Exciting News!

Mark and I have been so excited about the day we would finally tell everyone we were having a baby! We decided last weekend that Mark would tell his family while he was with them, and I would tell mine. Well, Mark didn't get the job done. (Probably too busy having FUN... sounds like I missed out!) But... he finally told his mom the other night, and so now more people are becoming aware. So, to those of you trying to beat the news out of me (Ryan Telford) it's true! And we couldn't be more excited. The due date is August 14th. I have been feeling ________ (fill in the blank). You name it I've been down that road and felt like that. BUT, to focus on the positive, I feel like I am back to my "new normal" self and the only difference is I don't EVER skip a meal and Mark says my tummy is starting to poke out. Those of you who enjoy those "belly shots" sorry! You will never see me post a picture on purpose like that. I'm too private or something. But honestly, I can still do up my pants so it's not like there's much to see anyway. Thanks for being excited with us!! Also, If you haven't heard Dallin got his mission call to Fresno California, Spanish speaking. We are totally excited for him. He leaves April 29th. Kimaree is working super hard on Jr. Miss and is going to blow everyone away with her talent on March 13th and 14th. So we are just looking forward to a ton of exciting things around our house! Being busy has helped us to not have the winter blues!

Book Club

I joined my Ward's Book Club in November and have been loving it!! I have really enjoyed the books we've read, and the ones I've read on my own. It is always nice to read something highly recommended by people you trust! Here is a list of the books I have read so far: (Mom, prepare to be amazed. I am not the same girl who took 9 months to finish Les Miserable my Senior Year in High School. I can actually read faster now!!)

The Last Lecture, Randy Pausch

The Christmas Sweater, Glenn Beck

When the Heart Cries; Sisters of the Quilt Series (3 books), Cindy Woodsmall

The Bishop's Mantle, Agnes Sligh Turnbull

A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens

And I'm finishing up The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter for book club on Thursday. I would highly recommend any of these books to someone looking for a good book to read. Just a warning.... Do Not begin the Sisters of the Quilt Series unless you have all 3 books in your possession. Your husband can not handle listening to you guess what the outcome will be, and he really doesn't want to know about each of the Amish characters in the book!

It has been really fun and thought provoking for me to read these books rather than watch every reality show or news commentary as an alternative. However, please do not bug us during the show True Beauty, we love this show and are rooting for Julia. (Please do not tell Mark you heard that from me. I think he wants that 1 indulgence kept secret).