They didn't put the ultrasound pics on a disc for us, so the above is a picture taken of the ultrasound picture using Preston's camera phone. It's my favorite of all the ultrasound pictures I have, so I thought instead of posting a zillion, we'd share this one with you.
I'm a little behind on posts, so I'll fill ya'll in on the major happenings at our house. Let's see, we're having a baby...due in March. We just found out this week that it's a BOY! In keeping with blogging tradition, I'll work on getting those ultrasound pics posted. Hang tight.
The eldest of the Pearson sisters had a birthday today. She is so amazingly talented, kind, and beautiful. Oh yeah, and she's good at math. I love her so much (as evidenced by me hugging her in the picture below).My sister, Mary Lynne, had a wider selection of pictures at her disposal for her birthday tribute to HoJo, so check it out here. Also, I want all of you to scroll to the top of this blog and get a load of that totally awesome wedding cake. Who do you think made that little beauty? Yup, Holly made that. She's out-of-this-world amazing! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOLLY!!!
We'd only been married a few hours when this picture was taken. We were so young, so innocent. Well, it's been four years, and we're still fairly young...and innocent.
Preston and I had a fantastic time in the land of Canada this past week. We will share some of the highlights.
We went to Waterton, had a delicioso picnic, and played around the beach of this here lake (Waterton Lake).
Then we hiked to Bertha Falls. There were fantastic views (of the scenery) the entire hike. See?
We had an all-day 60th anniversary celebration for Preston's wonderful grandparents. We all look pretty happy after a tasty roast beef dinner eh?
Joy of all joys! I visited the largest Walmart in Canada. It looks small in the picture, but I need you to trust me on this one. It's huge!
We had a total blast at the Canada Day Parade in Raymond. I LOVE this parade, and look forward to it every year we're able to go.
Bear was out of his mind with gladness, because he had a massive backyard to play around in all week. He got pretty spoiled.
Here we are watching fireworks in the backyard. Sorry you can't see 'em, but I trust you to use your imagination. At the same time, I received a lovely new hairdo.
Now I conclude this post with this sassy pic of me out at the ranch. I have loads of more pictures, as you could imagine, and since I usually have little to blog about, perhaps I'll post more pictures of the trip later.
My charming, kind, clever, smart, fun sister had a birthday today. Hooray! Until she requests the removal of the following pictures, they shall be on display as a tribute to her, for she is a true supermodel superstar!
Happy Birthday Suzanne!
(Note: I have four totally awesome sisters, and this little trend of doing a birthday tributes on our blogs started at a time past the birthdays of the other 3. Check back in October for the Ho Jo's birthday tribute. Oh yeah!)
Nothing too exciting happened in the past couple of months. Preston did get me a puppy while I was in San Antonio. He's a little Yorkie, and we named him Bear. He's the sweetest, non-yappy little dog I've ever known. Even though I said, "No dog...EVER!", I'm glad Preston didn't listen to me this time. Here's a picture of some kids in my backyard tree. Their father is also in this tree...somewhere...much, much higher up. We've decided to grow our first garden, and no, I'm not growing any drugs. We're planning on having tomatoes, a variety of herbs (and no, none are drugs), sweet peas, squash, and cucumbers.
Preston was tased (or tasered) again. This time, he just casually slipped it into our after-work conversation that went something like this:
Kristin: "How was your day?" Preston: "Good. How was your day?" K: "It was sooo busy. This guy asked me the craziest question today. He said...[insert funny work story]" P: "Ha ha ha. That's so funny. What else happened?" K: "Not much. So, did you learn anything good?" P: "Yeah." K: "Like what?" P: "Oh, it was just some refresher training with some other officers. " K: "Oh. What did they teach you?" P: "We just went over facility safety and some inmate stuff, I got tased again, and I had some of that garden salad." K: "Oh, that's nice."
5 minutes later...
K: "Wait! Did you say you were tased again?!?!" P: "Yeah. Why?" K: "WHY!?!? Why did you have to do it again?" P: "I have to do it once for each department. It wasn't that bad."
So there you have it. The more you're tased, the easier it gets. That's good news!
I don't have any pictures to post, so don't get too excited. I lost my camera charger, so I didn't take any pictures on any of our adventures this month. On a positive note, I do know where the computer/camera connection cord is. Anywho, here's what has happened in the past two weeks. We went to Bountiful/Kaysville to my cousin Melanie's wedding last Saturday, and that was a total blast. It was fun because I love weddings, but it was especially fun because my sister Suzanne came all the way from Texas to join in the festivities. We stayed with the wonderfully hospitable Standings while in SLC, and that was a bonus. (I wish I could have stayed longer too, Mrs. Standing.) The morning after the wedding we attended Music and the Spoken Word, which was an additional bonus (because the MTC is my favorite musical group second only to the delightful King's Singers). On our way home we saw Preston's brother Nelson in Provo (so the week wasn't entirely Pearson dominated). We drove from SLC to LV on Sunday, where we spent our final night at our condo. That's right...FINAL! We were a tad bit sad, but we're so grateful to have A- and K-Bed living there now. They have saved us from our prolonged two-mortgage crisis. Yay! In closing I will say that Preston starts his new job tomorrow. Good times!
