that I love more than anything. Even though we are all spread out, AZ, CA, NV, IL, & UT every time we are all together again its as if we have never left.
3. Wonderful friends that I can count on.
4. My health
5. The ability to learn and be able to be in school.
6. The gospel for how much joy it brings to our life.
7. A wonderful mother I hope to be like
8. The ability to have a baby.
9. Our little dog Duke.
10. Living in Utah and being around such incredible people

Our Vacation...

A Big Annoucement

Oh Chicago

Last week I went out to Chicago to visit my fabulous sister. She just had Gwen about a week prior. Gwen is so adorable. She was such a good baby too. I liked it because I really just watched Jenna with this newborn. I couldn't believe that that will be me in May. I just watched her every move and observed. If I am as good as amom as Jenna, and If my baby is as good a Gwen I got it all under control. :-)
I got to play with Davis a lot. He is such a busy boy and hope my kids are as cute as he is. I had so much fun. Thanks Jenna and Dennis for letting me come out and visit. I love you and miss you.