Off to the races!!

We went to the greyhound dog races last weekend and they were pretty entertaining...even for a non-animal lover like myself! Plus it only costs $2 to get in which is the perfect date price:) They have a bunch of different races with different classes of dogs (A, B, C, D) depending on how well they race. They even have Sparky, the mechanical rabbit that races around the track ahead of the dogs.

Here's a couple shots of the dogs:

Us with our friends Ryan and Tricia

The Dog Track

***This picture doesn't do it justice. Compared to my images of what a dog track would look like and the first impression of the building we pulled up to, it was gorgeous! Plus we were sitting outside at night in 70 degree weather, what can beat that?!

Our Bookie

Haha. Just kidding but here's Adam and Ryan learning how the odds work, which dogs were favored and the different kinds of bets you could make like a box or trifecta. I personally like to bet based on the name of the dog and the way he looks:)

Adam and Me

We are trying to get in as many dates as we can this last month because really who knows when it will happen again?!? We are getting very excited for the babe to arrive!

Grandparents

Grandparents. What more do I say? They are always so giving of their time, knowledge, love, support, etc. Plus all they really want in return is knowing you. Whether it's a visit, a phone call or a card. We made sure to spend some extra time with our grandparents while we were home for Christmas.

First there's my grandma. She's a real trooper and although she's sad without my grandpa she's still really positive and ready to live life. She goes to all of her kids, gradkids and great grandkids functions. She sends cards to everyone for birthdays, holidays, even anniversaries! I'm pretty sure she singlehandedly keeps the Hallmark in Brigham City in business. She's fun and so easy to love!

Then there's Adam's Grandpa Hensley. He's one of the nicest guy you could ever meet. In the four years I've known him here's what I can say. He keeps himself very informed and is a great conversationalist. He is genuinely glad to see you and makes sure to let you know that whenever you're together. And on a funny note he can't hear a thing when I talk to him but for some reason he can hear Adam's tone of voice just fine:) Good thing he also has a talent for reading lips! Oh, yea plus he and Adam look alike so if Adam's as cute as him when he grows up then we're set!

Then there's Adam's Grandma & Grandpa Roberts. They seem to have lots of fun together. They are in their mid 80's and still find time to travel to California, Idaho, wherever they feel like going at the time. They have all sorts of topics they are interested in and I feel like I always learn something new after spending time with them. Unfortunately after 3 visits with them I got zero pictures!!! Even worse, I couldn't even find a picture of them together over the last few years of knowing them. But I did find this great picture of Adam's grandpa playing the sax at our wedding:)

So, here's to grandparents and the legacy they leave behind!

33 Weeks and Counting

I have been a HUGE slacker lately in all areas of life. I just finished unpacking a week and a half later and I finally put my Christmas decorations away two days ago. So, not to worry it is not just the blog that needs some TLC. I really want to update all of my Christmas pictures and festivities but I haven't decided to make time for all of that yet. But we do finally have a crib and changing table for the babe so things are looking up!

In the meantime to ease your curiosity about the bulge on my stomach here is a picture of me at 33 weeks...we're really getting there now!

If you're wondering what's behind me it's Adam's Christmas present: the Bennington Flag. I think he was more focused on getting a good picture of the flag rather than my belly.

Some days I don't know who I married; apparently he's now an artist, a historian, interested in law on the side and soon a Dad! I'm a lucky girl to get all of those things in one:)

The Month of Utah

Wow, it's been a while but that's because I ended up in Utah for a whole month! My grandpa (who has been sick for a few years) passed away 10 days before we were supposed to fly home so rather than paying for two separate plane tickets I just changed my departure date. When I was there I should have had lots of free time to update the ol blog but factors including my parents computer is ancient, plus I forgot my camera cord and the fact that I was having to much fun playing with everyone equals a break from blogging (okay let's be honest, I have never been a faithful blogger in the first place:)

So, here's a lot of pictures from a fun time in Utah!

Merry Christmas from Florida!

Lots of indoor soccer games to watch

My mom and me after she performed with "the heartbeats"

Me with some of my nieces and nephews visiting Santa

and going to see Christmas lights

Christmas Village in Ogden

Adam and Me (our blood hasn't thinned out yet, the cold was still bearable:)

Syd (Adam's mom) and Olivia

Christmas Eve

(yes I am fully aware of my protruding belly)

Christmas Nativity

Christmas Morning

(Adam made BYU paintings for my nephews)

Catching up with friends

Rock Band

Adam killin' it on the bass:)

Hensley Baby Shower

Friden Baby Shower

(my nieces thought it would be fun to eat by the tree)

High School friends

(the one in the middle was due in 11 days, babies everywhere!)

The Pregnant Snowman

This last picture is my favorite. My family threw a baby shower for me at my sister's house and my nieces and nephews thought it would be fun to make us a present, so they made an Adam snowman and a Erica snowman. Can you see the belly on mine? Very creative.

So, there's a summary (really, the pictures could go on and on) of our Christmas & New Year's in Utah. It was so fun to go home and see everyone and oddly enough it is also fun to be back in Florida together with just the 2 of us...well almost 3.

Two Words

GO COUGARS!!!!!

Paper Chains

Last night I decided to make a paper chain. The first countdown is to the day we go home for Christmas, the second countdown is to when we have our baby! I know random, but sometimes I get these ideas in my head just like I am a little kid again. At least Adam let's me enjoy my childhood dreams. He even helped me hang the chain and got in a picture with me (not without complaints I might add:)

Sorry the picture is a little crooked...I guess the book I set it on shifted a little

Here is my belly at 25 weeks, it's really growin now and so is my butt unfortunately!

We can't wait to see everyone at Christmas...only 33 more days!!

I guess until that time we'll continue to enjoy the sunny Florida weather

(Note: This picture was taken November 7th, the weather here is still crazy to me!)

Domestic

Since we have been in Florida I find I have more extra time. This could be due to factors including less work hours, less social life, less time with Adam. It's a sad thing really, but instead of moping around I have become quite domestic. A couple weeks ago I made homemade cinnamon rolls for the first time and this week I made my first homemade razzleberry pie (I just couldn't last until Thanksgiving:) Although I really don't enjoy cooking, I LOVE baking treats!

I should have taken more pictures along the way, but here's the finished product!

And here's my belly after eating it, the baby really liked the pie:)

Oh yea, and even though our Cougars have had a few rough games this year, we will forever be fans. Here's another creation by Adam:

GO BYU!!!