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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
He's Finally Here!!!
Thomas Jacob was born Friday, December 11, 2009 at 11:46 am weighing in at 7 lbs 2 oz and is 20 inches long with a full head of hair. I am so in love!!!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
The Lord's Tender Mercies
As many of you know I am more than ready to have this baby. My body has felt so done and I have felt discouragement and frustration that he hasn't already come (especially when labor started and then stopped after a few hours last weekend). Remember this has been a bit of a tough pregnancy. Well, today I am so grateful that when our maintenance man came to change our filter he noticed the fire in our gas fireplace going and he observed that the logs were arranged incorrectly allowing the fire to burn up front instead of in the middle. Apparently this was releasing carbon monoxide into our apartment. He fixed the logs. It happens that the cradle was right next to the fireplace. Now I think I understand at least one reason why our baby hasn't made his debut yet. I am so grateful for the Lord's ways and for His tender mercies.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
How I love thee, let me count the ways!
You dance with me
You're creative
You take classes with me
You bring me roses (and lilies and orchids)
You're patriotic
You're still a kid at heart
You enjoy the great outdoors
You love and enjoy your kids
You join your wife on crazy adventures
You bring me chocolate
You make delicious weekend and birthday breakfasts
But most of all you love me!
Happy 8 year anniversary babe! I love you more and more each day!
November 17, 2009
Since We've Been Away
Well, these last few months have been full despite the exhaustion of pregnancy (9 months of being sick is just no fun. It's a good thing these little ones are so worth the effort.) We've experienced birthdays, a reunion, a funeral, Halloween, snow and lots of in betweens. So here is a fun re-cap.
We've apparently started a new tradition of decorating the birthday cake together as a family. It was a lot of fun and the kids still talk about it daily and look forward to the next birthday so we can do it again, this time in castle form.
Snow White and Mickey Mouse, complete with princess shoes and mouse crocs, and loads of fun dressing up. We have a tradition for Halloween as well that after we go trick-or-treating we order a pizza and watch a movie together as a family. This year it was Sleeping Beauty.
And yes, snow. We've experienced a few down falls which are gorgeous to behold and definitely keep you inside for a couple of days with warm mugs of cocoa and a crackling fire. Actually today church was canceled because of a downfall. The amazing thing is that after it snows it melts within a week and the weather is beautiful again. I can definitely handle that.
Another enjoyable thing the kids love is that every Saturday Dad takes them to story time at the library. It's a great bonding experience and gives me a chance to rest. I love that man!
As for me, well, I am really looking forward to this little boy coming. 35 1/2 weeks and home bound leaves for a little stir craziness at times but it's worth it to help ensure complete growth and when I'm not laying down holding onto the bed to keep from passing out I enjoy reading and playing with the kids, doing puzzles (never knew how fast you can put together a 1000 piece puzzle when you can't do anything else. I think I've gone through 8 so far.) And wow my house is very slowly getting meticulously organized. That indeed is nice.
And for this wonderful family of mine? Well, they've learned such patience and love in these past 9 months in a way that we never could have experienced before. I love them dearly and am forever grateful for their service, joy, laughter, and desire to learn and help. The Lord truly blesses us in our lives!
We've apparently started a new tradition of decorating the birthday cake together as a family. It was a lot of fun and the kids still talk about it daily and look forward to the next birthday so we can do it again, this time in castle form.
Snow White and Mickey Mouse, complete with princess shoes and mouse crocs, and loads of fun dressing up. We have a tradition for Halloween as well that after we go trick-or-treating we order a pizza and watch a movie together as a family. This year it was Sleeping Beauty.
And yes, snow. We've experienced a few down falls which are gorgeous to behold and definitely keep you inside for a couple of days with warm mugs of cocoa and a crackling fire. Actually today church was canceled because of a downfall. The amazing thing is that after it snows it melts within a week and the weather is beautiful again. I can definitely handle that.
Another enjoyable thing the kids love is that every Saturday Dad takes them to story time at the library. It's a great bonding experience and gives me a chance to rest. I love that man!
As for me, well, I am really looking forward to this little boy coming. 35 1/2 weeks and home bound leaves for a little stir craziness at times but it's worth it to help ensure complete growth and when I'm not laying down holding onto the bed to keep from passing out I enjoy reading and playing with the kids, doing puzzles (never knew how fast you can put together a 1000 piece puzzle when you can't do anything else. I think I've gone through 8 so far.) And wow my house is very slowly getting meticulously organized. That indeed is nice.
And for this wonderful family of mine? Well, they've learned such patience and love in these past 9 months in a way that we never could have experienced before. I love them dearly and am forever grateful for their service, joy, laughter, and desire to learn and help. The Lord truly blesses us in our lives!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Life in the Fast Lane
Whew! I think we're finally breathing a little albeit only because the body has slowed down. These past few months have truly been a whirlwind. 
In June we made a fun trip back home to Louisiana for a class reunion and to visit my sweet brother and other dear friends.
The kids and I visited the Baton Rouge temple where we were married.
We then headed down to New Orleans to visit the French Quarter, enjoy beignets, the Riverwalk and the French Market. So fun!
And we figured that since we were so close to Florida we'd go ahead and make a trip to the beach for a couple of days!
We then made a quick trip through Houston to pick up wheat and say hello and off we headed to Del Rio for a couple of days to visit the Garza grandparents.
But alas, all good vacations must come to an end and so after a few fun weeks we headed home. But not before we visited Capulin, an extinct volcano that we explored in the middle of New Mexico.
We got home in time to enjoy the 4th of July and to have the in-laws come and visit.
And now, well now, I'm enjoying the couch and my bed as this sweet little baby has made its opinions known of all our gallivanting around. We'll see what the doctor has to say tomorrow. But oh what fun we've had!
In June we made a fun trip back home to Louisiana for a class reunion and to visit my sweet brother and other dear friends.
The kids and I visited the Baton Rouge temple where we were married.
We then headed down to New Orleans to visit the French Quarter, enjoy beignets, the Riverwalk and the French Market. So fun!
And we figured that since we were so close to Florida we'd go ahead and make a trip to the beach for a couple of days!
We then made a quick trip through Houston to pick up wheat and say hello and off we headed to Del Rio for a couple of days to visit the Garza grandparents.
But alas, all good vacations must come to an end and so after a few fun weeks we headed home. But not before we visited Capulin, an extinct volcano that we explored in the middle of New Mexico.
We got home in time to enjoy the 4th of July and to have the in-laws come and visit.
And now, well now, I'm enjoying the couch and my bed as this sweet little baby has made its opinions known of all our gallivanting around. We'll see what the doctor has to say tomorrow. But oh what fun we've had!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
And One More for the Road
As mentioned earlier today at Church, I am indeed pregnant, due December 18. We are so very excited!
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