Nield Family Reunion

The day after Garrett and my spring semester got out (July 19th--we don't start up again until January which is perfect for us to get time with our little guy) Spencer, Menolly and their kids came came out for our Pirate themed Family Reunion. How exciting and fun it has been. I first met Spencer a year ago at Garrett and my wedding, Menolly and the kids couldn't come out so instead I met Menolly over the phone. Garrett and I have faced timed them here and there but I have never met Connor, Hailey, Brady or Kyle during those face times. It feels good to have finally met them! Menolly is a sweetheart and the kids are so polite, happy and adorable!! 


Any who...after meeting them it then was time for Garrett to prepare mentally and physically for his first HALF MARATHON! Menolly is a major running and influenced this decision of Garrett's. The run was from Kelly Canyon to Ririe (13.1 miles). 
The night before Garrett and I celebrated getting out of school. We went to Olive Garden so Garrett could carb it up and so I could eat their house salads...I have been craving them like crazy...So I was very happy with this celebration. Then we went to Zurchers for pirate costumes, so after the run we could wear them for the family reunion. 


So the next day was Ririe Days, meaning the Half Marathon, 10k and 5k where happening. I desperately wanted to do something so I decided to walk the 5k, Garrett's dad was sweet enough to walk it with me. Since Garrett and I live in Rexburg, I woke up at 4:30am (so I could look somewhat decent) and Garrett woke up at 5am so we could be out of the house by 5:30am to make it in time to the race. 

Us before his Half Marathon and my 5k.

Garrett right after he crossed the finish line. 

He finished 13.1 miles in 2hrs 8 mins and 10 secs!! 

(I calculated it and that averages out to 9.79 minute miles)

What a STUD! 

He was sweaty but he was barely winded. 

He looked so happy and excited it was as if he was ready to run another 10 miles!

We thought this was pretty cool--

Garrett's sweat dried and there was just a ton of salt chillin on his arms. 

(I calculated to see about how many calories Garrett burned...

He burned over 1,528 calories from this run)

Menolly and Garrett run almost the entire way together. 

Menolly was sweet enough to take a picture of Garrett running mid way through. 

The scenery, they said was gorgeous.

I am so proud of this man. After he was all done with the race, I was so proud of him that it made me emotional. He accomplished something huge. I actually was very scared that he would get sick or hurt something especially since he hadn't run for like 4 weeks before this and the most he had run was about 9 miles. I just couldn't believe how well he did. He just is so naturally athletic. I would have been dead in the first couple miles, especially if I didn't train. I just am so proud of him for sticking with it. I can't even express how proud I am of my husband. 

I can only imagine him running this after training, that would shave off about 20 minutes I'm sure!

Menolly, Megan, Me, Garrett and Steven after our races.

Steven and Menolly also ran the half marathon, Megan ran the 10k and I pretty much walked the 5k...I feel stupid for walking but I was 32 weeks and 2 days pregnant that day and felt good for at least doing that. Oh and I won a $20 teton running water bottle...I was very excited about that! :)

Garrett and I after our races

This was Garrett, Steven and Colt's first half marathon.

Good job boys!

After the run, it was pirate time for the reunion. First Garrett and I went home to shower, shave and shine. Also to pack up for the night because everyone was sleeping over at Nana and Papa Nield's place in tents. Here's a glimpse of what Garrett and I looked like. Annie, Meta and Lacey have more pictures with every couple and with all the kids.

The cutest pirate I ever did saw :) Arrrg

Annie gave us all names.

Garrett's pirate name was "Gangrenous Barney Bellamy"

I was named "Mini Mary Fargloom"

And Baby Boy was named "Baby Boy Bad Rum"

I must say, he too is quite a cute little  Pirate (just like his daddy)

Pregnancy Thus Far

Today I am 32 weeks and 5 days pregnant!! Meaning only 7 weeks and 2 days left until we see our Little Man (or until our due date). And to make things even more exciting, school is finally out for the semester. I ended my semester on Wednesday, July 18th and Garrett ended his the day after, Woohoo!! Now I can focus on our sweet baby! Here's some pregnancy pictures thus far...

