Halloween - Super Heroes

 

 

Leaves

Faces

Harlow loves to look at himself in pictures.  Well, today I thought we'd try to see what he does to taking pictures of ourselves while we can still see ourselves -> Result: Awesomeness!  This is the first time Harlow has ever made faces for the camera; following my lead in what faces to do we captured  some fun ones!  I just LOVE being this perfect little guy's Mommy!!!

BYU Homecoming Parade

I decided to take Harlow down to the BYU Homecoming Parade to let him see the floats and get some candy.  It was fun to see him change from being timid to becoming fearless as he ran out into the street to wave at all the students, cars, dancers, and costumes.  I was running after him and scooping him up and away from other kids candies and horse hooves by the end.  One float came by and he saw a girl with candy in her hand sitting on the float and so he took off after her as fast as he could with his cute little hand stretched out as far as it would go, reaching for the treat!  Me and the girl were laughing at him and his determination - He was not going to give it up until he got it...which he did.

The kids around us were very nice to him and would help him get candy, even bringing him some that they thought he would like.  We sat by our neighbors across the street, Will and Jessica Wickert and their kids (Willow, Ellory, Raylee and Lenix).  Harlow's their little buddy.

 I saw Charlie Roberts, an elder I served with in Italy, with the Dance Team and called out to him.  He ran over and gave Harlow the balloon which, as you can tell, he loved and kept it right with him even while napping.

Harlow had a really fun time but couldn't even make it home without crashing...too bad this nap didn't make it into the house...I think it was Harlow's shortest nap ever

ThanksGiving Point

To have a little one once again

We are thrilled to share the news that we are expecting again!!  Tomorrow we will be 13 weeks along, far enough where I feel I can stop being afraid and start being more excited - I went to the second Drs visit this morning and he said all sounded well.  It was at my second appointment with our last pregnancy that we found out the babies heart was no longer beating...I was a little nervous for this appointment...I hope I can be more excited and less nervous now.

A miscarriage is harder than I imagined, emotionally and physically.  And you think you're over it but you find out repeatedly that you're not....that's all I'll say

(*Beware: Possible TMI here) Back in August, I was suppose to start my cycle.  That day I felt awful and crampy but it didn't come.  Nor did it come the next or the next.  After 5 days I finally just broke down to tested.  I was pretty surprised to see the positive, since I had been cramping all this time.  I was worried and thought for sure we were going to have a miscarriage right away.  I don't exaggerate when I say the every time I went to the bathroom I braced myself to see blood...but the weeks went by and the cramping would come and go.  I read online and discovered that many women cramp, its fairly normal.  That eased my tension a bit.  That first Dr appointment I requested to see Dr Thorpe, who I had seen with the miscarriage.  Nathan was able to get off work and come with me which meant the world.  (thanks Becca for being ready and willing to go with me to be my strength and support)  I was nervous (understatement!) but we when we got to see our little one's heart beating is was such a thrill.  And, get this, the ultrasound machine fit in the palm of his hand!  It was incredible!

We haven't told many people because like I said, we were worried we'd miscarry, but we're feeling good (*still asking for your prayers in our behalf).  So here we are telling again - the Andersen Family is about to grow again and we couldn't be more happy!  We want this baby, painfully so.  And are grateful that everything is looking good so far :)

PS-most people in our ward know...it's nearly impossible to hide my very pregnant looking belly now :) Yay! for baby bellies!

11 weeks along

Down to the Park in this lovely Fall Weather

General Conference

3 Amazing Years

Nathan took me on a lift ride up at Sundance Ski Resort.  The scenery was beautiful and calm.  Being on the lift made us slow down, look around at our beautiful surroundings, and enjoy the completely un-rushed time we were giving each other.  We just enjoyed how in love we still are!

Afterwards we went out to eat at The Frontier Grill right by the lift...I wish I could say that the meal was amazing...it wasn't (maybe amazingly expensive) but the atmosphere is relaxed and comfy and again, just being with each other and not having to chase a toddler around the restaurant was very nice.  (*a big Thanks to Jessica and Brad (and Bailey) Johnson for watching Harlow so Nathan and I could enjoy some us time for our anniversary)  On the way down the mountain we played a game where we went through the alphabet and we each said something we love about the other that started with that letter.  (Nathan's a good sport to play my games with me...like the dice game the night before ;) - super liked that one)

We drove by a theater in Provo, but nothing sounded good.  Then we got a text from Jessica saying that Harlow had thrown up twice...we were already heading home so it didn't cut the night short but we sure felt bad that they had to deal with that.  We stopped at the Creamery on 9th for some yummy Butter Pecan ice cream and then to pick up Harlow.

We ended up borrowing 50 First Dates and watching it.  Super cute movie...wish it was more clean

The whole night was wonderful, just Nathan and I.  It's been a long time since we've been out just the two of us and it felt nice.  I am grateful for the love Nathan so freely and abundantly gives me!  He makes my world beautiful and bright...I'll save the rest of the mushy stuff for my Nathan to hear :)  But I will say that I am so thankful for this man who is my husband and my love, the Father of our Harlow and other children to come.  I don't know what I would do without him in my life! These truly have been the best 3 years of my life and looking forward to many, many more to come <3

Boating w/Kyle and Heidi

Kyle and Heidi have invited us out boating with them quite a few times this summer but we've always been busy until today!  We met up at their place and got the boat all ready.  I feel like I grew up on Utah Lake and dang, it honestly felt so good to be back in that green, dirty water!  I started off the trip by knee boarding, in memories of boating with Grandpa Ras.  Then we pulled out the wake board.  Nathan did great and is learning quickly.  It was nice to have Kyle and Heidi there giving advice on what to do different and improve.  Kyle was incredible to watch and Heidi was doing some sweet jumps by the end.  I even got up on the wake board!!!  A first for me!  I was so excited that first time that I started yelling and cheering, so much that I fell over...haha,  I quickly got back up and was going again.  I even got back into the wake!  I was thrilled!

Harlow had a good time on the boat.  We'd dip him in that water now and again to cool him off but the water was cold and he let us know that wasn't his favorite thing to do.  He did go swimming with Daddy for a tiny but and calmed down a little.  As it got later Harlow started getting sleepy but we made him a little bed under a shady spot (just like my mom use to do for me) and he took a snoozer.  Towards the end of the trip we wanted to get Harlow out on the tubes. 

Ended the day off with a relaxing picnic dinner out on the patio (Taco Salad) at our place and then watching The Ghost.  It's sure fun to have good friends.