Birthday Boy

Steve, Chris's brother, turned 26 on Saturday so we celebrated at Tucanos Brazilian restaurant. It was really fun, first time I'd been there. Can't eat meat still (baby must be a vegetarian), so I had at it over at the salad bar. Here's a few pictures. Baby Quinn (4 weeks old) was such a trooper! And Avery was my buddy this night, always fun seeing the Coombs girls - can they be any cuter (yes, that means you too Amy)?!

4 weeks after she's had her baby. Doesn't Brittny look awesome!

Note to self, this shirt does nothing for the figure!

Haha, I love Quinn's face in this one. She's lovin life!

Cute girls. Lucy is ready to stir up trouble.

If You Could Hie To Kolob

This must be little baby's favorite church hymn because while the choir was singing in Sacrament meeting I felt him kicking a whole bunch all on his own for the first time - 8/15/10. Maybe he is going to be a music lover like his dad; hopefully he has a voice like Chris and not me!

We Have Movement

I was starting to get a little worried that I had seen the baby kicking in my tummy at 18 weeks but still had not felt any sort of movement at 22. I voiced a bit of concern to Chris. That night laying in bed Chris put his hand on my stomach to try and feel little Jr and we both felt a big kick right at the same time - 8/13/10. Needless to say, we were both really happy:). Makes it seem even more real and exciting, and no more need to worry. Can't wait to meet the little guy.

BABY TALK

So, the one piece of news we really wanted to share (and it's about time - I've really slacked on updating this blog) is that we have a baby on the way! Due date is Dec 15th. I am now about 20-21 weeks along and recently found out we are having a BOY...Chris and I couldn't be more excited! :) We are in the process of picking out names, which is harder than I realized. But, there's plenty of time for that. The pregnancy was rough the first couple of months for me, not easy breezy as I expected (hey, what did I know??), so I am humbled and amazed by mothers who have gone through this pregnancy process time after time. I am feeling much better now and can't wait for week 40 to get here already! Here are a few pics:

Mommy at 10 Weeks - Baby at 10 Weeks


Mommy at 21 Weeks - Baby Boy at 18 Weeks! Isn't he adorable...

Thompson Reunion - Lake Shasta 2010

Every year the Thompsons have a family get together/reunion in Shasta Lake, northern California. They have a speedboat (as the kids like to call it), rent a houseboat and spend the week on the lake. It is such a terrific time, and different than anything my family does, so it was really fun for me to be a part of the festivities this year.

The lake is so beautiful - clean water (although it is a little chilly), trees everywhere, millions of stars at night. Perfect vacation spot.

Me and Britt - The two pregos. Brittny was only 1 month away from having her baby and she still came on the trip. What a trooper! I was only 10 weeks along at this point so I was defintely a little motion sick some of the time, but it was a small price to pay.

We took a fun little adventure hike with all of the kids on the hill behind where our boat was parked. There was a hiking trail already paved out so that was nice and made it easier. The butterflies were so crazy, they would just land right on you, not even afraid.

Abby and I encountered a baby rattlesnake on the trail. It was only about 1 foot long and we were still scared of it! Haha

We played lots of Boggle (even Carson learned how to play!), ate tin foil dinners, played with the kids, did Science experiments with Papa, and when all was said and done, slept under the stars at night. It wasa perfect trip. Thanks for everything Mike and Lou Ann, we had a great time.

Administrator

The last time I wrote (way back in May) I mentioned that Chris passed his test to become an administrator. So, here's the proof that he actually did it. We came home from his family vacation in Lake Shasta with this in the mail... It was a good day! :) Great job honey.

He Passed!

Wanted to give everyone a quick update about what is going on in the Thompson's professional lives. Well, Chris has been studying for the last few months and finally took his Administrator's test last week (6/20/10) and PASSED!! I am so proud of him for all of the hard work and effort he put into studying, and so glad it payed off (as we knew it would!). He takes so much pride in his work and really loves working at Highland so we are very glad the test is over and we can move forward with the career plan he was anticipating. Chris is such a wonderful husband and provider and takes such great care of his family (ie: me). I'm so proud of you Chris. I love you!

Congratulations!

THE ALASKAN INN

Chris surprised me this weekend with a lovely stay at The Alaskan Inn - Bed & Breakfast! I have always wanted to stay at one so I was so excited when we arrived, since he didn't tell me where we were going until we were heading up the canyon. We absolutely loved it. Chris said he was checking out a few places but took a chance on this one. Good choice honey!

The Lodge

It wasn't your typical Bed & Breakfast b/c all

of the guests had their own little cabin - of

which there were about 10 total. It was perfect.

Our particular cabin was called Misty Fjords.

Our cabin had a bed, TV, large tub

(with sparkling cider chilled and ready :)

and a bathroom. Very cozy.

Chris took me to this really cool (and hightly

rated) steak restaurant just down the canyon

a few minutes. It was called Timbermine. The

inside was dark and really awesome, felt like

you were in the mine.

It was actually quite dark in here. All the guests

got their own booth and could adjust the lantern

to the brightness they wanted. Loved it. And the

steak was delish!

Me and the honey.

Last, but not least, you get breakfast served to you in the morning. We let them know our orders and the time to bring it the night before and then, presto, it magically appeared in the morning! Breakfast in Bed. Or, at the table...

We had an awesome time. It was so sweet of Chris to go through all the trouble and give me this great surprise. A cabin in the great outdoors, I was very happy. We loved it way more than we though we would so we will have to go back again sometime. We found a bunch of hikes nearby and a great running trail, too. Also, it is in Ogden right near Snow Basin so anyone who wants a fun romantic getaway next year, you know where to go!

Thanks again, Christopher. I love you!