Getting Excited!

Wow, what a great 'Love Month'. Beautiful weather, and lots of creative juices flowing. I recently was able to attend a RS Bead night- I'm not much of a beader but I had heard how much fun it was and decided to give it a try. There were so many great ladies there, Melinda made a really good desert and I was able to make some really cute hair clips I never thought would be so easy! This month I also tried making my own Valentines Day cards, which was fun.

It's crazy to think that 4-6 weeks from now Skyler and I will have a little girl in our arms! I am so excited at times I want to put in the car seat and pack a hospital bag but I know I should hang on just a tad bit more. My doctor says everything is going really good. I'm especially excited because my Dr. visits are getting more frequent which makes it seem even closer. At my last visit she showed me how to feel what position she is in, that was so neat. I had been feeling the usual jabs, prods and moving bumps but it was SO cool to know what was where and which bump was the rump.

A little while ago Skyler and I had the chance to stay at the hotel I work at. Our schedules aren't very permitting to us spending time together for much of the week so it was a nice little get away, without really getting away. We also attended a Blazer game that night, the scores were close the whole time making an exciting crowd. So a riveting game coupled with a luxurious suite made for a really nice relaxing weekend together.

Monkey Business

This last Sunday a scout announced that his Eagle project would be to collect 100 sock monkeys to send to the Philippines for the poor children. I thought that idea was so cool, I wanted to help but I know my sewing skills leave some to be desired... Determined- I studied the instructions carefully and decided this was something my recycled yellow sewing machine and I could do. Gathering traditional colors and non-traditional striped socks at the Dollar Shoppe and cute buttons from Michael's I was more excited then before! The actual construction of the monkeys is getting easier but the first one was a little challenging. I hope the kids like them as much as I do!

Bring in the New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! Whats a better way to bring in the new year then by celebrating with "Winter Storm watch 08/09" and being stranded at your house every other weekend? Well, on the off weekends we were able to visit Skyler's family in Seaside! Seeing the chubby seals at the aquarium, watching three cute little girls get oogled by each passerby, and getting to hear all the new words Sky and Abe are learning. We also enjoyed a riveting game of Domino's, contrary to belief it did change on a dime and we learned a few new things about some family members... What a great first week of 09'. Thanks everyone!

White Christmas... What could be better?

We may have had to travel over the river and through the woods to get there but we braved the elements and made it to the Forbes' home in Covington, Washington to celebrate Christmas.

The weather has actually cleared up quite a bit but that didn't stop us from nearly getting stuck less than one mile from our final destination. Luckily it wasn't as bad as this...

Nevertheless, we made it and our first Christmas as a married couple with Chelsea's parents was fantastic. They treated us like royalty: we ate like champions, played in the snow and slept in every day.

Chelsea and I decided that we should take advantage of our sleeping opportunities now while we still can...Everyone keeps telling us that our sleeping habits could change soon for some odd
reason. (Don't mind the baby smith name on the shirt)

We made it back to Portland today and are excited for the New Year. We may head out to the coast to enjoy some time with the Archibald side of the family.

Anyhow we wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.

It's a girl...!!!

Most of you likely know this by now, but we found out recently that our little bundle of joy that Chelsea has been carrying around is a girl.

We are still taking name suggestions so let us know!

Her due date is April 15, we are very excited. Love you all...