Bitter Family Reunion

Chris' booted foot didn't slow him down one bit.  I also shot this gun, 8 months pregnant. It was awesome! But sadly no one caught the moment on camera.

A little off-roading :)

Always so fun getting this huge group of people together.  We feel so lucky to have these people in our lives.

He'll never learn...

Chris came home a couple weeks ago from playing basketball with some neighborhood boys, and he was limping... Yes, yet another basketball caused injury. Poor Chris twisted his ankle on another boy's foot, badly enough to brake his ankle (calcaneus) bone clean through. Apparently, this is a very rare break.  The ankle bone is really well protected by ligaments, tendons, and other bones, and not easily broken. So I guess Chris is pretty good at injuring himself :)  Luckily, the bone fragment that was broken off hadn't been moved from it's correct placement, even though Chris is proud of the fact that he kept playing with his broken ankle and not only won the game, but dunked the ball as well...:) 

So right now Chris either wears the boot, or crutches around. In two weeks we have another doctors appointment where we'll find out how his bone is healing.  If it is healing well, we may be able to ditch the boot.  If not, Chris may be due for another surgery. We're really hoping that his bone is healing, especially with our baby coming so soon.

Pregnancy

When Chris and I first found out that we were pregnant this was Chris' reaction...

:) Chris quickly recovered from the initial shock. Despite what it looks like, he really is so happy and excited about becoming a dad. 

Seeing our little baby nub gets me every time.  I was shocked to see how our little baby jumped up and down on the screen and I couldn't feel any of it at that point.

 Little hand making a peace sign

I first felt the baby moving around at about 15 weeks.  Chris could feel her little kicks by 18 weeks! :) At 21 weeks we had an ultrasound where we found out we were having a healthy little girl!  When we found out we were having a little girl, the whole thing felt so much more real.  We can't wait to meet our precious little bundle!

My progress :) (at 6 months)

7 months pregnant

Our beginning

Chris and I met our junior year, and started dating as seniors.  Before taking me on our first date, Chris had heard a lot about my dad's reputation of being a little bit intimidating when it came to letting boys take out his daughters.  So on our first date, which happened to be to the homecoming dance, Chris came prepared. 

He showed up with a 'dating recommend', complete with a signature from his bishop and stake president. :) Needless to say, this little manuveur quickly won both my parents' hearts.  

Chris and I continued dating throughout high school and the summer after graduation.  

Senior prom

Giant stuffed monkey Chris won for

me at Lagoon one day

After about two years of dating, Chris received a call to serve a mission to London, England.  

Chris loved his mission and was an amazing missionary.  I missed him a lot, but loved getting letters. I'm amazed at how much we grew together, in spite of being so far apart.

Sadly, because of multiple injuries, surgeries, and health concerns, Chris' mission was cut short.  He returned home with an Honorable Medical Release after about ten months of dedicating his life to the Lord.

Chris' arm in a sling, soon before he came home 

for surgery #1

Chris toughing it out in the mission field 

with a casted hand shortly after surgery #2

(still recovering from surgery #1 as well)

Soon after being released, Chris proposed to me! I said YES :)

After about a two and a half month long engagement, Chris and I were sealed for time and all eternity in the Bountiful Temple.  I still have a hard time believing that this is my life, and I get to spend it with this amazing boy who I love SO much!

We spent our first week together in California.  Visiting the beach and Disneyland was awesome! 

I L-O-V-E these t-shirts Chris and I found!

I could not ask for more than the life I have with Chris.  My reality has definitely surpassed my wildest dreams.  I'm so blessed to have the marriage that I have with the love of my life, and the Lord and our testimonies as our greatest strength. I'm so grateful to know that my life with Chris will never end.