Sono news...


Well, our stubborn baby or shy and modest rather...had it's legs crossed throughout the entire sonogram. We go back in a week to try again. Very interesting that everyone voted BOY...we shall see.

On the home front, things are good for the most part. Last Tuesday my grandfather had a massive stroke and we took him to BSA in Amarillo. The next morning while we were visiting him I fainted and had to spend the day in the ER. No big deal, just stress and need to slow down. I feel terrible because I haven't been back to see my grandfather, but he would be the first person to tell me to take care of myself and my babies.

I'm marking things off of my to-do list and getting excited about the upcoming Bible study in June. I just know we are all going to be so blessed!

Olivia is going through a total Mommy phase...which is sweet, but boy is she getting heavy! She'll run up to me and say, "Mommy, I hold you," wanting me to pick her up! I don't want her to stay 2 forever....but I want to hold onto to these memories...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET OLIVIA

I can hardly believe that it has been 2 years. You have brought so much joy to our lives and like many other parents feel about their own children there are no words to describe the love we feel for you. I love the way you light up in the mornings and your sweet giggle, your gorgeous blue eyes and I'll admit it...your dramatic ways! You are so stubborn like both Daddy and I, you're a little bit of a perfectionist like your Daddy and sorry but that drama came from your Mama.

I hope you feel like a princess today!!!

Before you purchase those books....

We have changed the study we're going to start in June......

Charla visited with her sister-in-law Dawn over the weekend about the "Marriage on the Rock" study and decided it was more geared for couples......Dawn's group is also studying "Love and Respect" by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and they love it....so we're going to do that one instead.

You can buy the book/workbook for $21.99 at http://www.christianbook.com/. Charla looked at amazon.com and half.com and found the christianbook website had the best price.

So....

"LOVE AND RESPECT" BY DR. EMERSON EGGERICHS

Get your books ordered and start getting excited...

"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20 KJV

For those of you that are interested...

We will begin a summer ladies Bible study called "Marriage on the Rock" beginning June 15. It will be held at my house on Sunday nights at 8 o'clock. This study is 10 weeks long.

You can purchase books at http://www.marriagetoday.org/. The book retails for $15 and the workbook if you want it is also $15. You can find cheaper books at http://www.amazon.com/ and http://www.ebay.com/.

We're also getting a DVD to go with it and if you want to pitch in for that you can, but you're not obligated to.

I can't wait to start this!!!

Praise to the Lord!

I am finished with this semester and it feels soooo good!!! I have spent countless hours studying, stressing, praying, procrastinating....I thought May 5th would never get here, but alas, it has! I won't be able to go to summer school unless I move to Canyon (ha! yeah, right Dr. Hargrave) and taking classes this fall would be crazy because this baby will be here in October. I wasn't disappointed though; a nice break is what I need for my sanity and my physical health. I'm so excited to have these months to focus on my pregnancy, my family, my friends and my home! I didn't realize how much time I actually had until it was taken up by school. I have a big lists of things that I want to get done.

Here's a short version of my To-Do List:

Go through all of Olivia's toys/clothes
Figure out where the baby and Olivia's rooms will be
Have a garage sale
Help my mom with her garage sale
Canton - 1st weekend in June with Jenny, my soon to be sister-in-law
Go to Lubbock to help Jenny with her house hunting
Organize my pictures
Start a ladies Bible study in my home
Redo all of the files in my office at work
Vacation to South Texas to hang out with my hubby and do some antiquing
Blog more
Lots of home projects...too many to even name!
Get ready for my brother's wedding in September

What are all of your plans for this summer?

44 ODD Things about Me!

1. Do you like blue cheese? yes
2. Have you ever smoked? Ever? yes
3. Do you own a gun? nope
4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite? idk can't remember the flavors
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? sometimes
6. What do you think of hot dogs? They are okay..
7. Favorite Christmas movie? How the Grinch Stole Christmas
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Water
9. Can you do push ups? yep
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring
11. Favorite hobby? golfing
12. Do you have A.D.D.? nope
13. What's one trait you hate about yourself? my bluntness
14. Middle name? Kathryn
15. Three thoughts I am having? I need to be studying. I can't wait for these finals to be over. I want some water.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly consume. Water, soda, water
17. Current worry. my finals tonight
18. Current hate right now? ummm idk
19. Favorite place to be? caribbean
20. How did you bring in the New Year? with my hubby who was not nearly excited about the ball drop as i was
21. Where would you like to go? Italy
22. Name four people who will complete this? ????
23. Do you own slippers? yes my mom got me some Nick & Nora bunny ones for Easter
24 What shirt are you wearing? some ugly maternity shirt....it's my least favorite but it fits..
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? sometimes
26. Can you whistle? not very good
27. Favorite color? green
28. Would you be a pirate? No
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? the same ones i've been singing since high school...
30. Favorite girl's name? Olivia
31. Favorite boy's name? ?? hope i get to use it soon...
32. What's in your pocket right now? lipstick
33. Last thing that made you laugh? how sad i can't remember
34. Best bed sheets as a child? Care Bears....i still have the pillowcase
35. Worst injury you've ever had? i've been very fortunate...no injuries
36. Do you love where you live? sometimes
37. How many TVs do you have in your house? 2
38. Who is your loudest friend? ???
39. How many dogs do you have? 1
40. Does someone have a crush on you? nope
41. What is your favorite book? The Notebook
42. What is your favorite candy? Reese's
43. Favorite Sports Team? Packers
44. What song do you want played at your funeral? i have a few...