For Mumsie

So... since hardly anyone looks at this blog and those who do already knew (I hope) I never announced that I am pregnant. If anyone didn't know... surprise! We are SO excited! We're a little over 18 weeks now and get to find out if we are having a boy or a girl in about 2 weeks (hopefully... if the baby cooperates). Anyway, since my family lives in England (until June... can't wait for them to come HOME!) my mom has been pestering me for prego photos. So mom, these are for you. :)

Arek says this is my favorite pasttime now (I admit, it really was for the first 12 weeks but I am rarely this tired during the day anymore)
Here is me and the "bump" at 16 weeks

My first maternity shirt... I probably didn't need it at the time, but it was such a good deal I couldn't help myself!

Same shirt, different view

Now this one was not my idea but Arek coerced me until I agreed... too exaggarated, or is this what I should expect? :)

One Year Older and Wiser, Too!

Saturday was Arek's 25 birthday. Here are some photos of the festivities:

Arek decided he wanted a decorated cake... I thought and thought and finally decided to make him a car cake. This is the before-photo

And here's the finished result! :) Arek and I were both very impressed with my abilities (and it tasted good, too!)

Saturday was the only day we were able to visit Arek's cousin who just got back from Afghanistan. So we spent all day up in Idaho playing with his cousins. Of course, being Higgs boys, they had to go shooting!

Here is one of the surprises I did for Arek: 25 things I love about him. I also gave him a bag of salt water taffy and a book he has really been wanting, "The Pacific"... HBO has recently made a mini-series about it.

It's a Good Life

So I realized lately that I haven't blogged in several weeks. The main reason is because I always forget my camera when I go to the library, so I never have any photos to post even though we DO occasionally take them. The past few weeks have been wonderful, as well as fairly busy. Arek is finishing up the last few weeks of school and cannot wait to be done for the summer. Easter/Conference weekend was fabulous. We went down south and just spent a lot of time with siblings. Arek and I even dyed eggs and Easter morning I hid them and made Arek and my sister Dani search for them.
Really, we are just happy. Enjoying life together... taking long walks around Logan when it is sunny and looking in stores, making plans for things we one day want to own. It is just fun. There are hardships, but mostly I am just so grateful for the love my Heavenly Father has for me and Arek. I am grateful to be married to such a wonderful man who never ceases to bring a smile to my lips.
To wrap up (because there really isn't a reason for this post, mostly just to ramble) here's a photo I stole from my sister's facebook page of the eggs we decorated for Easter. Hope everyone is having a wonderful spring!

Spring, spring, spring!

This post really has no point other than to say that today was the perfect spring Saturday! Arek and I got to spend a lazy morning sleeping in and then made ourselves yummy waffles for breakfast. Then, after Arek worked for a few hours, we decided to walk into town and wander around to our favorite stores. It is so much fun to just spend time with Arek! We ended up walking in and out of stores around Logan for about three hours before we decided we should probably start walking home so Arek could study (much to his dismay). It was a perfect spring day... I love being able to wear capris and to walk wherever I want to go (I HATE driving). Today was a great start to the new spring season!

Good days

My grandma has been really sick lately. However, last Friday she had a good day and all of my family got together (even my dad flew in from England) and we were able to take pictures with her and spend time with her. It was so wonderful to feel how much love there was in my grandparents home and to feel peace and hope. It was definitely a great day!

Grandma was able to go outside for the first time in weeks.

My youngest cousin, Jeremiah, picked a daffodil for her.

My Grandma and Grandpa Glad

Quilting Project Update

I have been working on hand-sewing a quilt for the past couple of months. A few weeks ago I finally finished the top. Here it is:
Now I am working on sewing the binding pieces and then will put the top, batting, and back layers together and quilt it all. Hopefully it ends up looking like a quilt!

Ode to Amazing Siblings

This post in LONG overdue. However, I have been spending very little time on the computer lately, and we don't have the internet at home so I often forget to update the blog... mostly because I forget to bring my camera with me! So, sorry.

Anyway, about 2 weeks ago both of my little sisters performed in their school's play. However, since they live in another country, I was unable to attend their performances. BUT, thanks to a father who takes loads of photos, and a mother who sends said photos to me via email, I got to feel like I could see Katherine and Rachel perform. I am so proud of them. They are both so animated and beautiful and, really, I couldn't ask for better sisters. The play was "The Phantom Tollbooth" (based on the kids book) and Rachel (age 10)was Milo, the lead, and Kat (age 14) played not one but THREE people in Digitropolis. My brother Ben (17) was also amazing and did tech for the show... lights and sound, I think. I can hardly wait to get the dvd of the performance that my dad is sending us. Way to go, Rachel, Katherine and Ben! :)

Rachel (as Milo) and Tock, the dog... I absolutely LOVE Rachel's spotted tights

Rachel and Katherine (Katherine is the tall one with the confused look on her face...
I think in this one she is the Duchess of Definition)