Keolanani Kinghorn

So, the results are in. A gender was determined and the baby is... (DRUM ROLL PLEASE) ................... .......... ... A Girl! Here are the photos we got from the ultrasound Phil and I are extremely excited. Especially me, since I have been kinda hoping for a girl. It's funny, because growing up I always thought I would want a boy first (since my family started that way), but it seems since I became pregnant this hope ignited within me to have a girl. The night before the ultrasound I even had a dream that we found out it was a girl at the ultrasound. So, I guess its meant to be. On our way home, Phil and I couldn't resist picking up a few things for our baby girl. Here is what we got. Let the spending begin...haha

So today is the day... hopefully. We find out in just two hours whether we will be having a boy or girl. The  anticipation  is killing me. I barely slept last night. So which do you think it will be?

So, I feel like I should be documenting this time of growing (literally) somehow. I mean, pregnancy is after all a significant time in one's life. So instead of writing all the really little things, because there are so many, I decided I wanted to write a list of things that have changed that I didn't expect (coming from a women who is pregnant her first time). I apologize in advance if you are reading and think, TMI (too much info!!!!). 1.  I didn't expect to loose weight, instead of gaining, my first trimester. Of course this is due to the fact that I really didn't have an appetite and couldn't eat before 11am in the morning or after 9pm at night. There were a lot of awful mornings and nights in that time period where I would have given anything to just keep water down. But, ya know, its true what they say, you forget about it. I mean, a month ago I couldn't physically do the dishes or sometimes kiss my husband (unless he took a breath mint) haha, ...

There is so much to be grateful for on this lovely day: My wonderful husband, my beautiful family, great friends, an aweso me ward, and a LOVING God. But, the thing I am most grateful for today is that I am done with my first trimester, I have an appetite, and I can enjoy mounds of heavenly FOOD on this blessed day! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I've been really cold lately, but that is probably cause I am a wuss (since I do live in Hawaii).  Halloween has come and gone and now I have an official excuse to be in the Christmas mood. So, what have I been up to you may ask... Lets start with Halloween. I started celebrating at my Ward Relief Society Halloween Party. We played games, ate too much junk food, and had a pumpkin carving contest.  Here are all the pumpkins A cool one to represent BYUH 6th Ward And the pumpkin Christal and I carved. It got a little sick. Right outside my apartment Next we went to a party on Friday night. And Phil and I dressed up as....  SURPRISE! Did you get it? I was an oven with a bun inside... so yes, this is my official blog announcement that I have a "bun in the oven." :D or if you don't understand that idiom, I am expecting. I am 3 months along, and am doing good. OK, back to the party... Phil's sister, Lauren, and her husba...

I just can't seem to get back into my blog quite the same way I was before I left for vacation, but I'm determined to mend my ways. The most exciting thing to happen since I have gotten back is my sister-in-law's wedding reception. It was a blast. I was sort of the designated photographer. So, here are some of my favorite shots from the night....

So, my mother and step dad adopted stranded puppies and I got to visit them. "Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about puppies." Gene Hill