32 down, about 8 to go!

I'll be 32 weeks pregnant on Saturday, so I finally took a belly picture in Leighton's room. ENJOY! (And not to brag, but I'm excited to say I'm still wearing all of my pre-pregnancy jeans!)

I have the BEST husband!

The other night my back was hurting really bad and I couldn't sleep, so Jack stayed up and did our entire kitchen floor in one night. I have to post the before and after pictures because it's amazing! He has really done so much to our house since we bought it! I love him so much, he always goes out of his way to make things nice for me. I kept forgetting about it yesterday and when I'd get home it was like a whole new surprise to see the new floor when I walked into the house! I absolutely love it! I have the BEST HUSBAND EVER!

Before: (Circa 1970 - hahaha!)


The masterpiece:

We're just so excited!!

We can see our DRIVEWAY today!! And we haven't seen it in months!! Haha, everyone who has lived in Idaho knows this is a glorious day!
And most of you know I was being tested (over and over) for gestational diabetes this week because it's common in my family. I had to drink(or CHUG) the most disgusting drink ever.. a few times.. and have my finger poked on numerous occasions, but they think everything is looking okay. I just have to keep trying to eat less sugar because I feel so sick afterwards! I still haven't gained any weight, so I was pretty excited to be over 6 months pregnant and still in my regular jeans :] Leighton is looking great at 28 weeks and we're still working to finish the nursery so I can get those pictures on here! We found some really cute Tinkerbell things in BYU-I Bookstore to go on her shelves. I'm kind of the Peter Pan one in the family, so it works just perfectly! We can't wait till she's old enough to be Tinkerbell and Minnie Mouse for Halloweens.... but mostly we just can't wait for her to get here! We love her so much already!!
Well, hopefully I'll have pictures for my next post.. but Jack and I are alive and kicking.. just not as much kicking as Leighton is lately! Hope everyone has a fun, safe weekend!

I've been so slack on the blog scene lately!

I'm so mad that I didn't take pictures yesterday, but Jack and I both had our only day off together this week and it was so much fun! We always celebrate Valentine's day a little late and our 18-month anniversary is tomorrow, so yesterday we went to Idaho Falls and shopped for Leighton's room. Then Jack took me out to Olive Garden and we ate until we couldn't fit anymore!! We probably walked a thousand miles in all the stores and the mall, so I ate twice what I could normally eat -- and it was amazing!! We came home and watched movies and relaxed, it was such a great day! (Thanks honey!) Anyway, we've been working really hard to get everything for Leighton's room because I really only have one full day a week that I can work on it. I wish I would've taken before pictures because it was just a storage room, but I can't wait to finish it and take pictures for everyone to see our "handy-work." Jack has been so good about putting up a shelf with some extra hanging space, putting together the crib, changing table, and rocking chair, and he even found some corner shelves on sale! I'm so excited that it's finally starting to look like a nursery instead of a closet. HA! Well, that's basically all we've been up to outside of working and school... which Jack is doing great in (for those of you who know Jack, he pretends he's not the 'student type' .. but don't let him fool ya!) I hope everyone's having a fantastic and safe week! I'll try to be better about the updates, I know life is only going to become more crazy the next few months!

The best weekend ever!

Wow, once again I am playing catch-up on my blog! January was a very eventful month for us, but the end was packed so I haven't been able to update yet. So I'll post some pictures for everyone to enjoy! Hope everyone is enjoying February so far!!

January 21st - Jack's 23rd Birthday

He was so funny posing to blow out the candles.

He was pretty upset about the singing and tamborines, but he got a huge free dessert out of it!

Jack's birthday cake his mom got him and we had cornbeef&cabbage for lunch!

Jack had a wonderful birthday and of course we made it last the whole week! He's pretty excited about the video camera we found and he's finally completed his collection of the Seinfeld series! He's so excited to video all of Leighton's 'firsts' and the trip to Disney World! He's such a great man and I'm so thankful for all the happiness he brings to my life and our family.
Happy (late) birthday, honey!!

January 29 - Mom and Addison come to Idaho!

At the top of the Jackson Pass.

They had to play Idaho scratch games before they left!

I was so happy they came out for the weekend! It was Addi's first time in Idaho and she seemed to handle the cold better than I do! It meant so much to me for them to be here, it was such a special weekend! Addison was able to tour BYU-I and I was able to show them a lot of my favorite things about Rexburg. I had so much fun and I can't wait to see them again in June!

January 30th - My Baby Shower

JoAnne and Jennive hosted the most awesome baby shower for me! It was so much fun, we played games and ate good food and of course Leighton's little room is getting filled up with all the surprises we got! I feel so blessed that I have 'inherited' such a great family! Jack's family does so much for me and I truly appreciate all the time and energy that went into the shower. It was so cool to have Mom and Addison here for it!

Me and preggo friend Lea

Me and Erica Grover (she's due in about 4 weeks!)

Me, JoAnne, Jennive, and Baby Mason

Leighton's 'cupcake cake' -- I loved this!!

The layout... we know how to eat up here in Idaho!

January 31st - Our Sealing in the Rexburg, Idaho Temple

Saturday was the best day of my life so far. It's very personal and writing about it won't do it justice, but I hope everyone has the opportunity to have this experience in their life. Jack and I are so thankful for everyone who could be there, in person and in spirit. We are truly blessed!

February 1st - 'Chip-Dip' Superbowl Party

For Mom and Addi's last day here, Jack and I took them to our ward and we had the opportunity to hear their testimonies while they were here :] Then after church, we all went to Jack's parents house for the Superbowl (Addison was so happy the Steeler's won, haha) and we all ate tons of good food! Mom and I contributed pizza dip and a caramel pecan cake (it sure made me miss my Grandmother and T-Dawg!). 'Chip-Dip' Night is a tradition with Jack's family where there's tons of food and we all hang out and watch movies or play games. It's always a blast!

GOOD NEWS MOMENT :]

I haven't had much time to blog between work and helping Jack get all of his school stuff together, but we have a few things I wanted to share with everyone!

1. Jack started taking his nursing pre-req's this week. We're so excited for him to finally be back in school!

2. We got our temple recommends and we'll be sealed in the Rexburg Temple on January 31st.

3. We decided to name the baby Leighton Chandler Maxfield. We're more excited every day for her to be here! I felt her start moving last week and I've been feeling it more and more.

4. Mom and Addison are coming to visit us the end of this month! We're so excited to see them! (Happy Birthday yesterday Addi-Boo!!)

5. We found a really good deal on a white crib and matching changing table, so Jack got them and put them together for me. We also got cute Carter's onesies that Bob and JoAnne brought us from Michigan and Jack got her a little BYU-I t-shirt! (I'm thinking Leighton's going to be a little spoiled!!)

Well, we hope everyone is enjoying January! We've been super busy, but we'll try to keep everyone updated!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S!

Jack and I both had to work late last night -- we still haven't spent an Idaho New Year's Eve together! Instead we break out the (Welch's grape juice) bubbly and celebrate Alaska New Year's Eve when we get home at 2am! Haha, we will definitely look back on these first few years and our crazy schedules and laugh when we actually get to spend real New Year's Eve together! I hope everyone is enjoying 2009 as much as we are already!! We have had such a wonderful year in 2008 and 2009 is looking even better! We were able to live in 3 different states, spend time with ALL of our immediate family (even Brett, Melissa, and McKinley), go on a cruise, and start preparing to become parents! It has been both of our favorite year yet! And to add to it, we have a new niece: Annabelle Jo Maxfield -- congratulations Brett and Melissa!!