tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25385122208275354112024-03-05T00:23:08.047-08:00Team WardSteph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-7595093335747329342013-01-16T14:29:00.001-08:002013-01-16T14:29:12.329-08:00Introducing Lucy Adelyn Ward<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meet Ms. Lucy Adelyn Ward, born November 27, 2012</div>
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Isn't she adorable?</div>
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The story of Lucy's birth</div>
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was very lucky and had a very easy pregnancy with Lucy. The only time I
got morning sickness was in Hawaii, on the battleship Missouri, which
is docked....what? I also was able to work till the end of my pregnancy.
In fact, I worked on my due date. Impressed? You should be. My biggest
craving was chocolate milk. I drank a lot of it. I gained 30 lbs and
people kept telling me I looked small despite how I felt. About half
way through the pregnancy, I started measuring small and we made a visit
to the neonatologist who told me she looked great, just a little small.
My pregnancy continued without incident till the day she was due and
didn't come. Contractions? you ask. Not a one. I was scheduled for an
induction for Sunday, 5 days after my due date. 3 days later than they
originally told me crushing my hopes and dreams. We had flown Dwynie, my
mother in law, into town to help when the baby was born. So Dwynie,
Andrew and I spent the next week waiting. And waiting some more.
Contractions? you ask. Not a one. I was big, uncomfortable, had low
back pain and was not sleeping well. I was just overall miserable.
Sunday finally came. I got up at 5:00am to shower so we could be at the
hospital by 7:00. While I was in the shower the hospital called to
tell me my induction had to be postponed because the hospital was full.
I was devastated. We tried to stay busy by going to stores and walking
around. It was the longest day of my life. Finally, at 5:00pm they
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Here we are. On our way to the hospital to have baby Lucy....</div>
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how excited I look. We get to the hospital and they hook me up to all
the monitors and the nurse checked me to see what I was dilated to.
Lucy's heart rate dropped and the nurse pushed her panic button and
about 6 nurses were in the room and I had oxygen and and IV placed in no
time at all. Her heart rate returned to normal and all was well but it
was a scary start to my first baby. Even being a nurse. We then began
the induction process which began with cervical gels. This was a new
thing to me. I thought, induction=epidural=pitocin. Nope. We started
with the first of three gels which they very forcefully/painfully put
onto your cervix. We then let it sit for 1 hour and then we get up to
walk around for an hour. Luckily, we live in Arizona and it was warm
outside so we walked around in the hospital garden that was lit with
beautiful white lights. Contractions? you ask. Yep. They finally started
with the first gel and got progressively worse with each gel. By the
third gel, I could only make it a couple of steps before I had to stop
for a contraction. Problem was, I was not progressing or dilating. So
they sent me home. At 4am. What! What part of my birth plan of
epidural+pitocin=baby did you not understand. I was really frustrated.
I was now 6 days overdue and I got sent home from the hospital still
contracting. I was miserable. I had a doctors appointment the next
morning at 9am so a few awful hours later we were off to the doctor.
The doctor decided to check me. I was still at 3 cm-no progress. So
she decided to strip my membranes(for like the hundredth time in the
last 24 hours) It was the most painful thing ever. I finally broke down
and started crying in the office. I think she felt bad for me because
she offered to call me that night for an induction if they weren't
busy. And then I was sent home. Again. At about 4 in the afternoon they
called me to come in. Finally.<br />
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hooked me up and started the IV. Now, I thought, I get the epidural.
