I was so right!

Can I just say... I was sooo right- we are having a baby girl!

I just felt really early on that it was a girl, but as time went on I started second guessing myself- I thought I was psyching myself out because I really wanted a girl for our first baby (and first Smith grandchild).  When we found out, it wasn't that surprising because I was already acting like the baby was a girl (I called the  baby "her", mainly thought of girl names, and was tempted to buy little dresses every time we went to the store).  We found out the perfect way,in home sonogram surrounded by family at my parents house in AZ!  We are thrilled and excited and can't wait to meet our baby girl!

This was baby's first dress I bought, so little!

More dresses- mainly  from my baby shower in AZ

I figured I better start taking pictures of the growing belly...

13 weeks
I was so convinced I was showing!

20 weeks
Out of no where, my belly just popped

We just got back from 2 weeks in Arizona. It was seriously so nice to just hang with the family.  I wasn't long enough- it never is I guess.  One  of the highlights of the trip was attending Emily's speech. She was in a statewide oratorical competition, prize  $2500 scholarship- she was the youngest among her competitors. I felt like a nervous mama the whole morning. Before she went up and during her speech, I felt like I was going to pass out, my heart was racing!  She seriously blew me away, my mom and I had chills by the time she finished. She was so poised, mature and confident and didn't fumble on a word. I thought she had it in the bag, until the last girl went up.  She was a lot older than Em and also gave a great speech.  Em ended up coming in close second. I still think she should have won! I thought she really had deserved something for the outstanding job she did, so I gave her an "I owe you" for $2500, that as good as money right!?!  Yay Emily, you are amazing and Im so proud of you!

 Other pics from the trip:

Ted and Becky,
Becky organized an impromptu baby  shower for me, which was actually perfect for me. I really appreciated her efforts!

Some of the cute grand kids at Shelby's dance 

concert

Em and Julie

Me and my mamma aka doula. We talked natural child birth the whole trip.  She helped me make my positive affirmations recording for my labor. Sounds lame, but I love it!  So grateful for her and that I get to have her as my mom!

Shelby's bday party, Melina made poodle skirts for all the girls - so cute!

Im obsessed with Katelyn-
she and my baby are going to be great friends!

I made Kyle a dirt bike cake for his surprise b-day party. I tried to replicate his favorite dirt bike.

Daily eating out for lunch with dad

Dad and Beef

I did not want to leave, I wanted to throw up thinking about it. It also freaked me out to leave because I knew I wouldn't be back before having my baby.  Its really keeping me going knowing that my mom will be coming up in October for the birth. 


So grateful for my family!

The Journey

It is so easy to get caught up with the day to day, to-do lists, and the enduring of work!!  Time passes so fast. I can't believe its already May! I have been looking through pictures of  the past year and a half since Tyler and I have been married and its crazy how different life can become in such a short time.  Moral-- enjoy whatever  stage you are in, most likely it will change soon and you wont be in the situation again!  I look back to situations I thought were challenging, but now I can see that I was surrounded by many wonderful people-I miss  those situations/people!  I know that I will miss Cleveland when we leave - my  little ward where everyone has 3 callings, my job that I learn SO much at, the ample missionary opportunities, our home in Little Italy, and lets not forget the culture here....: )

Tyler is in the middle of finals. Between his non stop studying and me working nights this past month-we haven't seen much of each other-like seriously. The end is in sight- we are going to Arizona on Saturday for 2 weeks!! I can't wait! It such a blessing to visit family. To make it even sweeter, we are doing an in-home ultrasound there and we will find out what we are having.  I can't believe  we  already get to find out, and what a perfect way- surrounded by my favorite people!  Any guesses??? Early on I thought strongly it was girl... Now I don't feel strongly either way. I am guessing girl, but really I will be so excited either way!

Here are some of the pictures I have been reminiscing over...in  no particular order-

Hawaii trip- view from helicopter

My two favorites boys

I miss Tyler's truck! We sold it right before coming here. So many fun memories in there  when we  were dating

My wedding dress - Finally boxed up before making the move to Ohio. I love that dress!

Our first view of the city- about to end our three day excursion east.

Mine was for my nursing license application, Tyler's for dental school application

Put In Bay with Stephanie, it was so much fun!

Tyler  used to make pizzas all the time in Provo

Hawaii again- a year ago we were there - I need to go back!

Drake learning guitar, Tyler has a special love for the Wagner boys

I remember coming home from  work after having a hard day,  Tyler had some simple flowers, a love note and some chocolates set up on our dresser.  It was one of those moments that are simple, but unforgettable!

I love this boy!  Seriously, it only gets better!

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Go out and make some memories!