Christopherson Lane

My doctor has said that my due date is between January 5th to the 10th! I would like to know what everyone thinks when I will have this baby. Take a guess and whoever is the closest then we will name Cheryl's teddy bear after you! We are definitely ready now! We have a cradle, made by my Dad and also a great car seat and stroller finally. I think we were supposed to get that first, but oh well. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Campbell. Cheryl can now come home from the hospital and sleep in the cradle. XOXO-Erin

We had a great Christmas! We went to Grandma and Grandpa Campbell's for Christmas eve and stayed over until Christmas day. My parents came out from California and also Aunt Jenny, Uncle John and Alex. It was fun to just sit there and eat tons of sweets. We came home to lots of snow and it is still snowing today. I can't wait to play in it. We decided not to give each other gifts this year....since we are having a baby within two weeks, and we kinda wanted to give to others too. Anyway, we are so happy that we are about to be parents. It couldn't come at a better time of year, when we are reflecting on Jesus Christ's birth. I have been teary eyed these past few days...we are so blessed and lucky to have what we have. Thank you all for everything you do for us and others. One of the Christmas cards we received said, "God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God." -Matthew 5:9 XOXO-Erin

Happy Birthday Nathan! He is getting really old...not really, he is just 29. I got Nathan his first snow shovel, yes, the California man has been clearing the driveway of all the snow. Thank you, honey. He also got a cool BMX bike. I don't have enough words to express what I feel about him. All I can say is that I am truly flattered that God thought so much of me to put me with Nathan. Also, I took another picture of our finished tree. And again, I need Nathan's help to water that darn tree. Squats are kinda out of the question. It is totally worth it though, to have the smell of pine in our house. Love you so much, Babe! Next birthday will be way funner. XOXO-Erin

My sister, Joi, came out from California to visit me before I pop. It was so much fun. We saw Twilight finally and loved it. We went shopping a lot. Hung out and ate yummy food. There was a snow storm and Joi did a great job driving in the snow. She also gave our little girl some really cute clothes and much needed shampoos and clippers n' things like that. She is so thoughtful. She started Cheryl a cute little collection of fairies. Wow...this girl is so spoiled! Thanks Aunt Joi. Here are some more pictures after Joi left of the 5-7 inches of snow we just got. I love the snow...I just wish I could play in it. Once I squeeze this child out...I can't wait. I am so anxious to have her in my arms. Then I can make snow angels! XOXO-Erin

We had a fun weekend. On December 6th, we have been married for 5 years! Wow...seems like a long time. We went to Chili's for lunch, Dairy Queen for dinner and rented a couple movies. We also went and got a real Christmas tree. This will be the first year that we haven't had an artificial one. We were only able to put lights on it so far...but we will finish decorating it soon. I think we need more lights first. Not only did we start setting up for Christmas...it snowed on Monday and really made us feel like Christmas was coming. This year is really different, I don't really want anything under the tree. We are just so excited about having our baby girl that everything else seems less important. I wonder how Mary felt when she knew she was giving birth to the Savior? This year seems very special and I cannot wait to meet our little girl. I am so anxious and happy! XOXO-Erin

We had a Baby Shower Thanksgiving weekend at Grandma Campbell's house. Thank you everyone who helped out and came. It was so good to everyone and for everyone to see my big belly! I was a little overwhelmed that it was my shower and that I am actually having a baby, so I was a little under talkative and that doesn't happen very often for me. Cheryl got so many cute things and I was teary eyed on a few things. Thanks, everyone! XOXO-Erin

We had my Family over for Thanksgiving. It was so much fun. We had Robbe and Christine, my parents...Cameron and Vivian, my brother and his wife...Heather and Danny and there kids, Daniel, Natalie, and Matthew, my sister and her husband and there kids. The kids were so cute and fun. Thank you to all of you guys for coming all the way from sunny California and spend time with me and Nathan in cold Utah. My sister Joi and her husband Rob weren't able to come, but I get to see her in a couple of weeks...I can't wait...we get to see Twilight! I think everyone was in the kitchen one time to help out. Thanks for letting me sit and put my pregnant feet up! We also went to Zion's the day after and it was so beautiful! The scenery was worth the drive. I can't wait to spend the Holidays with family next year. XOXO-Erin

