Wednesday, October 15, 2008
IDEAS!
Okay...I need some Ideas! In 13 days I find out what we are going to have...a boy, or a girl! We find out at 3:30pm (well, that is when the appt. is) So I am leaving work early & won't be back until the 29th. At my place of work, we are all really creative (well I try to be) so I need to find a creative way to tell everyone what we are going to have. I have thought about a banner or sign to put on my Work door, but someone suggested that I have a cake or cupcakes with pink or blue frosting or saying "It's a girl" or "It's a boy." I don't really know what to do. I have just under 2 weeks to figure it out, so if you have done something like this before, or have an idea, please let me know! I will let you know what I decide to do! Thanks for your help!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
GRADUATION
I just wanted to let everyone know I just spoke with Mike. He passed his "Battleship" Test they had last night so he is officially Graduating Tomorrow. He does stay at Basic until the 15th when they will either fly him home until the 24th because his California Training dosen't start until the 25th, or fly him to California & he will have to wait it out there until Training starts. Lets all pray that they send him home for the 10 days! Mike did order "graduation" pictures, so as soon as I get those, I will post them. Thanks everyone for all your support these last 2 months in getting us through this. All your prayers for Mike really helped him through this process! We love you all & can't wait to start this new journey in our lives!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Birthday Weekend Review
So, as you all know my birthday was last week. It was a great Birthday followed by a great Birthday Weekend. I am not a firm believer in extending ones birthday...maybe in March 2010 when my little one turns 1 we will be, but for now, I am not. But this birthday was different. I don't know if it was because Mike wasn't here & I don't really have any family here that everyone really rallied around me & made it awesome, or what...so lets recap...shall we?
Thursday was the actual day of my Birthday. I got the day off - Thankfully - after I worked my butt off Wednesday to make sure all my work was done so I could have Thursday off. The beginning of the Month is not a great time to take off at my work...there is always a lot to do! But I got all my work done & got the day off. I slept in as much as I could through all the phone calls & text messages coming in through my cell at all hours of the early morning. I got up aroung 8am & since my car was due last month for it's emissions & inspection I ran down to the Jiffy Lube in Saratoga Springs. At 8 in the morning they already had a hour & a half wait to get my car in. I couldn't believe it. So I ran to Smith's & grabbed some breakfast & drove home to hang out. I did some stuff around the house & about 10am the Internet guy came out to fix my Internet connection. After that I drove back to the Jiffy Lube after calling them & they said they didn't have a wait. They did...another hour wait. So I drove to Draper to find a place down there to see my car. I found one in Riverton that got my car right in & out! It was nice. After that I went grocery shopping for this week & then got Blimpie for Lunch, drove home & ate lunch with Bear. After I ate Lunch, I fell asleep on the couch for a while - I just love being Pregnant - Got some flowers from my Brother-in-law & his wife & family & then watched the Vice Presidental Debate. It was a great day!
Friday I came back to work - I had a lot to do! After work, I drove to Draper to spend the weekend with my Girlfriend Kammi & her family. I have know Kammi since I was 5 so about 20+ years. We eat Wingers for Dinner & watched some movies, then went to bed.
Saturday we woke up & watched the first session of Conference then got ready for the day. We headed off to a Sentsy party & bought some fun stuff there. Then went to get our nails done. What a fun day - Thanks Kammi for hanging out with me. After the Preisthood session of Conference I met my Brother & his girlfriend/fiancée for dinner at La Frontera (my all time favorite resturant!)
Sunday I watched the Morning Conference session at home then headed up to my Sister-in-law's house for a birthday party/Conference watching party. We had a great time. We ate dinner, opened presents & ate icecream & Brownies for My Mother-in-law's birthday, my birthday & my Brother-in-laws birthday - all in the same week or so!
It was a great Birthday weekend & I just want to say thank you to everyone who gave my birthday wishes or spent some of the weekend with me! Thanks for all you do for me!
