Joe and I wanted to take one last little trip before this baby comes. We've been working like crazy and so we decided to take a weekend off from all the chaos and just get away. The problem was, we had trouble figuring out dates (every weekend seemed to be filling up so fast!) and where to go (Joe was even uncomfortable going as far as St. George, just in case...). We finally settled on going up to Midway, since it is close, but far enough away to feel like we were going somewhere. We ended up at the Homestead, which I'd loved going to as a kid for fancy dinners on special occasions, but I'd never actually stayed there.
We loved it! We had perfect weather, not too hot, but not too chilly either. Everything was so green, we ate at some wonderful restaurants, and were just able to relax. We even turned our cell phones off for the full two days. It was wonderful!
Then it was time to get back to reality, which was okay. Joe was just glad that while we were up there I didn't go into labor! A couple fun things have happened since then. Joe's sister Sara came back from her mission the Philippines!
Sorry the picture is a little blurry (Joe was taking the pictures!:). She is so amazing, and worked some miracles for the Lord out there, but we are glad to have her back. Joe made the comment that the family is now "complete" again. Also, since graduation I have been working 2 jobs (don't ask why, I'm ridiculous....I got two offers). One job is the same job I had through most of college, working for BrainStorm, Inc. developing end-user software training, and also honing my accounting and finance skills (which, at a corporate level were basically at zero - but I am learning a ton!). The other job actually uses my major and minor. I teach English to Korean students that actually live in Korea. All the lessons are via web cam. It is pretty cool, but makes for some interesting hours considering we are 15 hours behind them. As much as I've enjoyed these jobs and appreciate the paychecks, I'm so excited to be a mom. I really can't think of any other job I would rather have. So although I know that this baby is going to bring changes I never could've anticipated, I feel motivated and excited to tackle this role head on.
Well for an update with the wedding plans, Shannon and I found a dress for the baby for the wedding. Shannon's colors are plum and silver, and the dress goes perfectly. I just hope the baby will be able to fit into it; it looks a little big although it is a "newborn" size.
Isn't it adorable? I love it!Also, I couldn't resist taking a picture of my flowers. With all this rain my gardens are actually looking decent this year. This garden is the one I struggled with the most, and it finally looks like something beautiful is growing. The other gardens have a lot more color and variety, but I was just proud this one is doing well.
Less than one month left until the baby arrives! (Due date is July 10th)
