A new missionary

As we're getting ready to leave this morning, I thought I'd let you know how beautiful the setting apart was last night. President Garrick handled it in a very humble and sweet fashion. We were able to have Tim's bishop, and out bishop there (we caught our bishop in the hallway). Everyone shared their testimony. Mom and Dad Huntsinger were invited to share their thoughts if they wished, and Dad spoke for just a moment before he choked up. It was a beautiful experience, considering the fact Mom and Dad H. were there with us. (Earlier in the day Tim and I consecrated oil for him to take with him. I thought we would do it in the bedroom, but then felt we could explain it to Mom and Dad. We did, first sharing with them the scripture in James that talks about calling in the elders and anointing the head with oil. We then consecrated some. I felt it was a good missionary opportunity.) Also, I think that was the first time Tim had the hands of four bishops on his head at one time! (President Garrick and I have both served as bishops.) We found out President Garrick was serving his mission in Michigan while Mom and I were there. I was serving a stake mission and we were newly weds as of December 19, 1975. He started his mission in 1975. We left for school later in the year 1976. Small world . . . Love all of you, Dad. (I know you are, but it's my duty as patriarch to remind you to keep Allie and Tim and Adelaide in your prayers at this special time for them.) Love, Dad

Labor Pains

If you haven't heard yet, then hear is the news. Allison went into to the hospital today around 5:00pm after about 6 hours of contractions getting closer together until they were about 3 minutes apart or less lasting about a minute. At about 7:00pm she was dilated to 3cm and they broke her water. Around 8:00pm she had the epidural placed. It's now currently 9:59pm and she is laying down trying to get some rest before everything else happens. We were hoping for the baby to before 12:00am so she could be 2/12/12 but I guess we could settle for her to be born on 2/13/12 at least it's not valentines day (so she hasn't broken the rule on when she can't be born). We now just play the waiting game, all of the nurses keep saying that since this is our first it is going to take a long time for her to be born. So when ever she feels like making her appearance we'll be here and ready... well as ready as we can be.

Strangeness!

Well it is hard to believe. I am now down with my preceptorship. I am now filling out paperwork to take my RN boards. I can't believe that soon I will be a full fledge graduate nurse. I will be able to sign things with RN behind them. . . and I just got use to signing with LPN. It is kind of a scary thought but I am excited about the new adventure ahead of me. I am applying to schools and going for my bacholers and am now trying to decide if I would like to continue on to my masters as well. So many decisions. I hope all of your prayers can be with me as I try to decide with fasting and praying. I love you all and will try to keep you posted.

By the way I loved my time in the Midland OB unit. I loved working with little babies. I got to teach a first time mother, who was nervous about everything. It was nice to see some comfort come into her face as she got used to the idea of having a baby and seeing how things should be done. The poor thing, she had never even changed a baby diaper. I love you all and will write again, hopefully soon with an update with where I am headed.

Love,
Me :)

39 Weeks

I just wanted to give everyone a brief update.

I'm 39 weeks along, which means that I could pop anywhere from tonight to three weeks from now. I am due on the 11th, which is next Saturday.  The doctor will let me go no farther than 42 weeks, so that would be the 25th of February (the day before Tim's birthday). 

Currently I am balancing my days between getting chores done, finishing small projects, and taking advantage of the peace and quiet while I still have it.  Tim is working hard to stay ahead in school while he still has peace and quiet.  I am done being pregnant though, any day this baby would like to show up is ok by me.  We're as ready as we're ever gonna be.

So...

TWO WEEKS AND FIVE DAYS D:

Happy Birthday Abby!

My baby girl turned 1 on January 7th, 2012! Can't believe she is already 1, crazy how fast time flies!! We had a fun little party for her with family and friends and I think everyone, especially Abby, had a blast! Happy Birthday Abby!!











Abby's birthday cake! Matt baked it and we both iced them together, it was fun doing this together and I think they turned out pretty dang cute!

This picture cracks me up! She loved mushing her fingers in the cake.

Abby got so many presents from family and friends, she is one lucky girl! She loves pulling all the tissue paper out of the gift bags, so funny!

What a wonderful birthday! So grateful we were able to have family and friends come out to celebrate. We can't wait to see what 2012 will bring!

Baby Blessing

As the due date gets scarily closer, Tim and I thought we should start talking about dates to have the baby blessing so that way our families can start planning accordingly. 

We have two dates in mind, either May 27th (Memorial Day weekend) or the following Sunday, June 3rd.  Our Bishop has given us permission to do the blessing on Memorial Day weekend even though it is not a fast Sunday.  We don't know if doing it on that weekend will make it easier for people to come (because of a longer holiday weekend) or harder (because of a crazy weekend to travel).  We want to know what is easier for everyone in both of our families as far as travel, work, and school go.

Please everyone reply as soon as possible for which weekend works the best and why so that way we can make a decision and let everyone know so travel and work arrangements can be made by everyone.  Remember, we also have to take Tim's family's availability into consideration too.  Once we hear back from everyone, we will let everyone know what the date will be.