Nope. Wrong again. They started the Pitocin and told me I had to go as
long as possible without the epidural. I am not really sure what part
of my birth plan of epidural they didn't understand. I lasted about 2
hours before I was done and was asking very politely (ahem) for the
epidural. After a little hesitation nurse finally called and the
anesthesiologist came. Bless that man. I finally got my epidural and
it was wonderful. I do have to admit it is the weirdest feeling in the
world. My legs were totally gone. My labor progressed really well after
that. My water broke and I didn't even notice till I touched my leg
and it was all wet. It was finally time to push at about 2am. I
started pushing, it took me a little while to figure it out but I
finally did. Lucy's heart rate kept dropping, I had oxygen on and at
one point I was on my side pushing with my legs in the air. I was so
tired from the past few days shenanigans, I was trying to take small
naps in between contractions. The moment of truth came and Andrew got
to catch Lucy. She came out with her hand next to her face and started
crying even before she was all the way out. That is quite possibly the
best moment in a mothers life, meeting the little angel who has been
living inside of you for 9 months(plus a little)<br />
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6 lbs 11 oz <br />
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Baby Lucy Arrived at 3:23 am on November 27, 2012</div>
<br />Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-90989974351971338992012-11-02T22:37:00.001-07:002012-11-03T01:56:54.416-07:00NurseryWe finally finished decorating the nursery. We have been putting it together piece by piece but I think it turned out fantastic. I made some artwork for the walls with some scrapbook paper and Andrew made the L for Lucy. We are so excited for her to come we can hardly wait. She gave us a little scare last week because she is on the small side but the perinatologist said she looks great . So now are just patiently waiting for her to join our family. Hurry up Lucy! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilpi795XEyGMrg4YrOzZJCOrlFn8cYtSRrGZYD5xhb5L_9gKg3uW-0__MLul59akjB0OivspTFjf4wKRFI-ZlAzIWpzKQtRhsTHvzZL6yl20zG3l6QOldMPY473Ys1mYMULT-Kj7YI/s640/blogger-image--2030516362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilpi795XEyGMrg4YrOzZJCOrlFn8cYtSRrGZYD5xhb5L_9gKg3uW-0__MLul59akjB0OivspTFjf4wKRFI-ZlAzIWpzKQtRhsTHvzZL6yl20zG3l6QOldMPY473Ys1mYMULT-Kj7YI/s640/blogger-image--2030516362.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6j1xLivYtWV9M0GInBCj2eoo38RM_Tw6DqS770F2Vypi093VTh99cPIOHKEC4NvmbX78a2L2cabWOrHf1W9gSy4UWCBYYJk_kW_49F6Ar777c55Fj71uxD6_kZEVI0BmDQQ-p0bsg/s640/blogger-image-500248236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6j1xLivYtWV9M0GInBCj2eoo38RM_Tw6DqS770F2Vypi093VTh99cPIOHKEC4NvmbX78a2L2cabWOrHf1W9gSy4UWCBYYJk_kW_49F6Ar777c55Fj71uxD6_kZEVI0BmDQQ-p0bsg/s640/blogger-image-500248236.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnN7lyjE1RtYkDf-vCzOD-IGjqJQ06qhQ_SqUM6GPkgD-2rJiNAYMRVTMNivKHeemRrt2QiCplKDzxThXsfpJSNbPV91W6uS0fD7CSKaEut2SGXIHXvV0N5dECiqqVsiPsKoy4FfEE/s640/blogger-image-915625426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnN7lyjE1RtYkDf-vCzOD-IGjqJQ06qhQ_SqUM6GPkgD-2rJiNAYMRVTMNivKHeemRrt2QiCplKDzxThXsfpJSNbPV91W6uS0fD7CSKaEut2SGXIHXvV0N5dECiqqVsiPsKoy4FfEE/s640/blogger-image-915625426.jpg" /></a></div>Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-85258511907976595302012-10-08T08:27:00.001-07:002012-10-08T09:49:08.747-07:00pregnancyWell, here we are getting toward the end. Can you believe it. I can't, I am excited and terrified all at the same time. I have pretty much grown out of all of my clothes and spend a significant amount of time in pj's so I have only taken a few pictures.<br />
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Pregnancy is quite the experience. I have been very lucky and have had a relatively easy and uncomplicated pregnancy. I feel good most of the time, only had minimal nausea. I first started feeling our little Lucy move at 20 weeks and she has not stopped since. She is almost always moving around letting me know she is the boss of me. My biggest craving has been chocolate milk. It must always be in the house. I also have narcolepsy. I will sit down on the couch and wake up 6 hours later not knowing where I am. Andrew thinks this is hilarious. My sleep schedule has been so messed up due to my graves and my narcolepsy. I have certainly gotten the pregnancy brain. I have a couple of pairs of work shoes. They are the same color and shoe, one is just a bigger size than the other. I went an entire shift wearing 2 different size shoes before I noticed it. The next day, I put on my watch for the day. About 15 minutes later I couldn't help but notice my arm was heavy and looked down to see I was wearing 2 watches. I neglected to notice I was already wearing a watch when I put another one on. I am now starting to feel very large. Bending down is a task, I run into things and much to my dismay, my belly button is just not what is used to be. </div>