15 weeks

17 weeks

18 weeks

19 weeks

20 weeks

21 weeks

22 weeks

(Swimsuit sucks my tummy in)

23 weeks

27 weeks

29 weeks

30 weeks

31 weeks

32 weeks

Little Man's Baby Shower Invitation that Charity was kind enough to make and host

33 weeks

35 weeks

36 weeks

37 weeks

38 weeks

Garrett's Busy Life!

Garrett has been one hard working boy...I just don't know how he has done it. Thinking about it makes me dizzy. Garrett started out being a full time student in January and applied to Jimmy John's and Melaleuca. He got the part time job as a delivery boy at Jimmy John's and got to work with his brother-in-law Ruffin. Then soon after he got the "hot shot" job at Melaleuca (answering phone calls in Spanish).
 Then in April--when we were in Oregon Garrett got a e-mail from the Stake Presidency for him and I to come in to talk with one of the counselors. This had to be post-poned a week because we were in Oregon. The whole time we tried thinking up a calling that would be possible. I thought Garrett would be called as the Elder's Quorum President. Garrett thought I would be called into something. Once we got back we went in and found that Garrett was called to be the 2nd counselor in the Bishopric. (Our ward got split now we are in the 30th Married Student Ward in the 3rd Married Student Stake---Since we are in an unusual ward Garrett gets to remain an Elder since no one really in our ward is a high priest) So I won about Garrett getting a calling but never would I have thought of the Bishopric!! I am so proud of my sweet husband, he has done an amazing job! This calling has been a blessing in our lives. It has brought so many blessings and such a sweet spirit.

Garrett after being set apart as the 2nd Counselor

2nd Counselor in Bishopric--Garrett was given the best blessing and was spoken to in a way that helped me feel so much more strength in given up my time with him and with understanding

Garrett right before his first Bishopric Meeting :) Such a handsome man

So after being given this calling Garrett quit his job at Jimmy John's due to the hours. Also because it was racking up miles and spending more than usual on gas. He was getting paid minimum wage...so $7.25 plus tips but the tips went more towards gas so just minimum wage when we think of it. But what a blessing it was for the first couple of months. 

Soon after Garrett started working on fences with his other brother-in-law Carl. This job has been more flexible on hours which then have given him more hours.

Garrett has been a trooper, he has been a full time student, while working 2 jobs, while being the 2nd counselor in the Bishopric. Recently though, Garrett was called to be the 1st counselor in the Bishopric. I love this man, he does such a good job at taking care of Baby Boy and I. I am just glad that he now gets a break form school for awhile.

Baby Boy and Special Moments

Pregnancy Recap
Here's a little recap of some important steps in this pregnancy...and our life in general...

On Thursday the 5th of April: Garrett and I had an appointment at Madison Women's Clinic.  It's a boy!!! (We found out at 17 weeks. We decided to find out early because we were going to Oregon the next day and I wanted to surprise my family with the gender. We were supposed to pay $50 for doing so but the doctor was nice enough to not make us pay--the ultrasound technician wasn't in that day. Before the doctor checked the gender )

Sunday the 15th of April: I felt our sweet baby boy kick! It was during church when the Nichol's boy was being blessed. It was a spiritual moment for me because it was the first time I felt him move and it was during a church/a very important spiritual experience. Blessings have always been tender to me. All growing up, priesthood blessings brought me strength so feeling my little guy kick for the first time at that moment brought another reason (stacked on to many) of how much I love blessings.
(Also it was almost as if baby boy was praising that little boy for coming into this world and for being blessed doing his part.)

Tuesday the 10th to Wednesday the 11th (of April)---visited Matt, Char, Ali and Baby Michael. Ali has grown so much and Baby Michael is the cutest thing ever. Holding Baby Michael for the first time made me feel so giddy. I love having nieces and nephews!! I have 20 now!! Also holding him made me feel closer to my baby boy. I never wanted to let go of him. I am so excited, Baby Michael and our Baby Boy will only be 6 months apart. I love that, it makes me feel even closer to my sister. It's amazing how being pregnant changes your mind for the better.

Baby Michael at a couple weeks old...he has grown so much...3 months worth! Good thing I get to see him in a less than a week! (Because its July 23rd right now and I fly home the 26th for my baby shower)

Look how cute they are. This face Garrett is giving is his "I love you" kind of look. He is so good with kids. Oh I just love both of these boys!

