Happy April Fools Day!

I am not very good at playing tricks so nothing up my sleeve! Boring...

24 Weeks!

24 Weeks! I am now well over half way done. I am almost able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and things are going GREAT! Baby GIRL is growing wonderfully and each doctor apt we go to Dr. Happy (my super enthusiastic, all smiles, the world is full of pony's and new baby's- OB) he talks about how strong her heart is and how she is growing right on schedule! We had a few different tests that have all come back completely normal- I have more coming up at my next apt which requires me to go into the Dr. Happy's office 2 days in a row to drink some stuff- get blood tested- then come back for the results.

* I don't know if I have ever mentioned how much I HATE needles and getting any kind of shot... I know being pregnant means "Hello needles, my name is Kendra and we will be spending lots of time getting to know each other"

So at 24 weeks- Baby GIRL is...

Your baby has caught up with an ear of corn in size and gained about 1/4 pound since last week. (Length: almost a foot.)

She is getting big- I can feel her moving around me a lot lately. Everyone kept telling me before I could feel her what it will feel like and that its soo cool- I just have to say- YES once I realize that feeling inside me that feels like someone is ripping my stomach open is my baby, I smile and get excited- but before then- come on, it kinda hurts and usually makes me nauseated! (I am loving every moment she moves though)

Baby GIRL's room is coming along pretty good- I have said since the beginning I want her room done by May. Now that we are into April my poor hubby realizes he needs to speed things up a bit. We do have some things like this super cute dresser

Before Ryan's Grandma passed away (2 weeks to be exact) she kept telling us how she wanted to buy our baby her bed. We were lucky enough to be given an old one from my sisters friend so I kept thinking that was fine and didn't want her to waste her money. Well she insisted her Grand baby was NOT going to sleep on an old bed so we made the outing to find a bed at USA Baby. Our trip consisted of... Walking into the store- going straight to this bed she previously spotted-falling in love with it-buying it and leaving within I would say 10 min. We had to wait a week to get it because they didn't have it in stock. Ryan and I came back the next week picked it up and put it together that night. I LOVE this bed. Its going to be so perfect for baby GIRL to grow with and will always have a piece of her Great Grandma.

Here is the bed- except ours is white.

Last weekend we went to register at

and last night we went to register at

We also got her paint to paint her room. She has going to have PINK walls (what else :)

Just and FYI- I am very indecisive- The previous bedding I bought from Pottery Barn just didn't look like I thought it would and I didn't really love it so I took it back. I have since found a bedding set I just love- picture to come when her room is all done!

Things are super crazy yet so exciting right now. With some really hard days the last little while I cant help but make myself see all the great days we have ahead of ourselves. We think we have officially picked out her name- We are trying to keep it somewhat of a secret for a while until we are a bit more comfortable with it and know FOR SURE it will be her name...

Grandma Dorothy Romero Gallegos Brown

Dorothy Romero Gallegos Brown 1930 ~ 2009 Dorothy Romero Gallegos Brown, 78, died on March 23, 2009 inMurray. She was born on April 7, 1930 in Vadito, NM to Abel Romero and Bernadita Miera. She married Joe E. Gallegos on Sept 15, 1947; he passed away on Feb 20, 1996. She was sealed to Joe in Sept. 1997 in the Salt Lake Temple. She later married Arvel Brown on Mar 22, 1997; he passed away on Jan. 30, 2009. Dorothy was a kind, gentle woman whose generosity of heart extended to everyone with whom she came in contact. Her greatest accomplishments were her family and posterity. She loved to crochet and to embroider and shared her talents with many. She enjoyed gardening, going out to lunch, and cooking for her family. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a deep faith in God. She was a Golden Eagle of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, where she held many positions. Dorothy was a long time resident of Murray. Mom was a true example of kindness and love. She taught us all about the importance of loving unconditionally. She will always be in our hearts and we will miss her very much. Dorothy is survived by: daughters, Mona (Byron) Case, Margaret Higginson, MaryAnn Davis, Becky (Randy) Webster, Carma (Bob) Owen; sons, Roy Brown, Francis (Terry) Brown; sister Simonita Gonzalez; sisters-in-laws, and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was the proud grandparent of 22 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and was happy to share her love with all of the Brown family grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by: parents, husbands Joe and Arvel; her brothers and her dear sister Lela; sons-in-law Tommy Higginson and Richard Davis and many other precious loved ones.


