Back In the Blog World!

It's about time, right? If you haven't given up on us by now... Here's a quck update: Christmas Recap! We spent the Holiday break in San Jose, California and were spoiled more than we deserved. My parent's surprised us with a gettaway trip to Monterey where Trev and I spent two days walking along the beach, eating clam chowder, and visitting the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It was our first time away from Jonny overnight. I was a pansy and cried (twice. Poor Trevor) but found out that Jonny did not miss Mom and Dad one bit while we were away. We also have a brand new desktop computer (Thank you Mom and Dad Nielsen) that is so wonderful adn which we've enjoyed using the built in camera to skype with family far away. Christmas was wonderful! My Birthday Breakfast, (Every Christmas Eve morning my parents treat me to breakfast for my Birthday. Reality hit this last Birthday that I'm really getting old!) Elmo Live! Jonny's favorite Christmas present. Elmo sings, dances, tells stories, and blows kisses. Jonny Joins Nursery! Since the beginning of the year Jonny and I have been attending a married student ward together while Trev is busy with his calling in the Single's Ward. These first few weeks have been difficult (to put it lightly). Having to hold and entertain a 17 month old for three hours by myself while being 8 months pregnant has caused some Sunday tears. I am so happy that my little boy is loving Nursery and I'm actually able to focus on the lessons being taught. I'm trying to enjoy these few weeks till baby #2 comes along and my hands are full for the three hour block once again. The ward is wonderful and I'm enjoying being a part of a Relief Society full of wives and moms. Jonny drinking melted ice cream from a carton pulled out of the trash. We sure do love our mischevious little guy! Anticipating the Arrival! Two weeks left and I am so anxious for baby brother to join our family. Because we were spoiled with Jonny's labor starting almost three weeks befor his duedate I've been hoping/expecting his little brother to follow in his footsteps. I've been running and jumping around the house, taking frequent trips to the Hart Gym on campus, and doing everything possible to induce this labor naturally. It's not working. I guess I will have to wait until he is ready to come. We are so excited to meet him. Any suggestions on what we should name him? We're stumped! This is the most recent picture I have of my growing belly. Not the best profile shot. Our camera battery is dead and we can't locate the battery charger. I'm 36 weeks along in this picture. I promise not to be so negligent with updating my blog. Thanks for not giving up on me. More posts to come, I promise!