All about the lawyers

The oath
Ben saw me pull out the camera so what did he do,,,, turned away.... Jerk!@!

this past Thursday Ben was sworn in and is now a member of the Utah Bar and can now practice law officially!! Yeah... They have this program you have to go to where you say an oath and sign a roll and everything (so official) So we headed over the Salt Palace but ended up being late because we couldn't park anywhere and with downtown construction you can't turn around anywhere, so i ended up having to drop Ben off so he could get in right as it was starting and i had to go find a parking spot. Thanks heavens my mother in law came down and saved me a seat or i wouldn't have seen anything. they didn't even have enough seats for all the lawyers that were getting sworn in. Ben got lucky and some friends had saved him a seat and my mother in law was only a row lower then them so we got a good look at Ben when they called the wrong name for him and everything else... it was fun to see even if Ben thought it was dumb we came and it was a fun day of no work, shopping, and eating out after with Ben's mom. We even found a dresser for the child which made me very happy...

And Another Baby Shower

This past weekend we headed up to Logan once again and had my family baby shower... I have the greatest mom and sisters to come up and throw the shower... and i have the greatest in laws, they are always there for whatever.. I headed up Friday afternoon with Lisa and the kids and then hung out with my family and went shopping for the makings of Ben's daddy diaper pail kit..-lots of fun- then we had pizza and Ben finally made it up. We, well i should say my mom made her famous and my FAVORITE pumpkin cookies and her mini cheese cake things. Saturday Ben headed to Preston to hang out with his brother and we set up and got ready for the shower..the shower was a lot of fun and i got lots of cute stuff.. after the shower i went over to Melissa Johnston's, she is one of my favorite ladies!! I watched her kids for like 4 years and she is the best bow maker ever so i took a list over to get some bows made... Well she made me lots and i spent lots of money but they will be cute., Conli informed Lisa and Brent that since we still aren't set on a name that she was going to call the baby- baby Emily- till she got here. All of my family are waiting on us to decide on a name and sorry to say they'll probably have to wait till she gets here for her dad to OK one... Sunday we spent the day in Idaho with Ben's mom and then headed home because we both had to work Monday.. It's was a good weekend--long-- but good.. thanks again to my family for all they did.. And Casi we missed you and wished you could of come..

getting everything ready

The yummy food.

my tummy at 33 weeks

Conli, one of my cute little helpers

Sara, my other little helper

my Jensen family, including both Ben's grandma's

my mommy and sisters... minus Casi (sad face, she couldn't come)

Ben opening his Daddy Diaper Pail

All ready for Diaper duty

Yesterday after i got home from work i decided that i needed to start trying to get everything organized in the babies room... well that's a little easier said then done, we haven't got her dresser yet so i don't really have anywhere to put anything. So instead i just went through all the presents and put all her bathroom stuff away and made a list of all the stuff we still need.. wow we have a lot thanks to Jena and Lisa !!! thanks for having girls before me and then letting me barrow all your cute stuff..

we still have way to much to do...

Bestest Friend Baby Shower

my Bestest friend Holly was nice enough to host a baby shower for me this past weekend, even though it was conference.. She went all out with pink decor and yummy food and her husband Rusty was even so nice to get me a "comfy" chair to sit on. Oh how i love her and had so much fun and got tons of cute stuff..... Thanks to all my friends that came, you are all the best. (Can't wait for Tai Pan!!!!) so there aren't tons of pictures, i forgot my camera but thanks to Holly for saving the day and remembering to have hers around. i have the best friends, new and old and was sad for those of you that couldn't come-sorry your kids were sick Ashley...- sorry to those of you that missed getting your pictures taken,, i know your as sad as i am

Aubrey-- i will add a better belly picture soon I PROMISE!!

the only picture that somewhat shows my tummy

the pretty flowers

me and Holly

Me, Jenn, Kayley, and Krista

Alisha, baby Annika, Aubrey, Becca, and Me

31 weeks and ready for her to be here

Here's my belly at 30 weeks

So I've made it this far and can't wait for this little girl to get here. i can't believe that it's already 31 weeks.,. this has gone by so fast for me and i know everyone says you feel like you're pregnant for a year but not me i guess. I'm not saying I'm comfortable cause that's one thing I'm not and I'm not sleeping and had to get sleeping pills from the doctor that don't help me stay asleep but help me fall asleep, so I'll take what i can get. She moves like crazy all the time and she had the hiccups the other night and Ben felt her move for the first time in a long time, Ben's not the most patient person and when she's moving and i get him to come feel she stops the second his hand touches my tummy, guess she doesn't love her dad.... She still has no name thanks to her father so Lisa has so nicely named her--- the nameless fetus --- and it will probably stay that way till she gets her..... can't wait to see her

