A special Christmas message.....

From my family to yours -

Merry Christmas, Chelle!

Thank you for being such a great friend and for being here for me this past year. Alot has taken place in my life this year. It has been a tough year in some ways and yet it has been the best year of my life. I am so thankful for your friendship. Most of all thank you for being there for me when my dad had his heart attack and during my pregnancy. Thank you for every phone call, email, card and time you have invested being part of it all. I can't wait for Piercen to get here and for you to meet him!

I pray you have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New year....

love,
Chris~

Already Christmas from my couch....

YES! You got it.... I have already been having Christmas from my couch! I went to the doctor on yesterday and I get to spend the next few days *sounds better than two weeks hee hee* at home. He took me off work on Monday afternoon and I went back Thursday for a check up..... I am doing ok... bp is still somewhat elevated but it is good when I am relaxing so I choose to keep our little guy in and do Christmas from my couch! I did loose one pound of the 4 of fluid so I was proud of that. I know that what I am doing is working even though the swelling doesn't make me think so! It is so much better though! I am scheduled for our C Section on January 5th which is two weeks from today. We are so excited. I know some may say a C Section isn't the best choice because of the healing process but it has a few positives too. The most important is that Piercen is breech! He may or may not turn in two weeks.... we are excited too that we have a date set and everyone can be there. That is really important to Jeremy & I both. We have such wonderful family & friends and most of them will be there! We have prayed about it for 36 weeks now and know that our son will come the way and time God has planned. That is the blessing.....

So Christmas from my couch it is - I look at my tree and decorations and remind myself that this time in two weeks I will be the happiest mommy in the world (AND pray my bp is okay so I can lay on my moms couch on Christmas eve!). We have had some friends over already and its been entertaining ... I get to sit and do nothing -unwrap gifts and be waited on. WOW..... now I know how the children feel all over again! I had forgotten... thank you to my husband who has even had to finish up some of my last minute shopping! Lord only knows why this year I waited. I am normally done weeks before and this year I am pregnant and wasn't even close until recently. Jeremy is loving Wal-Mart since he has been there every day for me the past three days. And yes, that is a joke! A joke he is loving it, not a joke he has been there SO much!

Michelle, I know at some point you will be reading this. I just want to say I love you! You blessed me today and I am so humbled at your heart..... I realize just where God has brought us from and how he has blessed me beyond measure having a friend in you. Thank you for what you mean to me. You are a gift from him!

36 weeks Friday..

Well it is official.. I am off work and at home! I went to the doctor on Monday and I will be 36 weeks on Friday... I am on bedrest and return to see him on Thursday! My blood pressure was slightly elevated and I am retaining some fluid. Piercen is still breech so we scheduled my c section for January 5th. I have 16 days to go and I have to take it easy. I am just praying that this rest will help! I was a little discouraged as I left the office to have things stacked against me my entire pregnancy and get this far and this happen when indeed its been such a blessing! I know and trust the Lord knows exactly what he is doing.

My husband ---- WOW! He is so amazing... He is finishing my last min shopping and taking care of me. I am so blessed. You should feel the same about yours too but as I always say he is best guy in the world! We are both so excited to meet our son but want to make sure I try my best to get to 38 weeks.... pray for us! I appreciate all the emails, packages and gift for Piercen. You guys are all such a blessing to us! I hope you have a blessed Christmas. I am going to get to sit back, relax and just take it all in.

35 weeks and ECSTATIC.....

What a journey it has been... We have been married for eight years and it isn't going to be long until the birth of our son. God has been so good to us and we are thankful for every single day of this journey. Who would have ever thought ! I've dreamed of it and wondered what it would really be like but I never imagined it would be this wonderful ! I am thankful for every doctors appointment, every ultrasound, every sleepless night, every insulin shot, every bit of it!

We had our 4d ultrasound today and it was something! He has the chubbiest cheeks and looks alot like his daddy. I can honestly say I have seen several of these and most of them do really reveal alot of features of the baby. The only thing I could tell he had of mine was my lips! They said he is measuring 5 lbs and 11 oz. All in all he could be 5 lb 3 oz or as big as 6 lbs and 1 oz. I have known them to be off on a few babies who have been born recently so we will see! I still can't get over the cheeks! I was going to post a picture and Jeremy was unable to get those scanned because we ran out of time. I will try and post a few later. Piercen is breech as of right now and we hope he will turn in the next week. Everything looked good and we will see the doctor again on Monday for our weekly appointment and to see what he thinks in terms of c section or ???

