Baby Girl

So today was one of the most painful, yet blessing days of my life. We went into the hospital on Friday at 330 pm so I could be induced. Well we were in for a long night after getting medication to get things going. I waited 12 hours to find the medicine had not helped. At 430 am I started having contractions. I got patossen around 8 or 9 am to help get my contractions really going. The whole time I was still dilated a 2. So then at around 12 I could stand the pain no more and received an edpidural while dilated to a 3. I fell a sleep for a couple hours and woke to a sharp pain in my lower back. The nurse came in ordered me more pain meds and decided to check me again. Well I had gone from a 3 to an 8. The pain stopped in my lower back, but my left hamstring was no longer numb. So I knew when cotractions were coming cause of the pain in my upper leg. Well I started pushing around 330 ish and our beautiful baby girl came into the world at 439pm. It was so hard keeping up the you can do it attitude, but I had great support team my Mom, sister Jess, Boston, my amazing OB, and nurse. She came and I could hardly believe she was mine and came out of me. She is 7lbs 13oz and 21 inches. She had a little hair but this amazing big eyes. She just took in all around her. I can't believe I have a baby and thank the Lord for giving me such a great early Christmas Present. She is a joy and can't imagine me life with out her.

So much to be Thankful for...

I have spent time reading the new Ensign and reflecting on Christmas and also all I have been blessed with. Boston and I were sitting talking about how blessed we are. We have a great home, everything we need and MORE for this baby, the most amazing Family and Friends, we have each other and the Gospel. Who could as for more?

Knowing that I have been sealed to my husband and that our baby will be ours for Eternity is so comforting. Knowing I can see my family again if I live righteously and follow the path Christ has shown. Knowing that soon we will have a baby in our home. God and the way he created us is amazing. The way a human life can be created is glorious. Has it been easy no, but as I watch my sisters with their kids I know it will be worth it. I get a baby that I can love and teach and never have to send home:) It is all ours! I am gonna be a mom! I know it will not be easy. My mom and sisters will be getting phone calls of frustrations and a million questions (fair warning), but I am grateful to have the chance to raise one of heavenly father's children.

So Christmas is around the corner and I pray we all remember the true reason for Christmas... it is not what you get under the tree. It is celebrating the life of our brother and saviour Jesus Christ. It is about giving and loving all. If we all carried the true meaning of Christmas all year long the world would be a better place. Find someone who is in need. Watch for those who are struggling and need a helping hand. Instead of getting into the hustle and bustle of wrapping gifts and running from store to store. Look around you and all the amaizing things you have. Look at your families make memories and traditions that will be with them forever. Don't loose sight of what Christmas is all about and only look at the worldly aspect of it. I love you all and wish you the best life has to offer. Remember why you celebrate Christmas... is it for the presents or is it to remember the amazing birth and life of Christ?

Love you all!

Baby and Veterans

First I want to take a moment to publicly thank first my Grandpa Bowers for fighting in World War II. Thank you for perserving our freedoms we have today. Second thank you to all those who have served and currently serve this Country. Thank you for leaving your homes and families so that I can live with the freedoms I have today. Words can not express the gratitude I feel for all you and my prayers are with you. THANK YOU!!!

Second we had an ultrasound on Monday then we had my Dr appointment today. They said with how the baby is and with the results of the ultrasound the baby would be approximately around 7lbs 5 oz at 40 weeks. As far as their growth curve was showing. The baby dropped a little over the past few weeks so is putting even more pressure on my bladder. So yeah for the porcelain toilet. I can imagin being a pioneer and walking mile after mile being pregnant and having to pee all the time. I can't imagine having to walk so many miles even not pregnant. How grateful I am for those strong women. I must say that I it makes me feel bad for complaining. I have it quite easy. So we are in the waiting stages. I feel this child is going to take its own sweet time. Which is what we hope. They said I am dilated to a one and the baby still has quite a ways to drop... could have fooled me:) Well anyway we love you guys!