Preston officially starts his job here on March 2nd. Yay! We just got that info this past week, and he signed the important paperwork today. Also last week, we went to the King's Singers concert in SLC, so I'm seriously overflowing with joy, excitement, and gratitude! BEST WEEK OF MY LIFE (with the exception of the week that I was born and, I guess I have to say, the week that I got married)!
It looks like I'll be getting a husband sometime soon. I guess I'll have to start cooking again. I've been eating peanut butter and boysenberry jam sandwiches every day. I just love 'em!!! Preston strongly dislikes peanut butter sandwiches, so the menu will have to change. It okay though, because I'll take a husband over a PBJS any day!
Does anyone remember the show Animaniacs? My sis Mary Lynne and I used to watch it regularly, and we generally enjoyed the segment "Good Idea, Bad Idea". Here's a short clip in case you are clueless on the matter.
Although not necessarily as clever or as funny as Animaniacs, I would now like to share with you my own good idea (and bad idea).
Good Idea - Making the following recipe for dessert:
1 white cake mix 1 can lemon pie filling Cool Whip
Mix cake as directed on box and pour into a 9x13 pan. Place spoonsful of lemon pie filling in blobs over batter. Bake as directed on the box. Let cool completely. Cake batter covers the lemon, so there will be pockets of lemony filling inside. Spread cool whip over cake and chill.
Bad Idea - Just mixing lemon pie filling with yellow cake mix and baking at 350 for 30 minutes.
Anyway, Preston and I went over to Mary Lynne and Nathan's for dinner this fine evening, and Mary Lynne and I decided to make an experimental dessert. I can't really explain how it turned out. It was interesting, to say the least. To describe the "dessert" taste, Mary Lynne said it tasted how Play-Doh smells. Yes, it was THAT good!
Well, I suppose now would be a good time to post something about the happenings in our life. My knee is almost completely better. It's not better enough to go skiing (sorry Preston), but it's completely functional now. I'd like to take this time to thank Janet for being so supportive...er...I mean her knee braces were supportive. Thanks for letting me borrow them. : )
Preston runs again on Friday, and he's been under the time limit every night in his practice runs. Hooray!!! He's been working through a foot injury though, but seems to be slowly recovering. I think he had some sort of pulled ligament or tendon. I seem to have caught Gimp's Disease from him.
We had a super rad Stake Conference this weekend. Elder Holland was here, and he was so much fun! We loved both meetings we attended! It was just a happy, happy weekend, but now we're both alone again (until next weekend). : (
So Preston and I went to Las Vegas (to attend Harmony's blessing) and back on Sunday with the Millers. After we arrived home, I stepped out of our vehicle and my right knee buckled beneath me. I tried to stand on my right leg again and felt a sharp pain pierce my knee. With the pain came more buckling and a popping sound. I couldn't stand up! I hadn't sustained an injury (that I could recall). Anyway, I went back to Las Vegas again today to visit the doctor and the x-ray machine. It turns out I just have quite a bad strain and/or sprain. I was told to stay off my feet for a week. I just laughed. Silly doctor.
My sister, Mary Lynne, had a wider selection of pictures at her disposal for her birthday tribute to HoJo, so check it out here. Also, I want all of you to scroll to the top of this blog and get a load of that totally awesome wedding cake. Who do you think made that little beauty? Yup, Holly made that. She's out-of-this-world amazing! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOLLY!!!
We'd only been married a few hours when this picture was taken. We were so young, so innocent. Well, it's been four years, and we're still fairly young...and innocent.
We went to Waterton, had a delicioso picnic, and played around the beach of this here lake (Waterton Lake).
Then we hiked to Bertha Falls. There were fantastic views (of the scenery) the entire hike. See?
We had an all-day 60th anniversary celebration for Preston's wonderful grandparents. We all look pretty happy after a tasty roast beef dinner eh?
Joy of all joys! I visited the largest Walmart in Canada. It looks small in the picture, but I need you to trust me on this one. It's huge!
We had a total blast at the Canada Day Parade in Raymond. I LOVE this parade, and look forward to it every year we're able to go.
Bear was out of his mind with gladness, because he had a massive backyard to play around in all week. He got pretty spoiled.
Here we are watching fireworks in the backyard. Sorry you can't see 'em, but I trust you to use your imagination. At the same time, I received a lovely new hairdo. 
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We've decided to grow our first garden, and no, I'm not growing any drugs. We're planning on having tomatoes, a variety of herbs (and no, none are drugs), sweet peas, squash, and cucumbers.
I visited the Alamo. I forgot to check out the basement though. 
This is me in front of a fun tree. Check out all the possible swing branches. This was in the sideyard of the Alamo.
I visited a mission...
...and the famous San Antonio River Walk... 
...and Sea World. I'll betcha didn't know San Antonio had a fantastic Sea World.