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We have been getting the nursery ready and are very excited. Andrew loves to feel Lucy move and tries to figure out where her head vs. her butt is. He was even able to find her heart beat with his stethoscope the other day. We bought our car seat and stroller. We tried to put in the car seat, ya know, just to practice. It took us way longer than it should have. We hooked it in just fine but it just seemed too loose. Andrew and I spent a while trying to tighten it down. I gave up but Andrew kept at it and now it finally fits, but I am not allowed to removed it from my car. ever.</div>
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Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-24100798897649354742012-07-27T03:49:00.000-07:002012-07-27T03:49:01.595-07:00More HawaiiHanauma bay snorkling<br />
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A little dinner on the beach at the all famous Hula Grill-Yummy with fabulous atmosphere</div>
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And another perfect sunset with the man of my dreams<br />
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<br /></div>Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-80537586331961243592012-07-06T08:14:00.000-07:002012-07-06T08:14:34.803-07:00Hawaii, part 2The next day we went up to the north shore to a place called shark's cove for some snorkeling. It was a great day with perfect weather.<br />
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But first we got a little lunch across the street because I am not a nice person when I am hungry these days</div>
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This is my "feed me" face</div>
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This is Andrew's hungry face</div>
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We saw lots of fishes and then laid on the beach to dry off. Light breeze, minimal clouds, perfect temperature-what more could a girl ask for?</div>
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The next day we went to Pearl Harbor and saw the battleship Missouri.<br />
It was extra cool because we had just see the movie Battleship and this ship was actually featured in the movie. <br />
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It all started out well and good until literally first step on the boat and I suddenly had to make my first pregnancy trip to the bathroom to....get rid of some breakfast. It wasn't pleasant. But I was fine after that so off we went. Why, you ask did I get sick on a docked boat. I have no idea, ask the baby.<br />
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We found this helmet and I couldn't help posting this succession of Andrew's faces. Fantastic.<br />
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I think he wants one<br />
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I had this small obsession with the huge guns, they were seriously awesome.<br />
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Look how big my guns are..ahem<br />
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This is the bullet<br />
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Very cool ship, I highly recommend.</div>Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-83112966776905544462012-06-22T06:14:00.000-07:002012-06-22T06:14:55.700-07:00Hawaii, part 1Our vacation started out with a rough start at the airport. Our tickets said we were flying Alaska Airlines out of Phoenix. So we show up to the terminal only to find out the flight is actually Delta. Problem is, Delta is in a completely different terminal at the airport. The Phoenix airport is huge and we had to get on a bus to get to the right terminal. We get to Delta, the line is HUGE. We are now already late. So we finally get to the counter and head up to security with 20 min before our plane departs. I have never, ever seen a security line so long. Seriously, probably 150 people. Surprisingly enough, the line moved rather quickly and we got to the terminal with 3 min to spare. Door closed, plane still sitting there but no one at the terminal. The lady finally comes out only to tell us she waited as long as she could for us. So we head back downstairs to the delta counter. We then spent the next hour at the ticket counter because Delta wasn't allowed to change our tickets because they were coded under Alaska Airlines. The problem was I booked our tickets through cheap tickets and they wouldn't fix them. Delta finally just gave me some hand written tickets and we were on our way. Lesson learned, don't buy tickets from cheap tickets. Anyway, we finally arrived and it was beautiful. It was so strange because the airport was open to the air, no real windows just fresh air. We got to our hotel on Waikiki beach and it was beautiful. We walked along the beach, had some dinner and just relaxed.<br />
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We took a canoe ride and then had dinner. Dinner, not so awesome but it was the free one so what do you expect. We then went to the night show. You can't take any pictures but the show was so well done. We had a fantastic time. Seriously, a highlight of the trip.</div>Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-6351749679961155422012-06-17T05:24:00.001-07:002012-06-17T05:24:26.564-07:00Expecting...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A BABY!</div>