I know when its your time to go- its your time to go. No matter how you go it was your time- God needed you home. You have completed everything you are suppose to do in this world and you now fly off to Heaven. Ryan's Grandma Dorothy flew off to heaven last week. After a few really hard days she finally said goodbye to all of her family and went back to Heaven to be with her sweethearts!
Although it seems too soon I know that's me being selfish- She is in such a better place and surrounded by my idea of Heaven- sun shinning, birds singing, all the sonic slushes you can imagine, running on clouds and playing with all the loved ones that went before you.
The service was very nice- everyone shared amazing stories that brought laughs and tears.
I keep imagining Grandma Dorothy playing with my baby GIRL- I know she will keep her happy and healthy until I get her!

update

When I was a wee one I loved LONG NECKS (aka- giraffes) I thought it only appropriate my next little counter should have a long neck. Yes this is #3 on my blog... Depending on which one you look my count down is different... Whats up with that? I either have 123 or 124 days until July 22? Some body is trying to play a trick on me ;)
I have a feeling this lil GIRL is going to be a late one- She will come out when she wants and it will not fit into my schedule AT ALL! She will probably be just like I was. I just pray pray pray she is not breech like me... Sorry MOMI, I cant believe you kept me after all I put you through.

So names are still coming in and going out just as fast- right now we like:
Alexa Rye
Natalia
Cheyenne
I don't think I'm going to keep telling others the names we are thinking of because as soon as we find a name we really like and tell someone- either they don't like it and make sure we know why they don't like it or they make up some dumb nickname she will probably be called. Ill never find a perfect- no dumb nickname- totally unique and awesome- out of this world giving her a step up in life because she has a perfect name- name... This could possibly be the last time ill post any names we like- sorry it will be super secret and no one will know until the big unveiling! Ill throw a party and decorate a cake or something! You will all be invite (which means I would like some more presents/ JK...)

So in some not so good updating news-
Ryan's poor Grandma Dorothy had a stroke yesterday. She seems to be doing better today but is still in the hospital. She is just the sweetest most loving person I have ever meet. I love her so much so I just pray she continues to get better. One amazing thing about Ryan's family- They are a tight team. Everyone joints together and comes in from all over to be with one another. The waiting room at the hospital was far to small for us last night- I am so grateful to be in such a loving and supportive family!

Happy Happy first day of SPRING!

Ryan the Builder

Ryan can really make anything! I am always amazed at the things he can create and how amazing it looks once he is done. In high school he would tell me how he was consistently building speaker boxes- bigger than the last one of course-
He has built this amazing bar/shelf thing under our window out back, our garden boxes, he has made the metal rails for our bed, he made our bed, he has totally renovated our shed and made great shelving, he built this cute bench for under our window in the front room and that is just the beginning.


I have a few things I want him to build for the baby's room. The first thing is this adorable shelf. It will be great for storage for a few years then she can use it as a doll house!



The other thing is a large bench for under her window. This is not at all how the bench will look but I had to put up some kind of visual aid- It will be taller, longer and wider. I will make some cushions and pillows so I can have a nice relaxing place to feed the baby. Half the bench will be a toy box so it will have a lid on it to open and the other half will be shelves.



The other, but I'm sure not last, thing he is going to make are these awesome flower hooks. He can make pretty much anything out of metal- It wont look exactly like this but they will be pretty similar. Everything will be painted bright colors to match her bedding and the rest of her room decor.


I'm so excited to get everything made for her room and set up for this little GIRL!

21 weeks = carrot

21 Weeks!

Baby GIRL is as long as a carrot! She is rolling around in there and putting some good pressure on my tum tum. And that's the bella- lots bigger than the last picture- she sure is growing and im growing along with her! Baby GIRL please don't stretch Momi out to much!

MARCH?????

oh mr. sun... sun... mr. golden sun.. hiding behind a treeee... these little websters are asking you to please come out so we can play with you... oh mr. sun... sun.. mr. golden sun- please shine down on me!

Is is March or are we still in January. I should know by now winter in Utah means winter until April or even May but come on- day light savings and first day of spring should mean- SPRING! not snow! We still took advantage of the weather and enjoyed it as best we could...

well harley enjoyed it! I took a nasty spill this morning on my way into school-

can someone please lay some salt down on the icy side walks at 6:00 in the morning? i am pregnant you know :)

we still love you...

oh HARLEY- you have been so neglected since we found out about baby GIRL. Just know we still love you oh so much and even though we don't get the camera out near as much when your doing the cutest things we still notice them- most of the time. that is just part of what comes when your the oldest and another is on its way. i can tell you know changes are happening- certain rooms are now off limits and we keep bringing in new toys that you cant play with. there is also the fact I'm super moody and get super upset when i step on your sharp pointy toys that you leave in the middle of the room while i get up for the 10Th time to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. i know you don't mean to be so clueless so ill continue to forgive you. once summer comes that means lots more walks and camping trips. don't worry we wont lay off those to much this year even though there is a baby GIRL coming. you have to teach her the ropes to good hiking and camping skills and most important- she needs to learn how to swim! see you have lots more responsibilities coming up, you wont be forgotten or to neglected. we still need you!