Thursday was the actual day of my Birthday. I got the day off - Thankfully - after I worked my butt off Wednesday to make sure all my work was done so I could have Thursday off. The beginning of the Month is not a great time to take off at my work...there is always a lot to do! But I got all my work done & got the day off. I slept in as much as I could through all the phone calls & text messages coming in through my cell at all hours of the early morning. I got up aroung 8am & since my car was due last month for it's emissions & inspection I ran down to the Jiffy Lube in Saratoga Springs. At 8 in the morning they already had a hour & a half wait to get my car in. I couldn't believe it. So I ran to Smith's & grabbed some breakfast & drove home to hang out. I did some stuff around the house & about 10am the Internet guy came out to fix my Internet connection. After that I drove back to the Jiffy Lube after calling them & they said they didn't have a wait. They did...another hour wait. So I drove to Draper to find a place down there to see my car. I found one in Riverton that got my car right in & out! It was nice. After that I went grocery shopping for this week & then got Blimpie for Lunch, drove home & ate lunch with Bear. After I ate Lunch, I fell asleep on the couch for a while - I just love being Pregnant - Got some flowers from my Brother-in-law & his wife & family & then watched the Vice Presidental Debate. It was a great day!
Friday I came back to work - I had a lot to do! After work, I drove to Draper to spend the weekend with my Girlfriend Kammi & her family. I have know Kammi since I was 5 so about 20+ years. We eat Wingers for Dinner & watched some movies, then went to bed.
Saturday we woke up & watched the first session of Conference then got ready for the day. We headed off to a Sentsy party & bought some fun stuff there. Then went to get our nails done. What a fun day - Thanks Kammi for hanging out with me. After the Preisthood session of Conference I met my Brother & his girlfriend/fiancée for dinner at La Frontera (my all time favorite resturant!)
Sunday I watched the Morning Conference session at home then headed up to my Sister-in-law's house for a birthday party/Conference watching party. We had a great time. We ate dinner, opened presents & ate icecream & Brownies for My Mother-in-law's birthday, my birthday & my Brother-in-laws birthday - all in the same week or so!
It was a great Birthday weekend & I just want to say thank you to everyone who gave my birthday wishes or spent some of the weekend with me! Thanks for all you do for me!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Dr. Appts.
I went to the Dr. yesterday for my 16 week checkup...I can't believe I am already 16 weeks. Everything went great. I heard the baby's heartbeat again, which is always a great relief! Also, I scheduled my ultrasound for the 28th of October...I will be 20 weeks then...& I will find out the sex of the baby. If you haven't already voted on our poll of what we will be having...please vote before then...that is when the poll ends, is on the 28th of Oct. I will then let you know what we are expecting to have! I can't wait! Stay tuned!
Mike Update
So...I talked to Mike last week. He is super excited & happy because his official Graduation Date is the 10th of October. I won't be able to make it because I have to work & couldn't get it off... but we have an awesome family who will be going as well as Mike's Aunt Kathy & Uncle Fred might be able to make it...They live in IL, so it wouldn't be that far for them to go. Thanks Kathy, Fred & Chuck & Lori! We love you all so much & thanks for taking this time out of your busy lives to support us & encourage us! After he graduates he will take off to California on the 15th of October for his Technical Training. He is super excited for that because he will be able to call whenever instead of when they give him a call. Anywho...Just wanted to thank everyone who has supported us through these last 2 months of Basic Training & those who will support us through the next 4 months of Training. WAY TO GO MIKE!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Couples Tag!
What is his name: Michael
What is her name: Alicia
How long have you been together: Married for 3 years 6 months
How long did you date: 2 years on & off
How old is he: 27
How old is she: Almost 26 in a couple weeks
Who eats more: Mike totally does
Who said I love you first: Mike
Who is taller: Mike...I am short
Who sings better: I do...he can't hold a tune even if he trys hard! But I still love him!