Here are some pictures we had made two weeks ago. I have to say I am very proud of them! I think they will be something I will treasure forever!

33 weeks!
I love you Jeremy! You are going to be the best daddy in the whole world!
Jeremiah 1:5
This is our favorite!
We love you Piercen Kennedy!

I am still alive...

I really am! It has ben CrAzZZzY around here! Thank you for your emails and for the 'few' comments some of you have left. I am horrible lately at blogging... I am really going to try and be better. I wanted to update everyone on what has been going on and it is always so much easier from my blog rather than several emails! I hope to have my husband scan the rest of my pictures from our showers and such this week so I can get some picturs on here for everyone to see. I have had four showers and we are winding down to the last weeks before our little guys arrival.... we are ECSTATIC!

Since my last post my dad is doing really well. Thank you for the emails and most of all --- your prayers. He does have two blockages but there is blood flow and the medication is working. There isn't a need for surgery at this time. At first I was a little scared. One, I was afriad he'd have to have it done and would be recovering right at Piercen was born. Two, I was afraid if they didn't do it now and just fix the problem he may have another attack. I learned real quick that God is in control and I can't worry. He took care of him when he had his heart attack and he is taking care of him now. He is the same God as yesterday! The human in me has to remind myself of this from time to time. My mom has been such a trooper in all of this... she has taken such good care of him. Anyone who knows my dad --- knows my dad. Ha Ha! He is now exercising every day and eating right. He isn't a big guy at all and never has been but something else we have learned. Your health isn't only affected by your build and weight. You can be 5'3 and 150 and still be unhealthy. You gotta take care of yourself. With this and all the weight I have lost being pregnant I can't wait to get on the ball once Piercen is born.

It is that time of year! Christmas parties, Christmas dinners, Christmas caroling, Christmas plays, and before you know it -- Christmas eve and Christmas day! It all starts this week heavy for Jeremy & I. And did I mention Childbirth class, doctors appointments, preparing for these last few weeks befor the baby -- OH and work ... I am still working! I almost forgot about that. I will be 34 weeks on Saturday and we have our 4D ultrasound on the 13th. So you ladies who have been here and done this --- how do you please everyone? We already tried this the first time when we went to find out what the baby was. Now its the 4D and as much as I'd like to ask several to go Jeremy & I are thinking just having my mom and my dad. It is one of those things that I have thought alot about because it is such a special time. If you have any advice please send it my way... it has been a struggle for me. Honestly, the ones I felt would be by my side really haven't shared much of this time with me. Others I have grown so much closer to. It has been hard to understand at times. I am just trying to be true to myself and not regret any decisions I make. When Jeremy & I found out together on our anniversary that we were having a boy it was priceless! My mom came in as soon as we calmed down from excitement and I was happy to share that with her but you couldn't have paid me for it to be any other way.

Piercen is going to have several play mates. I have been pregnant with about 10 other people from around here and three of them we are really good friends with. Asher was born on Saturday 11/11 (here is his picture) http://www.growingfamily.com/webnursery/babypage_view.asp?URLID=9E0S9I6K7O

and Megan was born on Monday 11/13 (here is her picture)
http://www.growingfamily.com/webnursery/babypage_view.asp?URLID=8C5W0O2E1A

They won't be too far apart and birthday parties wil be lots of fun. Jeremys's sister Erin and her husband Shannon are expecting Trinity Jade any time now and Brian and Carol are having a boy in February and that is exciting too! Babies everywhere!

Hope this post finds you all doing well. I've been praying for you Veronica as I promised. Kristina I have a thank you card ready to mail to you - I didn't forget you! Promise! Thank you again for the gift. Piercen will love it.

~Happy Thanksgiving

I haven't had a lot of time to post much the past few weeks but I wanted to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and I pray that you will be blessed tomorrow as you spend time with your family and friends!

I have so much to be thankful for that if I began to name all of the blessings one by one I'd forget something OR there would be too many to name! God has been good to Jeremy & I this year and to our entire family as a whole. I am most thankful that God is still God, He is still on the throne! Without Him I'd be nothing and I'd have nothing! Thank you Heavenly Father for being who you are and what you mean in my life!

God bless you my friends....

In the midst of it all....

