.Tried Something New.

I went Red. It was only for 2 weeks, but I did it. I had a love/hate relationship with it however. Levi loved it, i actually did it for him and surprised him in Vegas when i flew in. It was so hard for me to get ready, to find colors that I felt comfortable in. And my blonde hair came through so quick. I would probably need a touch up every 2 weeks to keep it up. I look back at pictures and miss it. Maybe since now that I am brunette (yes, the blonde came and went in a couple of months, my hair just couldn't handle it) going back red someday will be easier. We will see...

.National Finals Rodeo.

I'm not an actual cowgirl, but deep down I dream of living on a ranch and riding horses everyday if I could. So until then, rodeos will have to do:) The NFR in Vegas was a few weekends ago so we decided to book a very last minute trip with the Lindbloms and go! I had 3 Glitter Parties I had already agreed to, so Levi drove out with our friends on Thursday and I flew in Saturday early afternoon. It was a fun quick trip!

.Hawaii.

Back in October Levi and I went to Hawaii to enjoy some "us" time and spend time with my sister and her family again. Since we were just there 6 months prior we didn't feel rushed to cram everything in. This trip was perfection. We did everything from exploring caves, snorkeling-every day, running on the beach, shaved ice, Road to Hana in the freezing rain, naps on the beach, gelato that was way over prices, collecting sea glass, swap meets, magic shows, and actually not getting burnt this go around!

.Peculiar Baby. {8}

17 Months

Update:

Since my last post, we had discussed trying another IUI, we had to check on insurance and see what we had available for the remainder of the year. September and October were no-go's for another IUI due to bad timing on trips, not the end of the world. So we went ahead and did our 2nd round this month. 

And to my surprise, our insurance covers 100% of IUI's!! That made a million of my worries go away, knowing that if my body can handle it, I will keep doing the IUI's as needed.

-Fast forward-

Black Friday. Didn't go as I had hoped it to and Aunt Flow came back for another visit. DARN HER!! I really wish there was an easy blood work test or teeny tiny camera inside of me that could figure out why my eggs and Levi's swimmers won't be friends. I had 3 eggs ready for action this month and Levi had way more little active buddies ready to go this around. Sheesh...some day soon, they will make the best of friends, I can just feel it!

This whole experience has brought Levi and I so close, closer together than I think any other trial would have brought us. Heavenly Father knew we could handle this, and even tho I may or may not have been extra extra moody this past month, I know that Levi still loves me. And I love that I have something to blame my craziness on;) 

 Every month feels almost like a slap in the face when Aunt Flow comes, I can't help but just to remind myself there is always next month. And the less "pity me" I do, the faster I recover. I try my best to not let this over take my life. I have had my ups and downs with the current Doctor's I am seeing {ok lets be honest, I am switching Doctors in January and will be going to the same doctor my sister went to next year if our insurance is still as great as it is right now} I am confident that they know what they're doing and that I will have a baby when it is the right time. I just feel that this new doctor I will be seeing will be able to give me more answers, and I look forward to knowing I will be seeing the same doctor each visit instead of 1 of 3 doctors.

I was talking to one of my sisters last week, and she helped remind me that we just need to choose and be happy. Life is so much more fun that way. Sure you can get and be mad, but why? If you can choose how to feel, why not choose to be happy and just assume the best out of every situation? As hard as that can be, I am up for the challenge! 

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Levi and I truly feel the love that we get from each of you.

-Xoxo-

.Rocky Point.

Although I almost bailed on going the morning of, I am so glad Levi and I decided to join my boss and some of my co-workers on the annual work trip down to Rocky Point the middle of October. 

This was from last year. I lacked on pictures then and I lacked on them again now. 

This time of year is perfect in Mexico, the weather isn't too hot and the water is the perfect temp. We ate a ton, got a lot of sun, walks on the beach, sleeping in, chasing down the mango man every day on the beach, Thrifty Ice-Cream, staying up late playing card and dice games, and best yet no cell phones. It was just what Levi and I needed. Oh and for the record, Rocky Point is totally safe right now.