A TLC Story in the Making

As if moving across the country isn't enough change, we found out some more news this last week. For the past four months I have visited the doctor on a few different occasions trying to figure out why I was not feeling like my normal self. I have been taking medicine for a potential thyroid imbalance and also looking into other potential medical issues in a effort to find out what was wrong with me.

Last week in finally dawned on me to try a pregnancy test. I have always sensed pregnancy in the past, but this time it just didn't enter my mind. After the shock of the "+" sunk in we decided to take a trip to Fetal Photos while we were in Salt Lake this past Saturday. I thought that I was maybe just a few weeks along. Great was our surprise when the ultrasound began and we saw a very developed baby squirming around on the screen. This baby, who is most likely a boy, (the cord was stuck between his legs), is at least 16 weeks along and will be joining us at the end of July! Yes, that's right, Sammy is only 10 months old. I guess we wanted know what it is like to have twins:)

I never could believe those stories about those women who didn't know they were pregnant and suddenly were delivering a baby in the toilet. I have a bit more understanding now. The upside is that I am already half way through the pregnancy without any major morning sickness etc. Despite the small age gap between Sammy and his soon to be baby brother, we are very excited to have another wonderful baby boy. I guess we'll have to have at least five just to get that baby girl.

Moving Forward . . . Tennessee

Most that read this blog may already know that we found out a few weeks ago that we are moving to Tennessee in a week or so! It is definitely a bitter-sweet move.

The reality of being closer to my family and old friends is exciting. The adventure that comes along with a change of scenery is intriguing. The possibility of finally buying a home is interesting. The beauty of the South is breathtaking. The milder winters and longer spring and fall are inviting. Leaving our dear friends and family behind in Utah is saddening. Leaving a state with beauty and charm all its own is depressing. Leaving a company and employer who has been very good to us is not thrilling.

We feel like it's the right thing to do and are praying for the best. Friends and family are as close as a phone call or a click of the mouse, but obviously nothing can replace being able to walk through someone's front door. Few things last forever, and time will tell how long our life in Tennessee will last. The last 10 years in Utah have been wonderful and we imagine the next 10 in Tennessee will be the same. We love all of you guys that we are leaving behind here. We will visit as often as possible!

Caught Up-Christmas 2009

Christmas 2009 was a blast. We had fun decorating the tree together, even though it took about an hour and a new tree stand to get our tree to stand up straight.


Richard watching Polar Express as we finished decorating the tree. I don't know how he can sleep like that?
Christmas Morning!!!
Sam: Ignore the full diaper:(

Richard with his big gift, the Lego "Crystal Sweeper." Richard literally asked for this present almost every day for the past year. If you want a lesson in the fruits of persistence this is a great example. If any of us were as persistent in asking God for our own blessings there is no doubt he would deliver!
The aftermath of the gifts.

Richard helping dad shovel the snow after a snowstorm.