the invalids

sick...sick...sick.

That's what I have been for the past week. sick. Not just sick but I'm pretty sure it was the flu. And because I am prego I can't take any form of medication other than extra strength Tylenol and Tums. I hate Tums so much. Just when it was getting really bad A and his dad gave me a blessing and things started to look up. I wasn't miraculously healed right then and there but things got a whole lot better. Thank heavens for those two and their priesthood, that's all I can say. And I am happy to report that I am on the upswing. Hopefully just a day of taking it easy and I'll be back to normal.

In other terrible, awful news...Kipling has also been recovering. He got neutered and had eye surgery. I surprisingly have quite a few shots of his "kiwis" but I thought that might be inappropriate.

so here's a shot of two actual kiwis and you can let your imagination do the rest

You'll never look at a whole kiwi the same way.

We were planning on studding the sweet guy out but with this genetic eye condition he has we would rather not pass on those genes to other bulldogs. I'm still a little bummed because we could have made a lot of money but that's responsible breeding. Ho hum.

A's youngest brother James has done the amazing! A HUGE congrats needs to go to him and the Olympus High soccer team for their semi final win yesterday against Mountain View (my high school's big rival). James scored the winning (and only) goal and they are going to STATE!!! Thursday is the big game and I am so glad I am feeling better so I can go. This is awesome! CONGRATS JEEMS!!! Here's the Deseret News article on the big win.

To explain a little more how big of a deal this is to the Webb fam here's an email A sent to his family about James. 

"It took six kids but we finally got to an athlete!!!!! James did it for all of us and our missed goals, 10 minute miles, triple bogeys, and purple diving speedos." 

Need I remind anyone of the time A showed up to his middle school soccer team try-outs in cleats and had to run the mile in them. 4 laps around the track, clicking (and probably wincing) as he went. He was the laughing stock of Providence Middle School for quite some time. We still haven't lived that one down.

Good job Jeems! We are so proud of you!

TAKE STATE OLY!

25 weeks

the babe is the size of an eggplant

How far along? 25 1/2 Weeks

Total weight gain: I don't really know, our scale is in a box somewhere in the barn. probably 12-15 lbs but feels like 100.
Maternity clothes? not yet, I'm trying to get away with whatever I already own with stretchy waist bands.
Stretch marks? yep, just a few but :(
Sleep: yes please, I go to bed around 9 pm and wake up at 6:30 am but I sleep well during that time.
Best moment this week: moving to Utah, settling in at the ranch and seeing all the friends and family we've missed so much!
Miss Anything? having energy, fitting into my clothes, sushi
Movement: Lots of little jabs, just letting mommy know she's doing good in there.
Food cravings: donuts, fruit, salad, ice cream, honey, a.k.a. everything
Anything making you queasy or sick: everything gives me major heartburn, bring on the tums!
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Everyone said that my hair/nails/skin were supposed to get long and thick and "glow" but pregnancy has the exact opposite effect on me. Stringy dull hair that sheds like crazy, my nails are slightly weaker and my skin...oy vey, I should be a "before" shot on the Proactive commercials. Pregnancy does not become me. (and yes, I am taking prenatals everyday.)
Belly Button in or out? I just checked, still in barely.
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm having an emotional week so about half and half
Looking forward to: Mother's Day with the Webb's and skyping with John in Italy


I told A that "this is my jam right now" on our drive west and he laughed at me but it's my "go to" song at the moment


and I'm reading this, it's sweet

so happy right now

Lots has happened in a month. A survived finals and graduated. That is the biggest and most important news. He worked his hiney off these past two years and I am so proud of him. He now is referred to as "Master Andrew" in our home. There are no photos of the actual graduation ceremony because well, we picked up and moved to Utah about 3 weeks before the ceremony would actually happen. He would much rather be in his cowboy gear than in a cap and gown anyways. Our last days in the Cleve were spent packing and eating at our favorite locals. We are seriously going to miss the food.

top: me and K taking a sick day, K's last walk in the Cleve, empty apartment getting ready to leave!

bottom: only a few of the boxes, K being super naughty but so comfy, the last supper @ DiBella's

The drive was okay. This was our 4th drive across the country in 2 years, I'm so over Nebraska. You hear that Nebraska? Over you. Kipling hated the drive (and also Nebraska) and would sleep in the downward dog position most of the time. Poor guy, he hates car rides. But he exacted his revenge by making us stay in quite possibly the creepiest, most run down, motel in Keokuk, Iowa because no one else took dogs. There may or may not have been blood on the side of my mattress. 