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It's official, Andrew and I are expecting a baby November 20th! We are so excited! I am 17 weeks and doing great. I was a little nauseated the first trimester but now am doing great other than I feel huge, and I'm not even halfway through. My psychic sister Angie was actually the first person who knew. She called me one day out of the blue and said "are you pregnant?" I said no and a few days later I took a pregnancy test and was very surprised. I went and bought another pregnancy test from the store just to make sure. Sure enough, positive. I was home by myself and was starting to freak out. Andrew was at school and I text him to call me ASAP. He called me back and I sent him the picture of the positive tests. He then proceeded to tell me that he couldn't understand what I was saying because I was hyperventilating. I finally managed to get out that I was pregnant and I think he was as surprised as I was. I then called Angie and she talked me down for the next 2 hours. Since a baby was on they way, Andrew and I decided to go to Hawaii for his vacation. We spent 10 days in Hawaii and it was wonderful. More pictures to come....</div>Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-86123510217215194132012-03-01T05:23:00.000-08:002012-03-01T05:23:57.051-08:00What we did last weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, you see the weather is beautiful here in Arizona and we don't have anywhere outside to sit and bask in the sun. We have been looking for a patio table since we got here but I have yet to find one that I like and is not 1 million dollars. We were messing around at Target(almost a daily occurrence) and found this sitting area that I love. We broke down and bought it. We also went to Home depot to find some plants to put in our backyard. I spent over an hour picking out flowers for my flower pot. I do not exaggerate, I am the most indecisive person ever. Luckily, I have a very patient husband who helped me and did not complain once. We also bought some tomato plants and Andrew finally got his plant he has been dreaming about for years. I plan to spend some wonderful time out here basking in the wonderful weather-at least till summer. Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-83702957167463299942012-02-11T08:14:00.000-08:002012-02-11T08:14:02.389-08:00The big 5<div style="text-align: center;">
December 29 was our five year anniversary. We celebrated it eating at our favorite restaurant and mini golfing. It was low key and wonderful. </div>
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And since we are living in Arizona, we went mini golfing in December with all the Christmas lights. Super cool!</div>
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Andrew won our mini golf game, but it was only because one the the holes took me 6 attempts. I will get him next time. Happy five years babe, I love you! </div>Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-21036176685002554312012-01-15T07:01:00.000-08:002012-01-15T19:51:25.213-08:00Christmas in UtahI just love Christmas time! Love it. We had lots of fun with family and friends this year. At the beginning of December we went to my work Christmas party which was held at the Arizona Grand hotel. A fancy hotel with fancy clothes. I was struggling over what to wear until the day of the party when I found this wonderful skinny black dress that fit the bill perfectly. The party was sooo fun. They had a fantastic dinner with a chocolate bar for dessert and dancing. I even got Andrew to dance one slow dance with me(A small miracle). It was a blast. We only got this one picture and it was as we were leaving. My new year's resolution is to take more pictures because I suck at it.<br />
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We left the nice 80 degree weather for a white Christmas in Utah....or a brown Christmas since it seemed there was no snow in Utah. Anyway, we had fun. It just so happened that our old basement apartment in Nate's house was empty so we got to stay with our old neighbors. I was like old times, sniff, sniff.<br />
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We of course had cookie day which is always fun and delicious followed by an all you can eat trip with the family to Ginza to all you can eat sushi. Yum!(sorry Andrew)<br />
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Missy Moo made the aprons this year and she rocked them!<br />
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We are showing off our awesome new aprons! <br />
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We had a little lunch from Jimmy John's but I am really not sure what Cassi is up to. Maybe she is focusing on not breathing so loud.<br />
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Um. Ohhh ohhh I got it. Shell is a duck, and Cassi is a angry duck. <br />
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We spend the rest of Christmas doing yummy Christmas eve dinner at Cassi's and Christmas day at Grandma Kofford's. We did not get any pictures of these things. Maybe my dad did and he will send them to me. I had so much fun with friends and family, I sure do miss them. Andrew was a good husband and stalked my pinterest account to buy my Christmas presents. I got this great Fossil watch with rose gold and some wonderful boots from Nordstrom. I also got some bowls, which I love, from west elm. </div>