Christmas Light Time

So now that Halloween is over and time is counting down we get to do what Boston lives for each year.... 80,000 Christmas Lights. We started Monday by separating the lights. Thanks to Papa Bryce, Mason (nephew), and Ben (friend of Boston's) for helping out. They now have the lights on all windows and pillars. It looks like he might just get everything he wants done in time for December 1st. We decided to just get all the Christmas stuff out and up so we don't have to deal with it after the baby is here. So I have been trying to figure out where to put all the stuff we have. Amazing how much stuff we have to put up. I will post pictures when we are done. I unfortunately keep getting side tracked and start working on other things:)

As for the Baby it is looking good. Got to see it's face FINALLY last week. This week we had a little rough time. I had gotten sick Friday and then by Monday night it got worse and had to go in Tuesday and get some fluids put in me. I was not too dehydrated but after a couple IVs and medicine to help with the nausea I was beat. Thank goodness for a loving husband. I was just able to rest and he took great care of me. Man I am lucky to have such a great guy. They said that the baby sounded great and that I should not be worried. Then we had my appointment on Wednesday with my OB she too said the baby sound great and we will wait for the results from my Ultrasound we have this up coming Monday. Can't wait!!! We will get to know about how much the little one is weighing and the length... Should be fun. We have a little over 3 more weeks til my due date, but have a good feeling this little one is gonna come a little later. Seems quite content being inside me even though I am getting quite uncomfortable. Few more weeks of work then I am home to stay and take care of our little one...

Well we hope everyone is doing great and love you all thanks for all the love and support!

Long over due Reunion!!

Many of you may know my Grandma Bigler. She was a valiant woman. A great piano teacher, story teller, cook, and most of all MY GRANDMA! She had 10 kids and loved them all dearly. Jessica and I had the privledge of going to lunch at her house during grade school. On cold days she always had something yummy to warm us up and send us back to finish the rest of our day. She would watch me while mom and dad worked and I loved hanging out with her and Grandpa. She tried to teach me how to play the piano and til this day I regret just giving up and not finishing. She was a great pianist. She struggled many years with breast cancer and other illnesses. After her last round of Chemo they told her the cancer had doubled. She had been living with my Uncle Cleon and his wife Penny. They were great and took such good care of her. She came home to Heber I beleive this past Thursday and yesterday. She went to see her husband again.

What a great reunion it must have been. You can only imagine my Grandpa standing there with Uncle Sterling (who passed a yr before grandpa) and her twin boys Eric and Derric (who both passed shortly after birth). The hugs that were shared and laughter that took place at seeing her loved ones again. She then would also get to see her Parents and siblings who passed on before her. She will also get to see the Grandchildren that have passed and get to hug my dear sister.

Even though it is hard not having her around. Knowing whenever I go to her house she will not be sitting in that brown lazy boy watching the ball game or waiting just for someone to come and visit. I loved her dearly and it is sad my baby will not know her, but I can always share my memories. The fun times I had. I was also lucky enough to get her on video telling stories of Grandpa and Dad. Also some of the other kids. It is something that I will cherish always. I love you Grandma and will try to live my life in a way that one day we will be reunited for Eternity!

Blessings and Family

I first feel a need to openly thank my Heavenly Father for all he has done for Boston and I. We have been trying hard to pay off all our debt and when we found out I was pregnant we both knew that I would be needing to stay home to raise the baby. I must thank my husband for never giving up. When I looked at what we needed to pay off before I had the baby then accessing living on his income only seemed absolutely insane. I shed many tears over the thought of my not working and us trying to make it by on his income. However we kept working hard and selling things that we do not need and trying to work over time and pay off everything we can. Well even with paying everything off we were still looking at being a little short each month. Well I must say that the Lord works in mysterious ways. He has blessed us more than I can ever know. We have almost completely paid off all the debt and will be covered financially with just Boston's job. My heart over floweth with gratitude for Heavenly Father and his hand in my life. I had been struggling to know if I should really quit my job and he has answered my prayers and blessed me more than I could imagine.

Now I also want to thank all the Family and Friends that we have. You all have been there when we needed anything and also supported us through the wedding and now this baby that will bless our lives. I had my baby shower here in Phoenix on Saturday and we were spoiled by all the gifts and love that came through our door that day. It was great to see and visit with friends and family. This baby definitely is blessed to be coming into a home with such support. We know it was difficult to buy for him/her since we do not know what it is, but thank you again for everything. We pray we can return the kindness and love you all have shown unto us. I want to thank my in-laws for the food and decorations. I am so blessed to have married into such a great family. I truly am grateful for all they have done for us. I could not ask for better in-laws.

