11/25/18 - Happy Thanksgiving and Birthday

The 22nd was Thanksgiving and yesterday was my birthday. We drove up to Utah the day before Thanksgiving. We're staying with Chelsea (Austin's sister) and her family. Thanksgiving was fun! A lot of people came! Austin's sister Alisha lives in Provo now so she was there. Austin's parents were there. Britton (Austin's brother) and his family were there. And Austin's uncle Arlin's family was there with some of their family friends. It was a lot of fun to see so much family.

Yesterday was my birthday. It was one of the best birthdays I've had. Austin spoiled me by letting me sleep in. He did whatever I wanted. We went to lunch. We went and bought some birthday and Christmas presents for William. He let me take a nap even though William didn't take his afternoon nap. And then we went to dinner and a movie. I got to choose all the restaurants and the movie. I feel like it's the most spoiled I've ever been on my birthday. Usually it's overshadowed by Thanksgiving/family activities/gatherings. But the day was all about me for the first time. I felt like a princess! Austin is so wonderful! He takes such good care of me and William! I don't know what I'd do without him! He helps me feel so special!

William has been sleeping terribly during our trip. We'll be here u til Wednesday or Thursday so I hope he starts doing better.

11/17/18 - Baby's First Haircut

William for his first haircut today! He was so big? I took him to a salon for kids and they had a little first haircut package. They have little cars as the salon chairs. He sat and "drove" the car while the lady cut his hair. I also have him a sucker and he liked that for a bit. But he spit it out after a bit. And toward the end he did not like the lady touching his head and holding him still. But overall he did well. And he looks so grown up now! He's a toddler instead of a baby!

11/8/18 - Healthy Happy Teething Baby

William is healthy again and he's a happy sweet boy! His middle top two teeth are about to poke out. I can see them about to cut through. It's so cute! He's so adorable! When's he's done eating, I tell him to please tell me he's done, and he claps his hands to tell me he's all done. It's so cute. And he gets all happy and proud of himself that he told me. It's stinking adorable!

My parents are doing well and enjoying their mission so far. They're staying very busy. The temple was dedicated a week and a half ago so they're busy training and trying to keep things running smoothly.

We still aren't sure what's happening when with Austin's business stuff. I shouldn't be stressed or worried, but I really just want to be able to settle down and know we'll be somewhere for more than a few months. I want to be able to feel stability. And I'm making so many friends in our ward now that it's just gonna get harder and harder to move if/when it happens. I know that if Austin wants to be successful with this, we'll have to end up in Utah. But it's just a matter of when we'll go up that makes me anxious. I just want to know what to plan on. It's a tricky situation. I'm so proud of him for all the work he's put into this! And I hope to see it thrive and be successful, but I also want to be able to settle down and get a house and be someplace I can depend on.