Let me begin by saying that we are now operating under normal circumstances, from what I hear. The first couple of days at home we were not.It started out that our little baby K was a little jaundice, which we found out was normal. All babies have something called bilirubin in their blood when they … Continue reading The joys of parenthood

You may be wondering why I haven't posted in a while. Here is the reason!He decided to come 3 1/2 weeks early. I had just gone to the doctor on Tuesday and he said that I looked like I would go full term. What a surprise when my water broke the very next day and … Continue reading He couldn’t wait!

We are finally ready because of our friends. They helped to paint, put the crib together, put up the chair rail, move in furniture and unpack gifts. Hangings are on the walls. The crib is ready. Isn't the mobile with the sea creatures just adorable?It now looks like we are all ready for our son, … Continue reading I get by with a little help from my friends

Aahh, it feels almost like a fall day her in Texas. A cool breeze is gently blowing from the north and the temperature is a mild 78 degrees today. The windows are open and a fresh air is drifting through the house.For those in the northeast or midwest, this may not sound like an exciting … Continue reading A cooler day

We are almost there! Nathen came over the help Joe put up the chair rail in the baby's room. The only thing left is a shelf around the room.

I can't believe it is almost 1:15 a.m. and I cannot sleep. I am having so much trouble turning off my mind these days. I have always had a problem sleeping, but tonight is just driving me crazy.Could it be...- I am thinking about work? Since my back was hurting so bad last week I … Continue reading No rest for the weary

I realize it has been a while since I have given any pregnancy updates so I thought I would share a few.I now have less than 6 weeks to go and according to this web site, the baby is 4.73 lbs. and 17.72 inches long.Last time it was mentioned that the baby may hiccup. WELL, … Continue reading Miracle of life

God has a way of humbling us even if we are not ready or willing to accept it. I am learning the hard way.This weekend our dear friend Rebecca came over the help us paint the baby's room. Before she even appeared on our doorstep, I thought I would try to help my husband clear … Continue reading We will be humbled

My new niece. You can't get much more adorable than this!!!

This picture was from a sonogram on Wednesday. The very next day, she made her appearance as my sister had an emergency C-section. The new addition to our family was 5 lbs. 6 oz. and 19 inches long. Both baby and mom are doing fine.Pictures of my niece after her birth will be coming soon … Continue reading A new niece