Mr. and Mrs. Fanthorpe

The Chicago trip was amazing. Erin and Nick stole the show and were the best hosts ever. We were always on the go and everything went so smoothly. When we got there into the airport, there was a fowl smell in the air. Stinky Midway! We saw a rat run across the parking lot where we were eating our yummy icecream which was questionable after that. hahaha. Then we headed out to Naperville where we stayed 2 days. We had the real deal, stuffed crust deep dish pizza which was cheese enough for a week but dang it was good. Took the train to downtown which really is the windy city. It was very cold and rainy but we made it to magnificent mile where we shopped till we dropped. Once we got back, it was wedding stuff from there, rehearsals, breakfasts, and getting all dolled up. My dress wasn't very flattering but I'm definitely getting that baby bump. It was so cute, Kayla and Wes kept rubbing my belly whenever we saw each other. They are going to be great cousins that's for sure. The family was all back together since I can't remember when, and it was so great except that Nick couldn't be there :( His dang work is so dumb with days off so he had to sit this one out. The Witte clan was almost complete and it was such a reality check to see how far we have all come. The day of the wedding was great especially because the sun was out. Despite it being freezing, the warmth of Nick and Erin's love made it totally bareable. They both looked great and so did everyone else. Nick's family put on a great show and were some of the coolest in-laws I've ever met besides mine of course ;) So sweet and caring and fun. I'm so happy for Erin and glad I could go all the way to Chicago for her special day. 4 down, one to go....Tasha

There is a gurl in theee castle...

So yesterday was the big day when we found out we're having a baby girl. We were anticipating it so much. We loved the ultrasound experience. Seeing the cute little boney fingers and the spine was so amazing. It made it so real to see our little creation. She was moving around a bunch; crossing her legs, and she we got to see a perfect profile of my nose and Nick's toes. She is cute already if I do say so myself. haha. It was so awesome to look over at Nick and see the big ole grin on his face. He's gonna be a great daddy for sure. We are still working out the names so we'll keep everyone updated. After the ultrasound, we were gonna celebrate with Mark and Bec's for another first. I made homemade pizza for the first time and it was pretty dang good, although Claire said it tasted like a hot-mouth. haha Reese was in top form with her cute baby blues and homey the clown hair-do. Thanks Bec! ;) It was a blast to get advise on what girls are like from the pros. So, to the request of everybody, here are the pics everyone wants to see. I'm about 19 weeks now so almost 5 months and feeling great. I'll try and take pics every week to show the progress b/c I know its all belly up from here. Happy September everybody!

Uncharted visit with Josh & Krista

Josh and Krista came up this past weekend or should I say sped up (hahaha, josh) here to idaho. I think they are good luck because it was some of the best weather up here all summer. We had so much fun at the pool, throwing the girls around, getting some color on our still white skin, and there was a swimming the length of the pool competition. I got it on the first try, not to brag or anything but really. Friday to Sunday was filled with PS3, great meals every night thanks to Pizza Hut, Brett and Jo, and Mark and Bec with the carne asada. So good. The girls were such a handfull of fun and it was great to see Nick, Josh, and Rebecca interact. It made me miss my siblings real bad. The best part of the whole weekend was the exercise ball bouncing and balancing. Nick dominated besdies a whole lot of hole-in-the-wall scares. A lot of laughs for sure. It was relaxing to hang out with another fun couple and just chill out as you can see in the pictures. The picture of Nick and Josh holding hands was their "brother handshake" slash scout hold. Wow, is all I had to say but then Bec jumped on top and completed the family handshake. This was one of the best weekends of the summer, thanks Josh and Krista and Mark and Bec. Hope we can get together a lot more.

Something for the bread box

This is for you Lissa, miss you.... So, after 3 failed attempts with homemade bread, I finally found a recipe that fits me. Here is the proof and wow is it good, if I do say so myself. I just wanted to show evidence of my recent success. Thanks Brittany. Makes the best french toast.

Great news!!!

So here's the good news I've been waiting to write about. Nick and I are finally expecting and we are so excited. We are 11 weeks along so still in the beginning but we were able to hear the heartbeat on Friday July 16th. All is good and normal and we are stoked. We found out right before Father's Day and went to Doug and Brie's to tell them so we could tell someone in person. It went great. We played a game of BS and as we were going through the numbers, Nick said 2 3's and I said 1 baby and put down my card. Doug said BS not realizing what I just said and Brie had to tell him. He was like "no way" and they were way excited and hugs all around. It was so great to have a physical celebration instead of just through-the-phone which were great after talking to everyone but not the same. Skype was quite good with Craig and Lissa for sure. They totally knew though. They are just too good. So we are so happy right now and can't wait to add to our family.

Mix Master Nick

So, its been way too long, I know, but I was waiting till something worth writing about came along. The beginning of June was Josh's wedding (Nick's little bro) and it was a ton of fun to be in SoCal again. It treated us right and we had a ton of fun. Got to see a ton of friends and the wedding was great. The best part was the music, compliments of Nick. He got the title of DJ and figure out some not-to-cooperative DJ equipment. He looked good behind the table that's for sure and it was fun to help out for Josh and Krista. Danny was great on the mic and Trevor was great for moral support too. Thanks for your help guys! We are so happy for them (J/K and that doesn't mean just kidding ;) and it was great to have all the family all together.

Too Cute!

Here is one and two of many reasons why I love my niece and nephew ginormously. Is that the right word? Well, it captures the level and size of my love for them. They are on the street of downtown Riverside near the Mission Inn and they are rippin it up. They have some wicked moves. Their rhythm is inspiring and I couldn't get enough that's for sure. The swings are authentic from Mexico and they loved them. They have such an imagination and I was just taking in the moment with them: Being in California with my family and making them laugh with the spinning and pushing. This is what lasts forever, fun with loved ones; Doug, Brie, Kayla, Wes, and Nick who was on the phone the majority of the time. Oh, and I can't forget Iron Man right Nick and Kayla. hahahaha