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By the way...

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I had my 20-week ultrasound a few weeks ago and our baby is a little boy! Everyone who ventured a guess (except my sis-in-law who just really wanted a niece) guessed that he was a boy and he was! We are excited to welcome him into the family, but so far, coming up with a name we both feel really good about has escaped us. Suggestions? P.S. He was so wiggly that the ultrasound tech could not get that cute profile view that most expectant mothers get of their child. So, I have a full on face view with slightly creepy details of his little holes for eyes. At least he is waving at us :)

Easter Sunday

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For the past few years, Austin and I have been alone in Utah for Easter. We would cook something special (but easy), talk with our families, make Easter baskets for each other, and call it good. This year, my siblings Greg and Mariah, along with Austin's sister Emily are all in Utah for school. We regularly have family dinners, but this Easter we decided on an Easter feast! It was hard work, but so much fun to have everyone over for: Maple/Brown sugar/Dijon mustard glazed ham Melt in your mouth rolls Whipped potatoes Asparagus Deviled eggs Martinelli's Sparkling Cider and last but not least... Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting We ended the evening with an Easter egg hunt, dyeing eggs, and skyping with our families. What a great Easter. I am stuffed.  I am so grateful for Jesus Christ, my Savior, and His Atonement and Resurrection. Having this knowledge gives me hope for the future, and purpose in my life right now. My favorite part of Easter is the singin