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<br />Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-48583666426383244462011-12-06T03:49:00.000-08:002011-12-06T03:49:45.795-08:00New couch, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorationsWe have been looking for a new coffee table for a while and we went into a local furniture store called the Potato Barn to take a look. We came out with a couch. What! Ya, we impulse buy. We have hated our couch for many moons for multiple reasons. We saw this one and fell in love immediately.<br />
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We had a nice thanksgiving with just Andrew and I. It was so relaxing. I made ham, homemade stuffing, homemade rolls, grandma's rasleberry pie, fruit salad, asparagus and of course the staple mashed potatoes and gravy.<br />
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I have a problem for cooking for just two people, but we had amazing leftovers for a week! YUM!<br />Notice the Indians at the table-they are our only Thanksgiving deocrations.<br />
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My cute hubby with his plate loaded <br />
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The after math, wishing he hadn't eaten so much.</div>
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Here is my very first homemade pie. The W of course for Ward. I made the crust from scratch and it was more difficult than I thought it would be. I had to do it twice per a small minute mistake on the first batch. Pie crust dough is very finicky. But I prevailed and here is the beautiful result. I have to thank my wonderful grandma Kofford for the recipe. She is one of the best cooks I know. She makes everything from scratch and it is always amazing. And this pie, AMAZING.<br />
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Andrew and I have had the week of Thanksgiving off and we have taken the time to do a lot of Christmas decoration shopping. You see, we love Christmas. A lot. We already have a significant number of decorations but you can never have enough. We spent the day after thanksgiving putting up all our decorations and finding our real Christmas tree.<br />
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I couldn't resist the fat Santa or the owl(quite possibly best decoration ever)<br />
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Here is the wonderfully smelling Christmas tree we picked out this year after MUCH(on Andrew's part) of deliberation and driving around. Picking a tree is an art form you see. Andrew is master.<br />
Side note: While I was sitting on the couch at about 3 am(I work graves, don't judge my messed up sleep schedule) I looked over to see the tree crashing to the ground breaking many of these ornaments. Sad. I then had to call to Andrew to help me get it back up and redecorate and clean up all the glass pieces at 3am. <br />
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Andrew loves to put lights on the house. We chose colored lights this year because they just make me happy. He got to use his new Little Giant ladder to put these up, highlight of his week.<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving!!<br />
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<br /></div>Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-4092399642340731202011-11-27T16:43:00.000-08:002011-11-27T16:43:11.109-08:00Good FriendsBecause we all know I am a huge slacker-I am just now writing about our good friends who came to visit us in October. Ahem. We have missed living with the Skousens and as fate would have it, Geoff had to come to Arizona for an interview so we got to spend the week with them. It happened to be a really hot week in Arizona(weird right...) so all our outdoor activities were limited. I am so sad but we really only got one good picture of me and Alisha and it was at the swimming pool.<br />
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Alisha and I were back row nursing buddies with a similar sense of humor. Ever since then we have been best friends. Alisha is all sorts of Martha-e and because I need my hand held, she and I do fun projects together. She taught me how to can food, blog, cook delicious food, take pictures, do crafty things and now she has got me(and Andrew) hooked on pinterest(shaking fist) We always have such a good time together!</div>
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We took a little outing to papa-go park but it was 100 degrees so we didn't stay long but Henry had a blast as always.</div>
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We tried our hand at making caramel apples</div>
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We are so glad they came to visit and hope they come again. It was so fun to have them around like old times-sniff sniff. </div>
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In case you can't tell, I'm Olive Oyl and am cheating on Popeye with Indiana Jones</div>
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(He's so much hotter)</div>