Me with two of my favorites :)

Even though Baby Michael is crying is this picture it gets me excited for Garrett and my future struggles with getting little family pictures.  Look at how tiny Baby Michael is!

So cute!

Still so cute :) 

So fun that we got the chance to see sweet Baby Michael. I miss this guy.

Uncle Garrett giddy and doing a good job of calming Baby Michael

Us with Baby Michael with Miss Ali :)

Monday Night the 16th of April: Garrett and I just arrived back home to rexburg and were preparing for our first day of our spring semester. we were lying on the bed and Garrett felt our baby kick, he is 18 weeks and 4 days. Ever since I first felt our boys little movement, now I feel them constantly and they aren't just flutters but they are strong little thumps. Our boy is growing! I love that I feel him constantly now. It's starting to be so much more real now.

At 20th week of our pregnancy: "I am feeling our lil man kicks getting stronger. Especially during my natural disasters class he is very consistent on moving around. So cute! maybe its because I am so hungry during that time and he is sending me a message to eat."

21st week of pregnancy we went into Madison's Women's Clinic to get the "official" ultrasound that reveals our baby's gender (the doctor--at 17 weeks--told us to act like we didn't know, he told us to act surprised, so we did. But he grew so much between 17 and 21 weeks that we were kinda surprised...in that way. It was s o fun seeing him again)

Baby Boy's cute little "peener" (as the Doctor would say haha) 

He really wasn't shy, he showed off his stuff quite a bit

The cutest baby profile, I can't believe we are having a baby. Some days it hits me so hard and gets me emotional. I love this boy so much already. 

It makes me sad that this is the last ultrasound pic I get. I can get others if we pay out of pocket.

I am very protective of my belly, I have been having a phobia that I might or Garrett might slip and accidentally stab my belly. I hate handling knives lately and stay away from Garrett when he has one.

I know that it won't happen but I just can't handle it, it makes me so anxious. 

Actually one night Garrett and I were emptying the dishwasher, Garrett grabbed the knife and brought it up while I was coming closer to grab dishes, he oh so slightly skimmed my tummy. 

(It wasn't Garrett's fault or mine, we both just had horrible timing because we both didn't know what the other was doing)

 It scared me so much that I started crying...I can only image how protect I'll be when our little guy gets here, I never want to see him get hurt or struggle. 

Gender Reveal!

Back when Garrett and I were in 1st/2nd trimester, we had been sooo anxious to find out the gender of our baby. We both felt strongly that our baby is a boy, we were even calling him a him, but we still wanted the fact so we can tell people. People have told me that we think its a boy because that's what we want. I disagree. I would be more than excited to have a boy or girl. I don't feel like Garrett and I have been talking outside of our necks for no reason. It feels as if a sweet spirit has given us a glimpse. Its more spiritual if anything. I believe it is something Garrett and I didn't have to know but just knowing brought Garrett and I closer together. I guess it was something that Garrett and I needed for our spiritual growth.

Since Garrett and I are in school during Winter/Spring track, we decided to drive down to Medford during our break in April. At this point I was about 17 weeks. We both wanted to bring the news of the baby's gender to the parents at this time....so Garrett and I went into our doctor's appointment and decided to find out the gender early. To do this there is a $50 fee but Garrett and I thought it would be worth it to surprise my family with. 

IT'S A BOY!!!

I asked the Doctor Barton if he would check, since the ultrasound technician wasn't in. He agreed to it but told me to wait a second. He then walked over to me and looked into my eyes then told me it was a boy. We then we walked into to check the baby out and within 5 seconds he looks over at Garrett and I and said, "What did I tell ya"....Dr. Barton got a perfect shot of Baby Boy. Dr. Barton then asked us if we knew how he knew. Garrett and I all excited asked how. Then Dr. Barton whispered..."He has a penis". Hahaha Garrett and I laughed for forever, we thought the doctor was going to tell us all the medical/scientific terms so that caught us off guard. Then for the rest of the time the Dr. was looking at baby he kept saying things like...."Yup there's his peener"...."weener"...."penis".
So yes...We are Having a Boy!!
We love him so much already! :)
P.s. that picture above is the way we told everyone that we are having a boy.