Words I Can't Spell!

I have a problem with spelling certain words wrong EVERY time! Two of these words are "Surprise" and "Exercise". I have reasons for it...I personally think the English language is a little messed up and not so logical at times.

Take, for instance, "Surprise" which I frequently misspell "Surprize". Well...the prefix "sur" means secretly. So isn't this word meant to mean "Secret Prize"? Last time I checked, I don't spell prize P-R-I-S-E. So...I think I am somewhat correct in spelling it "Surprize".

Now what about "exercise"? I misspell this word "exersize". But let me explain why. The prefix "ex" can mean producing. So doesn't this word make sense to mean "producing size". Well...the last time I checked size is NOT spelled "C-I-S-E".

So...If you ever think I am a terrible speller when I use these words, now you know my thought process for spelling them incorrectly. I think it's more logical than the English language, don't you?

13 Weeks and CAMPING!

Just a quick update of happenings. I am now thirteen weeks along and everything is peachy! I am feeling good and didn't really even get sick in my first trimester. Just a few "Eww! I can't cook THAT for dinner" moments. I am experiencing semi-frequent headaches but nothing major. Here is a 12 week picture of Pregnant Me.



Then this last weekend we ventured to the Uintas and camped with my family. We had a blast! We got rained on and it was freezing, but we snuggled up in our winter clothes and thermals, drank hot cocoa by the fire, ate s'mores (because we didn't have enough :), played some games, and just talked. We really enjoyed it and can't wait to go camping again next year! Thanks fam for the fun time!

ME SITTING BY THE COZY FIRE


SHAUN AND DAVE PERFECTING THEIR HOBO DINNERS (seriously it is an art to be learned and these are the two masters)


MY DAD BY HIS FABULOUS CAMP KITCHEN


DAVE AND BRIGS (all snuggled up...he LOVED camping!)


OUR COZY CASA (Sarah, Dave, and Brigs slept in there with us because they froze the night before in their tent. It was fun to have the company and to see Brigham in the morning SO excited that all these people were there to play with him when he woke up.)


It was so fun to cap off summer with a camping trip (even though it felt very fall-like up there). I am so excited for fall and (you'll think I'm crazy) but winter too! I love snuggling up in a quilt, baking warm things, eating soup, and drinking hot chocolate. I can think of nothing cozier. We drove the canyon and enjoyed the beautiful leaves that are changing! I love the change of the seasons! HAPPY FALL!

Getting Ready for a Family of THREE!!!

Yes...You heard right. Mike and I are expecting our first baby on April 1st! We are so excited and can't wait to have a little cutie around the house. This kicked us into gear to get some home improvements done so that our house will be all ready for a baby. Here are some pictures of our newest project: A new Kitchen Floor.





We are loving our new floor and feel like our home is more homey to welcome a baby.

Summer Pics!

Summer is already gone and fall is in the air. Here are some highlights from our great summer this year.

Hanging out with Brigham and Alexis at my Mom's:



24th Parade and Lagoon!




Bear Lake with the Hansen's




Balloon Festival!




There are some of our summer adventures! We had so many and it was so fun.