Her Name :)

For YEARS Clint's Grandma Phyllis Nash has been talking about and planning for a new baby girl that would be coming into our family (Not necessarily me and Clint's small family, but somewhere in the entire Nash clan). She made her a blanket and at times would see things in stores that she thought would be suited for this baby girl. Grandma would always refer to this baby girl as "Sarah".
I would hear her talk about "Sarah", but would never think of her coming to our home, because...1. Me and Clint were sure we were done having kids and 2. Sarah isn't really a name that would be considered a first choice name I would choose for a girl..not like my love for the name "Alivia".
One day while bathing my Rachel she was talking about how she anticipated that we would have a baby girl..and that her name would be "Sarah Ella". I was a little suprised only because I am pretty positive that she hasn't really listened to Grandma talk about "Sarah". I was like...ummm, okay. And that is about how I acted upon this occasion.
For Thanksgiving we made a trip to Mesquite to enjoy a visit and our BIG meal with Clint's grandparents (The Nash's). While we were there, we told Clint's grandma the story of Rachel talking about the name "Sarah". It was the week before we would be having our ultra sound, so we really didn't know for sure quite yet what the sex of our little baby was yet. Grandma asked "Where did the name Ella come from?". We told her that ever since Rachel could talk she has had this little imaginary friend named "Ella". I noticed her eyes get moist as she told us "That's my grandma's name". Instantly we ALL got goosebumps and chills up our spines. I don't think I was the only one that received verification that "Sarah Ella" was the name for our little girl.
I must admit that from time to time I still question the name and TRY thinking of other names, but it all seems to come back to this special, chosen name.
At least I know that I won't be making a mistake with chosing a name for our baby...I feel she already chose it for herself :)

22 Weeks :)

Today was my 22 week checkup for me and our little baby girl. Everything looks GREAT! I am measuring a bit large...24 weeks, but doc said that can fluctuate, so no changing the due date yet. All tests from ultra sound came back PERFECT! And her little heart beat was a whopping 146. I can't believe we are over the 1/2 way point, things are just moving so quickly!

As for me...certain foods are still making me sick, but I am keeping my weight in check...well sort of, as of today I have gained 18 lbs, yikes! I am told daily that I still don't look quite pregnant, but the scale says otherwise. I have noticed things quite a bit LARGER in the bottom area and bra area, so I guess that's probably where it is. I have experienced contractions here and there which seems early to me...since I never experienced that with any of my babies until the very end, but doctor says that as long as they go away with some rest, it is normal. Next check up is the test for Diabetes...here's to hoping we come out with another perfect visit!

Temple Square

First of all...Happy Anniversary to my sweetheart!!! Yesterday me and Clint celebrated 14 WONDERFUL years! Can't believe how time FLIES! Part of our wonderful day consisted of going up with my entire family to Temple Square.Kaylie & Brayden were the HIT for these two girls!

What a most AMAZING view! Nothing more breathtaking than the Salt Lake Temple! From this view we were able to walk around to observe and enjoy all the small nativities set all around...in turn while trying to keep all the kiddos out of the waterfalls. That is, when Grandpa wasn't trying to throw them all in. ;)
Rachel's big highlight was modeling in front of several different statues. Her favorite was the very LARGE one of Christ!
Although it seemed that almost EVERYONE in Utah felt like it was a PERFECT night to go to Temple Square and the kids ran around like WILD animals...we really did have a great time! And the kids enjoyed themselves immensely! The best part was bed time...no fight at all! They got out of the car, walked directly up to their rooms, put their PJ's on and were zonked out with in seconds! Definitely a memorable night...especially being there with my sweetheart :)

Its a GIRL!!!

Isn't she just PERFECTLY beautiful?...and so absolutely innocently sweet? Sheesh I am in LOVE already! What a great day Saturday, December 3rd was for us! Although we already had "feelings" that our little baby might be a girl...the confirmation was still oh so special...and the small tears that came from Clint's eyes, PRICELESS!!!

The response from the kiddos was actually better than I expected as well. The boys were so PRO-BOY and Rachel so PRO-GIRL...I was a little nervous for what the outcome would bring. Brock sort of rolled his eyes and said "whatever" (ha ha, such a pre-teen age boy!). Kory said "oh well...I'm gonna love her anyway" and Rachel was SCREAMING and jumping around "I'm gonna have a sister! I'm gonna have a sister!" it was so cute!

It is now two days since the BIG news..and now that the new suprise has worn off a bit, Brock is definitely coming around. He told EVERYONE at church and each time someone would come to our house..he would grab the ultra sound pictures off the fridge to show his little sister off. Yep...I knew he was just playing it "cool" and that he was actually in fact excited! Rachel has told EVERYONE our big news...including complete strangers. Gotta love that girl!

As far as the pregnancy goes...I am feeling MUCH better! Thank goodness! I just have to still be careful with certain foods...but other than that, doing good! I now have a tummy...I think its BIG, but everyone keeps telling me they can still hardly tell I'm even pregnant...hmmm, whatever.

Back to our little girl however...everything looked PERFECT! She was such an active little thing, waving her arms around, opening and closing her hands and kicking her legs like crazy. She also measures RIGHT ON, so this is good! I wish I could look at her move EVERY day!