please just be patient as we are still under construction for a few more months.

just a lil love for Ry and Bebe Grl

Dear: Ryan and My Baby Girl (sorry you are nameless)

(Song playing in the background)
Somethin' in your eyes, makes me wanna lose myself
Makes me wanna lose myself, in your arms
There's somethin' in your voice, makes my heart beat fast
Hope this feeling lasts, the rest of my life
If you knew how lonely my life has been
And how long I've been so alone
And if you knew how I wanted someone to come along
And change my life the way you've done
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I come from
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
A window breaks, down a long, dark street
And a siren wails in the night
But I'm alright, 'cause I have you here with me
And I can almost see, through the dark there is light
Well, if you knew how much this moment means to me
And how long I've waited for your touch
And if you knew how happy you are making me
I never thought that I'd love anyone so much
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way the back where I come from
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong

- Amazing how much love you can feel for someone and how every day that love can continue to grow. Thank you for giving me every last one of my hopes and dreams that I have wanted since I was little. You are what I prayed to God to one day give me!

DEFINITELY a GIRL

Last Thursday March 5 we had our official ultrasound! Its DEFINITELY a GIRL! She was not so modest and gave us some good shots so we were able to see there really is nothing there. She was doing some funny things on the sonogram. She would bring her hand up to her mouth and act like she was going to suck her thumb then just let it sit there- then she would throw it down and bring her toes up and suck on her toes! The lady stabbing me with the little wand was not only making her a little irritated but she was pissing me off. I had just drank 2 bottles of water and she was shoving that thing in me like she was trying to see my back (YES I ALMOST peed all over that dang table)... It was so amazing to just know she was growing good and was being active and moving all around in there. My Mom went to this ultrasound and I think she really enjoyed it. She has never been with anyone else in my family and never had one of her own like this so It was a fun experience.


Her Profile

Her profile with her mouth open

Her VERY strong heart rate!

After the Doc. apt I have been dieing to just feel her. Well I'm pretty sure I am- She is not so gentle. I think she said- okay Mom if you want to feel me your going to feel me. It seriously feels like me stomach is turning upside down! The doctor said that's really normal and she is probably doing just that- SOMERSAULTS! She is already a gymnast!

I am getting more and more excited about seeing and holding this little girl- I cant wait to see her little face and kiss her till she crys! I have been horrible with names- cant think of any I like. Ryan keeps coming up with really fun cute names that I like but I'm just not totally in love with yet. His favorites right now: Zoey, Brooklyn and Ciera (WITH A C)

We went shopping with Ryan's Grandma Dorothy on Saturday- She bought us the cutest crib! They should be getting it next week and I'm so excited to go pick it up. I want to get her room all set up and decorated but I'm waiting on the first step- PAINT! Ryan has been so busy lately we don't have time. He is helping my sister Kristianne right now remodel her bathroom. Thursday and Friday was spend in demolition mode! He has been doing an awesome job!

B-A-N-A-N-A

20 weeks = Half way done!


The last 20 weeks have sure been a whole different adventure in the Webster house. From crazy hormones to an unsettling tummy at all hours of the day and night. Sleepless/restless nights and cramps throughout the day. All in all- some of the best months of my life!

I have never loved my husband more than I do right now- I have never felt closer to him. Our patience for one another sure has been tested recently. I am not the most pleasant person to be living with and lets just say ANYTHING at any point can set me off :)
Thanks Babe for still loving me and playing with my hair when I cant sleep!

Here's our baby this week!

A BANANA!

Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. She's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel- the size of a BANANA.

She is still pretty little tiny but will keep growing and soon she will be a pumpkin!

Bedroom Troubles- hehe

I guess I went a totally different way on the baby's room!
I had been going crazy over what bedding/colors/style I wanted for this princess and have lost much sleep over it :)
I finally went to Pottery Barn Kids and without a second thought- GOT THIS!!!!

So I am so in love with this- Her walls will be painted the same color pink as one of the flowers in the bedding. I will then try to paint the same flowers on her wall. I am so in love with this- the best part- It has a big girls bedding that is the exact same so when the little girl turns into a big girl we don't have to redecorate her room- Everything will still match perfectly. I love how its not to loud and its pretty settle. Even though there were some other bedding out there I might have like the same or a little more, I thought this would be much calmer for her and it will be something she can totally grow with. I had to order it so when it comes we will be buying paint and Ryan will be getting to work! I cant wait to start updating this blog with pictures of her room.

ARTS AND CRAFTS :)

Found this imagine on the web- I wish I could tell you where the idea came from but I don't know. I still want to give credit where credit is due so- It wasn't me and some other awesome arts and crafter did this super cute project!
This is one of my next crafts- For baby.....'s room.
I know she doesn't have a name yet so I really cant buy anything because I don't know how much or how little I need to get but Its on the top of my "to-do" list when we pick a name. Ryan and I have had NO luck with names- We don't like ANY now! We had a few we liked and thought about but now- we hate them all! I feel like I'm shaping my daughters life with one simple little decision. I dont like this kind of pressure.