Who I Love Tag

What is his name: Benjamin Rodney
What is her name: Kara Marie

How long have you been together: almost 4 years... WOW
How long did you date: we dated a year and a month

How old is he: 29
How old is she: 26 in Oct

Who eats more: Ben For sure. i don't know what happen i use to be able to out eat lots of people
Who said I love you first: Me

Who is taller? Him
Who sings better? neither of us really sing but i would say he does

Who is smarter: Ben no contest. our children better get his brains
Who does the laundry: I do

Who pays the bills: Ben
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed: me

Who mows the lawn: The HOA
Who cooks the dinner: Me, when I'm in the mood. pregnancy has made me hate cooking

Who drives: Ben
Who is more stubborn: Uh… he'd probably say me and I'd have to agree

Who kissed who first: he kissed me
Who proposed: Ben

Who has more friends: we’re about even there.
Who is more sensitive: Ben is


I Tag...... Holly, Aubrey, Tara, and Mataya

He Passed....

This morning we found out that Ben passed the Bar... YEAH!!!! we are so excited. the last month and a half have been stressful and annoying. our lives have been on hold as we waited for the results. So now that he is a real lawyer and can get sworn in he can start his year commitment to his firm and we can figure out what we are going to do... I love Ben so much and I'm so proud of the work he put in to pass.. He's to smart for his own good...

Birthday fun,,

Kamdyn after eating her cakeshe's always smiling
cleaning her off
me and my cute hubby
she LOVES lemons

this past weekend we headed down to St. George for my sister Jena's birthday and my niece Kamdyn's birthday. Jena had a party for kamdyn on Friday so we got to go to that and visit with family and friends and it was lots of fun.. I love going to st. George because i get to see my grandpa and aunt and uncles that we don't see much. And Kamdyn loves her uncle Ben so it was fun to see them play together,,, thanks for letting us crash at your house Jena... we had lots of fun.

Happy Birthday Ben...

Today the cutest, most amazing man was born.... I love my husband so much and i am so thankful that he is in my life,,, I hope you have a wonderful day and I'm sorry that you got all your presents early so you didn't have anything to open today... So i hope Tepanyaki will make up for the boring birthday that you will have.,, I love you the most!!!

Happy Birthday Kyli

Today my baby sister turned the big 17... yeah for her, it's crazy to think she's that old.. yesterday and today i got to hang out with her and my mom and kyli's friend Lizzie for her birthday trip . Yesterday started with shopping for a very long time at the great Forever21 and many other stores and then we headed up to Texas Roadhouse for Kyli's favorite rolls. today they shopped some more and then we headed to good old chuck-a-Rama and then they headed home. i hope you have a great rest of your birthday I'm glad that you came and hung out with me and Ben for your birthday.. We love you

i got a little tired shopping with my mom and kyli..

my mom, me and kyli after shopping

Kyli and Lizzie

Kyli on the saddle getting her birthday shout out

mom and kyli eating the yummy rolls

me and Lisa.. being pregnant this is me at 24 weeks and Lisa at......NO Lisa is NOT pregnant., we don't want to start any rumors

The Famous Preston Night Rodeo and Carnival

Before the rodeo/carnival Max and Conli had to ride on Ben's bike, they've been waiting and waiting since Ben hasn't been around them much since he got it... max got a little scared but we figured it was probably because he couldn't see but Conli loved it and was a Little mad that max got to ride first with her sparkly helmet...

Max's turn

Max thought he looked cool

Conli with my sparkly helmet

Conli's turn

Conli and Ben waiting for their ride.. she loves her uncle BenKyli and Conli riding the merry go round
Lisa and Max
Me and Max being Crazy waiting for the bulls
Me and Ben

so this past weekend after Ben finished the bar we headed to Logan/Preston for the famous Preston night rodeo. I guess it's a little family tradition that we've started since we've done it since we started dating. We got tickets to go with the Jensen family Friday and Saturday but Lisa, Brent, and Max decided to come up and we went with them on Thursday.. three days of sitting on the metal benches was a little to much for me our little girl and i had to leave early Friday to lay in the car but all in all it was a fun weekend,,, lots of rodeo burgers and junk food from the carnival and then lots of time with family and for Ben lots of riding the motorcycle. I think that the bike was the best purchase ever and the fact that it only costs 20 bucks to fill it up doesn't hurt either. thanks to penny and colby for getting us tickets again.. we had so much fun.