Utah Trip cont...

Besides the incredibly amazing baby shower that we had while in Utah, we were also able to see grandparents, friends, and just relax and enjoy a few days away from school and work.


I was able to get together with a few of my friends from both high school and college. It was so fun to see everyone and just sit around and talk for hours. No matter how long we have been apart we always seem to be able to pick up where we left off. I love these girls so much! Thanks so much for coming, it meant so much to me.


Lili and Serelle. As soon as Lili saw me she gave me a hug and just held on for like 5 minutes. It was the cutest thing ever!


Jayson and I went shopping at a maternity store and he felt a little out of place and neglected (the saleslady asked if I wanted a drink- and she didn't ask Jayson)...
so he decided to try on the "belly" to see what it would be like.

I guess he is one of those "unhappy" pregnant women :)



I guess I should title this section the "Lili Show"...
She is at such a cute age and just completely stole our hearts! I made her this tutu and princess wand (in case she couldn't remember aunt Julianne) and she would put it on and dance around the house, so darling.





cuddling with Jayson


studying with Jayson


saying good-bye


holding baby Serelle




My wonderful mom and sister



Kissing good-bye





My little brother Stephen's dog was pregnant and due the Sunday after we left. Friday morning she went into labor and delivered 11 puppies! It was actually quite amazing to watch her deliver her puppies and watch her do everything herself (break the sac, clean the puppy, eat the umbilical chord, and the afterbirth) Sorry if that was too much info, but it was pretty amazing to watch her do that 11 times! The puppies were so cute and it was fun to see them for a few hours before we had to leave.

Family Shower

Jayson and I headed to Utah right after he completed his last final as a sophomore (can you believe it?!) for a week of quality time with friends and family. It was a little awkward timing for me with work, but we made it work because his next break in school is late July early August and I might not be up for flying :)

Our families threw us a baby shower when we got home on Saturday afternoon. When talking to his sister (who did the invites), I told her to do the shower in the evening because our flight came in at 2 in the afternoon and she scheduled the shower for 3:30. Well, needless to say, our flight from Phoenix was delayed and we were late for our own shower :) We rushed in (a disclaimer for the pictures, I had been on an airplane all day) and got to enjoy the beautiful shower that they had put together for us and our precious baby girl. It was so fun to be able to see cousins, grandparents, family, and friends.

Several of our nieces were there to help me open all the presents. If I wasn't going fast enough they would let me know. They also occasionally would pull out the gift, show it to everyone and then throw it on the floor to get ready for the next one. It was really cute to have them so into it. By the time the presents were opened and most of the guests had gone home I was exhausted. I hadn't even eaten at the shower and so at 9 pm that night Jayson took me to Dairy Queen to get a blizzard and some french fries.


The most beautiful diaper cake ever!


My sister Jen, Grandma Cline, and cousin Holly


Same crew, but adding my mom


all of my little helpers opening the presents


Since it was such a whirlwind I didn't have time to unpack my camera so these pictures are from my cousin Holly (thanks)