Do you know why I love you so much?

I guess its more than the sigh of relief knowing your next to me- knowing nothing will ever happen if you're there.

Its more than the hugs and kisses you give me telling me you missed me today.

Although I love you for working so hard everyday and continuing to work when you get home its more than that.

You surprise me everyday-

Thank you for loving me Ryan- Thank you for making me a Mom and thank you for loving this baby more than words could ever express before she has even breathed her first breath.

Thank you for being you!

Happy Birthday little Addison

(Addison with whip cream on her nose :)

Happy Birthday Addison!

Another one of our little nieces turns 1 year old today!

Her fabulous party will follow tonight so more pictures are to be posted.

Happy Birthday Ms. Sarah

Happy Birthday to Sarah!!!

My little niece Sarah bear who lives all the way in Idaho is celebrating her 3rd birthday today! Hip Hip Hooray!

As you can see by the amazing cake her mother made it was a "Strawberry Corkcake" birthday party. I sure wish I could be there with you Sarah- I cant believe how big you are. When you were born I couldn't believe how perfect you were. I have missed seeing you every morning- ahh those were the days :)

I love you so much Sarah and Happy Happy Birthday!

PS. I still owe you a present!

B-E-E-R B-E-L-L-Y

This is a weird picture but the best I could get... I was in PJ's so don't make fun of the seriously miss-match clothing choice...
There is the bun in the oven... Cooking away!

Happy Birthday Randy!!!

It was my father-in-laws birthday on Sunday!
We went over to Ryan's parents house for some great food and fun. I was to busy taking pictures of this cute little girl I forgot to take some pictures of the birthday boy!

This is the beautiful Addison! She is almost 1... I cant believe how big she is getting-

Oh and she has THE cutest smile EVER....

Happy Birthday Randy!!!

I love to see Ryan and his Dad together. Ryan is the spitting image of his Dad and his Grandpa. They love the same things, they talk the same way and they look alike. Its so fun to see them together and hear them make the same grunts and groans. Randy is such a wonderful father to his kids which include his son and daughter in law. He loves his family so much (Very much like Ryan) he is not a touchy feely- wears his heart on his sleeve kind of guy but you know by how patient and kind he is how much love he has for everyone. I am so grateful he has taught Ryan so much of what he knows (or think they know) He has given me an amazing husband and an amazing father to be.

I also have to also say he has the best laugh- and not the chuckle laugh but his fully on belly GIGGLE - its so awesome!

** Ryan and his Dad at the Cabin

Just a love filled weekend.

What a weekend of LOVE! We went to Johnson Mill in Midway UT. It was so beautiful. The picture I posted before of our room didn't turn out to be our room but I think our room was just as beautiful! We had 2 balcony's over looking acres of land. I loved loved loved the bathroom. I asked Ryan to build me one like that someday. The bath tub had a huge window over looking the pond and again acres of land. I had such a great time just watching animals roam around and pretending to swim in the HUGE tub. The B&B was recently remodeled so its updated and very nice. Throughout the mansion was fun things like this log that went from the basement to the top floor.







We checked into the B&B around 4 and relaxed for a few hours before our dinner at Blue Boar Inn. Again another beautiful place. It was very rustic/log cabin feeling and very elegant. The service was amazing and the food was really good- although pricey.



The next morning the B&B made crapes for breakfast. They were very yummy- I wish I could have asked for seconds. We hung out a little longer before taking off into the snow. We had to pick Harley up from the doggie hotel before noon.



It snowed quite a bit there- Its hard to see in this picture but it was very heavy and thick.



Even though the B&B was really our Valentines- Ryan still surprised me with flowers and candy at home. We ordered Chinese on Valentines night and had an amazing time.

im just dreaming!!!!

Of a weekend here!!!!

In this room!!

Happy Valentines day to my husband- I am surprising him with a little getaway. I feel inlove with the rooms/facility/views of this place! I cant wait to run away tomorrow. Harley will have a great weekend to- She is booked for a weekend of fun at a doggie hotel! She loves this place and im sure cant wait to get pampered. Plus her days are full of playing with her fellow doggie friends~

We are trying to get a few of these in now because as I have read- NO CHILDREN ALLOWED!

** If you havent noticed there has been a serious lack of personal pictures on here. My camera is a little broken and I need to fix it before this weekend- so hopefully Ill have some pictures of our getaway to share on Monday!

AND HEIDI- Ill try to get the courage up to post a picture of my GROWING belly :)

(Sigh) Is it Friday yet?