Time for Expansion

Well, as many of you may already know, our little family of 3 will be expanding in a few months to a family of four. Although in little GB's mind the baby is going to be both brother and sister, our ultrasound proved differently this week. Our numbers will be even with the addition of a little sister. Little GB along with Grandma went right out and bought our first pink item...a bib. He had to hang it on my belly as soon as I saw him. :) No names have been decided on, that will take awhile for us to agree on one. For the mean time we are going to call her Lem Lem. Along the same lines of Little GB being called Skittlez, Lem Lem is Little GB's way of saying M & M's.

To help avoid another preterm baby I have begun a weekly shot regime to help keep my "house" for the little one a little bit more hospitable. I am also involved in a pre-term study that will help monitor us a little more in depth than just the standard/routine care. I have been instructed to take it easy so no more excercising for me for the moment. That will be difficult, but it's temporary and it's not really about me so I will follow doctor's order to ensure Lem Lem's health and safety. So we'll keep our fingers crossed that all goes well.

I am well into my student teaching. Let me tell you this...first grade is HARD. Especially at the beginning of the year. It's hard, but definitely worth it and very rewarding. I have been placed with an excellent teacher and I'm enjoying my time. I have four more weeks of first grade and then I will start in 4th grade. Although I miss my Little GB very much, I feel better that he's in excellent care with his Grandma!

As for Pfeiffer...he just got back from a two week stint to Singapore, Tawain, and China. We missed him very much and are very glad he's back. He already has a hike planned for next weekend.

I will include pics in my next post!

Big Boys-Binkies-and Bikes

Well...summer is almost officially done. All I can say is where has it gone? We have had a lot of fun this summer and our little GB, it seems, has changed overnight. He officially decided wearing big boy underwear was more exciting, so he gave up his diapers. Wow is all I can say!! Next he decided that he wanted a big boy bike (see picture) so he gave up his binkies and traded them for his rocket bike! He went down to the store and picked out his Rock It bike all by himself. It amazes me that he is not even 3 years old yet. Sometimes I have to remind myself that he is only 2 ½.
I have enjoyed my school free summer. It took me a few weeks to realize that I didn’t have to do homework every night. I must say that I have thoroughly enjoyed it. My student teaching will start in about two weeks. I am both dreading it and excited for it. Dreading it because I don’t want to have to leave little GB every day, but excited to be one step closer to being done! Yay me!!
Pfeiffer has been quite the mountain man. He has conquered many a mountain peak this summer. He has even acquired a few new hiking buddies. He has the goal of hitting all of the high peaks in every county in Utah, he’s done quite well. He has also hiked most of the peaks along the Wasatch. Good Job Pfeiffer! You’re quite the hiker. Little GB always asks him when is it his turn to go on the mountain. I think the two of them will be quite the hiking buddies!

On a sad note..We did lose a family member this summer. Pfeiffer decided that it was time to upgrade Gus (his 1999 F-150). He no longer wanted to be a 4wd mooch, so he traded in Gus for a 2009 Ford Escape. Although Gus has been with us for our entire marriage, it was time to trade him in. I have yet to come up with a new name for his new vehicle. These sorts of things can’t be rushed.
Okay…sorry for the long, but way over due post. I think I did state in the beginning that I am not a very good journal/blog keeper. But at least you get little snip-its here and there.

Marathon Memories

Well, I did it! I ran my first marathon on April 18, 2009. And yes, I am still very much alive and very much still running. I thought my first marathon experience was awesome! I ran the first 4 miles with my friend Stacie and then the last 21 ½ I was solo. My wonderful husband found me when I had just a half of mile to go. He helped me finish my race. He was so great; he encouraged me to push it and run faster and helped me to a sprinting finish!! My official time: 3:57.03. Yay! Going into it I did not really set a goal for myself, but I am very pleased with my efforts. My brother Mac came in from California and he and Pfeiffer ran the ½ marathon. Both of those guys did awesome too!! My sister came down from Boise to help support. She, my mom and Little GB found me during my run 4-5 times to cheer me on and give me little extra boosts. Mac had sign made (see pics) and they would hold it up and Ann would yell “Keep going keep going” (which is a little joke from when we were young.) My brother Jed was working as an EMT in SLC that day and he spotted me a couple of times and the pictures are courtesy of him. (and my sister in law Bella) Thanks Jedders and Bella! I stripped my fuel belt at about mile 23 and gave it to him! Whew it was nice to be rid of that thing. My finishline support was so incredible. My parents, husband, sister, son, brother, sister –in-law and family where there to cheer me on! I could hear them yelling and it helped! I could not have completed this milestone without their support! I have the greatest family in the whole world!! Everyone helped, from my Dad getting up at the butt-crack of dawn to give us runners a ride to the starting line, to my brother’s sign, my sister’s cheering, to my J-Dawg’s awesome running mix, and to my mom watching little GB while I trained! They are so awesome! I am truly blessed. Here are a few pictures for your enjoyment! Thanks again guys! I love you all!