I am hanging in! I tell you ladies, I have had a rough few weeks but God never ceases to give mercy & grace! He will always give us what we need & exaclty when we need it to make it through the things we face in life.

Since my last post in October it has been a bumpy ride... my dad, brother and uncle went on a huge elk trip to Colorado and had a great time. While there they got both Elk and Cow and brought home what they call 'trophies'. They were both so proud. My dear husband didn't get to go this year with the upcoming birth of Piercen. We weren't sure at the time the trip was booked how I'd do and thank God it has been an amazing pregnancy. Jeremy is really looking foward to next year - they are already planning ahead! If you know anything about those kinds of hunts you know they are scheduled a year in advance!

When dad arrived home in the weeeee hours of the morning he was experiencing alot of pain in his left arm. He was visiting with friends and they just happend to check this bp. Unusual for him - high! His blood pressure is never high! My youngest brother Aaron and my mom took him to the doctor and they checked him out. The dr assured us that it was not his hear - it was a muscle and possible nerve damage. We just assumed the same because he has been on this trip, carried out his cow which weighed several hundred pounds and dad tends to have arthritis anyway. Funny thing --- his arm continued to hurt and the pain began to get really bad over the weekend. On Sunday morning the 29th my brother rushed him to the ER. He arrived while having a heart attack. Thank God the doctor was fast and they got him right in. They were able to adminster medication and get him to tests just in time. I believe with all my heart --- God is always right on time. They were able to take care of the blockage to his main artery with a stint. He was literally in surgery and out in 1 hr! He was monitored in ICU overnight and was released on Monday.

While home recovering he has been very sore and is learning he has to eat alot differently. He still has another blockage on the back side of his heart and it is 80% blocked. We go to the doctor on Tuesday of this week to find out what will happen from here. I have been praying the entire time that the medication would take care of it as alot of times it will because it isn't as serious. If the Lord chooses not to do so with medication he will be looking at another surgery. I pray that isn't the road we take but I know it is in the hands of God. Please pray for my dad - he is a pastor of our local church and he it it taking a toll on him spirtitually ... he so wants to preach. Not only that but anyone who knows him knows my dad has a heart of gold..... those people aren't just his church members -- they are family! We will know more after Tuesday how long he will not be able to preach. All I know is when it is his time to go back he will have both barrells loaded !! My mom has been the trooper I tell you --- she too has her sunday school class and does children's church so missing out is hard on her. She is taking such good care of him and making sure he is doing everything he should. She deserves a metal of honor I tell you! Jeremy has been extremely busy filling in for my dad. This is his slowest traveling time of the year especially with the holidays (Nov-Feb) and with Piercen coming! Pray for him - he isn't a pastor that is for sure but he is doing a great job and it takes a huge burden off of my dad knowing he can depend on him and not have to worry that anythign is slacking while he is unable to be there.

Being 30 weeks pregnant I have had some adventure! Stress isn't anything I like. I was just asking Amanda if I had told her lately how much I hate the devil..... I am so thankful God is always one step ahead of him. I would have to say that my pregnancy from the begining has been such a miracle. I have physically been healthier than I have ever been and being diabetic God has been so good to me. I've had several things since April to strengthen my faith and my walk with the Lord and although I haven't enjoyed the circumstances the lessons has been great blessings. If anything I needed to learn to trust HIM more and realize there may not always been something I can 'see' but I must trust. When they told us Piercen may have spinabifida as a mom I thought the worse but God whispered "Trust ME"... when I got the news dad was having a heart attack I burst into tears and my first reaction "PANIC".... I knew and believed the words "Trust ME"! I may not always know and I may not always see but he does and he does want me to trust him. My circumstances may some times overwhelm me but he knows exactly where I am and what I need. I know and beleive with all my heart he has been preparing me for the last 30 weeks for something........ motherhood. I'd never be able be the mother he would have me to be until I've learned to trust in him completely.... Jesus, I trust you. Regardless of the situation, the outcome, whether it is a good day or a bad day, a smile or a tear, a joy or a sorrow -- I trust you! Thank you for speaking to me!

