My sister Katie put together a virtual baby shower for me! It was so much fun, everyone mailed packages and then we set up a day that I would open them all, I was able to skype with family on the day of opening so that was even more exciting!!  I am sorry we didn't get pictures of everyone's gifts, I am just now realizing. Thank you so much to everyone that sent us something, we have really been blessed and I am touched by all those that have thought of us and helped us out! It has been such a blessing. 

 I think we now have about everything except the baby!! We are ready for her to come! The Dr. says nothing is happening yet and we still have some time, which I guess is good so Kirk can take his boards. But we will gladly welcome her anytime after 7pm on the 22nd. :) Love you all!

Ok big update! I feel like we have had a lot going on lately I haven’t done any blogging in a while, so here is one big recap of our summer thus far.  We movedL It was really bitter sweet to be leaving the city. It is nice to now have more space, cheaper rent, a car and be back to normal living, but we had a lot of fun in the city also and it was hard to say goodbye. We didn’t go too far though just over the bridge to Staten Island.  With the baby on the way we needed to find a little more room for about half the price, and we were lucky enough to do so! Staten Island has been nice so far, my favorite part is the beach just 5 mins away!

Kirk’s Birthday!!!  To celebrate we went out to this restaurant called Back Forty, actually known for it’s burgers, but during the summers once a week they have a crab boil.  You sit at a long community table that is covered in newspaper and they come around with buckets of crab that they just dump right in front of you and leave you to the cracking! It was a lot of fun and workJ  but we had a great time! 

Last week Kirk’s parents came into town, we had a lot of fun and it was great having some visitors. This visit we decided to head up the state and see some new sites. The drive was beautiful! Our first stop was in Cooperstown at the baseball hall of fame. Kirk and his dad were in heaven!  

Next stop was in Palmyra, we spent most of our day there seeing the church sites. It was such a great experience and just amazing to see and stand in the same places the prophets have stood. 

Hill Cumorah

This is outside the Martin Harris home, I just love all the greenery here.

Palmyra temple, the grounds were so beautiful.

36 weeks! I can't believe how big I am! I think I look larger in pictures:) Haha

 The Smith families first home, they had 11 of them living in there!

 Behind the house leading to the sacred grove. Just amazing, I could live with this view in my backyard forever.

 The smith families second home, just down the gravel path.

 Sacred Grove

Our next stop was Niagara Falls.

 A day in the city! And a Yankee game in the evening to end the trip! We had such a great time and it was wonderful to see some family!