Two Years!

Wow! We hit the two year mark. It is so great to be married to the person you love the most for eternity. Eric and I have had so many fun things happen in our marriage over the past two years. Eric graduated from college the day before we got married, we went on a very fun honeymoon, we accepted a job with BNSF Railway which meant leaving Utah and moving to Houston, TX,  and we have served in many different callings in our church and are currently serving in the YM and YW organizations so we get to work together which is very fun. I am graduating in a couple days with my degree, Eric is getting ready to take the GMAT in preparation for graduate school to get his MBA, and I think Eric and I can both say that the most exciting thing that has happened these past two years is the opportunity that we have to welcome a new little addition into our family in October. Eric and I always knew that we wanted to have a big family and it is so fun to see our family growing. There is nothing right now that brings us more joy than to know that we will have a little baby in our home in 6 months. The past two years have been incredible and Eric and I feel so blessed that we were able to go to the temple and be sealed for time and all eternity. What a blessing it is to be with your best friend for forever.

How are YOU Perceived?

Yesterday, I gave a lesson to all of the Young Women about the ways that we are perceived. We talked a lot about modesty and our attitude and what people think about us by what we wear and also what our attitude is like. As I was planning my lesson and thinking about the way I wanted to be perceived, there were so many different things that came to my mind. It is so important that we stand as witnesses of God at all times, and in all things, and in all places. Every week when the Young Women stand up and say the theme, they say that they will stand as a witness of God. I explained to the Young Women that as a follower of Jesus Christ, it is important that we always are being a good example of him and doing the things that he would want us to do. It is a hard world out there and it may be hard sometimes to stand up even when you are standing alone. We talked about if the Savior walked into the room that we were in right now if we would feel comfortable by the things that we were wearing and would he be pleased by the way we act towards leaders, friends, family members, etc. This was a great thing for me to think about and I hope that my sweet Young Women are thinking more about it today. How we are perceived says a lot about us and I think it is important that we are always cautious of the way we are acting, dressing, etc. We truly need to be an example to those around us and show at all times that we are a follower of Jesus Christ. Hope that was a ittle inspiration for the day. 

Final Project

I have been working on finals and for one of my classes, we were asked to create a mission statement for ourselves and to share it with the class. The teacher asked that we think about the things that mean the most to us and the things that we will always put "first" in our lives. As I was thinking about it, I decided that the best way to show the things that meant the most to me was through pictures. All of the things in my mission statement were things that mean the most to me and things that I will take with me to the next life. I am most grateful for my family, friends, the gospel, my talents and gifts, and my education. These things are things that I treasure and will always try to improve. I am a daughter, sister, wife, friend, and I will soon be a mommy. These things bring me so much joy and I am grateful everyday that I am able to know who I am, know the things that matter most, and know the things that I should be focusing on every day to become a better person now and in the future.

2015 Utah Trip #2

We are loving that we get to go to Utah and spend time with family so many times this year. There is a lot going on and next year we won't be doing much traveling with a little one so we are doing lots of it before the baby comes. This was a spur of the minute trip and one that was totally worth dropping everything for. Savage is our family business and they issued an endowment at BYU in honor of my Grandpa and his two brothers who were the founders of Savage. It is an endowed fund in business at the Marriott School in the global supply chain department. Eric graduated from the business school with his emphasis in global supply chain so this was something that we did not want to miss out on.   They were able to announce the first "Savage Scholars" and we were able to be at the luncheon where they did this at BYU. We were so glad that we were able to fly from Houston to attend this special thing in honor of Grandpa.

We decided that if we were going to be at the luncheon on Monday that we might as well go for the weekend. We flew to Utah on Friday night after Eric got off work and got into Salt Lake around 9pm. We went home and went to bed we were so dang tired. Pregnancy sickness and airplane rides don't go well together so I was not feeling so great. Saturday morning, my dad and Eric got us girls Einstein's bagels before they went off and did man stuff all day long. My mom, sisters, and I did the girl thing and shopped and ate Cafe Rio. Eric and my dad aren't a fan so they didn't come to Rio with us. It was so dang good but I had to pick all the meat out of my salad. Meat is something that this tummy of mine isn't liking so much right now. We also had to stop at Swig and get some of their delicious cookies and also to pick up some chocolate covered cinnamon bears. They are no where to be found in Houston so I am always bringing them back from Utah for friends. Saturday night, we had dinner at Zupas and then we saw the movie McFarland USA. It was a great show. Saturday night was spent with McCall and Austin and spending time with family. Sunday consisted of church and a yummy dinner at Grandma and Grandpa's house. We were able to see my grandma on my dads side, my moms parents, and my great grandma which was a treat. When you live far away, you cherish the times you get to be with all of your family at once. 

