Pre baby date

Saturday night Hank and I were supposed to go to Utah for a family Christmas party, but sadly I didn't feel I could make the drive down and back home all in one day. That's a long drive for a fat pregnant lady. I was totally bummed because I love seeing Hanks family down there. Instead of staying home and having a pity party for myself hank and I decided to get a date in before the baby comes. We went and saw the movie Unbroken (great movie) then after we ate some dinner at Sheri's. The food sucked but I couldn't have asked for better company!
The life Hank and I have come to know the past 4 1/2 years is soon to change. As nervous as we both are we couldn't be more excited for this new journey.

sure love this man of mine!!! (don't mind my sleepy puffy face)

It's the final countdown!!!

And the countdown is on!

10 weeks!!!!

 

 

sorry for the crappy picture, my phone is a little on the stinky side when it comes to this department.

 

 

Auntie time

My oldest sister and mom took a trip to visit my aunt. So I got to have two of my nephews stay with Hank and I for a couple days. It was a good little prep for my future with a little boy. (my future looks to be busy) boys are so much fun. The boys had fun doing different things on the farm

to start off..... we let "animals" in our house. Gotta love old farm houses.

playing at the park

after we had ice cream with uncle hank

We spent lots of time at my in laws house (that's where all the animals are). We got to spend time with horses cows.



no horses rides for this guy. Darn allergies!

 

finger painting fun

Uncle Hank teaching Carter to rope

 

These boys got up early so they could go feed cows with Hank. (no girls allowed...... how rude!) 

headed to work in the pickup.

 

 I love being a aunt, and getting to spend time with these boys just made me love it even more.

Piano Lessons

I just started my 3rd year of teaching piano this month. This is from our end of the year recital we had back in May.

Teaching piano has been such a growing experience for me. I have learned so much; and with every student I learn something new ....even if it is to re-learn the skill of patience.  I am grateful for the opportunity I have to teach all these kiddos.

Bring on the new year!

The good life.

Last week I was able to go spend some time with Hank while he was swathing hay. Our swather is very much a one seater but I don't mind. My seat is on the floor between the door and the seat. The company makes it totally worth a numb tushie!

 

my view

love when I get to tag along with this handsome dude!

That evening we were able to go on a date to the temple.  We ended the night with dinner at Sizzler.

Being a farmers wife is not always easy but days like these make it all worth it!

I am very blessed!

Baby Zoi

August 18th the Koyle/Whittle family got just a little bit sweeter! My sister Gentry and brother in law Thomas welcomed a new baby girl into their family.

 

Zoi Joan Whittle

 

 

This baby girl couldn't get any cuter. I had to wait two whole weeks to hold her because I came down with a cold the day she was born......THE DAY! She was totally worth the wait. I never heard a single peep out of her the whole day.

 

Welcome to the family baby Zoi

He or she.....which will it be??????

On August 20th Hank and I got to see our little one for the first time in what feels like forever. This was our 4th ultrasound; the first three were pretty close together so I never had to wait to long before we got to peek in and see how things were going. Needless to say I got spoiled! Waiting 8 weeks between peeks about drove me mad!

This peek was extra fun because we got to find out what we are having!

                                               So............................................
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WE'RE HAVING A BOY!!!!!!!!

(3D ultrasounds kinda freak me out, they makes babies look a little alien-ish. Have to say though.....my alien-ish looking boy is pretty darn cute! )

 Little stink didn't like us snooping in. Those little arms never came down long enough for a good whole body picture. I sure love this little guy!

Hank and I couldn't be more excited!