Happenings

This past week was a lot of fun. Kinzer was on spring break so we headed over to Santa Cruz to be with family. I just really love Santa Cruz. The weather and the beautiful redwoods that surround the place always make me think, People live here? Shouldn't this just be where you come on vacation? The second I stepped out of the car I felt like I could breath. The air is so clean compared to Fresno.

I was going to drive to Utah the next day with Kinzer's sister Alison and brother Jesse, but Alison's little boy came down with a fever that lasted through the night. It was a bummer to not go, but on the up side we did get to watch all of general conference which was so amazing by the way. Some times I don't feel like I can relate to the talks very well, but this session was so helpful for me. I loved all of it and I didn't want it to be over. I don't remember the last time I felt that way about conference. Maybe that is why we weren't supposed to got to Utah?

Being in Santa Cruz was helpful for a number of reasons. One of them being conference and family time and another being that fact that my mind was able to get off of how I have been feeling with this morning sickness. We were there for 9 days and I only threw up 3 times, where as before we left I was throwing up about 2 times a day. I even went shopping 3 days in a row and got some maternity clothes that are so comfortable. Why don't people wear maternity clothes all the time? I spent a lot of time outside in the fresh air and went on a bunch of walks. It was really a great time for me. Kinzer built a beautiful box to put some knickknacks in. He has been missing his tools. Since there is no place to store them here in Fresno, he has been keeping them in his grandparents barn, so he was in heaven. I love to see him do what he loves. He gets so excited like a little boy with all his toys.

We had such a good stay and got home yesterday in time for our first appointment with our midwife. She is so easy going, informative, and kind. We're excited to work with her. We heard the baby's heart beat. It was so amazing. Somewhere in there we also heard a SWISH and the midwife said, "that is a leg kicking". I can't wait to meet this baby! As we drove home I kept thinking about this talk I heard at conference by Russell M. Nelson. He talked about the gifts that God has given us; physical, spiritual, and gospel. I started thinking about how amazing it is that there is a body growing inside of me and what an amazing gift it is. All of the developments that this little baby is making every day are a testament to me that God has His hand in all of this and He is aware of the sweet spirit that this baby has. He will help it's physical body grow how it needs to in order for it to house a spirit. I am thankful for this knowledge and thankful to my Heavenly Father for giving me the opportunity to be a mom. I can't wait!!!

Here is the link to Russell M. Nelson's talk, "Thanks Be to God":
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/thanks-be-to-god?lang=eng