Baby update -- I have gained one pound. Yes, one! You girls know how important this has been to me... I had lost 33 and gained 6 of it back in one month so I quit the eat out or atleast not every day for lunch. I have lost 5 of that so I am back on target! I am 30 weeks and starting to feel tired. Our little guy is kicking hard - he kicked a book off my tummy the other night! I felt him roll all the way over (I called it the toosie roll) on Tuesday night of this week! I don't know if its a first time mom thing but I write everything down so I can put it in my pregnancy journal. I have had 3 showers the last two weeks and we have gotten so many nice things! I hope to post pictures of them soon! The nursery is well on its way to being finished. I pick up his letters for above his bed this week and hope to get those put up. If we can find curtains we will be good to go other than waiting on more piece of furniture to come in! Once it is all finished I will post pictures! It is adorable I must say!

I wanted to add this picture of Michelle & I. This is her version of 'us' from one of my showers... she cropped it in for me and I love it! We are all smiles! Her birthday was Saturday and I wanted to say "Happy Birthday" to my dear friend. She has been so good to me! She has called me almost daily, made sure everyone knew what was going on with my dad, was a huge part in my shower for all my girlfriends and it turned out great! Yes, in October we had an LUAU! Pics to post of that as well! Michelle, I love you my friend - you bless my heart! OK OK so blogger isn't letting me post my picture! I will try it again!

Reason... Season.. Lifetime....

It seems many of us have been discussing 'friendships' on our blogs and even on emails I have received lately. I know God continues to show me daily what kind of friend I need to be and that is friend of HIS! I was sent this from one of my dearest friends Machele and it blessed me. I wanted to share it with each of you. You know I have come to learn that things to do change, people change and friendships change and it is really okay! I used to think I couldn't live if there were change but I now see change is good and when God does something it is for a reason. Whether you have a friend for a reason, a season or a lifetime there is a purpose!

I pray I will always find peace as I have now to accept it when something may not be forever!

My new philosophy is it isn't all about quantity but quality! Thank you Jesus for my friends!

PEOPLE COME INTO YOUR LIFE FOR A REASON


People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.


Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share,
grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant .

Thank you for being a part of my life, Whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.

one of the best in the world...

Aren't we lovely? Aren't we beautiful? This is Machele & I.. she is one of my dearest friends - one of the best in the
world. I've had alot of questions lately - done alot of soul
searching about what it is to really have a true friend. So many times we are concerned about quantity rather than quality! The older I get and as things change in my life, I come to realize I count myself blessed to find someone who is true, trustworthy, loyal, dependable, forgiving, available and genuine.... so many times friends are for a reason, maybe just a season and not a lifetime! God tells us in his word that to be a friend we must show ourselves friendly. This is my prayer that as I allow Christ to be a friend to me he will show me what kind of friend I should be for I long to be like him, I long to please him. Proverbs 17:17 says "A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother". God longs to be our best friend! I am thankful that when a reason has been fullfilled, a season has changed and someone is no longer in your lifetime even that too is still in his plan. No matter what changed, the sense of loss, he has a purpose and plan.
Thank you heavenly father for being my friend and for showing me how to love someone else as you'd have me to. Thank you for teaching me to be true, trustworthy, loyal, dependable, forgiving, available and genuine! There is no greater love, no greater friend than the friend of Jesus!
Chele - I love you! Your the best!

The Arkansas Traveler....

I am so glad that blogger is finally working for me tonight.....

This is my picture - one of my treasures! This is my PaPa standing beside the plane that he flew in WW 11. It was called the "Arkansas Traveler". It was a bomber - a B2 to be exact! God protected him from danger many times as he served our country.

We are so proud of him and excited to being naming Piercen after him!

Our baby boy....

WOW! It has been a while since I have had a chance to sit down & fill you in on what has been going on! There are so many mental notes I have been making trying to remember everything so hopefully I won't forget any of it. They say that comes with being pregnant -- imagine that! By the time I am finished it may turn out to be my blovel for today!

As many of you know we found out that we were expecting our first baby in May. It was the happiest time in our lives. Jeremy & I have been married for 8 years - we celebrated our 8th anniversary in September. I always believed in my heart that God would send us a baby in HIS timing as he has proven time and time again in our lives that not all things happen when or how we want them to but if it is HIS will it will come to pass. For many reasons I step back now and see the full picture --- I understand why God chose now and HIS timing is PERFECT! We've never been here before and it is everything -- PERFECT! We could never been more blessed. He is a great God and never ceases to amaze me.