Here are some pictures of the shower, the names I did for the babies room, and more... Click on the link and it should take you to the photo album

baby Shower

Birthday Surprise

First want to thank everyone for the birthday wishes it is has been a great day so far. It started off with going to work and arriving with my desk amazingly decorated by my co-workers. Took me a while to get into my desk:) Then they surprised me with a cake and tons of love and wishes. I then got to see our little one. It is doing great Dr. said all the test results from our issues last week came back normal and that the baby is looking strong and healthy. It still keeps it's hands right against its' face so we have yet been able to see it. No matter what the Dr does it won't give us a good glimpse of it. It proves that it takes after his/her father! Stubborn!!! Then I got a wonderful surprise from my husband. I had gone down to the book store and he asked me to show him things I would like to have. So we wondered around I saw some books I would like to read and a couple picturse I would love to have in our home. One imparticular I loved. It has a picture of Mary holding Christ as a baby then a picture of Christ hugging Mary as and adult. He got me the picture and I love it..... Boston then told me that I have to be ready to leave at 5pm tonight. He would not tell me anything else and we ended up going to the Super Cinema in Scottsdale not sure on the exact name. It was fun! It is a movie theater with dinner tables. So you go and eat dinner and watch the movie. We watched The Proposal. It was a good movie and we had fun. I love my husband and for him making my birthday an amazing one. I feel sometimes I have a husband better than I deserve. He always treats me amazing and makes me feel good about myself. I am so grateful for him in my life.

Here are pics of the baby's room and front room. Plus of my birthday gift. (Sorry could not find the before pictures of the baby's room and front room.



This is why I had liked the picture so much....

Made me think of the love one has for their mother. She is there when you need something. There to calm your fears, kiss your wounds, and listen to your endless complaints. The love between a mother and a child is amazing. I love my mom and appreciate all she has done for me. Everything she has given up for me. She is a great woman and I love her dearly. I love this baby growing inside. I pray that everything continues to go great and we will be able to bring this little one home with us in December. I can't remember what it felt like not having the movement of the baby or what it is like not to have indegestion :) However everything I have gone through so far I would do over and over again. Even the first three months of getting aquainted with my best friend the porcelain bowl. I am so greatful for the opportunity the Lord has given me and Boston to be parents. It is the greatest honor one could have being intrusted with a precious soul to raise so one day it will be able to return to Heavenly Father again.

Getting A lot Accomplished

So.... staying here was not bad after all. I mean no long lines or walking around for hours. Instead Boston finished Drywalling the front room and babies room. Then we got to paint both rooms and tomorrow we are reorganizing the house! I also made some really cute hair bows when I had to take a break. We went shopping and saved a lot of money on groceries so all in all.... this has been a very productive past two days. I got to spend time with an amazing husband and we got to get some projects around the house completed.

Real quick just want to let the man of my dreams know how much I appreciate his hard work and endless energy. He is always up doing something, unless he is so tuckered out he passes out on the couch (like he is now). He always keeps me laughing and even when I want to be mad at him I can't. He finds it so amusing putting his mouth against my tummy and talking in weird voices to the baby tells him about what he is doing. I can not imagine my life with out this man pray everyday that I will have him here next to me until I am old and gray. He is my everything and I can not express enough how much I love him.

Well anyway I will be getting pictures up of the before and after pictures of the front room and baby's room. We are slowly getting the house exactly how we want it! Sooooo exciting!

Vacation

So we had all planned on going to Disneyland this weekend. We were all ready to get going on Wednesday and the baby decides to be a turd. So since the baby decided it would like to test out my body and see how we handle it causing issues my Dr says we stay home. We are not allowed to leave. Also that I need to take it easy....easy? There are so many things we still need to do. So I am sitting here bored out of my mind trying to think of something creative I can do. We had spent two hours yesterday in the OB triage making sure that the contactions stopped and this baby is not trying to force it's way out. Well everything turned out normal and the baby is where it needs to be. Now I am relaxing or at least trying too. I hate that we are missing out on Disneyland with Boston's Family. I know I couldn't have done 3/4's of the rides, but at least we would have been there with them making memories. Oh well! If anyone knows of some fun crafts to do please let me know. I am trying to get something to do.

Thanks!!!

