Kent's Birthday & Picacho Peak

So Kent had a Birthday last week. He is now getting old- 27! That night we got Thai food, one of our favorites and went star gazing.

The next day we went and hiked Picacho Peak near Tuscon. There were metal rods at some points where the rock was really steep.

An amazing view at the top!

Camelbacks and a Belly Pack

We decided to hike to the top of the Superstition Mountains to Flat Iron and the Hoodoos. Yep there is the Mountain! Cool huh?!
We started up the canyon as it began to rain...Oh well the weather always does that to our plans.
I never realized how hard it was to hike 2800 ft up a mountain being 5 1/2 months pregnant. I had to stop and rest a lot to say the least. Kent was awesome.
We finally, emphasis on finally, made it to the top and the Mesa AZ valley was below us.
We ate lunch as the clouds and wind kept rolling in.
Going to the Hoodoos at the top was the coolest part
expect when a cactus got Kent, and another punctured into my leg.
We went climbing and bouldering around a bit through the Hoodoos.
Before it started raining heavy again we made our way back down. I was so tired and sore I could barely keep going. But it was all worth it!Six hours later we were out. A good celebration of our 1 year anniversary of our Engagement Nov. 14 2008, where I was proposed to on top of Camelback Mt.The Superstition Mountains, Arizona!

A Trip to Sedona

Kent and I took a day trip out to Sedona, AZ to get away from the cactus. It was amazing a beautiful out there. Red rocks and fall colors. I recommend fun get-away trips.

After seeing the red rocks, we saw Cathedral Rock which was quite amazing; A chapel built into the rock. We even went inside.

We then went hiking on the most gorgeous trail which looked like Zion's NP, the Subway, and Provo Canyon all in one.

After blizzards at Dairy Queen we went to the famous Montezuma's Castle. I don't know why we have to pay $5 to see a National Monument but it was cool anyway.

Halloween

Yep, we carved a pumpkin. My favorite part is after opening the top, when I get to put my hand inside and scoop out the gooey slimy pumpkin seeds, then bake them. You can see my budda belly pumpkin tummy.
We went to our ward's trunk or treat party and made my car into a monster...
Kent got in it and when the little kids came by he scared them, then gave them candy. It was great.

You're Going to Miss This

I was sitting here thinking about the fun times I had up at BYU, great friends, late nights, roomates, dating, crazy activities, always going, going, and doing something fun. I do miss it.

I also just love this new stage of life being newly married and pregnant, in a family ward here in AZ. We live in a one room apt. and Kent is trying to get through school. It is a happy time and fun to do things together as a married couple.

I caught myself thinking today, I can't wait for the baby to come and to have a real house one day; that will be fun. Then I thought about something me dad told me: that this time in our lives is a precious time when it will be just us two and to enjoy it. After this baby comes life will never be the same for us.

It reminded me of this song by Trace Adkins You're Going to Miss This.

Oh ya, I live in Arizona...

It is nearing the end of October and I am hearing about the beautiful leaves in Provo Canyon, the cold chill taking hold of New York, the snow starting to flutter around the country, the beautiful crisp fall air.

But yet here, something seems a bit wrong. Our air conditioning is still running. The weather report today states it is 100 degrees !!!!! The only change in color Kent and I can detect in the trees is the citrus fruits turning yellow.

The cactus' around me seem to be laughing, " ha ha ha there is no fall in AZ, cactus' can't loose their leaves. No crisp fall air, no sweaters, or colors, it will be hot forever in this desert." ahhhh!!!!

Ultrasound

Well, today was ultrasound day, and we found out that it is a little Girl! The baby was very active and was moving all around. Here are some pictures.