Sushi Date

Russell had an awesome date idea! He previously watched a how-to video online, then we made sushi! We thought I had to stay away from sushi, being pregnant, but he made sure I was okay with California rolls. They turned out so yummy! We actually made them again the next night with Russ' sister, Katrina and her husband, Chris.

The supplies

Look how pretty it turned out! Thanks for the great idea Russ!

I'm 25!

I celebrated my 25th birthday on August 10th! I can hardly believe I'm in my mid-twenties. Russ made my birthday special, like he usually does.

I got home from work and he had decorated with crepe paper throughout the kitchen area. He also had presents sitting out for me on the counter and we went out to eat.

Russ took me shopping for a new purse... I came home with 2! Do you like them??

Kirschman Family Weekend

In August we had a Kirschman family get together. We went to Sundance to see "Big River", which was a great show and we stayed a couple of nights at a cabin in Hobblecreek Canyon.

A game of RISK

Mom brought cute fabric for us to quilt!

We found these little helicopter leaves which fall off the trees. I used to stick them on my nose when I was little! (I love this picture)

The girls had fun swinging on the tire swing. I love my fam!

California Wedding

In July Russ and I flew out to California for our friends' wedding-Ryan and Diane. We flew into Long Beach and the wedding was in LA. We stayed near Santa Monica with 4 other friends: Mitch & Stacie Dorius with their baby, Ellie and Matt & Kiera Dorius. Russ was asked to be a groomsman. We were only in Cali for a few days, but we still had some free time and enjoyed ourselves!

We found this pretty beach on Friday.. it was just too bad the weather was cold!

The cool weather didn't stop these boys from jumping in the water! Brrr!

Mitch brought some boogie boards and they had a good time. (Meanwhile us girls stayed on the beach)

Russ decided to upgrade at the car rental booth and got a red Mustang. Don't the zebra shorts go great??

Ryan and Diane got married in the L.A. temple. It was a beautiful wedding!

The happy couple

Outside the temple

After the ceremony we had some free time, so we again went to the beach! We went to Venice Beach, which is a crazy place). We got lunch, walked around, then layed about on the beach. The weather was warmer, which we were happy about!

After the beach, we got dressed up again and went to the reception. It was in the backyard of Diane's old seminary teacher. It was beautiful! There were booths with mini doughnuts, icecream bars, shrimp cocktail, cotton candy. There was a full dinner: BBQ and Asian take out boxes. (It was based off of a market in Washington, where Diane served her mission). There was a picture booth, dancing, and even outdoor heaters for when it cooled off.

Russ loves him some shrimp cocktail! He kept going back for more.

The crew

Thanks!

Thank you all for your congratulations and nice comments. We should find out what we are having next month!

Guess what??

Russell and I are expecting our first baby!
We are so happy and excited. We have had two Dr's visits. We had an ultrasound at the first and saw pictures and saw the heart beating and yesterday we heard the heartbeat for the first time! It was as plain and day and we were both very excited! It's amazing!