Our Little "Scot" Girl

Grandma & Grandpa Roper brought this darling outfit back from Scotland last month and I was afraid Kate was going to outgrow it by Christmas, so I had her wear it to church on Sunday. She didn't quite make it through Sacrament meeting with the whole ensemble, but we were able to snap a few shots after church.

We had some really great news this week. Two weeks ago, I went in for an amniocentesis and we got the results back on Tuesday that everything with this baby is healthy and normal. What a relief. We feel so blessed and are so excited for the arrival of this new little one. Oh, and we got a definite confirmation that IT'S A GIRL!!!

A Day To Be Thankful......Thankful I'm not 30 yet!!!

T H E B I G 2 9!!!

Yes, today I celebrated #29. I guess that means I have 1 more year to celebrate my 20's....and I'm going to enjoy every minute of it. The funny thing is that the closer I get to turning 30, the more I feel like 20. I guess that's a good thing??? I had a really great birthday though. In fact, I have the most wonderful, thoughtful husband I know. This morning Bryan had arranged for me to get a massage & pedicure at Remedez (perhaps the BEST salon). When I got home, he had gotten Kate bathed and ready (minus the hair being curled), cleaned the house and did the laundry. Now why is it so hard for me to accomplish all of that in one day, let alone in a couple of hours??? Bryan definitely makes a great "Mr. Mom." Later that night, he had asked his mom (thanks Grandma) to come and watch Kate while we had dinner at my favorite restaurant, Chef's Table. I have to say, this was one of the best birthday's I have had. Life doesn't get any sweeter than this!

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This year we spent Thanksgiving with the Rosenvall's. We had dinner at John & Michelle's (Bryan's brother) and what a FEAST it was. We started a tradition a couple years ago to get together the night before Thanksgiving for "Pie Night." It seems like we eat so much on Thanksgiving day that when it's time for pie, we are all too full. So, this way we enjoy the pies beforehand. It's been a fun tradition to keep alive. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Michelle & I wanted to start the day off right and go for a walk before the big feast began!

The table was set so beautifully.

Michelle is your everyday Martha Stewart!

Abriel was so excited to show off her "Kater Bugs" Masterpiece!

"Giddy-Up Horsey!!!"

I am THANKFUL for.....

I LOVE this time of year because I pay special attention to the the many things that I have been blessed with. Here are just a few of the MANY things that I am THANKFUL for.....

The Gospel of Jesus Christ
"Heavenly Pieces" from Dippidee
Friends And Family weekend at the GAP (thanks Teresa)
SceNted Candles
My sweet Little Kater Bugs
Being a mommy.....the greateSt job in the world
Great books from great writers
My Incredibly patient husband
Being able to traVel and see all the beauties of this earth
Health Insurance
Girl's Night Out!!!
My LeGgs because they allow me to run and cycle

I hope you ALL have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Children's Museum

Those are some pretty cute cows??

This was the coolest bubble blower!

We had too much fun!

My friend Lindsey and I took the kids to the Children's Museum at the Gateway today. Let me just say that place is every kid's dream come true. I wish they would've had this kind of place to go when I was growing up. We had such a fun time. In fact, I think the parents had just as much fun as the kids.....I know I did. If you haven't had a chance to go there yet.....it's definitely the place to go

IT'S A GIRL!!!!

She wasn't being at all bashful!Yay! We were so excited to find out today that we are having another girl. It will be so fun for Kate to have a little sister close in age. Everything on the ultrasound looked normal and I will go in for another one in 4 weeks just to make sure. I thought deep down that Bryan really wanted a boy this time around, but he was so excited when we found out it was a girl. I think he is such a great "girl" daddy anyway! I did measure about 1 week off, so my new due date is April 28th. It sounds so far away, but I'm sure that it's going to creep up on me sooner than I think.

Fillmore . Friends . Family . Fun

I love going home to visit my family and unfortunately, we don't get down as often as I would like to, so when we do......I consider it a real treat. We decided to take a day trip down yesterday (Sunday) for our family friend's mission report. Afterward, we had a little get together at Grandpa Roper's barn with family and friends. It was a lot of fun to see everyone. The best part, though, was the chocolate fountain.....YUMMY!

Family Pictures

We've procrastinated having our family pictures taken and we finally had them taken today. It was such a perfect "Fall" day. My sister-in-law, Annalisa, is a photographer and came and snapped a few shots in a gully close to our home. I had a few shots taken with my camera, and the hard part is trying to pick one out for our Christmas card. Kate always seems to want to sleep at the most inopportune times. So, we're hoping that we can get at least one of her looking at the camera.....we'll see.

My Running Buddy!

We have been trying to take advantage of this BEAUTIFUL weather as much as we can. I love to be outside, but it seems like we just don't get out as often as we should. The last few days I have been taking Kate out for little jogs. I'm hoping to keep it up until the snow comes or until I get too big to run anymore (which, unfortunately, is coming sooner than later). Anyway, Kate loves it and it's a great way to get her curlers dry :)

Tag.....I'M IT!!!

Okay, so I have been tagged twice and am just getting around to doing it. So, Gina and Terri....this one's for you!

A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B. Each player lists 6 facts/habits about themselves.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

1. I'm a little embarrassed to admit this, but I am a total GSN (Game Show Network) FANATIC. I don't watch much TV, but when I do this is the station I turn to. I especially love all the oldies like Press Your Luck, Card Sharks, and Love Connection. I know, I know. Bryan makes so much fun of me, but I play along and am dang good at these games.

2. I have this nervous habit that I have had for a LONG time and can't seem to kick. Many of my friends can attest to this, as I am always picking at my left thumbnail. I call it the "nub" because that's all it is. I don't have a problem with any of my other fingernails.....just this one. I'm tempted to go and have a fake nail put on it just to stop the madness!!

3. I HATE (I mean...DISLIKE) Wal-Mart......but I always seem to end up shopping there! When I am there, I have to remind myself "Now why do I put myself through this misery?" Maybe it's because I end up shopping there at 9:00 pm on a Saturday night.....BIG MISTAKE!

4. I LOVE to run. Not only for the physical aspect, but mainly for therapeutic reasons. It's MY time to be able to clear my head and rejuvenate my spirits

5. I'm NOT a very good decision maker. My most commonly used phrase is, "I don't know.... what do you want to do?" I'm working on it.

6. I LIVE to travel. If I know there is a trip planned in the near future.....it keeps me going (even if it is just a trip down to Fillmore). I have a goal of visiting ALL 50 states. I am very close, just a few more to go.

There you have it....just a little bit about me. So, I don't know who to send this to because most people I know have already been tagged.

Our Little "Katerbug"

This year for Halloween, Kate was a ladybug. I think she liked this costume a little more than her costume last year (can you blame her???)


We visited Daddy at work.....and went to our ward Trunk-or-Treat party.......


Laney

Maddy, Kate & Shawn

.....and had fun spending time with our cute "animal friends! Happy Halloween!!!