It's been a little while since I have complained about the wonderful changes that I am going through...so I thought I would catch everyone up on them. First things first, I have major unexplainable heartburn...if that's what you call it. I have polished a bottle of tums in a mere two weeks. Tums are like candy to me now. I also am swelling up everywhere...my ankles mostly. I am still trying to exercise every day and I must say I do feel much better when I do. Although it doesn't get rid of my heartburn/acid reflux crap. Everyone is asking me..."when are you due? You look like your going to pop right now!" Let me give you a little hint...do not say that to pregnant women...it is kinda rude. I feel like a house...so I don't need to hear that I look like one too! I feel like I have a long ways to go still. Really I do feel pretty good. I just like to complain. XOXO-Erin

Have you ever been late to church? We live about two min. away from our church building, so being late usually never happens. Well, we were late this Sunday and let me tell you it was not fun. I have to sit in the soft chair's because my legs ache when I sit on something hard. So, being late, the only seats that were available were the hard chairs in the back or the front seat that is for the handicapped. We went to the front and sat so close that we might as well sit on the stand. I am really not sure if we were supposed to sit there anyway, because it's reserved for handicapped. The entire time I had a kink in my neck from straining to see the speakers. I felt like I was at a movie and got the up close and personal section...ya know, the kind that it wasn't even worth going to the movie. Other than that....we had a great weekend. Just relaxing and enjoying the last few weeks that we have without a screaming baby. Although we can't wait till she comes. XOXO-Erin

I voted today...and let me tell you...it was so exciting! Well, not really, it was raining and cold and this old man was standing in line behind me and I think he was about to cough up a lung or just die on me. Poor guy...at least he voted though. I figured if the person I wanted to win didn't then I could at least complain about it, since I voted. And I voted for Cedar City to get a new city pool...I was pretty stoked about that. This is the weirdest year of voting, I think. Everyone acted like it was the end of days if you don't vote, so I am glad I did. XOXO-Erin

I went to another Ultrasound and Doctor's appointment this week. They said that our baby is now 2 pounds 13 ounces. She had her foot and hands up by her face when we started looking at her and by the end she kicked her leg back down. I think we startled her. She looks perfect right now...she just needs to get bigger. Can you please explain to my why I have stretch Marks on my butt only? Yep, that's right, I have been rubbing that stretch mark cream on myself like I am showering in it and the only place I got them is on my used to be small butt. I have the biggest butt now with stretch marks. I am so glad they are behind me so I really don't see them all the time. They just hurt like hell. Give me a butt pad or something. Ahhh. My back has been killing me lately too...so I went to a chiropractor. It was amazing! Who knew that adjusting my back would make a huge difference. It cleared up my sinus problems and I can actually breath now. And that was just my first appointment.

Cedar City has there Livestock Harvest Festival every year, and we were able to go. It was actually really fun. They parades a ton of tractor's, Carriages and beautiful horses down Main St. The best part was the Huge amount of Sheep. I thought that they were going to stampede all the people but they did really good and passed themselves down the street. Now you all know how small of a town I live in. XOXO-Erin

Today is the anniversary of the passing of my mother in law and Nathan's mom. She is always in our thoughts. She was a strong, intelligent, beautiful and spiritual person. She was always learning and growing. Her legacy will be remembered through the naming of our daughter, Cheryl. We love her very much. I just wanted to remind every woman to do a self breast exam. You could possibly save your life. Breast cancer is still a very serious disease and can be prevented by early detection...and also by getting second and third opinions. Life is precious and should be lived every day to the fullest. XOXO-Erin