Finally

Well first off Boston, the baby, and I are all doing great. We had my appointment on Friday and they said the Ultrasound came back great and my Dr. agrees that my new due date is 12/1. Which is exciting, but also a little nerve racking. For those of you who plan on having kids in the future there is this supplemental health insurance. You can go to www.arizonamaternity.com and it is just something extra you pay into. Then after you have the baby they give you so much money in return. So if you have good insurance it is money you can put into savings or pay off debt:) If you have crappy insurance it will help out. Anyway you have to have the insurance in effect 10 months before the baby is delivered. Well Boston and I are cutting it close ten months is 12/2 so we are praying this little one decides to camp out past the due date.

Anyway on to more exciting news. So I have probably been feeling the baby move around for about a month or so now and poor Boston every time he would touch me the baby would stop moving. Already this kid is going to be a big tease. So last night we were watching a movie and yes I talked Boston into watching one with me. So the baby decides to do a tap dance on the side of my stomach and Boston was actually able to get to feel it kick. WAHOO!!!!! It is exciting now cause lately Boston has thought it funny to say "Look at that Belly you have been eat too much twinkie" I know what a loving husband I have. After he felt the baby move last night he said "oooooo not too many Twinkies you do have a baby in there." So hopefully we have got the little twinkie comment out of the way, but I doubt it.

Now for the baby's room as many of you know we are not finding out what we are having. So I get to get stuff for either a girl or boy:) Kinda fun shopping for both. We decided to close off one of the rooms in our house for the babies room since it had an arch way on one side then the door on the other. We then tore out the shelving units in the closet and put in hanger racks and hopefully I will talk Boston into helping me put a little shelf on the bottom of the closet.

I added a picture of my belly since I have been asked several times to get one up. Other than getting ready for the baby we are doing great. My sister Deni and her two kids got to come in July and we were so glad they could stay with us. Wish we could have spent more time with them, but maybe next time. We had Boston's family reunion good time of camping, four wheeling, and just relaxing. Then his little brother moved in with us a week ago. It is fun having him around he is a good kid and we are glad to have him here. Well that is it for now. We hope that everyone is doing great and we love you all!

I added some pictures of the reunion, 4th of July, Babies room, Closet, Belly, and other stuff. Enjoy!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Things Growing at the Bryces'

Just a few little updates. Boston and I have been trying our hand at gardening and the first thing we learned plants need space and lots of it. We kinda planted everything way too close, but they still taste good. We also are getting ready for the baby and can hardly wait until July 15th to find out what we are having. Hopefully a boy ,but we will take whatever the Lord gives us. We went and got to see the little one at my appointment yesterday. It jumped when the Dr first put it into view. It is so amazing it was sucking on it's hand and then it had its little ankles crossed. I couldn't take my eyes off the monitor. It moved its hands to the knees and I can hardly believe only two months ago that thing looked like a balloon with a string attached. It is amazing the way God created us. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have a baby. I know there are many women out there who can't. Well I made a little slide show of Memorial Day weekend at my parents and also of the Garden and Baby. We love you all!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

One year down and eternity to go!

So one year today Boston and I looked across at each other in the Snowflake Temple and said after a long pause on Boston's part yes. We were sealed together on that beautiful day for Eternity. Who knew what life would bring. We didn't know each other for very long and who knew if we would end up killing each other before we made it a year! Well even through all the ups and downs and the tears of joy and irritation we have made it a year. Alot of people have told me the first year is the hardest. Well I must have imagined world war three cause I didn't feel it was really that bad. I married an amazing man and can't wait for the baby to be hear and start that new chapter in our life.

Reasons why I love this man-
1. He loves and has fun doing laudry and cleaning.
2. He can fix just about anything and if he know how doesn't he will research how to and fix it himself.
3. He always knows how to make me laugh or feel good when I am having a bad day.
4. He is a great support when I was going through morning sickness.
5. He always listens and makes a joke out of every situation.
6. He is amazing with kids and loves to play with them.
7. He is strong in the Church, Priesthood, and his callings.
8. He is great at Gardening.
9. He makes amazing homemade bread!
10. He always tells me he loves me even if I just pissed him off.