As a few of you know, most of you do not but when I was 16 weeks along in my pregnancy they did all of the routine testing. For me they have been extra cautious with me being diabetic and to my doctor we are so thankful. When my tests came back I learned that I had made it to 16 weeks but needed to take insulin to insure that the baby would not be affected by me being diabetic and to try and prevent him from being so large that in the end I would be forced to have a C-Section (Prayerfully we believe this will be prevented but if needed I trust it will all turn out fine). One of my tests came back 1 in 185 % that our baby would have spina bifida..... while some say that is not very likely for a mom it is scary and for a first time mom it was something else! I realized the entire time that it was very slim being only a 1% chance but it still bothered me. Jeremy & I chose to tell a few people who we believe are prayer warriors and decided to go to Little Rock to be tested to find out for sure. With much prayer and the hand of God we found out that our baby indeed has a normal spine. Praise the Lord. I believe with all of my heart that this was a test for me... for me as a Christian, for me as a mom and for my faith. The entire process God was tugging on my heart "TRUST IN ME". As God spoke complete peace to Jeremy and gave him scripture that our baby was just fine he just kept speaking to me "TRUST IN ME". Not only does our baby boy not have any problems with his spine but his mommy has grown so much in the Lord over the past several months! I've learned that God is the ultimate physician and a test is a test... a physical test OR a spiritual test. For everything we face there is a purpose under heaven and this purpose was for my spiritual growth. And thank you for those who prayed with us!

After three ultrasounds we finally were able to find out the sex of our baby. What kept everyone on pins and needles was that at 18 weeks we could have found out while in Little Rock and we chose not to! Yes, everyone was like "WHAT" - some even said we knew and were holding out! This was not the case. Our first attempt here was unsuccessful as the baby was on his tummy.... in Little Rock we decided to wait and then the day of CRazIneS came! We took my mom, my dad, my mother in law, my mema, my aunt and my best friend Heather with us to the ultrasound! BOY that was something! This was the day the doctor ended up having to deliver two babies and when he finally got us back I was exhausted as well as frustrated... too many people! We waited and once the doctor returned we tried again needless to say but just wasn't meant to be. We ended up at dinner with 18 other family and friends waiting to hear the news and guess what ?!?!?!?!? There was no news to tell! I just laughed! I had a feeling all day long that day it wouldn't happen! Finally September 26th on our anniversary we were able to find out what the baby is! It was only Jeremy & I ... it was precious. A moment we will never forget. My mom came in a little later and wasn't a bit surprised to learn it's a BOY! She had told us that all along she thought he was a boy! She was right!

We have chosen a name for our son... his name will be Piercen Kennedy. We think it is perfect even if it won't be found on a Christmas ornament some place (Ha Ha Michelle). You all know me, I am anything but common. I love uncommon! Unique and different makes it even more special. William Kennedy was my grandfather's name - my moms dad! No one in our family has ever been named after him. He has been gone for several years now but my memories of him are alive! I was thrilled when Jeremy & I chose this name. My "PaPa" was a great man of God. He loved the Lord, was a devoted Christian and he truly loved his neighbor as himself. I never seen a greater love expressed in anyone than the love he had for others! He enjoyed traveling and camping - the RV was his toy! He loved being outside and was very active... I remember walking the dogs with him all the time. PaPa was a successful man and a well educated man. He was a pilot and this was so amazing to me. On Sunday afternoons he would take his family flying and had awesome vacations! Jeremy & I can sit and listen to the stories for hours. He flew in WW 11 and was the airport manager here at our local airport for several years. We believe Piercen's name is strong and bold!

Since my pregnancy I have lost 31 lbs but visited the doctor last week. I have gained a total of 3. I was in shock. each visit I have lost and 4 weeks ago I had gained 6 ounces.. this visit made a total of the 3 all together. With being diabetic I have tried to eat really healthy and I am pleased. My due date is still Jan 19th but they will begin to monitor the baby at 32 weeks. I pray he won't grow so big that I can't have him naturally but I am just TRUSTING IN HIM !

We have painted our nursery, have the bed and furniture in along with all the bedding.... I hope to post pictures of it once it is all completed. We still have to hang everything on the wall, get a rocker and put up the curtains. We did however buy a HUGE giraffe for his nursery... his name is Jingles. he is amost 5 ft tall. I love him! Jeremy just had to name him for Piercen!

Testing...

Testing.....


Blogger seems to be having problems OR my site is messing up one!?!?!