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Henry wanted to be in the picture too but turned away at the last minute. He has to be a part of everything.</div>
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Andrew kept changing his mind on what he was going to be and put his awesome costume together in the last 2 hours before the party. We went to an ER work party with a bunch of drunk people-always entertaining.</div>
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And I made these homemade doughnuts-first time and they were amazing. Alicia was my inspiration as she made these for me last year. Apple cider doughnuts-delicious.</div>Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-57432402217374988472011-10-26T03:48:00.000-07:002011-11-04T05:03:09.736-07:00Seaworld<div style="text-align: center;">
Seaworld rocks! We had so much fun there. We went to all the shows and spent all day there. I am so amazed by all the animals and the shows they put on. The killer whales were so cool. They would go around the pool and splash people with their tails and everyone in the first 15 rows got soaked. And I mean soaked. </div>
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Ok, seriously how cool are these guys.</div>
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They would swim up on to this platform and use their tales to spin themselves around a few times and "break dance"</div>
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So cool right, the show was amazing and thoroughly kept me entertained the whole time. They were jumping and splashing and interacting with the trainers. It was so amazing.</div>
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Then they had a big "Shamu Rocks" finali at the end of the night with all 4 killer whales. And that was even cooler </div>
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Ok really, can you get any more cute than this? I don't think so.</div>
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And don't forget the Elephants! I love them-so very much. Seriously, ever since I visited them in Africa I think they are the coolest. Ever.</div>
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But our favorites of the zoo, were the monkeys and the orangutans. They were hilarious!</div>
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It first started with the monkey's. This little baby hit it's mom in the head and then ran away. When she tried to escape, he chased after her and wouldn't leave her alone.</div>
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I don't know why but all the orangutans wanted this burlap sac, but they did</div>
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They would steal it from each other- one monkey in particular was so fun to watch. He just harassed the other animals. Swinging on the ropes and rolling in the grass. I seriously could have watched him all day. I tried to get some video of it but it just doesn't do him justice.
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If you have ever been to the San Diego zoo, it's enormous. And it's on a big hill. So to get back up the hill, you ride the moving walkways! Genius!<br />
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Ok, Andrew actually did a great job tying the mattress on and we didn't have any problems but all I could think of the whole way home was "please don't fly off, please don't fly off" We totally kept sticking our hands out the window to see if the mattress was lifting at all but Andrew's knots held like a champ. I say that because when I asked him what kind of knot he was tying-he shrugged his shoulders and said "I don't know?" So you just made them up? "yep" <br />
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We got the mattress home safe and sound so we could put it in our guest bedroom for the Skousen's (and anyone else who wants) to come and visit. We are so glad they came to visit and everything seemed to work out great. More to come soon.....Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-82516771197050128532011-09-01T03:33:00.000-07:002011-09-01T03:33:09.478-07:00Haboob<br />
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We were on our way to Target when we saw the haboob coming. We took some pictures on the way in the store. We were only in the store for a few minutes to get a gallon of milk and when we came out the dust storm was here. I don't think this picture even does it justice, you couldn't see anything. It was kind of cool to watch it coming though, I could almost hear theme music.Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-56228561739019022162011-08-02T22:15:00.000-07:002011-08-02T22:15:24.649-07:00White Coat Ceremony<br />
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Well, he's official. Andrew had his white coat ceremony officially starting off his schooling/career as a PA. Doesn't he look handsome. He is in the middle of finals this week and is studying hard! 1 Semester almost done already! I can't believe it. On another note-I got a job! Yeah! I will be working in the ER at Chandler Regional hospital. I officially worked my last day in Utah on Sunday and drove back to Arizona today. It's not really fun to drive 12 hours by yourself, there was a lot of singing to chick music along the way. I start my new job on Monday so wish me luck!<br />
