Baby Pope!

As most of you know... Morgan and I are going to be parents! I am just about 10 weeks now. It was really cool to get an ultra sound. Morgan and I were able to see the heart actually beat in the baby. Probably one of the most humbling experiences of my life. Isn't the picture so cute? It looks like a little gummy bear!

With this joyous occasion comes... um... side effects? haha. All you moms already know about this. For example, after waking up twice in the night to go to the bathroom, I woke up this morning wanting cereal but we were out of milk. Despite my craving I had an orange and my lovely husband made me eggs and toast! After I went to brush my teeth... and it all came back up (it happens almost everytime I brush)! After Morgan left for school I went for a walk and then to the store. Everything in the store looked and smelled so gross except for the puffy twisty cheetoes. Had some of those before I even left the store! Once I got home and unloaded I ate a pizza lunchable. Right now I can't decide if I want pickles or if I'm not hungry. Usually when I'm not eating I'm sick. Ugh, thank goodness for saltine crackers though. I had to restock :)

Besides the sickness being pregnant is great! I'll share with you some of my favorite phrases:

"Morgan, can you get that? I'm pregnant."

"Can I have some more? I'm pregnant."

"Will you lift that for me? I'm pregnant."

"How's it going Sadi?" "I'm pregnant."

The list goes on but you get the idea. The due date is November 11th, 11/11/10. We don't know what the gender is for another 2 months or so. But we are currently accepting suggestions for baby names :)

This is so much fun! I'm scared out of my mind but I can't think of anything else I want to do more. Woohoo! Go Team Pope!

Valentines Day!

Thanks to two very awesome people (that don't call me back) jk-- Morgan and I went to the Melting Pot for Valentines day! It was sooooooo much fun. Morgan let me get this dress as my present :)

When we got there, there were flowers waiting for me :)

I cooked the food while Morgan cut it and fed me :)

This was the Friday before Valentines day. On Sunday we went to church, came home and watched LOTR, and then ate shrimp! Woooo, so much fun. It was a great weekend for us to just be in love. Morgan and I both agree that Valentines day is much better when you're married :)

Update :)

I think I'm about due for an update. Morgan and I had a great 2 week vacation visiting families. Married life is wonderful and I'm learning more about myself all the time.

I've learned that I'm a whole lot happier if I stay on top of things. When I let the house get dirty I always feel like something is weighing on my shoulders... I'm getting better at keeping things organized :)

Morgan has taught me that it's more enjoyable to laugh than get mad (I'm slowly getting better at this)

I'm getting better at cooking! Some of my recent dishes: Cheeseburger meatloaf, sweet and sour chicken, bbq ribs, chicken fajitas... It's fun!

Here are some random pictures in no particular order.

Just before work!

He's an eater :)

We picked the coldest day of the year to go running... I think we made it down the street and had to turn back

I came home from work the other day to wood all over the place! Morgan built me a counter for the middle of the kitchen! I love it so much... It's perfect. He really is the best.

Morgan and I read Jurassic park together and then went to the museum of science and looked at all the dino exhibits :)

Random T Ride pic

We kidnapped Whitt before she got hitched! So much fun :)

I married a thug. Dont hate.

Sometimes we have ice cream nights :)

We saw Avatar in 3D... AWESOME MOVIE!

So it gets cold here... but this is a little extreem! haha. He's so cute!

ps.

Don't hate... you gotta love it :)

How do you know you are a native Arizonan newly married in Boston?

When you leave the butter out of the fridge... it's still frozen

Your rent is a bigger number than your pay check

Your closet is full of red shirts and khaki pants

You say "drinking fountain" and no one knows what you're talking about

The guy that lives above you has dred locks to his waist and is always watching tv

Several creepy old men ask you to marry them

The crazy lady calls you crazy

People think you're crazy for getting married before having kids

You sit at home in the dark so utility bills won't be too high

Fast food is a treat for a meal because you don't have to make it

You love the snow

After the first day of snow you realize you don't love the snow as much

Your landlord's name is Geatano

When the sun is out and it's still below freezing

After you mop it takes 30 min to dry instead of 5

You go junk hunting on trash days

Update

A lot has gone on since the last time I blogged so this will be a somewhat brief update. These first couple pictures are Morgan and I one night at Harvard. He has some pretty intense courses so the weekdays usually consist of him going to school around 10 and then coming home around 10. Give or take a few hours on some days. It's hard to have dinner together all the time sometimes I'll take it over to him when I don't have work. A lot of times I'll have dinner in my backpack and both our temple bags and we'll head straight to the temple from Harvard. It sure is an adventure. I'm learning a lot and we're having so much fun. :)
haha. I just love this picture. Morgan's math/science/English skills are so beyond me.

He was trying to explain how the current of an electric circut was related to the resistance and voltage. I thought I learned that in high school... haha. Ya right!

The view from our back window.

Me going running in October... I'm pretty sure if I was in Arizona I would not have the same attire ;)

On our way home from the temple... Morgan didn't have a jacket and wore mine (I had two... I was prepared... who's the boy scout now???)

Riding the T!

Morgan leaves the cutest notes and surprises for when I come home. Love it.

Me going to work. Working at Target has definitely been a blessing. I'm not saying I wanna work there my whole life but we are so glad I have a job. I've been trained to work in food avenue, as a cashier, in clothing, and in the pharmacy. This way I can get a lot of hours... It's good. Work, but good.

This was my birthday. I had to work but we had the morning together and that was fun. He made me breakfast and I opened presents. Everyone is so sweet! Thank you!!!!

YUMMY! Eggs in a frame and strawberries.

My mom, Riley and Emmee came to visit the week after my birthday. I don't have any pictures but my mom does. We went to the aquarium and had a lot of fun. I love them so much! I miss home a lot. But there are a lot of things happening here that assure me I am where I'm supposed to be. I learn more about myself and who I want to be everyday. Go Boston!

What's up now?

Morgan and I are really having a great time here. We love it. The church is great and the people are sooooo nice! I just had my orientation at Target... yes, I got the job. I'm really excited. It feels like a great atmosphere and a great company to work for... plus 10 percent discount :) Morgan is taking 3 Engineering classes and 1 computer science class. Can you say... crazy? Yes. He is crazy, smart, and I love him!!!!! These are pictures from Friday night. We walked to the beach and sat on some rocks and just talked. It was awesome... and surprisingly not too cold.
Look at the sky!

Not only is he smart, funny, and good looking, he likes to lift huge logs for fun! What a man.

Saturday was one of the best days we have had here. We walked to the beach and ate Chinese food on the sand. Morgan also practiced his bird chasing skills and worked on his 100 meter dash times... and I watched him. So fun :)

Then we went to the public library and checked out books and a movie. We can get discounts to museums in Boston. Can't wait to use them!

I'm just going to give a shout out to good husbands... namely... mine. For those of you who don't know him, he is probably the most caring, sweet, loving, and genuine man I've ever met. Our first week here he gave me a "Congrats on your new house" card with a note. The other day he brought home a white rose (my favorite) for no special occasion. Today I came home and he had cleaned up the house. I while ago I went to get something out of the freezer and there was a note that said "I love you" on it. Oh, and he does the dishes all the time. And there are so many other little things he has done. I'm just so grateful that God allowed our paths to cross and that we both had the courage to do what we knew was right. I know its just the first 4 months but everyday is a new comfirmation that I am doing what is right for me and I have the most perfect person for me right by my side all the time. So give it up for amazing husbands! Tell them you love them and appreciate all the little things they do for you... I'll do it too!