Meg's little obsession...

Since Meg has been pregnant she has picked a new weekly obsession.  Towards the beginning it was toast.  Then yogurt. Then things fruity.  Then she moved on to quesadilla's.  (You guys, we almost had to create a separate CHEESE budget) Each week or so it has been something new.  Since we have moved to Provo (maybe it's in the water here) she has become slightly obsessed with not any particular good item (well she is jonesin herself some ice cream), but she REALLY enjoys herself a little...

  

Now I would be lying if I didn't enjoy tagging along, but she will sacrifice sleep to get a glimps into the madness that is the Gosselin family.  Is this a sign?  We have left outings, all ready to get into bed and be refreshed for the upcoming day, and the following question is asked, "Do you think that Jon and Kate Plus Eight is on?"....It usually is and we usually partake for the next two hours....

Confessions of a missionary

So I was thinking today of things that I have done in my past that I think were funny.  I reminded myself of one of my shining moments.  When I was serving in Ensley, AL on my mission (comparable to Compton.....fo real) I had a little problem with disobedient Elders that were quite lazy (I know you don't believe it, but they are out there) and I decided to show them that ELDER LARSEN was not one to mess with. 

SOOOO at a district meeting I had explained that as a good district leader I had made them cookies......SUCKERS!

I used a classic family recipe, but added a few......CUPS of this!

MILK OF MAGNESIA!

For those of you who do not understand what this does....let's just say, with such a dose, constipation who not be an issue for YEARS and sneezing would put them into dangerous territory.

HOWEVER, the liquid made the cookies quite ugly (I now know that breaking the pills into the batter would be a much better alternative.)

I called to inform them that I took it upon myself to give them something to do while they were lazying it up in their apartment.  Keeping them productive, really.  AND I don't even feel bad about it.

Parenting my way is going to be a lot of fun.

Introducing.....

This past Tuesday was a GREAT DAY!  Not only did I not have class and I could be at home with my beautiful wife, we also we became more acquainted with our little fetus!

We headed to St. Mark's Hospital in SLC.  This trip was two fold: one, for the appointment; and two, the first of many trial runs getting us to the delivery room in the quickest time possible.  At this time we were about to bust with anticipation.  Not only were we excited to see our little baby and find out if all was well, but we were also going to find out the sex.  What a great day.

Well without further ado....

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are SO EXCITED!  I do not want to wait ANY longer!  I just want to bring her home NOW!  She is ADORABLE!  Take a look for yourself:

It is a little hard to see without explanation, but this is her ADORABLE little face.  You can see the top of her head and the bright white area are her eyes, nose, and lips!

This is her little backbone.  I know many of you are looking at this thinking, "what?" BUT I LOVE IT!  She is so cute!

HER HAND!  The tech tried to get a better shot of her face, but she was just moving around too much.  SO, we got this shot instead.  This is her flashing us a peace sign and saying, "Sup dawg." She has such a great sense of humor!  She really is quite charismatic.

SO, that's our news for now!  I can't imagine anything better!

Understandable

I feel like a broken record....so I am not going to apologize for not blogging in a while, BUT I WILL explain.

FIRST we MOVED TO PROVO!  After weeks of hellish landlords and sticky carpets we found (THANKS BETHANY-we are now making it up to her by cooking for her) A GREAT APARTMENT.  It is just a few blocks directly south of campus in a great neighborhood.  The exterior may remind Megs of West Side Story, but the inside is nice.  Our landlord is a hoot.  You can always hear him coming.  He whistles primary hymns everywhere he goes. 

Packing was a ROYAL PAIN IN THE....you know, but we made it.  After about three broken bodies we finally got everything in last week.

We have spent our remaining time hooking up the wireless, unpacking, trying to find jobs, studying, cleaning, trying to find jobs, studying, and trying to find jobs.  OH... and cooking!

Apparently Provo has been good for us thus far.  We have time to cook!  Last week I made a ham, cheese, and broccoli frittata, and soda bread.  We have also made Chicken Cheese soup and Doritos Chicken Fingers.  BUT, best of all was our VICTORY during SHAKE OFF 2008!  Couples had to get together and make the best shake/smoothie they could.  We made a STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE shake....AND WON!  Yup, the only "marrieds" at the shin-dig and we took FIRST PRIZE.  Are you surprised?...Answer responsibly.