There is more but I think that will do for now. I am so grateful for the love of my life and all that he has done for me over the past year. Especially over the past few months. He is so excited for the little one and is working hard on moving around all his things so we can have the babies room in order before it comes. Thanks to all our family and friends for embarking on this journey with us. We couldn't have done it with out you all and look forward to all the fun times a head.

Small Update for Now!

So a week ago I was working on downloading pictures and updating my blog and after the third time of the slide show got deleted I gave up....

Today I want to share some exciting news. So a few weeks ago Boston and I got called in for an interview with the Stake President. Well I slept well that night and the next few after that while my dear husband kept saying I wonder what it is why me...blah blah blah. All the time I am loving watching him get so stressed out about meeting with the Stake President I mean no matter what happens we both know it is the Lord's will so big deal.

Well we are getting ready and get in the car. While he turns into Oscar the Grouch cause of no sleep and stressing about Scouts and the interview and whatever else he could think of. So we kinda get mad at each other well by the time we reach the Stake Building we have talked through his grouchiness and decided to just find out what new and exciting adventure lies ahead.

So we walk in and talk to the Secretary, who is old friends with Boston and I have no clue what his name is, then one of the counselors calls Boston and he asked if I could come too. Well he looks at Boston and says sure never had a wife in a PPI before but ok.

So they began to talk about Elders Quorum and asked Boston what needs to be done and what he has noticed over the past week. Well Boston had answer some of the questions. Then he said whell now you know what you need to know next time. Boston looked at him and said I am not called to the Elder's Quorum. He was thinking since they just called the EC Pres. to the High Council they asked him to fill in. Well he smoothly says oh well then you are waiting on the Stake Pres. go sit down and he will be with you in a moment. So I go sit down and as soon as my bum hits the seat he calls us back in. He looks at Boston and said well now that you know all the secrets you can't say No. We would like to call you as the Elders Quorum President. He said ok and I just smiled. He then looks at me and says and can you support him in this new calling.... and me being the nice young woman I am said, "If I have too." Caught the poor guy off guard and so I started laughing and said yes I will. So to make this long story seem endless my husband is ELDERS QUORUM PRESIDENT! I am so blessed to have such a great and loving husband who honors his Preisthood. He has come so far and I am grateful for his example.

Conference Weeked and Stuff

So Boston and I were previledged to travel to Utah and stay with my sister and her husband. We arrived on Friday and will be here until Tuesday. It is good to see them. We don't see them enough and think they should move to Arizona so we can. It is beautiful here. I love the mountains and the snow. We were able to attend the morning session of conference today and got to go and visit Boston's Uncle Nathan and his family. They are great people and it was a joy to spend some time with them. We are planning on going back to Temple Square and walk around. Then it will be back to Phoenix with the heat!



Updates---On Thursday we had interviews for team lead and I was lucky enough to get chosen as a Team Lead at the University of Phoenix. I have been improving and working hard on getting better at my job. I am still going and trying to finish up and get into Nursing School. We also had a great surprise on Saturday of Last week. We had our Scrapbooking weekend with the Girls on Boston's side of the family at my house It is a good time of chatting and hanging out. I love spending time with the girls. It goes all weekend scrapbooking everyday all day. Well sorry back onto the surprise. Boston and I found out we are expecting our first baby! I am not too far along but we are really excited to get our family started.

Real Quick

Here it the Youtube video link of Boston's Christmas Light desplay!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8mZNYujBAQ

This one is not a Christmas Song but it was fun!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s49_wKwvX0

I am still getting the pictures of our house together!

Love you all!

Family

So I was blessed to go home to Heber this weekend. I went right after work on Friday. I love coming home. It is so beautiful here and peaceful. I wish I had brought my camera! On my way up after I came over the Rim there was this beautiful fog. So when you passed the open meadows there was snow and the fog it was breath taking. It is those moments that I realize how beautiful this world is. How blessed we are by the Lord in everything we have.

I then got home and surprised my parents. I love my mom and dad so much! They are the best parents in the whole world. My mom always keeps me laughing and is the best listener in the whole world. She was my best friends in High School. I loved coming home to her after school and practice. I would come home and watch movies or just talk with my mom. I am proud to say she was and still is one of my best friends. It always seems like she knows just what to say. I love my mom sooo much. We talked for hours while I was here and I loved it.