The week of our Anniversary...

This isn't a picture from the day of our Anniversary but this one was taken at a church shower for a friend of ours the week of our Anniversary! We keep trying to figure out how to take ones of ourselves! Ha Ha! Jeremys cheeks are beat red from the wind in MN while on his mission trip and my hair would have to be in my face, the lighting is horrible... my hair isn't black but needless to say I still love this picture!

I had my doctors appointment with my diabetic doctor today. I am doing great! I was a little disappointed I have to admit. I have lost 31 lbs since I was 5 weeks pregnant and I am now almost 24. I had hoped to make it to the 8th month without gaining anything.... well.. I didn't do it... I have gained my first "tiny" bit of weight! YES I have... 6 ounces! The doctor says it is possible it was the bottle of water I drank before I stepped on the scale but I will know for sure in 2 weeks when I do it again. No more sugar free M & M's for me! Ha Ha! I am so serious about this....

I am going to post tonight about our little guy and a picture to share with you. I would have already done so but we keep having scanner issues. I am telling Jeremy I need that new lap top! He just got one so I need one right !?!?!

We are proud to announce...

We are having a SON! We both are so excited!

I am going to write more about our little guy but it is late and I am exhausted. Our appointment was at 4:00 and it was perfect.. when we left we went to dinner for our Anniversary and then to Dillards to shop! I couldn't help myself. Polo and Tommy happend to be on sale! I will tell you all about him and how the appointment went along with our name for him and why it was chosen 1st chance I have!

Our 8th Anniversary and all was perfect!

??? Have I told you ???

Tomorrow is our 8 year Anniversary and have I told you that I am the luckiest woman in the world ?!?!? Yes I know what some are thinking but you can't make me think anything less -- I'm so blessed, I have the greatest husband ever. You should think exactly that about your husband too! Everyone woman should. If you can't then something is wrong. God has been so wonderful to me.... words could never express what my heart feels! Tomorrow is our 8th Anniversary and they have been the greatest times of my life yet I know the sweetest is yet to come. I am so looking forward to what tomorrow holds and the next day and the day after --- forever!

I hope to get to post some pictures of us and I have our pictures back from his mission trip and some pictures of my dear friends as well. Hopefully tomorrow we will get a new picture of our baby and maybe we can scan that one and post it too! Pray for us, we go to the doctor at 4:00 and it would make for an even more special day if we were to find out what the baby is.

I spent today in much thought and all afternoon after work preparing Jeremys gift. I can't wait to give it to him! I am so excited about it. We are pretty personal and we don't like to just 'tell all' especially over the internet but maybe he won't mind if I share some of what our day tomorrow. We'll see! I gave him one hint today - he asked for one (only one) so I threw him off... I told him I wanted a new car! Should have seen the look on his face. Our cars our paid for and we are wanting to buy a home so that really threw him off guard. Needless to say I was kidding ... wonder if I will end up with a plastic one ?!?!! He has such a sense of humor - there is no telling what he'll do to get me back for that one!

I've gotten a few posts, several emails and phone calls... do NOT worry...... if we find out what the baby is I will make calls inbetween the doctors office and our Anniversary dinner and then afterwards to try and reach everyone (I know some read my blog and don't have a blogger account so this message is for YOU guys). Britt, if you are reading this.... I love you and thank you for our card! I know it was you and not Aaron my wonderful brother who mailed it. Hee Hee! Leta, thanks for remembering our special day! Your email meant alot to me. Laura, if we find out what our baby is I PROMISE to call you! Michelle, let me make it out of the office hee hee. You will be one of the first to know. Don't panic. I am not keeping it a secret AND there are not two! Promise! Believe me, if we find out at this point I won't be able to contain it! Just remember the lastest we will know is next Monday. That makes me feel better already. Last but not least, keep your fingers crossed this isn't my first appointment to have gained anything! :0) Amanda, pray!

***Blogger stinks tonight! It won't let me upload anything***

GO Razorbacks!

Well... I am so excited. I have the best boss in the whole wide world.... I was able to get my husband tickets to the game today thanks to my boss! We went to get them lastnight and Jeremy was excited. The 50 yard line! He has been able to go to two home games this season and just loves it! DID I MENTION WE WON THE GAME TODAY ? GOOD JOB HOGS!

