There is an old hymn that we used to sing at our church that stated "I am blessed. Everyday of my life I am am blessed. When I wake up in the morning til I lay my head to rest, I am blessed."This weekend was another confirmation in my life of how blessed I am. … Continue reading I am blessed

Over the past several weeks I have felt our little boy moving and kicking so much that I am sure my insides are bruised. When I saw my sister in July and she was this far along, she mentioned how it seemed like her baby was climbing up her ribs. With me, there is not … Continue reading 10 more weeks

My husband loves this analogy. Just recently we watched the movie "March of the Penguins" and were amazed and astonished at the adversity that these creatures go through just to have a baby penguin. Marching for up to 70 miles to go inland from the ocean to lay an egg that will hopefully survive the … Continue reading March of the penguins

To be honest, I don't even know where to start on spewing forth the information that my husband and I were bombarded with last evening at our first childbirth class. I was so completely overwhelmed when we finished and yet my husband was saying "That was so cool. I learned so much. What do you … Continue reading Childbirth classes here we come!

Again, my husband is hurt. This time it really may be my fault. Even though he said he wasn't feeling completely healed from his knee and subsequent ankle injury, I encouraged him to go to softball practice yesterday. I didn't think it would be that bad. He could just pitch and not have to run … Continue reading Am I a nag or a loving wife?

With school children starting back this week, my friend Katherine , has been contemplating schooling and parenting for children on her blog (she will also direct you to links for other blogs meditating on the same subject). With a child on the way, my husband and I have also had many discussions on how we … Continue reading Raising children

My exhaustion has returned with a vengeance. I am so tired during the day I can barely concentrate. I don't know if that is contributing to my forgetfulness or if that is another thing I can blame on pregnancy.Yesterday morning we were getting ready for church and my husband said "When you go to the … Continue reading Can I sleep now?

From left, my husband, his aunt, brother and dad showing off his dad's elephant garlic and giant onions.It was exciting that we had a brief rain shower yesterday. It had not rained here in Plano, Tx since the 4th of July. Our house is showing the cracks around the windows and doors. We cannot even … Continue reading In the garden

Me, looking very pregnant, chatting with Uncle Dick at the family reunion.My husband, in the yellow shirt, participating in the balloon toss at his family reunion.I don't know when or where the idea of a family reunion was conceived, but I have come to recognize the value of being with family, sharing history and having … Continue reading All about family

Over a week with no post. I am sure there are people holding their breath, anticipating what I will write and wondering why the pages have been blank. Let me explain.Last week we were on vacation. Another explanation is needed here. Vacation is usually to some exotic place to relax or to a place you … Continue reading Away for a while