I taught primary with my mom on Sunday and she is going to be the best granny. She is so fun with kids and I can't wait until my little one gets here and can play with Grandma. #grannyshanny is out there but I think she just wants to be called Shanny. Macie loves to play Mario Kart and her sisters are not into it. She LOVES when Eric comes to town and will play it with her. Once Austin heard that she loves to play it and she and Eric were downstairs racing away, he was down there with them. Macie is blessed with some pretty fun brother-in-laws that will play games with her. 

I took a selfie with the puppy and my family was getting a kick out of it. She is such a cute little dog and one that is loved very much. I need a picture of her so of course, it is going on the blog. Monday, we spent the day on campus and then Eric and I went and had dinner with my mom and dad at California Pizza Kitchen before catching the 8pm flight out of Salt Lake. We landed in Houston at midnight and then once we got home and went to sleep it was 1:30am. We were exhausted but so worth it. It was a weekend full of spending time with family, eating at the places that we miss because we don't have them in Houston, and honoring Grandpa Savage. We miss him so so much but are so grateful for him and the legacy he has left for our family. My dad told me that my Grandpa is probably so excited that baby Cecil is coming in October and I think he is exactly right. I know my Grandpa and I know that he is smiling ear to ear about it up in heaven.

One of the best parts of the entire trip was being able to show these pictures to family and to have this little one tucked away with us. There is nothing I enjoy doing more right now than looking at the profile of my sweet little baby. Eric and I love this baby so much and feel so blessed that we get to be the parents to this little one. Being pregnant is not a walk in the park but I would not want to be anywhere else in my life right now. There is nothing I enjoy more than having my little one with me all the time. 27 more weeks to go and we will have this little one in our arms. We can't wait! Now, it is time to get ready for graduation. We will be going back to Utah 2 weeks from today so I am able to walk at my college graduation. These are some exciting times!

WE ARE PREGNANT!! Baby Cecil- 12 Weeks

How Far Along?

We made it to the 12 week mark! Wahoo!

Baby Size?

The baby is the size of a plum! It has been so fun to see how my little one is growing so fast each and every week. 

Sick?

Ever since the 6 week mark I have been pretty sick. I have been throwing up and super nauseous but I feel like I am starting to get better. Eric and I have wondered so many times how this little baby can make someone so sick but how worth it it is going to be. I guess the upside to all of this is I didn't gain a pound in my first trimester. I lost a bunch of weight when I got my tonsils out the beginning of the year and have been able to keep it off. Hopefully I start to gain some baby weight soon!

Showing?

I am not showing at all yet. The doctor thinks that within the next couple of weeks my tummy should pop a little bit. I keep wishing I would start to show but I need to give it some time. 

Maternity Clothes?

Since I haven't gained any weight and I am not showing I have been able to wear all my same clothes for the first 12 weeks. I find myself in Zella leggings almost everyday but I keep telling myself that whatever I want to wear is perfect.

Movement?

Not yet.. We had an ultrasound on Thursday and the baby was rolling over and kicking in there. We were able to watch it and I was so confused why I couldn't feel it. The baby is still so small but the doctor said within the next couple weeks I could start to feel flutters.

Making me Sick?

Meat is something that really makes me sick to my stomach. Tomato sauce is also something that doesn't settle well in this tummy of mine. I woke up really sick yesterday morning and went to the fridge to get a gatorade. I had made deviled eggs for Easter dinner and a big smell of egg came in my face which resulted in me throwing up all over the floor. There are some smells that are not going over real well right now.

Happy, Sad, or Moody?

Everyday is different! Eric was supposed to go on a overnighter with the Young Men in our ward on Friday night and as he was walking out the door, I had the biggest meltdown. He ended up staying home and we went stroller shopping. I cried all day on Friday for no reason. Yesterday, I was so happy all day and then there are some days where I am super mean and no fun to be around. Hormones are a real thing!

Looking Forward to...

Eric and I are so excited to start feeling this little one move and we can't wait to find out if we will be welcoming a little boy or a little girl into our family. We will find out in 8 weeks. Eric and I have an idea what it is but we will let the doctor tell us for sure. 

Eric and I are just so happy and feel so blessed that we get to be parents to this little baby. We love going to the doctor and having ultrasounds to see our little one. It has been so much fun to see our little baby grow. I have been looking at the profile of my sweet little one from the ultrasound pictures that we had on Thursday and we can already see the nose. My mommy ways are already kicking in and I can honestly say that I already love this little baby more than it will ever know. I can't wait to hold it and take care of it in just 6 months. October 21st better get here super quick! You have a very excited mommy and daddy little one and you are already SO loved.