top: K trying not to die in the back seat, the Bate's Motel of Keokuk

bottom: Nauvoo temple, Twix bars and bottled water=our nutrition for 3 days

But we did stop in Nauvoo for a day and it was fabulous and broke up the mundane drive a little bit. We listened to Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter on the way out and it was actually very entertaining. (honestly, I think the movie will probably be better than the book so I'm excited about that)

Now we are happily snuggled into life at the ranch. Waking up to the mountains every morning is magical. We are so grateful A's parents are letting us crash here for a little bit. It is the perfect way to get acclimated back into life in the west. A is back in his element, Kipling has never been happier and I am beyond grateful with my life right now. Plus we got to go to the last Jazz game of the season, what more could we ask for?

top: Jazz game, more Jazz game, me trying to take my mid day cat nap

middle: K taking his mid day cat nap on the deck

bottom: the Cisco kid, my handsome boys, the view I wake up to every morning...seriously

blessed

nice day for a white wedding

 I feel like I suddenly popped out this week! big mama coming through!

How far along? 22 Weeks

Total weight gain: 9-10 lbs.
Maternity clothes? no, but I did bust out the belly band yesterday. I'm on the fence about it.
Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: my heartburn is under control thanks to Tums right before bedtime.
Best moment this week: being in Utah for my dear Sarah Emily's wedding, it was fantastic. And then coming home to my sweetie, I missed him so much!
Miss Anything? sliced turkey sandwiches, it is so hard to resist Jimmy John's and Di Bella's!
Movement: I was poking my belly 2 nights ago and the babe totally karate kicked me. I was freaking out, it was so awesome. She's a strong one.
Food cravings: Ice cream all the time, I could totally go for Coldstone right now. Lots of fruit too and french fries.
Anything making you queasy or sick: the airplane ride home from Utah. I thought I was going to lose it. I never get motion sick but the turbulence plus the sweaty man sitting next to me weren't my friends.
Gender: Girl still :)
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: I had cramps last night and that wasn't fun but a nice hot bath and some hot chocolate soothed them.
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: mostly happy, some moodiness this past weekend but I think I would have been moody if I was pregnant or not. Family drama, oh gracious.
Looking forward to: A graduating next week and us moving back to Utah in 2 weeks (can you believe it???)

SNOW! @ Millcreek Inn

D Murph and me at the temple 

These are the two photos that I took of Sarah's wedding. It rained the entire time at the temple and then snowed at the reception. Utah weather is nuts in April, let's be frank. But the ceremony was really sweet and I somehow managed not to bawl through the entire thing. Then Danielle and I raced up to the reception site and made the center pieces for the dinner and if I do say so myself it was absolutely gorgeous. Speaking of gorgeous...Sarah looked stunning and of course, because I suck at taking pictures, I didn't get one photo of her. But I did video the cake cutting, don't mind the shakiness or the bad iPhone video quality por favor.

Congrats to Stephen and Sarah! Thanks for letting me be a part of your day. LOVE YOU!!!

baby bump

I had 4 people ask me at church yesterday if I was pregnant so it's official, I'm showing.

19 weeks

20 weeks

 21 weeks

How far along? 21 Weeks

Total weight gain: 9-10 lbs.
Maternity clothes? no, just certain things I don't wear anymore
Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: like a log, minus the sometimes heartburn
Best moment this week: went to Palmyra, NY with my sweetie. so much fun!
Miss Anything? being able to do things without getting tired so quick
Movement: not really, just tiny little flicks every once in a while but I love it when it happens
Food cravings: Chipotle steak salad, any kind of sugar or carbs
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Gender: Girl 
Labor Signs: None and lets keep it that way for a while
Symptoms: fatigue, acne, heartburn, I can feel my stomach muscles starting to stretch.
Belly Button in or out? still in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy, happy...with a little moody thrown in there I'm sure
Looking forward to: seeing family and friends because I am going to Utah for Sarah's wedding this week!!!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter everyone! Andrew and I just watched this video and it is a wonderful way to start off this Easter Sunday.

It looks like we've been robbed

We are living in squalor. Not exactly squalor but close. I had the genius idea to put everything we want to sell on craigslist the moment we got back from NYC and now we are living out of cardboard boxes. If we had children dinner time on the hardwood floor would be a great teaching moment, "Now children this is the way that some cultures eat their meals, isn't this fun?!" And it would be fun until my bum starts to ache. Luckily we have a wonderful couple in the ward who is letting us use their cardboard table and chairs. My bum thanks you Emily!

Andrew saved some great boxes from the dumpster a few weeks ago, who knew boxes could be so valuable? The bookshelf and the rug should be out of here in the next week or so too.

The dining room has also become A's office because well who needs a desk during the last month of their  MBA program? Sold it! #winning

as well as both of our dressers...

We look homeless.

I think someone really jumped the gun this time.