Hooray! It's February. We have three months left until the time we meet our addition, and we are ever-so-excited.
We started off our new year with two belated Christmases. We enjoyed the time spent with our family, and of course the food couldn't have been any better. My sister surprised me with an iPod touch. Wow!
Shortly thereafter, we said our earthly goodbye to Mike's grandma. Following a short illness, Grandma went Home to be with the Lord. I have learned firsthand why Jesus said it takes the faith of a child to be saved. Leah has no problem believing Grandma is in Heaven with Grandpa; that she doesn't have to use her walker anymore; and that she has no more ouchies. We will miss her greatly.
My pregnancy is going well. Somehow, over Christmas vacation, the baby "popped out" and became active. :) I had forgotten how fun it was to feel my baby move. We had our "peeking" sonogram in December. Michael was impatient and wanted to know the gender of the baby. I, on the other hand, am content to wait. So, if you want to know AND you can keep a secret, ask Michael. As of today, I have 12 weeks to go. Yay!
Our litle family is doing well. Michael is busily preparing for our school's convention is in March. Since we host it, there are many details in which to be involved and oversee. Leah is ever-growing and finding ways to amuse us. She is still tall and skinny. :) She is already looking forward to when she turns 5 so that she can go to school with Daddy. Kara is our resident comedian. She loves to follow Leah around, yet she makes it quite clear that she is still her own person. I am still working two days a week...for now. Probably sooner, rather than later, I will be working half days at the church and finishing my work at home.
I think that's it. As always, please keep in touch.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
01-01-2010 (Wow! That looks weird!)
Happy New Year! One of my New Year's resolutions is to keep up with this silly thing more often. I feel like my life is pretty dull; therefore, I don't feel the need the inflict you with boring details. However, I'm thinking at least once a month I can get on here. We shall see. Maybe more often. Either way, I figured the 1st day of the month was a great place to start.
Since our last post, not much has changed. We celebrated Thanksgiving with my family and of course we had to show off our house. My family was most gracious to "Oooo" and Ahhh" at appropriate times. :)
December was a whirlwind filled with many basketball/volleyball games; some sickness (maybe more than I can care to remember); and lots of fun memories.
For Christmas, Mike's family (us included) rented a cabin/house/chalet/shack (as Kara called it) by Tablerock Lake in Branson, MO. Although we had plenty of sleeping space, we were a little disappointed in the living/dining area. For 11 people, there was one couch and 1 chair in the living area. We either sat on the floor or used the kitchen chairs. However, it was a beautiful resort, we had a white Christmas, we were surrounded by beautiful scenery, and most importantly, we were with family. We had many nights of either late-night swimming (indoors, of course) or Rook games. How fun!
I was able to host the New Year's Eve gathering. We had a late service and meal at church, then we headed to my house. Well, actually, we were divided. Mike and Leah headed to the skating rink (a church New Year's tradition); Kara and I headed home (Kae had a fever); Mom and Dad came with me; my nephews and their dad joined us later; Rachel and Dois and Jason Lowe joined even later; and Mike and Leah made it home around 11ish. We had a serious game of Rook going surrounded by munchies!
As for the house, we are STILL unpacking boxes. Since I finally have storage space now, I'm trying to unpack only ONCE. So, I wait until I find the perfect spot for "stuff" and then unload. We are slowly getting there. I received many decorations for our house for Christmas, for which I am extremely grateful. I can't wait to put everything up on the walls.
As for 2009 memories/2010 goals, I can only say Thanks to the Lord for His many blessings. God has been so good to us. I think of the song "I Have Been Blessed". That song covers every aspect of our individual/collective lives. We have nothing to complain about. No matter the circumstances, God is still good...ALL OF THE TIME! We are looking forward to Baby #3 (Mike knows the gender; I do NOT!); we will hopefully buy a van in the spring (our car will be paid off...praise the Lord!); we will continue to improve our house (will that really ever stop?!); and lovin on our two beautiful girls!
Thanks for reading my ramblings!
Since our last post, not much has changed. We celebrated Thanksgiving with my family and of course we had to show off our house. My family was most gracious to "Oooo" and Ahhh" at appropriate times. :)
December was a whirlwind filled with many basketball/volleyball games; some sickness (maybe more than I can care to remember); and lots of fun memories.
For Christmas, Mike's family (us included) rented a cabin/house/chalet/shack (as Kara called it) by Tablerock Lake in Branson, MO. Although we had plenty of sleeping space, we were a little disappointed in the living/dining area. For 11 people, there was one couch and 1 chair in the living area. We either sat on the floor or used the kitchen chairs. However, it was a beautiful resort, we had a white Christmas, we were surrounded by beautiful scenery, and most importantly, we were with family. We had many nights of either late-night swimming (indoors, of course) or Rook games. How fun!
I was able to host the New Year's Eve gathering. We had a late service and meal at church, then we headed to my house. Well, actually, we were divided. Mike and Leah headed to the skating rink (a church New Year's tradition); Kara and I headed home (Kae had a fever); Mom and Dad came with me; my nephews and their dad joined us later; Rachel and Dois and Jason Lowe joined even later; and Mike and Leah made it home around 11ish. We had a serious game of Rook going surrounded by munchies!
As for the house, we are STILL unpacking boxes. Since I finally have storage space now, I'm trying to unpack only ONCE. So, I wait until I find the perfect spot for "stuff" and then unload. We are slowly getting there. I received many decorations for our house for Christmas, for which I am extremely grateful. I can't wait to put everything up on the walls.
As for 2009 memories/2010 goals, I can only say Thanks to the Lord for His many blessings. God has been so good to us. I think of the song "I Have Been Blessed". That song covers every aspect of our individual/collective lives. We have nothing to complain about. No matter the circumstances, God is still good...ALL OF THE TIME! We are looking forward to Baby #3 (Mike knows the gender; I do NOT!); we will hopefully buy a van in the spring (our car will be paid off...praise the Lord!); we will continue to improve our house (will that really ever stop?!); and lovin on our two beautiful girls!
Thanks for reading my ramblings!
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