It's all downhill from here...

Well here it is, the home stretch. November is here and so is the "Final Countdown" can you just hear the song in your head.
We can't wait. It's getting exciting but very scary (because this is going to really happen.)
Just a little shoutout to all of our friends and family. We love you guys!
We will keep you updated!

Sorry so short. More to come.

Loving the Fall!

I can't even tell you how much I love this time of year. Cool days, beautiful scenery, just the feeling in the air.
I've been trying to get out and walk a bit more. It's been really nice. Yesterday Jason, Bruce, Chuck, and I went for a little stroll. The weather was beautiful. You could smell some of the houses wood burning stoves, as you crunched through the leaves. Wow I sound like a real romantic right now. Anyway Ephraim looks really good right now, the mountains are gorgeous, and just having an afternoon to spend time with the family was great.
Later in the evening we all went to Moroni and ate at Juanitas. It was really good. Especially if you are looking for some more authentic Mexican Tacos. I ate way too much, but boy was it good.
For some baby news, I have about seven weeks left and I am definitely counting down. I am feeling petty good which is a bonus (of course there are some real off days! :) ) and our little van der Riet baby is a mover and a shaker, especially when I am ready to relax. I am addicted to ice water right now, especially with a lot of crushed ice, and he sure doesn't like the cold. Some days it's like he's running a marathon, swimming an olympic race, or having a boxing fight. Can't wait to see what he gets up to when he finally gets here!
I am so thankful for all of the blessing that I have received and that Bruce and I have received. I am so thankful for my family and all they do for us. And I am so thankful to know that my little family can be together forever! I hope you all are enjoying the Fall season!

Where did September go?

Well it's almost October and I am shocked. I don't even remember the month of September. It went by too fast.
Some good things did happen in September though. My Bruce made it home. The funny thing is that it was like "welcome home Bruce, now take me to the hospital." Poor Guy. Not much of a homecoming....but we made it through and things are getting a bit better. I was just sick and dehydrated and all that jazz. Man pregnancy has been rough.
The good news is....is that in two months, this little guy will finally be here! Yea! We can't wait.
We are trying to get ready for him. We are in a tiny apartment, and so finding room is becoming quite difficult. It's time for some purging. What can we get rid of?
I know I mentioned this in a previous blog, but I love the fall. The mountains look so beautiful right now. And it's supposed to be getting real cold, real fast this week. Break out the sweaters!
Anyway, I love Bruce. I am so thankful for him to be back. He has taken such good care of me and I hope he knows how much I appreciate him. We will get some prego pics up here soon. The belly is growing! Now it's just the task of staying well!! No colds or nausea please!