Hot Pockets Part II

Who knew I loved hot pockets so much?  I don't remember eating them since high school.  But, the other night Tyler got home late, and I had worked all day.  I am incapable of taking care of myself after work any more, so when Tyler got home I asked him to fix me some food.  He listed my options and I jumped on the hot pocket.  He came back in the room a minute later to tell me he forgot he ate the last one a couple days ago ... what did I do?  Start bawling.  Pregnancy is ridiculous.

My Perfect Husband

I just need a second to brag about why MY husband is so great.  First off, ever since getting pregnant and getting sick he has been packing my lunches in the morning so I can sleep a little bit longer.  When I started throwing up every morning he started getting up a couple minutes before me so he could bring me breakfast in bed to help settle my stomach before I got up and moving (which really has helped a lot!).  He has been a real trooper so far.  

Today, he went above and beyond.  I had requested that in today's lunch a hot pocket be put in for my mid-morning breakfast.  Around 11 when I finally got a break I went to the back to get my hot pocket. ... No hot pocket!  So, I texted him 'no hot pocket?'  His immediate response was, 'oh no, I'll go get one and bring it to you right now.'  I let him do it because it just sounded SO GOOD  (part of the weird pregnancy cravings I suppose).   He left his work, which was quite busy and he was in charge and came to mine.  All the women on the floor harassed him for moving me away next month, and them not getting to see the baby, and ... for forgetting the hot pocket.  I think they were all so impressed that he actually brought it to me.  And they all think he is cute.  I really do have the best husband. 

One of my favorite things

If I didn't know everyone would find it discusting I would probably post a picture of all the blackheads they suck out.  Its a little bit sick, but I love these things.

Whirlwind Trip

Part of the reason I wanted to move east was to travel.  Especially, to see Boston.  I had already been to DC and NY and I just knew I would also love Boston.  So, we finally got to go.  It was now or ... maybe never.  We drug our friends, the Stantons, along (or they drug us since we took their car and Steve drove most the time).  It was really fun.  And a lot really fast.  This first picture is Tyler's mission president and his wife.  He is currently the Boston temple president.  Its always nice to hear that your husband actually was a hard-working, well-behaved missionary.  (Although prior to going we all got briefed on what not to say).  They made us breakfast, let me use use their shower, and take a nap.  And the highlight of my morning may have been buying some long over-due larger-sized garments.   Oh ... my kidneys can function again!  (and my eyes are shut for just about half the pictures we took).

Boston Gardens

We don't really like the celtics.

We did visit historical sites.  This is old north church where Paul Revere hung the light.

This is Paul Revere's house.  (We did more than Paul Revere history ... I'm simply sparing ALL those pictures).

We got to visit my friend, Lindsey, at Harvard.  We also got to meet his really cute fiance, Stephanie.  For any Boise people anxious for gossip, I REALLY liked her.  She was great.  Also, I think I feel smarter just saying I know people who go to Harvard. 

Thanks to Marina's detective work, and Steve's gift to her about 1,000 things to see, we made it to the biggest antique flea market.  Its only held 3 weeks a year (or something like that).  It was massive ... and awesome.  So many cool old things.  If we get rich, I think we know a fun place to throw away money (better than Vegas, maybe?).

 

We then headed to Palmyra to check out the church history sites there.  It was pretty cool.  This is inside the Smith home.  We toured the sites and spent some time in the Sacred Grove, which was beatiful and awesome.  They gave us big umbrellas to carry around with us because of the on-and-off rain.  (In high school the BFC made a list of best places to be kissed.  I think my new number one is - in the sacred grove, light rain, big umbrella, with my husband.  TMI?)

   

We then went to Niagra Falls.  This thing is huge and awesome.  It was a little cold, but pretty awesome to see.

Thanks again Marina and Steve for running all around New England with us.  We had a lot of fun.  (And how many steps do you think we got in total?  80,000?)

At Your Local Library ...

The library here is really a cool old building.  It is also the highlight of my social life recently.  Last week I saw both Kara, and Mary Kay (from work).  I never see anyone I know around town.  Much to my pleasure and surprise the tradition has continued because today I saw Lena.  Going to the library is how I have celebrated being done with school this semester.  Today, I checked out '1,000 Splendid Suns' due to the recommendation of Diana.  Thank you Sheppard Memorial Library.

Going Public ... Happy Mother's Day

I made these cards for Mother's Day for our Moms and Grandmas.

I also made these inserts.

And then I put one of these in too.

Happy Mother's Day!

P.S.  We had a friendly little comptetition to see which of all our mothers and grandmothers would be honest and not open their cards until Mother's Day, as requested.  The Rice side performed wonderfully, the Oakes side (or should I say Schnupp side) ... apparently has room for improvement.  (We still love you, Grandma)  I want to mention my sister-in-law, Jen, performed superiorly given her difficult task.  Hopefully, this baby is getting some Rice genes!  (Okay, and some Oakes genes too)! 

Interesting Friday Night

Yeah ... we put that together.