We Won! We Won! We Won!

We finally had our day in court over our new house! We Won! The judge ruled from the bench that we did not breach the contract and the other party must perform on the contract. We were awarded our attorney's fees, to be deducted from purchase price - which is super awesome. We signed the contract over two years ago and began litigation in March 2006 - so it has been a long road. Although it will take two months to finally close and get it all resolved we can be patient a little longer. The judge was great and many thanks to our attorneys. Many, many thanks to our family and friends that have been so supportive and the many prayers on our behalf. We will keep everyone posted as the details are determined. Thanks again and we are beyond happy with the ruling of the court.

I've Been Tagged!

Apparently I have been "tagged" to give 6 bits of useless information about myself - I will try to make them somewhat interesting but I am not that interesting (thanks Darci).

1. I spent a considerable amount of time as a youngster trying to convince Jamie (a childhood best friend born in 1980) that I was older (born in 1981) than she was simply because my birthday is in February and hers is in June. She didn't buy it. I was always upset that I was a year behind in everything from Jamie & Darci.

2. Confession - At the ripe old age of 26, I still sleep with my blankie - it's pink and silky. I have had it since I was 5 or 6 years old. I not only sleep with it, but it travels with me on my business trips & vacations. It has absolutely no stuffing/padding & has holes in it. But, it is the most comforting item I own. My mother made it. When I got married she asked if I would take it on my honeymoon - I did.

3. I love all television shows that show manufacturing of products, especially food! I am mesmerized by the processes it takes! I get totally sucked in to it. I find myself watching Modern Marvels whenever its on. HGTV in its entirety - is a joy to my day. If you get a chance watch Clean House - it will motivate you to get rid of stuff (Nicole will appreciate it).

4. Emron & I have a crazy addiction to Harry Potter. We frequently have contests to see who can name the most spells from the books. It helps us stay awake when we are on road trips. We have also watched the 1st Harry Potter movie a million times - it helps us fall asleep. My ipod has all of the audiobooks on it and that is what I listen to most often.

5. Darci reminded me about my childhood resume. I "owned" several businesses as a child...Nordstroms, Real Estate Bill Estate (now that's a dumb name), a law firm, an airline, school, church & several restaurants. I am looking to retire from my real job in the next week or so. Yeah!!!!

6. Confession #2 - I have an extreme phobia of stickers. It completely grosses me out if people put stickers on themselves! Kids at school would put banana and apple stickers on their skin and just thinking about it now makes me gag! I had a sticker collection as a kid, but that was okay becuase it was on organized and protected paper. I hate finding stickers on furniture or floors, etc. or worse - with hair or gunk stuck to it. I am amazed that I can use a bandaid.

Thanksgiving Turkey Time!

Before I get scolded by others for not updating my blog more frequently let me report on Thanksgiving. This is the year that we spend with the Bryson family. Lisa & Jeff graciously drove out to Utah. Courtney & Jon and their kids and Reed came as well. Mom & Dad hosted and everything was delicious and I truly over-ate. I seem to have lost the ability to feel full since I have been pregnant. It's a love/hate situation. The entire family came to our cabin in Friday and sweet Emron brought up the four-wheelers for everyone to enjoy. It was a freezing, but beautiful day. All of the kids enjoyed playing table tennis, pool, xbox and table games - and of course, we ate. The photo is of the turkey bowl at my parents. Madeline is the trooper to play with the boys :) I love her!

Hott Mama Rocks Guitar Hero 3

I have discovered a new talent and passion - Guitar Hero on XBox 360! I love this game - Emron is excellent too. I have a general rule of keepint the Xbox at our cabin, but since buying Guitar Hero I have crumbled and the system is at Aaron's house - which keeps me playing way too often. My band, Hott Mama, basically rocks the whole game. I generally play on the hard level but I have passed a few songs on expert and my ego is through the roof. The picture shows my smashing my guitar because the song I played rocked so great nothing better could come from that guitar. Yes - my ego is huge.

It's a BOY!!

Although I am nearly 28 weeks along I guess I should post the news that we are expecting a baby boy! We have chosen a name - Ethan Douglas. I am feeling great at the this point - it is challenging to put shoes on and bend over in any way, but still doing well. I am starting to swell, too, but I can't really complain because I feel so good most of the time. Baby Ethan is expected to arrive February 21st - ish. Emron is so excited about the baby and is taking very good care of the mother-to-be. He basically brings me breakfast in bed almost everyday. I am not working much anymore and just trying to prepare for the baby and enjoy the last few months of sleep. The grandmas are super excited and can hardly hold themselves back from going overboard with gifts and caring. I am not putting up much fight against it. In the picture I am 24 weeks - I have grown since then. I am not giant in size but I feel giant.

A Year in Review - 2007

We figure that since we have started the blog so late in life that we should let you know what we have been up to so far this year...

We spent 10 whole days in Maui, HI in February - a wonderful Andrew family tradition. This is Emron(left) with his brother Aaron (right). We spend most of our time boogie boarding. Fun and cheap! You won't find many pictures of me because I am ususally taking all of them.

This was my first trip on the road to Hana - on a Harley-Davidson! Once again, I am not pictured because I don't want my parents to find out that Emron and I ride motorcycles (I am just a passenger). It was the longest, prettiest ride I've ever been on. See proof below that I was actually there.

In July we vacationed at Lake Powell. This year was sort of boring for me personally because being pregnant I can't do ANTYTHING! But everyone else had a fabulous time. A favorite pasttime while at Lake Powell is to have "water-dog fights". Its basically a competition to see who can hold on the longest while pushing other people off.

Our Growing Family

After several years of trying, we are finally pregnant! All I can say is that miracles happen. Our official due date is February 21, 2008. We are beyond excited and I am trying to withhold spending our savings for everything for this kid. We don't know which we are having yet but will keep everyone posted. We found out on Father's Day, the day before we were starting fertility shots. Thank heaven I didn't have to take the shots! We feel very blessed and seek advice from all (subject to change). So far the items we have purchased and received are all green and yellow. I can't believe that it's really happening. I have felt pretty good. I was expecting a lot worse.

We've joined the blog community!

Emron and I have finally decided to join the rest of the world and get a family blog. Although our circle of influence of friends and family are few, we hope that it will bring joy and happiness to your lives. I have been completely lame about maintaining contact with old friends, roommates and even some family and its about time we fix that. Warning! We are not that interesting, but if you would still post comments it would make us feel better about ourselves! :)