Yay for Spring Break

I am officially in the middle of my spring break. Words cannot express how excited and relaxed it feels to have a break!! I will start my practicum (a mini internship is what I like to call it) next week. I will spend the next five weeks in first grade. I am looking forward to it.
Little GB and I are off to Idaho tomorrow for the rest of week. He's so excited to see his cousins, especially Cooper. He just loves him. He and Cooper talk on the phone quite a bit and their conversations are pretty hilarious.
Pfeiffer was supposed to be in Pennsylvania this week but after two consecutive days of trying to leave SLC airport his efforts proved unsuccessful, so he'll have to reschedule his trip.
Pfeiffer has decided that he's going to run the SLC half while I run the whole. So he has been helping me with my long runs. Last Saturday he helped me log 22 miles. Whew, that was the longest I have ever run and couldn't have done it without his help. So thanks again Pfeiffer!!
Little GB loves his beanie and puts it on whenever he can find it. So here are a few updated pics of my favorite little man!!

Gone...but not forgotten

Okay, this blog is dedicated to all of my awesome friends and family who may feel a little neglected by yours truly. Life is crazy busy right now, but please know that I am so grateful to all of your for your love and support. My weeks just fly by and I am not sure where all of my time goes. Okay I do know where it goes, its a mix between long days at school, homework, work stuff, and not to mention for some sick reason I have decided to attempt my first full marathon. Yeah, probably not the best idea, but running helps to keep me sane. Little GB is hanging in there, I cherish every little minute I get to spend with him. Pfieffer is also doing great, he's a great support system. Sometimes he gets the brunt of my long days, but he's a trooper. Both of my guys are. I love them both.

Pfeiffer and I just celebrated our 9th anniversary! Woo Hoo for us. We had a little get away for a night. We went to a climbing gym. It was the first time for me and I loved it. It was followed by some delicious tacos and we grabbed a piece of cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory on the way to Little America where we spent the night. We woke up and partook of their yummy, delicious, fantastic brunch and then home to our little guy. It was a great time. I can't believe that it's 9 years already. Wow.

This is quite the boring entry, sorry no pics, but I wanted to just let you all know that even thought I'm MIA and out of touch lately you are all still in my thoughts and prayers!! Thanks for your continual support. Hopefully I'll get some pics posted soon. Little GB had his first buzz cut the other day, I must say...AWESOME!!

2009 Here We Come

Okay, so it's quite obvious that I have been quite the blog slacker as of late. It seems like we have been on the go for the last couple of months and much to my dismay, it doesn't really seem that we are going to slow down anytime soon.

Little GB loved his time as Monkey for Halloween. He loved getting his pumpkin full of candy. He had a very hard time letting go of the pumpkin at the end of the day. He perfected the art of saying "thank you," we'll work on Trick or treat for next year.

We were able to take a few trips as a family. In October we went down to Goblin Valley State Park and to Capital Reef. It was really fun, Little GB loved being in the outdoors and looks to be taking after his Dad in regards to love being on a mountain. In November and December we took a little trip to Idaho to spend sometime with my sister and her family. Christmas found the three of us in the frigid tundra that most people call Ohio.

Little GB had a good time visiting with his Ohio grandparents and flying on the "airpane" (which I must say he did fantastic), but he was ready to come home and be at his house with his things and is bed. He has turned into our little mimic and chatter box. He loves to talk and he'll tell you whatever is on his mind. He has figured out how to throw tantrums, but he is quick to forgive and move on. Everyday he does something new and he just amazes his parents on a daily basis.

As for Pfieffer he has been busy with work and fitting in show-shoeing excursions whenever possible and weather permitting.

I have been busy with my usual stuff, motherhood, school, work and all of the little things that life throws at you. I so enjoyed my winter break from school and I think that I am in denial that it is over. But the sooner we get it started, the sooner it can be over. The thought that I kept me going is that by this time next year I'll be officially done! Yay for me.

I hope that you all had a very Mery Christmas and Joyous New Year! I hope to be a better blogger in the new year!!

I blinked...And then he was 2!

So our little GB hit the big #2 on Tuesday. All I can say or ask myself, is where have the last two years gone? Pfeiffer and I were just reminiscing on the past two years and how fast time has gone. It just seems like yesterday we were hanging out in the hospital waiting for the go ahead to go home. I must say though, being little GB's mom is the greatest honor that I could have asked for. He truly is amazing to me.

To celebrate his big day, Grandma Carolee took him to McDonald's for lunch. Little GB truly loves his Grandma. Every morning when she comes and picks him he just gets the biggest smile on his face. Sometimes I have to bribe him to do something I want him to do by saying that Grandma will be here to take you bye bye. As soon as he hears her name he jumps up and says: Grandma, bye bye? He loves spending time with her. I am thankful for the relationship that he has with her. (Griffen and his Grandma Carolee)

Later in the evening we had a little family party with pizza, ice-cream sandwich cake and cupcakes. Little GB loves being around his cousins and had a great time. He loved being the center of attention and having everyone watch him open his presents. He quickly got the hang of opening them. He got some awesome presents! We are truly blessed to have such wonderful family and friends!!
(His ice cream sandwich cake. Yum!!)
(Bristle Blocks.)
(Griffen wanting everyone to leave his M&M's alone. Sharing sure can be tough. :))