Punch me in the Face!!

So I am super excited to have this baby. I get more and more excited each day. The only kicker is, is that I am not sleeping at all! She loves doing kart-wheels in my stomach, especially at the hours between 1-5am. It is super fun. It is honestly going to be the death of me. I am wasted. I am so freaking tired and I don't know what to do about it. Anyway I was at the doctor on Friday, and she was listening to the babies heart beat, and the baby kept moving away from the ultra sound thing, then she finally got the heart beat and the baby started kicking her away. I think I am going to have a Feisty little girl, which makes me very nervous. Anyways I freaking love you all and can't wait for us all to be together in a couple of weeks. HURRAY!!!

Love Eliza Lou lou

Kara I thought that was the front of your face!!!

Dad

Crazy San Fran birds

Last night I was walking into a restaurant and a bird flew into the back of my head and clawed or pecked me. Crazy. I was sortof freaked out. How often does that happen? At least it wasn't the front of my head/face.

Love you all!
Kara

FUN TIMES WITH COUSINS!

Hey everybody,

We had such a fun time with Alecia's family and Grandma Helen. My kids cried for awhile after they left this morning. Lincoln started summer school this week and is riding the bus now. I was so grateful that Alecia was here because it was soooooo emotional for me. I cried my eyes out and Alecia was there to give me hug. Thanks Alecia! Linc seems to be liking school. The kids played better together than ever before. Alecia and I started to miss Brig and Christian because we didn't see them the entire week.

Cora was in her performance of Tarantella. Grandma, Lauren and Alecia went. Grandma was cute to play smudge with the kids and it was really fun to have her here. Thank heavens for oxygen tanks and the hot tub here at the YMCA!!! The kids were able to take tennis lessons, which they really enjoyed. Sophie and Lydia became great friends too. They loved chasing Clyde around and belly laughing.

I wish I could have been there in Richfield. We miss you all a lot. Love, Marisa and Rick and Cora and Linc and Brig and Lyds and Clyde

Today I flew

Remember that scene in What's Up Doc when they are in the white bug driving through the streets of San Francisco and at one point they fly off the top of a hill and land part way down? Well, today I flew. I was driving a little red Yaris and going a little too fast down a very steep hill. I was quickly approaching a yellow light and knew I wouldn't be able to stop so I gunned it. Little did I know that gunning it would send launch me over the lip of the street and send me airborne down the other side. I landed with a thud and then peeled out. It was hilarious! I went from "oh crap" to laughing as I pictured what it must have looked like for this little red car to fly over the top of the hill.

Too bad nobody was with me to experience the moment. I'm sure it won't happen again; it isn't something I could forcefully recreate.

Love you guys!
Kara

OH LIFE!!

Hey family!!
I freaking love you all. I am so glad that we have this blog. I feel so much closer to everyone, especially when you all post things! So things have been going really well this pregnancy I have been feeling better, no headaches, no throwing up, until the past couple of days!! I have been throwing up in the mornings and last night was my worst NIGHTMARE. I was in so much pain. My head was seriously going to explode. It sucked so bad. I was feeling fine and then I got really dizzy and the next thing I knew I was laying on the ground with my head pounding. I am not sure that labor could be any worse than the pain I was feeling last night. Peter called Chris to bring me some caffeine and to give me a blessing. I am so grateful for the gospel. I was able to relax and fall asleep shortly after Chris and mom left. I have the most amazing husband who is always looking out for me, and knew that I needed a blessing and called Chris and got him over to our apartment so fast. I feel truly blessed to have such a great and loving husband and such a supportive and loving family. You guys are the best. I freaking love you all!!!

Love Eliza

House sitch....

So, to answer all of your questions....we currently are still in the market for a house, but we feel really good about things. The house we put the offer on went to another couple because they offered full cash! I don't know what is so appealing about cash, I don't want it, so I guess I can't relate to their decision! Just kidding....anyway, Steve went up for the weekend to check them all out....hopefully he finds one that we will love!

hey everybody, i graduated

hey everyone, i can't believe i graduated and that i am actually contributing to the family blog. thanks to the family for everything and all your support. i love you so much and i can't believe how lucky i am. i leave for my senior trip tomorrow morning to newport beach. Love you, corm

I'm Going to Broad-way! -Or at least SLC

I thought I would send a little update on my summer travel plans. I just booked my flight home for a few days in June for a fun little trip where I hope I'll be able to enjoy the family and a little R&R. Since I won't be able to swim (again) starting Thursday so I am going to swim until I am a prune the Wednesday night I get home -hope the neighbors don't mind.

Here's the plan. I fly in late Wednesday, go in for surgery at the fun hour of 7:30am Thursday morning and the surgery could last from 1 -5 hours (probably closer to 1 though). If necessary I'll be sent to a plastic surgeon on Friday who will make me pretty again. Other than that, I'm going to partay like a slightly wounded rock star until I leave on Tuesday night -so look out family!

Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. I know it is going to be just fine but it has been harder than I thought just facing this while away from the family. I have truly been able to feel your love and support for me over the past few days and miracle of all miracles -the surgery has been HUGELY reduced in price for me. Fasting does work.

As for San Francisco, work is good. I am really starting to enjoy it and look forward to some interesting opportunities over the summer such as attending mediations and trials. I am working on a huge case right now and will start pulling together discovery documents and putting discovery requests together in the next couple of weeks. School is also not so bad. This Friday or Saturday I am going to take a super long walk from Crissy Field to Fort Point. It is supposed to be a beautiful 3-hour walk and I hope the weather is good.

That's all. Good luck with everything going on with the rest of you -Savanna and Steve with the almost new baby & move to Oregon, Marisa & Rick with the upcoming deployment, Corm with graduation, Christian with the ladies...

I love you all!!!
Kara