I offically have the coolest MIL

Matt's family is in Hawaii right now and my sister-in-law Jamie wanted to go skydiving, and this morning we found out that PAM, my mother-in-law, went too! How awesome is that?!
They are too cute! Pam is going to make such a good grandma!

A Merry Taylor Christmas!

This year we loaded up our new car with luggage and gifts and headed up the 5 about 8 hours to " Taylor's Acres". We had a great time at Matt's parents! We went shopping at the Outlets, Ice Skated (I wasn't allowed, but it was fun watching Matt and his brothers almost get kicked out a few times!), went out to eat, played games with the family, took a drive to see some crazy Christmas lights in a neighborhood, and the boys had fun playing volleyball and basketball. Here are some pictures of our trip! I think I gained 20 pounds. Sweet.

Matt and the boys playing basketball in the driveway


The Taylor kids about to hit the ice. Michele, Mattie, Ryan, Joel, and Jamie...
Yes, this is someones front yard...crazy. The whole street looked like this!
Mattie and I in front of the 12 foot tree! Heyo!
The average temperature in the Taylor Household is about 60 degrees, about 20 degrees too low for me! This is what I looked like for most of the trip.
Whatever you do, don't look close at this picture. Christmas morning. Not too lovely.
What a stud! Awesome Grandpa Tuttle trying on someone's magnet diamond stud!
Growing....
Uncle Greg playing the best game ever!
Cousin Kent

This is the best game...we played it at a YW activity last week and it was a hit. We decided to see how the family liked it. How to play: Place a brown paper grocery bag on he floor. Each person takes a turn trying to pick up the bag with their mouth- without using their hands. No hands or knees can touch the ground. Once you have the bag in your mouth, you can rip off where you grabbed it. The bag keeps getting smaller and smaller, and the splits start getting lower and lower! It is really fun!

The drive home...

On our way home to San Clemente we got in some crazy cold wind, saw some pretty countyside, and got to stop and see Chad and Carly! SOOO fun!

Driver Mattie

Cute Carly! It was soooo cold and windy!
Do you see what is on the top of that truck behind pump #6? Scary...
Mattie trying to stay warm and not blow away while pumping gas! What a cutie!

Enter to learn, go forth to give birth...

(I think that is really what is more likely)
Finally. I just summited my last final. EVER. No more school! I can't believe I made it! I will say this semester has been the hardest. Being pregnant, feeling sick, just added to the fun sprinting after "runners" (escaping students), getting a chunk of hair ripped out, arms clawed, stomach punched and slapped, drooled on, bled on, and whatever else happened when I was in a state of shock and awe! Besides all the blood and guts, pain and tears, I really fell in love with my students. Once I figured them out, it turned out to be a fun challenge. But, I am glad me and my baby made it out safe! I feel so free now I am done with school forever! Anyone want to party with me?!

Matt took this just now! I look so hot! I put this shirt on for the occasion! Go Cougs!




I would post pictures of my class, but I can't for confidentiality reasons. Too bad, cuz they are so funny!

OUR little VISITOR!

I love Tyler! He is the such a little gentlemen! He spent the night last night and we had so much fun! Of course he stayed up way too late (sorry Danielle) and ate way too many sweets (sorry again). No wonder he wanted to stay at Auntie's another night!

Christmas a litte early...

This year me and my brother will be away at the in-laws, so my mom and dad wanted to celebrate with us! No problemo. We had a yummy dinner, and shared Christmas stories, and played a funny gift exchange game (most gifts are purchased at Spencer gifts...yeah...) and opened presents. We came away with some pretty good loot! Too bad I can't tell ya what we ended up with from the gift exchange game! Let's just say my Dad said he has never felt so awkward in a store before (my mom put him in charge of buying all the "gifts")!

Tis' the season...

To go out and find that perfect tree, or just settle on one because they all start looking the same!
To haul the tree up 3 flights of stairs, and cut off branches with Leatherman saw! (nice one Matt)
To decorate, light the fire, drink hot chocolate, and sleep under (next to) the tree!


Matt being funny...



Merry Christmas!

Tummy

For those of your who want to see the growing tummy. I have gotten whiter and wider, what a good combo.

Awhile back obviously...10 almost 11 weeks
Thanksgiving (Matt made me, who lets their husband take a picture of just their stomach on Thanksgiving?!)
Last weekend..15 almost 16 weeks.
This weekend-16 almost 17 weeks.

Shoppenboys

France knows what's goin' on! Have you heard of Shoppenboys?! Ingenious. The chain store in France called Celio, have boys of all shapes and sizes in their stores just to help you pick out clothes for boy if they are not with you! You just find the guy that best fits the body type of your husband, brother, dad, boyfriend, etc. and they will try on clothes for you! So cool. Come on Nordstrom!

ex·as·per·at·ed

Adv. 1. To increase the gravity or intensity of.
Also the word the Dr. used to describe the level of Round Ligament Syndrome that I have. Sweet. At least baby is ok. I have been having the worst sharp pain for a day now and was really worried so I went to the doctor. He also thought maybe I was further along than they thought. Hmm.. This sure doesn't feel good!

Morning Drive

One of the highlights of waking up early to get to school this semester has been the people I see exercising in the morning. For some reason it just really cracks me up! This is this one man, I see VERY seldom, but when I do, I just die. He wears bright fire engine red- way to short- way to tight- way to old shorts. This tennis shoes that 10 years ago where white, now are yellow and paired with socks that flirt with his knee caps. And that isn't even my favorite part... he carries a DISC MAN! Remember those. And with those memories do you recall having to hold it very flat and try running as smooth as possible to avoid the skipping? HA! This man for Christmas needs a workout makeover, or even just a nano or shuffle. But- good for him for getting up at the crack of dawn. Then there is the typical Talega mother who looks 18, is pushing a double stroll, full out sprinting, with the dog tied to the stroller handles... UPHILL. These people are awesome. So here's to you exercise people of Talega. You make my morning.

Baby Update

Well, this are lookin' up! I made dinner last night, I stayed up till 11 and hopefully I was a little less grumpy to Matt. I have been feeling better since about Thanksgiving, so I hope it will last! I went to the doctor yesterday and heard her little heartbeat loud and clear! She is also the size of my favorite thing...an avocado! My tummy is starting to show, so I'll post pictures of that soon. I can't wait! And for all your prego ladies out there... I found this awesome site though Tangled and True. Check it out... http://www.thecradle.com/

Who is getting sick of re-runs?! TV is so boring lately!

Time to clean out the purse?

Today I realized my purse has gotten out of control! I have this new obsession with gum, at any given time I have 5 or six different flavors! My favorite right now is Extra Watermelon...so yummy! What is your favorite??

Ward Christmas Party

Yesterday was our SC 6th Ward Christmas party. It was a "Surfin' San Clemente" theme. We are on the activities committee so we helped decorate and man the party. It turned out really well and everyone had a lot of fun! Any party that has 800 Krispy Kreme donut holes is bound to be a hit. I probably ate 20 of them alone!

Thanksgiving

I never got to post about Thanksgiving, so here we go! We went to my grandma and grandpa's house along with 30 other family members. We were only missing three people. It was really fun! We had two LONG tables in two different rooms, and TONS of yummy food! The day after we all got together and had a "work party" at the grandparent's house and did some much needed work on their house! It was really great to all be together and do a service! I love holidays!

The "kid" (cousin) table in the living room!
Me and my red eyed hubby
I found a good hiding place during the clean up
All the yummy desserts! 
All the girls cousins, cousin-in-laws (except Meg)
Cleaning out the garage and building cabinets