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Those poor other souls who Andrew spends all his time in the library with. All I have to say is I am soooo glad I am done with school and I swear I am never going back. ever. Congrats Andrew and friends and good luck on finals this week!<br /><br />Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-18786232064231374442011-07-11T21:01:00.000-07:002011-07-11T21:02:47.982-07:00Air conditioning fiascoSoooo, here we are in good old AZ, in 112 degree weather and wake up to a broken air conditioner. Well hmmmm this could be bad. So we headed off to Home Depot to buy a new filter because, apparently, that is the number one cause of an air conditioner to freeze up. And by freeze up, I mean there is actually ice on the pipe and condenser. I still really don't get this because its 112 degrees outside. pretty much all the time, how is ice forming! But whatever, so we go and get new filters, put them in and whaaalaa. Nothin'. Nada. So we let the ice melt completely again and turn it back on. Still no go Romeo. So I call our rental manager, and no answer, left a message and called the office. "We can't do anything," they say, "you must go through you rental manager." Well I won't get into the details but I spent the next 3 hours on the phone-literally-I do not exaggerate this. I was so upset I was in tears. And for those of you who know me, this is a monumental occasion. Pretty much everyone who I talked to had no idea what was going on or who was going to fix it. And that's when I actually talked to someone. Most of the time I just called and left messages for unknown people who were supposed to be "taking care of the problem." So about 6:00, on a friday night, I am starting to freak out. It was 96 degrees inside my house and its the weekend. I then get a call from my property manager(finally-4 hours later) saying someone is on the way to fix it, and next time to text him if I had a problem because the office people are retarded(ya think!). So 8:00 the AC guy shows up and goes up into the attic for about 30 minutes and comes down with the blower. We need a new one and as luck would have it, he doesn't have that model so we will have to wait till morning. 96 degrees people-let me stress the ridiculousness of how hot that is INSIDE. So we spent the night, me sleeping on the couch in my underwear, with ice packs and two fans and Andrew upstairs after he hosed himself and the dog off-literally. I did not take any pictures of this because I was ridiculous. I could not function and all I did was eat otter pops. The only reason I moved was to refill my ice bags. Our air conditioner was fixed about 1200 the next day but I was miserable throughout this fiasco. I am someone who hates to be cold. So much that I own an obscene amount of coats/jackets/fleeces. I love to be warm. So why, you ask, was I so miserable? Here is what I have discovered. I don't do well with extremes in temperature. Either way-too cold, or too hot. But in the end, life can resume because our AC is now working and I am at a perfect temperature. <br />
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Andrew rigged up a perfect system to try and get a tan the next day, Henry thought he would join him. Notice the mist keeping them cool. Henry only lasted about 5 minutes before he was done playing that game. <br />
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I made these chicken puffs last night and they were great except I messed up a little. When I was making the dough, the recipe said to cut into 24 pieces, I somehow read 12 pieces. So all my chicken puffs were Gigantic. I don't think this picture does them justice. They were the size of my hand with all my fingers stretched out. They were huge-but totally delicious. So delicious in fact that Andrew got sick(from the dairy-lactose intolerant) and he still had one for lunch the next day. But I still have 9 more puffs for someone to eat. So who's in?Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-71781408940455095242011-07-05T21:24:00.000-07:002011-07-05T21:24:24.845-07:00While in Utah...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, here we are. We are now officially living in Arizona. We left last Sunday morning and drove the 12 hours straight to get here. It was a little bumpy and a lot windy but we made it safe and sound. We then had the pleasure of unloading the truck. Luckily, our friends the Linn's came and helped us or else we still might be unloading it. The Linn's have been awesome, they helped us find a place to live, let us crash at their house and helped us unload our truck. I don't know what I would have done without their help! We are settling in nicely and have unpacked most of the boxes. Here is our new little house that I am sooooo excited about. We have always lived in basements and there are so many things I miss.<br />
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Yeah! Notice the windows above ground. oooooohhh aaaahhhhhhh<br />
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And look- 2 sinks and a tub!</div>
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This is our 5x8 yard with astroturf</div>