My Dad has always been a great coach in everything I did. I take his love of softball with me. I always remember what he has taught me and hope to pass that on. I got to have alot of fun this weekend. He can be such a dork and is goofy. I am so grateful for the great dad he is.

I also got to spend time with my turd of a brother-in-law Brian and his family and little Taya. It was good to see them all and have fun with them. I must say though I have missed my husband and am excited to go and see him. He is such a great man. I love him to death!

I am also so grateful for the rest of my siblings. I got to see Jess and Nic for a bit and I am happy I get to work with Nic. He is fun to be around. Lori and her family I can always count on having a good time at their house when we go. Deni and Brett I wish could live a little closer so I could see them. Ryan and Syd are growing up fast. Ben is the best brother hands down and has always done a lot for me. So all around I am BLESSED. I am so grateful for the family Heavenly Father sent me too and I am glad I get them for Eternity!

My Dear Husband

So I just wanted the whole world to know that I love my husband! I know you are thinking well that is a good thing. Your right! I do not think I could be happier with any other person. Everyday I spend with him I love him more. He is so good to me! Even though I act like a brat sometimes. (hard to believe I know, but it is true) He works so hard in everything he does. He can do it all! He is my mister fix it, my love, my best friend, my eternal companion, and someday will father my children. He is going to make an amazing dad. He is great with all the kids he meets and has tons of fun with them. He is number one.... of course after my dad. You know how you grow up and want your husband to have characteristics like your dad. Well mine does! Sometimes they are so alike it is scary. Well I just wanted to share that with you and let you all know how much I love my husband! Her are some random pictures of the sexy man:)

I am back....

I want to apologize I have been told by many since I have not updated my blog. With finals and work I have been a little busy so here we go....

Boston is doing great he got promoted to Systems Administrator at his job and is loving his new position and working on servers for Ryzex. He is amazing at computers and has a great passion doing it. I am the same still working at University of Phoenix as an Enrollment Counselor and going to school for Business there. I have decided to go back to Nursing School and get my RN. I have to take my Human Anatomy Class and test then I can apply for Nursing Schools. Cross your fingers all goes well and I can get started in Nursing school in the Fall. We have been blessed this year and count our blessings everyday for our friends and family! We are so blessed to have all you in our lives.

Christmas!!

For Christmas we got to spend it with MY FAMILY;) It was tons of fun this was Boston's first white Christmas and he enjoyed playing in it. He was like a 2 year old. It worked out perfectly we were there with Jessica and her Family and also Ben. I love the Christmas season. Boston and I decided to help a family in the ward for Christmas instead of spending tons of money on each other. So we bought food and gifts for them. We had a lot of fun doing it. Boston is really good with kids and Taya loves playing with him. Here is a little video of them playing with each other.

We all got up at like 5 am to open gifts since Dad had to work. My dad had our Cousin do an amazing painting for her for Christmas. It shows my mom starring off in the distance and my dad in the back. It was awesome. Jess and I did a Shadow box for dad it had pictures of him from football and some football stuff. You know it is a good gift when dad gets teary eyed!!! We then just hung out together enjoyed each others company. AND THEN.... went sledding!!! It was a good time. We had Boston, Jessica, Nic, Brian, Cali, Tyler, Taya, Eric, and Rebecca Whipple. Oh and of course mom and dad but they did not go sledding. We drove to Forest Lakes and went off the side of the road there. Eric did not know what to think of it. It was funny he was whining when Brian was going to hill and Brian looked at him and said something along the lines of Eric you are the product of two roller coaster lovers this is not scary. Azure did love roller coasters and the adrenalin rush. How I miss her and how big her little boy is getting. He will walk to a picture of her and say momma. It makes me cry every time. Anyway we had a lot of fun and can't wait to go play again. Here are some pictures from our AMAZING time!

We did have a Christmas with Boston's family. Devin the youngest brother got home from his mission and I finally got to meet him on December 29th. He is a funny kid and very different from his brothers. He went to the Puebla Mexico Mission and has a been a great example to his family. Boston and I got spoiled this year and probably didn't deserve any of it, but are grateful for it all anyway. Then we brought in the New Year at Lori's house with her family. We hope that everyone had a splendid 2008 and an even better 2009! Love you all and stay posted I will update on our house (for Jessi Pease)and also send a link to watch my husbands amazing Christmas Light Display.