I have been with child for 27 weeks and thought I would document my pregnancy with a picture. So here it is, Alex as a pregnant woman.

A+ Student

Johnathan just took his first anatomy test and received a 92%! Congratulations on your academic achievement. This is how he feels about his test score:

The Dog Whisperer. . . Option or Obsession?

In Johnathan's case, I would say obsession. The National Geographic channel is home to television program, "The Dog Whisperer." For those of you who aren't familiar with the program, I will enlighten you. Dog trainer, Cesar Millan, visits people's homes who are in need of dog rehabilitation. It's actually really cool to watch because Cesar works wonders on training dogs to get along with other canines, barking problems, rehabilitating violent dogs, and so on. Johnathan discovered this show on Labor Day when the National Geographic hosted a day long marathon. I came home from work to find that Johnathan had spent 4 hours straight watching his new obsession. Since that day, he watches the show constantly and looks up information related to all things dogs and Cesar Millan on the internet. Here is a clip from the show for your viewing pleasure.

I'm With Child

Yes, it's true. Johnathan and I are pleased to announce that we are going to have a baby, a girl to be exact. I'm 22 weeks along and due January 1st. We're very excited to welcome a 3rd Kingsley to the home. I've included pictures of our ultrasound that we had last week. Enjoy!

It's A Girl!

Face

Legs

Arms

Feet

Weary Travelers

A couple weeks ago Johnathan and I made a 14 hour journey to Mount Vernon, WA. Although the trip was long and tiresome, we finally made it to the evergreen state. While there, we visited the Tulip Festival and experienced a plethora of magical colors.

In addition to the tulips, we also made a trip to Seattle. While in the big city, we visited Pikes Fish Market, watched some street performers, checked out the space needle, and painted the town red.

You're About to Forget the Whole Thing. . .

. . . Then all at once, it's Spring! I hope that everyone had a fabulous first day of Spring. In Seven Brides For Seven Brothers they celebrate Spring by climbing tress, holding animals, frolicking through fields, and sitting over meadows ( while singing mind you). Although I'm not doing

any of those things (not for a lack of wanting to), I am happy to report that the weather is getting warmer, all the snow is gone, and today I spotted green buds on a tree. Seeing green buds on the first day of Spring is rather romantic and put a lot of hope in my heart that the green scenery I love will be among us again soon. Welcome Spring and all the lovely things you bring with you!

Socializing is Inevitable

For those of you who know me well you know I am not a very social person. I mean can a girl help that she was born shy? However, my ward and calling is forcing me to not only socialize, but plan the socializing. It all began a couple weeks ago when my bishop asked if I would be willing to work on the enrichment committee. When one doesn't like organized fun the word entrichment brings up emotions of fear. After I calmed myself down, however, I eventually thought it wouldn't be too bad. Yesterday someone in the Relief Society asked me if I could come to her house to talk about the calling and pick up my folder. I went over and soon after our meeting started I realized, with some horror, that I was not only on the committee but was the leader. As we continued to talk I just tried to brush it off like it was previously known that I was the leader. As I began to think about it I was a little freaked out. I've never lead anything and I'm not very social. Now I need to lead people in the socializing. What to do, what to do. . .

P.S. Despite my fear, I am glad for the opportunity. I am a woman now and should learn not fear socializing and organized fun.