St. George

For our Valentines weekend Jay took Ava and I to St. George for some relaxation and to see the Parade of Homes. Since we have been together (almost 5 years) we have never missed a St. George Parade of Homes and I really needed to get out of the house and feel like myself again. While we were down there we got to hang out with some of our friends, tour the amazing homes and just relax. One of the homes we walked through is 15,000 sq. ft. with basketball court, racquetball court, rock climbing wall (my fav.) a putting green and a gym just in the basement. They have the coolest pool with hot tubs in caves and slides. The house was crazy. It is for sale for 3 million if any of you are interested! There of course were gorgeous homes with amazing views and features in the homes. I absolutely love to go to the Parade of Homes. I love to look at all the floor plans, walk through them, see how they are decorated, and imagine if it were my house what I would do differently. 

Ava did amazing. I have to admit I was a little nervous to go on vacation already with her but she was nothing but an angle. And Jay, he has been such a big help from the beginning and our vacation was no different. I just want to tell Jay how thankful I am for all his help from day one of having Ava, I truly couldn't do it without him and am so grateful for all his love and support. I love going to St. George because it's where I met Jay and fell in love with him, and every time we go back it brings back all the memories of when we were dating and falling in love with each other. I am so glad Jay is my husband and the one I get to spend the rest of my life with. I couldn't imagine spending it with anyone else. He not only makes me so happy and laugh all the time but he has given me a beautiful home, life, and now a daughter. I love you Jay!

Ava's first roadtrip. She didn't last very long at the Parade of Homes!

Ava's first roadtrip. She didn't last very long at the Parade of Homes.

Introducing...

We would love to welcome into this world, Ava Ann Ackett. 

She was born 11 days early (thank goodness) on January 31 at 7:41 pm. Ava was 20 3/4in. long and weighed in at a remarkable 8lbs. 10 oz. She is such a sweetheart. What an amazing adventure Jay and I have gone through and are about to have. Full of so many emotions I won't even begin to describe. Well here she is...

We're going home!

He is already wrapped around her finger

I survived my first night home!

My first pose

First Bath

The Girls of the house

Baby Showers

I really have the greatest family and friends. I was thrown 2 showers at work (one from the day crew and one from the night crew, pics are from my night crew) and a family and friend shower (the first 3 photos). I had such a fun time at all the showers! Everyone thank you for your gifts and love. It doesn't go unnoticed.

The last belly shot (36 wks.)

Is anybody there?

The Girls I work with

"The Crew"