Just to Let You Know...

If you have never tried Popcornopolis Popcorn, you are missing out on the finer things in life.

Trust me. Try some.

Love, Cindy

Our Bun in the Oven

I made it 16 weeks! I know that it is not even half way, but I am very proud of myself, mainly because for the first few weeks I felt like I was going to die. Andrew just said he feels like he is going to die, but only because he is sick. But this post is about me. So, today was my regular prenatal visit. I'm a little worried because my doc said that I was measuring big, and thought maybe he picked up two heart beats. My ultrasound is in May so I guess we'll find out then. One baby would be nice for now though! My mom measured big with her pregnancies and had just one each time, so maybe its genetic. But we'll be happy with any miracle Heavenly Father blesses us with.

We are excited/nervous/scared out of our minds about being pregnant and having our first baby. I am a wreck usually. I don't think I've ever been so emotional, and hungry. My tummy is starting to stick out, and my clothes are getting tighter. I'll take all these things with open arms if it means a healthy baby! I've also put school on the back burner. I'm sorry BYU, but this is more important.

We're mostly concerned with how to take care of a baby, since we both don't have a lot of experience in the field. I don't think Andrew has ever changed a diaper, nor does he know the first thing to do in order to perform that task. A lot of people I've talked to say the whole parenting thing will just come to us. I hope they're right. We have until September to learn everything about parenting, right?

I just thought I'd give an update because I am a horrible blogger. I promise I'll get better, maybe. I'm going to try to post a picture or two, once I take some. If you're lucky, I might even post a pic before the month is over!

Sunny California...haha

I just wanted to show some of you that it really does snow in California. My mom sent me these today. It snowed ten inches in about five hours in Grass Valley! That's more than we have here in Utah. Crazy. It usually doesn't snow like this in Grass Valley, but its neat to see what everything looks like when it does! The first pic is the front yard, and the second is the backyard.

It is winter. I'm not even kidding.

I usually dread winter, but I am actually excited for it to come this year. Why? I couldn't tell ya, but I just am. I still hate driving in snow, and walking to class in it is even scarier. But it is so pretty and it really feels like the holidays when there's white cold stuff covering everything.

Today I was on campus (like everyday) and I thought I'd take some pictures with my phone of our first big snow of the season. At least I thinks its our first, I could be wrong. In my mind it's the first...

I love when they light the trees on campus. I also love the Joseph Fielding Smith Building when it gets dark outside and can see the lights and spiral staircase all lit up. Yes, I spend way too much time on campus.

The JFSB and people trying not to slip and die on the ice. Do you see that snow plow on the left? One literally almost backed into me and some other people while walking to class. Snow is pretty, pretty dangerous...

Look at that huge pile of snow!

Unlock the Magic...

Here is Andrew's application video. He made it in flash and after effects. Cute, huh?

Go Andrew!

For the past few months (actually all last semester and all last summer) Andrew has been working hard to apply to the advertising program here at BYU. He had to take several classes, take a big ol' test, do some essays, create a 60 second application video, and submit an application. It has definitley been a process. He submitted the application about a month ago, and we've been full of anxiety waiting for the news...but finally last night he got an email saying he can pick up the decision letter in the morning. We woke up super early this morning to get to the communications department to pick up the letter...and...drum roll please....Andrew is accepted to the BYU advertising program!!! We are so excited (and not to mention relieved) about the news. All his hard work has paid off, and now he gets to start doing something he really enjoys doing. Way to go, Andrew!

P.S. I will post his application video as soon as I figure out how to do so. Also, does anyone know how to post a video from youtube?

Summer Fun

This summer...

Little Lauren came to BYU...

Michael and Lauren had TONS of fun with us (just look at em).

Lauren experienced 'dorm' life.

We enjoyed the beautiful summer weather. No snow! Yipee!

And the fam came to chill with us.

I carried Lauren.

We went to the Stadium of Fire on July 4th! This was so much fun. We already can't wait until next year!

Andrew and I took a spontaneous getaway to Las Vegas. On the way we saw the beautiful scenery at Zion's National Park.
We visited the St. George Temple grounds for the first time.
We went to the Hoover Dam for the first time.
We exhausted all the 'dam' jokes that we could.
Look! A dam tower! Haha...
We took in all the sights and sounds (and smells) Las Vegas has to offer.
We enjoyed the bright lights and crazy people.

Andrew's parents even came to visit! This is at the Oquirrh Mountain Temple open house.

We went to Disneyland. I don't know why, but Disneyland never gets old.

It's just so fun!
The whole family got to hang out together.

And we did a whole lot of this.

So there you have it. Our summer has been awesome! Busy, but awesome. We don't want it to be over quite yet, but I guess summertime has to come to a close at some point. If I had it my way, it would be summer four seasons straight. I have a serious dislike for that fluffy white cold stuff that falls from the sky. But I guess that just has to happen to get to next summer. Ugh. We have a lot to look forward to this fall. Andrew will be applying for his major soon, this will be my second to last semester (hopefully), and we will have plenty of opportunities to make more memories. So bring it on, winter! We'll show you who's boss (but please don't be too harsh).