He loves football - such a man! It is so funny to hear him and his buddies talk.... even if he is with my dad and brothers they talk the game talk. The first game all the guys went - Jeremy, my dad and both my brothers --- you would have thought they had been on the field playing the game themselves. They never every call, every move each guy made, who scored what AND who caused the team a bad play! Cracks me up. Our we as women this bad when it comes to shopping, SALES, decorating, scrapping (that one is for you Michelle) ?!?!?!?

I went shopping today for maternity clothes with my good friend Machele.... she and I work together,go to church together, do lunch together, and still spend time together on the weekends. (She doesn't have a blog but she needs one! I am trying to talk her into it!) She is precious! A jewel. One of a kinda - it is rare to find a friend such as she is and I am blessed to have her in my life. She was saved - it will be a year this October and my daddy just baptized her two weeks ago. It was such a blessing. There is nothing like seeing someone you loved get saved and have such a heart change! God always gives what we need doesn't he? I was just thinking today while talking to her that God brought her into my life in the perfect time. We have known each other a long time, we even went to church together growing up but we never knew one another. I've had the chance to really know who she is and what God is doing in her life and through her. I am thankful that even in changing her and saving her he knew we'd be the best of friends. He knew I needed this friend in my life. He always knows what he is doing! BTW, the shopping was a huge success. I ended up getting a few things. I still need more jeans/pants! Do they not know short people get pregnant too ?!?!?

Hopefully you all had a great weekend. I spent the last hour chatting my head off with Michelle. Thank you, I needed someone to vent to. Soon hubby will be here to go to dinner and I'll get to her about those Razorbacks!
Tuesday is our next big day! I am not holding my breath but we may get to find out what our baby is.... God only knows! I think we have decided it may just be Jeremy & I to go OR maybe just my mom and dad. It would be wonderful to find out on our 8th anniversary! We'll see..

WOOOOW

My hubby is less than 2 hrs from home and boy am I glad. A week away this time was something for me I tell ya! I am ready to have him home for a while! They had a great trip in MN and was able to minister to both the adults and the children. He and my dad were able to hand out lots and lots of bibles, preach to them and win souls! They took alot of pictures so once we have a little extra time I will scan them and post some for you to see! The Indian tribe there is very neglected, forgotten and hungry. They were able to feed them every day and help them with things they needed done around the reservation. I can't wait for them to be go back next year because several of us are going. We plan to give our groceries, feed them every day, witness to them, have church services and teach them about Jesus. I am praying about what God would have me to do now! I am so thankful the mission trip was a great success and the Lord blessed. I have come to realize we all have a mission field to reach - it may be next door, down the street or a few states away. You don't have to go oversea or to another country to tell someone who is lost about Jesus. Amanda is full proof of that. If you have a chance read her story "Exciting News" from this week. It will bless your heart - it did mine!

I hope to have a fun filled, relaxing weekend! I went today and finally got a new cell phone. I love it! Its the smallest flip phone they make! Here is the picture of it...




??????? Tiny huh ??????? It really is this small....

Now if only I can figure it out. I went to get the Pink Razor and the girl talked me out of it. She could have made an extra $150 commission but she didn't care or so she said. She said they are having a lot of problems with the Razors - reception isn't good! If you have a Razor and love it don't hate me or anything - just telling you what the lady told me. I would think she'd be 100% honest especially over a sale difference of $150 bucks! <> Writing this made me think of Amanda's post about her new cell - hope I can figure out how to use mine!

You guys pray we can find out what our precious child is on Tuesday. Its our 8 year Anniversary - it would be wonderful AND I'd really love to get my nursery started seeing as how I have two beds, two everything on hold! I also have my first shower in October. My family wanted to do my first shower and to beat the others to it they are having it early. OH and I was teasing Michelle just today - I am going to find out what this baby is and not tell for a while.. she didn't like that one bit! The Lord is teaching her patience thru my child too!

And Again.....

Isn't this fun ?!?!? I had 80 emails in my inbox wondering what the baby is! We are going a week from tomorrow on the 26th to try again..... it will be our 8th Anniversary and we just may go alone this time! Last time it was crAZy with the gang. I find myself changing my mind frequently so that might change as well but I am loving the idea of it being our 8 year Anniversary & Jeremy was thrilled when I called to tell him about that! We'll see!

BeLIEVe it OR NoT

I am sorry I am just now posting. It has been a very long day and a longer night. I am so sad! BELIEVE it or not we didn't get to find out what our baby is.