We are always trying to do free or less expensive date's. So, we decided to carve pumpkins. It was so much fun! We even got a carving kit and I got all professional on my pumpkin and carved a witch. Nathan did a great job too...although he wanted his face on the pumpkin instead of his carving of the cowboy...which was way scarier, I thought. I love to celebrate all the funny little Holiday's. I also had another Doctor's appointment. I am now having to go to the Doctor's every two weeks...it seems excessive...but I am getting closer to my January 10th due date. Everything went good. I just need to eat more veggies and slow down on my exercising a little bit. The problem is that every time I eat veggies I about throw up, so I really hope I will be able to eat those nasty greens. I am now counting every day for her kicks. I have to count her kicking ten times in an hour...well, she really exceeds that. She must be a gymnast, because she kicks me about twenty times in an ho

I finally finished the cute little dresses for our little girl. She probably won't be able to wear them until she grows a bit bigger though. I think I am going to retire my sewing machine for a little while. I am totally done with sewing for now. Just wanted to let you know that I have our last year's Halloween picture at the bottom of the page and there is some new music that you might want to check out...compliments of Nathan(He wanted some of his music on here). Also, my newest pregnancy picture is on the right of the screen. Many pictures to look at. Sorry they are just of me mostly. We had a fun snow fall this weekend. It was apparently really early for Utah. It didn't really stick to the ground but it was fun to see from inside the house. It is officially winter, I think....very cold and snowy. Time to bust out the Hot Chocolate! XOXO-Erin

I feel like a punching bag! This little girl of ours has a really strong kick. The doctor says that she must be very healthy because she is so active. I am glad I am not a kangaroo...they keep there baby's in there pouch and those kangaroo's have big feet. She has kept me up at night kicking away. I can't wait until she gets bigger...she is going to kick my ribs and organs. Yeah! We watched The Church of Jesus Christ's Semi-annual General Conference this weekend. It was so nice not to have to dress up and go sit on hard chairs at the Church on Sunday. We are so blessed to be in Utah where they play Conference on three different channels. XOXO-Erin

The Baby room is getting more attention now. I have decorated the walls and put new bedding in the crib. I thought about painting the walls but I think it looks better with the original cream color. I really didn't want to much going on in there. She is one lucky girl to have all this attention to her room. If you didn't notice from the pictures we have decided to name her Cheryl Love Christopherson. She is named after her Grandma Christopherson that has passed away from breast cancer. She was a amazing woman and so little Cheryl has some big shoes to fill. My next project is to make some cute little dresses for her. We can't wait for her arrival. XOXO-Erin

On Friday I had another doctor's appointment. It went really good. I am still gaining weight...although the doctor says it is mostly water. I am happy it is not all fat. I have still been doing yoga and that has helped with my back pain. I recommend yoga to anyone pregnant or not. My doctor says that if I keep up having such a great pregnancy than I will have a short delivery...and I really hope so. I am trying to keep positive about everything and maybe it will actually happen. I will update another picture tomorrow, so watch for my ever growing belly. I would like to do a shout out to my father in law. Happy Birthday Grandpa Joe. We went to Rusty's Steakhouse for dinner on Friday night for the big birthday celebration and it was so much fun. Thank you. Great food and great company. XOXO-Erin

On Sunday morning I woke up and made pancakes for breakfast. I usually open the blinds to let the light in and found a bright yellow smiley face in the sky. Cedar City was having their annual hot air balloon show throughout the weekend. It was a really nice way of waking up to start my day. We then went to Stake Conference and it was a nice change of pace for the usual Sunday. Overall we had such a great day. XOXO-Erin

Sometimes I feel like a toddler, discovering my belly button for the first time. My belly button is so unrecognizable now. The only problem I am finding about being pregnant is all the body changes. I mean, weight! Being thin for 28 years then ballooning up in a matter of months has really scared me. I know, I know, everyone says that I will loose it all very quickly, but I still don't like it. At church I looked down at my feet and ankles and realized that I no longer have any ankles...they have morphed into cankles...Yuk! I was so discussed that I almost threw up. I wish I was one of those women who don't gain hardly anything and don't really look like they are pregnant until they give birth. Okay, enough of poor me! It's not hard to remind myself that I am pregnant though...I can't go an hour without her kicking me. There is life in there...I am so happy whenever I can feel her. I am happy really easily...just give me chips or ice cream and I am fine. Which isn&#