SURPRISE!!!!

My apologies for not writing or even reading my blog (or others) for awhile... it's been well... a couple of great weeks, yet much to digest. I will share...

A week ago, my sister and my husband were scheming up a way to surprise me for my birthday- And they did a FABULOUS JOB!!!! Both of them kept inquiring about what I wanted to do for the big 3-0!!!! My answer- "I just want to see my sister and nephews in Austin". Rob's response: "Babe, you know we can't do this right now." Well, little did I know that Rebecca and her boys were coming up here to surprise me.

Rob, took me to Red Robin on the way to Bible study, saying the group was meeting here for the night, when I turned the corner, there was my sister and nephews (one that I had not met yet), my mom, Rob's sister and her family, and our dear friend Craig (which was the Bible Study part). Tears streamed down my face as I hugged my sister and met little Sam. It was a great night of laughter and fun as the nieces and nephews all played around us. I wish I had pictures, but I was not prepared. I felt so blessed as an Aunt- it truly was a great 3-0! If my sister post pictures I will post the link.

Our special day was Monday: I had taken the day off of work, and we went shopping, out to lunch, and enjoyed each other's company~ We almost completed our Christmas shopping as well, and even got a head start on wrapping the presents. I have never been this ready for Christmas! Thank you Rebecca for coming to Colorado and making me feel so special and loved!

Tuesday was special time with the boys- we went and played at Focus on the Family Adventures of Odyssey, including my brother's son. It was a great fun spending time with the family.

SURPRISE #2
WE are Expecting!

I have known for a couple of weeks now, but I was trying to think of a creative way to tell the blog world. Nothing came to mind, as my mind is currently just trying to do the best things for our family, and trying to process of all the changes that are ahead of us.

I am 8 weeks along, so God willing, at the end of June, we will have a healthy, beautiful baby! We ask that you join with us in praying over this little one, that everything will go well through the pregnancy and labor. The last couple of days, I have felt much better than week 5 and 6- those weeks were just difficult dealing with all-day nausea. It was hard to even function. But the last couple of days, I have felt well enough to make it to the gym and do some cardio (of course, keeping a close account of my heart rate).

We certainly feel blessed as the Lord has decided to give us a child. The surprise was- it wasn't our timing, but when is ever our timing God's timing? There is so much to be grateful for as we get the opportunity to nourish this baby in our womb.


So... that is why I have been a little distant. Things have been a little crazy around here ;).