My appointment was at 4:00. We all sat for an hour before they told us my doctor was called to "Catch" a baby - it shouldn't have taken but a few minutes. Next thing I know they call me back to tell me he said to wait on him, he'd come to my ultrasound when he was finished so they took me on back. We wait and wait - at 6:00 we find out he was down there fixing to come back up and another one was ready to push. Needless to say he delivered a boy AND a girl - sure wish I knew which ours was! Hee Hee! At 6:10 he comes in and does the ultrasound to find our little one on its tummy (again) and so he finally gets the baby to move and his pager goes off.... he pauses a few and makes a call to find he is going to have to go back up to help another doctor. He continues to find the baby is moving around like crazy when he gets his page - hurry! Needless to say we are now 6:30 and still are not sure what our baby is. I was disappointed and so is Jeremy!

I am telling you guys one thing - the Lord, he is teaching me patience because being calm, no worries and stress free with patience is something I am not. I have learned so many things being pregnant. I am so much calmer knowing God is in full control. I worry and stress from time to time but realize the truth of trusting HIM! I have to call in the morning to schedule our next appointment and ultrasound. Until then we will just keep wondering if we are having a son or daughter.

Thank you to all my friends and family who came both to the ultrasound and to dinner with us. Thank you to my blogging friends for the emails and posts.... you are all the greatest! This baby is so loved by many! We are blessed! So blessed! Jeremy is leaving for a mission trip so it will be atleast a week before we can reschedule. Please pray for him & my dad as they travel this week!

There is a reason, a purpose under heaven for everything ......

~Email

I just wanted to say thank you to my friends who have emailed me this week regarding the baby. It means alot that you girls think of me and have been praying for me. Some of you check on me from time to time while others do on a weekly and yet some times daily basis. I love you guys - your the best!

Lots of email -- yes I am going to let you all know as soon as I find out and yes I am going to reveal the names! Both for a boy and a girl have sentimental meaning to Jeremy & I. Just can't wait to call our baby by his or her name!

Again thank you to my online buddies and ones I call friends - Veronica, you are priceless! I've enjoyed our talks so much and the fact we have been pregnant at the same time. You've challenged me that no matter what - just be faithful to prayer! Amanda, thanks for all the pregnancy advice and tips. Most of all for praying for me when the tests were all being ran! I've learned "Trust HIM". Your scripture you shared with me - it has stuck! I believe your a prayer warrior! Kristina, your awesome and keep my blog looking awesome! You have a heart of God! You inspire me in some many area's of being a mommy - I can't name them all. Gwen, I just love you! I admire so many things about you! Knowing you in the little time I have has made me see that there isn't any challenge as a mother too big! Your kids are so blessed to have you as mommy!

Michelle - just one more day and it won't drive you crAZy anymore not knowing what this baby is! We've been through alot together over the years and I am glad you have been here for this! I hope you will be there to share with us the day the baby is born. I believe in you and I know what is deep inside you - God will finish the work he has started. Remember Proverbs 31 ... it will grow us and lead us as wives and as a mommy. Thank you for allowing God to be the center of our friendship - it is perfect. When it seems that no one cares & life is sometimes too hard, remember I love you and I am behind you cheering you on! Keep praying... be strong... victory is yours!

Heather - You have no idea what it means to me that you have chosen to be there tomorrow & for the birth of our baby. I remember being there when you found out that Mariah was a girl AND I will never forget the day you named her after her aunt Christy... I've always dreamed of this day - being a mommy and being one for the very first time is simply amazing. I am speechless, God once again has showed his power and his glory. You are MY prayer warrior! God knit our hearts together and I know life gets busy especially when we are both going in a million different directions. It may not always be ramon noodles and ketchup at 3 am but a lifetime is not too long to live as friends. I love you! (Yeah Yeah!) Some day we will walk streets of gold together! Remember God has seen your faithfullness, your obedience and he knows your hearts. He has those prayers bottled up inside. You challenge me beyond measure as a Godly wife! A pure example of what Jesus called us to be. AND... It shall come to pass! I believe with you....

I was just telling someone the other day of what I have learned about quality of a friend is the heart of what matters not quantity.... I could write to a million others but you girls were on my heart! Thank you for being my friends and for those of you far away - we may never meet in person this side of heaven but we will some day!