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And check out the dishwasher IN the counter. No rollaway needed</div>
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This is the living room, Andrew is hiding. We need a kitchen table where I am standing but we don't have one yet</div>
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The master bedroom with ample space. Even enough to let Andrew put his dresser in the room instead of banish him to the spare bedroom<br />
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Now, you can all come and visit me. I may warn you-it is hot here. Very hot. I actually enjoy it but you definitely have to stay inside. If you are outside, water is required. It is nice here. Everything is so clean and there are a ton of parks and walkways. Andrew and I have taken a couple of bike rides since we got here and I must say, I'm a better biker at sea level. But to my dismay, there are no hills to ride down(but no hills to ride up either) just flat, miles of flat. I have spent the week getting settled, changing all the addresses, unpacking boxes, getting utilities set up, etc. Not exactly what I would call fun but necessary. I also had and interview at St. Joseph's hospital but I can only say the interview went...eh. Neither bad nor good, just eh. I should find out this week but I am not keeping my hopes up, I felt like they already had someone for the job. If I don't get the job, I will be returning to Utah this week sometime. Andrew has orientation Wednesday and Thursday and starts school next Monday. Oooooooh! Till then I will keep you updated.</div>Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-3151682197995954792011-05-06T16:18:00.000-07:002011-05-06T16:18:55.314-07:00Chuck Norris never ran a marathonWell, to be fair neither did I, just Half-but still. April 16, I ran my second half marathon in SLC, Utah. I am going to post my time, please don't make fun, I am still working on it. 2:39 min. I thought I actually did pretty well for not training for the last 4 weeks prior to the race(thanks Michelle and your wedding). It was a little rough, my bones and muscles were not my friends for a few days but I finished, and that's all that counts.<br />
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This is the famous liberty park orange that gives you a little something extra to finish. It is always the best orange I have ever eaten.</div>
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The crew, minus Jed, Jill and I both go free massages after the race and it was divine. Divine.</div>
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One day, I will beat my sister, who is a really good runner. One day. </div>Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-34680027061442591362011-04-30T10:55:00.000-07:002011-04-30T10:55:58.997-07:00playing catch-upSo I have been super slacker lately and am trying to catch up on weeks of fun before the big move (duh duh daaaa)<br />
A little over a month ago my best friend from nursing school had a little baby girl. A few of us went out to lunch to celebrate at the garden restaurant at the top of the Joseph Smith Memorial building<br />
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the mom to be..</div>
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I got all ambitious and made her this quilt. I think it turned out rather well for only my second baby quilt! Aren't you impressed? You should be. Alicia's baby Elizabeth came shortly after our outing and she was beautiful. We were out of town for a funeral when she came but she was just as cute when we got home. Congrats to Alica, Geoff and Abby!<br />
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A few weeks ago, Andrew and I were able to get away and go skiing up at Deer Valley for a day thanks to our good friend Don. When we got up the mountain, it was overcast. As we rode up the lift, the clouds parted and it turned out to be a gorgeous day. Almost too gorgeous, it was one thousand degrees with all our ski gear on, I had stripped down to almost nothing by lunchtime and my pockets were bulging with extra shirts. I have actually never skied at Deer Valley and was actually way impressed with the amount of terrain and high speed quads. It was definitely posh with the skier only attitude but had a huge area to work with. <br />
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Doesn't he look thrilled that I am taking his picture</div>
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Ok, that's all for now, you may look forward to my post on the half marathon. You may all wait with baited breath(is that right?)</div>
<br />Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538512220827535411.post-55564789952983450812011-04-20T19:07:00.000-07:002011-04-20T19:07:20.234-07:00We are moving to Arizona<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After months of waiting that included drama, frustration, and a stint on the alternate list I, Andrew, have been accepted to PA school at the Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa. The program starts June 13th and we will be moving very soon.Steph and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326922526512194458noreply@blogger.com4