omaha is fattening.

Father flew us out to Omaha last week to visit. It was such perfect timing because Kristen was home from college for Spring Break. And well. Who wouldn't enjoy five days of vacation with family. We were treated to all of our favorite Omaha restaurants. And I mean all. We seriously both gained at least five pounds. Father even bought us tickets to the Hunger Games midnight premier. Kristen and I were so excited because we both have read the series. Scott was along for the ride but actually enjoyed the movie. We also got to do some fun shopping trips and hang out with my friend Laura and her boyfriend. I am a bad bad vacationer. And only one photo was taken of the entire trip. Ever seen a homemade marshmallow for sale? We hadn't either. While hanging with Laura and Chris we wandered into a cupcake shop and wa-la. Here she was. None of us liked it. The presentation was much more appealing. Hope we can go out there again sometime soon! 

the elmont's.

Our good friends Kelsey and Brandon got married on February 24, 2012.We were both in their line. Although we couldn't go to their ceremony because it was in the Mormon temple. We were so happy to be a part of their big day and celebrations. They are such great friends. And Kels looked beautiful.

a valentines to remember.

A day dedicated to love. How great is that?! Our Valentine's this year was pretty special. We got cleared on Monday for insemination. So yesterday we were inseminated. And what a better day for it to land on. Then Valentine's. I know it's not a guarantee. But it was such a special day to be given hope for such a wanted blessing. I'll spare the details. Although some are quite funny. But it seemed to go well and the only downside is that my uterus/abdominal area feels like it was a punted football. I'll take that any day though. Especially if it worked. Oh. And husband suprised me with a candlelight dinner that he had made when I got home from work. I sure love my Valentine. Xoxo. 

hooray.

This last week we finally got good news. My cysts had shrunk within allowed fertility range. So I was able to start my medications and get my treatment calender. This is exciting because it's the first time we've been able to actually start doing something that will hopefully help aid in pregnancy. I have an ultrasound appointment on Thursday which will tell us how my follicles are developing, how many are developing, and if they are healthy ones. This whole fertility nonsense is like a second j-o-b. Well, I guess a third j-o-b. Since this week I'll be working Rama after the firm because of Valentines. Craziness.

the dreaded eff word.

Fertility. For most, this word brings joy, health, and family. But for us. Not so much. Those of you close to us are already aware, so I won't go into much detail. This isn't as much of an informative post as it is a venting one. My whole desire in life has been to be happily married and to have a family. Well. I have the first. My husband is the greatest ever. I believe that coming from a small, broken family implanted these feelings and goals in me. It's crazy growing up how you assume everything will work how you want. And when you want it to. I always had a feeling that getting pregnant would be a little tougher for me. But never did I assume that it would be a huge trial. An overwhelming experience. So mentally, physically, and economically draining. Finding out today that we still cannot start our fertility treatments because of things that keep happening with my body, was extremely hard. But I believe God puts trials in our life for a reason. So for the next two weeks. I will be transfixed with this Bible verse. 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."
-Proverbs 3:5-6   

And also taking these. Please little pills. Do your thing!

2012.

Happy New Year to everyone. Although 2011 was a pretty great year for us. I am in no way sad to see it go. There are too many things that we have to be thankful and hopeful for in this New Year.

Highlights of 2011:

Finding our home church.

Kristen's high school graduation.

I ran my first 5k.

Scott's college graduation.

Looking ahead to 2012:

Hopes for a baby.

Scott's new job possibilities.

Much needed vaca's. None set in stone yet.

tis the season.

Probably one of my favorite times of the year is of that leading up to Christmas. The unusually nice people. The excitement. The celebrations. The chaos. The lights. We had such a wonderful Christmas and Christmas season this year.  From double dating with Steph. To seeing our new nieces for the first time. To my mom's amazing Christmas food. It was a hit. All of it. And I hope we never forget. The reason for the season.