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I'm not gonna lie, The Host is just okay as of now. I'll let you know what I think after I read the second half. Kinda disappointed Stephenie.

This week

I am dying to write and post pictures of Annie and Cody's wedding this weekend, but I of course forgot my camera. So, now I am at the mercy of others who were there. When I get some pictures from them I will post about it. Baby news... I just finished up my 13th week. Fetus now is 3 inches long and what is new this week...It has finger prints. How cool is that? I am feeling much better. Still sick, but better. I'm starting to show too, much to the surprise of my family this past weekend. Here is a drawing of what it looks like.

Monterey & Carmel

A month or so ago Steve and I realized that we hadn’t gone any where in a while. We live in such an amazing place so we decided to plan a trip to somewhere near by. One of my favorite spots in California is Monterey/Carmel and Steve had never been. So this weekend we had our trip. It was so nice to get away and not have to drive too far to get there. We started our trip Friday at the Monterey Aquarium. Let me tell you- it is a pretty good one. I liked the jelly fish the best. They are so amazing to watch. After the aquarium we drove the on the 17 mile drive through Pebble Beach. It was so beautiful! I don’t know what I liked better, the ocean or all of the incredible houses. The contrasting colors between the golf courses and water is spectacular!

Saturday we spent the day in Carmel walking on the beach and exploring the town. We also went to the Carmel mission. I swear, anyone who went to 4^th grade in California has a love for the California missions. That’s all you learn about for a year. Steve was a little hesitant, but thought the mission was pretty cool. It was a short trip, but so nice to get away. I guess we better do all we can before the baby comes.

It’s week 12 now. I am feeling a little better, but still get sick. I am crossing my fingers that in a few more weeks I’ll be feeling much better.

Santa Cruz, Prom & More!

This week has been a busy one with extra curriculars at work. On Wednesday I helped chaperone a special ed field trip to the Santa Cruz board walk. Everyone had a lot of fun. There were about 35 kids and 8 adults. There were a few rides open and we played laser tag and mini-golf. And yes, our shirts do say "Special Ed's Surf Camp, Santa Cruz" on them in the ice cream cone picture. What I find!

Last night I went to Armijo High School’s junior/senior prom in Oakland. This is my second year chaperoning prom. I love going and seeing all the kids dressed-up and trying to look so grown-up and sophisticated. Sadly there were not as many ghetto-fabulous dresses as last year. I went with a group of friends from work. We went to a fancy restaurant before, which was fun. Who doesn’t love getting all dressed up? Here is a picture of the group I went with and Nicole and I with one of our students.

just finished up my 9^th week of pregnancy. It was a rough one! Lots of loosing my breakfast and dinner. I am very ready to be out of my first trimester. I told my students that I was pregnant this week. They are being very funny about it. When ever I get upset at them they say, “Now Mrs. Bonner, think about the baby. Don’t raise your stress levels.” Oh the joys of teaching.

There is a bun in the oven!

That’s right. After close to a year of trying we finally did something right! My due date is November 24. We had our first ultrasound yesterday and the doctor says everything looks good. It was so amazing to see the heart beat and the baby moving it’s little stubby arms.

When I found out I wrote “you’re going to be a daddy” on a onesie and gift wrapped it. It was a fun way to tell Steve. The day we found out we were actually driving to see my parents for the weekend. So, before we got to their house we ordered a cake that said “we’re having a baby” on it. When I first showed my mom she thought it was a birthday cake for Oliver my nephew, but I told her to read
it. We also called Steve’s parents in Taiwan and they were thrilled as well.

I am feeling okay. Nauseated and tired, but that is what is expected, right? I am just trying my hardest to not throw-up in front of my students. Steve and I feel so blessed to finally be starting our family. Don’t worry, I’ll keep everyone updated!

One of the reasons I will never end up in prison...

So, I was talking to my friend last night. She was telling me that her mom teaches Sunday school at the woman's prison in Utah. I guess she was asking her class what one of the worst things about prison is. Many said it is the sharing underwear! I guess when you are done wearing your clothes for the day, including underwear, all the clothes are washed together and you get a new set the next day- previously worn by who-knows-who. No thanks. I don't think I could cut it in prison. We should all work on getting the word out and maybe that would encourage more people to not break the law!

Flashback!

My dad emailed me this great picture yesterday. It was taken 16 years ago. I was about 10. We had just moved from San Diego to Los Angeles. My parents and my grandpa Kelley took us to Universal Studios. I just want to take a second and say where everyone is now, 16 years later. We will go from left to right. Laura was such a cute little toddler. She was always happy. When she was a baby all of us kids thought she was deaf because she never cried. She just finished her freshman year at BYU and is working very hard. Next is Brian. When he was little we all called him B.J. (Brian Junior). We all loved our brother so much, because only had one! B and his wife Amanda just had a baby last month named Kate. Next is Regan, about 11 in this picture. Regan and I were in the same grade growing up. Regan and I went to 6 different elementary schools. Having a sister in the same grade came in very handy when you didn't know anyone those first few days of school. Regan, her husband Pete and their two year old daughter Noelle areliving in Salt Lake City. They are waiting anxiously to hear from graduate programs. Next is me holding Chelsea. We all loved Chelsea so much because she was the baby of the family. Being the oldest in a large family I always loved when my mom was pregnant and having babies. It was so fun and special always having a baby join our family every couple of years. Chelsea is a junior in high school. It's funny to compare our teenage years. She is basically an only child where I could never find a minute of quite. I know she misses all of her sisters and brother. So we try to visit often! Next in the picture is Becky. Becky and I are actually a month closer in age (14 months) then Regan and I, but we were two grades apart because of birthdays. Growing up Becky was always ready for a good time. You could get her to do anything with you. Things were always more fun if Becky was there. Becks, her husband Ryan and their one year old son Oliver are in Provo. Ryan is in the construction management program at BYU. I know Laura loves that they are there. Last but not least Annie. Annie was and is probably the nicest sister. She is always up for fun especially if it has to do with nature. When she was young and even now she never says anything mean or rude about anyone else. She just officially got engaged yesterday to the love of her life Cody. They are getting married Memorial Day weekend. Well that's it. I hope you enjoyed my trip down memory lane!