Who is smarter: I think we are both smart, him more in some things, me more in other things but I think we are both equally smart.
Who does the laundry: I do!
Who pays the bills: I pay the bills.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed: No one right now because it is just me & I now sleep in the middle!
Who mows the lawn: Mike does when he is here but I do now, since I am the only one here.
Who cooks the dinner: I do most of the time, but Mike will if he has something he wants to try.
Who drives: Mike does.
Who is more stubborn: I totally am!
Who proposed: Mike did.
Who is more sensitive: I think we both are equally.
I TAG: Trisha & Jarem...Manda & Scott...Maddie & Mike!
What is her name: Alicia
How long have you been together: Married for 3 years 6 months
How long did you date: 2 years on & off
How old is he: 27
How old is she: Almost 26 in a couple weeks
Who eats more: Mike totally does
Who said I love you first: Mike
Who is taller: Mike...I am short
Who sings better: I do...he can't hold a tune even if he trys hard! But I still love him!
Who is smarter: I think we are both smart, him more in some things, me more in other things but I think we are both equally smart.
Who does the laundry: I do!
Who pays the bills: I pay the bills.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed: No one right now because it is just me & I now sleep in the middle!
Who mows the lawn: Mike does when he is here but I do now, since I am the only one here.
Who cooks the dinner: I do most of the time, but Mike will if he has something he wants to try.
Who drives: Mike does.
Who is more stubborn: I totally am!
Who proposed: Mike did.
Who is more sensitive: I think we both are equally.
I TAG: Trisha & Jarem...Manda & Scott...Maddie & Mike!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
News from Illinois
So, I heard from Mike yesterday. He is still in Basic Training in Great Lakes, IL. He sounded so much better than the conversation we had 2 weeks ago. He is still not really liking it but said it is getting better. Hey...they are letting him call now, that is a good sign. He is sick with Pink Eye & a Cold, but is doing much better then the first week he got there. He still misses home & wishes he could be here to see his new Neice & experience all the pregnancy stuff (it is not that fun...trust me) but he knows he is in the right place & he is bettering our family. Please still send your prayers & good vibes his way because he still has 6 weeks left & can use them to get through this. Until next time...hope all is well!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
We're Expecting
So if you noticed the Little icon I added to the right, you would realize, WE'RE EXPECTING! That is our "surprise news" Just wanted to let everyone know that is why I haven't been feeling well. We are due March 17th, 2009. Hoping to have a St. Patty's day Baby! I promise to blog later with Heartbeat details & other fun happening thus far. Stay Tuned!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Preslie Ellen Therklesen
I just wanted to welcome to the world my newest, cutest niece...PRESLIE ELLEN THERKELSEN! There will be pictures to come.
She was born last night at 10:03 pm at 7 pounds 7 ounces & 20 inches long. We found out this morning at 4 am that she is a sweet spirit blessed to us with Down Syndrome. We are so fortunate to have this BEAUTIFUL, DARLING baby girl grace us with her presence! We are so thankful to our Heavenly Father for trusting our family enough to send this little girl to us & we are so excited to share in the experience of getting to know her sweet personality & humble spirit! I know that we will all be blessed, all that she will come into contact with will be blessed! I promise pictures to come!
WELCOME TO THE WORLD DARLING PRESLIE...WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
She was born last night at 10:03 pm at 7 pounds 7 ounces & 20 inches long. We found out this morning at 4 am that she is a sweet spirit blessed to us with Down Syndrome. We are so fortunate to have this BEAUTIFUL, DARLING baby girl grace us with her presence! We are so thankful to our Heavenly Father for trusting our family enough to send this little girl to us & we are so excited to share in the experience of getting to know her sweet personality & humble spirit! I know that we will all be blessed, all that she will come into contact with will be blessed! I promise pictures to come!
WELCOME TO THE WORLD DARLING PRESLIE...WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
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