Tonight we had people over to enjoy our first attempt at the Chicken Cheese Soup and watched VANTAGE POINT!  This movie was AWESOME!  Intense from the beginning and I definitely recommend it.  Our next movie is SWEENEY TODD.....on the ClearPlay of course!  I think we may make spaghetti.  It is reminiscent of guts, right?

Now I can say that I am caught up......whitiness to come later.

Home!!!

That's right... we our officially moved into our humble abode! When I say "moved in" I mean boxes are stacked to the ceiling ready to be unpacked, organized, and the contents placed in their designated homes. (Pictures to come later!)

All we need now are jobs... Any suggestions? How and where does a 4 month pregnant woman ( who is already showing) get a job?!... I am desperate and will do almost anything... Almost!

This, my friends, is the stuff that real comedy is made of

Okay so a quick update. I have some great posts in mind, but things have been nuts....but when are they not? Megs and I will be moving to Provo within the next two weeks.... I got a wonderful email from my department TWO DAYS before school started informing me that my classes were dropped and I needed to move my classes to Provo if I wanted to be a full time student and not drive to Provo three to five times a week...charity apparently has found a way to "faileth"...
So I have quit my job and we have been looking for a place in Provo....a week after school starts....There really IS a special place reserved in HELL for all landlords in Provo, EXCEPT for this one that we MAY be getting an apartment from. OH BOY has it been a rough, nasty, carpet stained, mystery odor smelling, overly priced "life building" experience, BUT we shall prevail.
In our most frustrated moments my most gorgeous wife put it best..."We're jobless, we're homeless,....and I'm Knocked up.." Pray for us!
In other news things with Megs and our beautiful fetus are FANTASTIC! We have heard the heartbeat twice now and the doc says all is well! Sometime next month we will find out what we are having. We DO want to know what it is. For pete's sakes, I don't want my young virile boy wearing diapers imprinted with fairies and princesses.... planning is CRUCIAL and I will wait for falling stock prices or global warming to give me those "precious life moments of surprise" Words to live by: Technology, use it before it uses you....and it will.
Dan is doing great! He is able to transfer to a wheel chair mush easier now and even went to work for a bit today. It looks like it will be a full recovery. My only issue is that once he is feeling better our coming over to bum free Wi-Fi looks mighty conspicuous. Just kidding. We love you guys!
Classes in Provo are great, but BUSY! I have done two to three times the work OUT of class than I do INSIDE and I am not kidding. With all this time spent on my laptop we are thankful that we got at least ONE child on its way. OI VAY!
BYU is nice, but very....Mormon. You know, and everyone is so pretty. I miss my days of grungy UofU when I walked into class with sweats, a baseball cap, and slippers and I felt overly prepared. At BYU I feel that I missed the part of the Honor Code (which I appreciate) that states I must wear Abercrombie & Fitch and pump iron for two hours each day. I am so thankful that I am married. I love you Megan!
Okay I have a lot more to talk about, but I am told that long and exhausting posts don't get read SOOO I am just going to leave you with this last bit of JOY! This is BRILLIANT and I wish my life was full of more moments such as this....Enjoy!

I...

I am: Megan Davies Larsen

I think: about the future too often

I want: a puppy... unrealistically

I wish: for all to be well

I miss: Grandma Connie

I fear: SPIDERS...BIG time

I feel: content

I hear: random questions from Greg, flowing from the background

I smell: nothing...

I crave: very specific foods....for about a 15 minute time frame

I usually: think of the glass as "half full"

I always: am indecisive

I search: for ways to enjoy cooking for two

I wonder: what my unborn child will look like

I care: about others feelings

I worry: about many things... But have learned that plans are meant to be broken... so RELAX

I remember: very seldom these days... I use to have the memory of an elephant

I believe: that honesty is ALWAYS best... in ALL things

I dance: when I am excited

I don’t always: enjoy the moment... My mind races to the next task at hand

I lose: all sense of time when I am holding a brand-new baby

I never: sleep through the night without waking up to use the bathroom at least twice (including pre-pregnancy)

I listen: more than people think!

I don't understand: why life throws the curve balls it does.. BUT I do know there is a purpose in all things

I am scared: of being alone

I need: to start boxing up my home... DREAD

I forget: very easily the mean things people have said or done...

I tag: Anyone!