the rumors are true

It's official! I had my second OB apointment yesterday and we got to see our little baby. We were originally going in to hear our little peanut's heartbeat, but the doctor couldn't find it, so we had an ultrasound done. Sure enough, the little one was in there, heart beating 170 bpm and as healthy as can be for this stage in the game.

I am 11 weeks pregnant now and coming off of a 4 week battle with morning/noon/night sickness. I didn't have it as bad as I've heard of, but enough to make me miserable for a little while. The last few days I have been doing great... tired, but great. I've even been cooking for my love these past couple of nights... a rarity as of late.

Seth and I are so excited about this little blessing. Suprised... but absolutely excited! We were a little shocked when we first found out, but it's been an interesting ride so far. Seeing the little heart blinking on the screen yesterday was enough to really sink it all in. We'll post pictures as soon as I can figure it out!

Well, I guess this blog might be seeing a little bit more activity, at least from me now. I've been dying to tell our wonderful news!

when the world keeps spinning and you stand still

summer has been a busy time for us. we are making friends, going to weddings, understanding more about marriage, making big decisions, relaxing, hanging out with family, working 40 hours a week etc... with all the activities that have been going on, sometimes i find myself wanting to stop time. i long for that stillness that comes when you stop letting activities run your life. in that stillness i often find myself having wonderful conversations with Jesus and i'm able to hear Him a little better too. oh, to just stand still.

good times. bumps in the road

this weekend was packed with activities. friday evening we had guests at our humble abode. the following day we went to "worlds of fun" which turned out to be more like "worlds of rain." the cold rain did not stop until we left.... which was sometime after about six hours of miserable wetness. well, honestly, it wasn't so miserable until the end. after about 1 hour of extreme cold, my legs were numb and i got used to it. the lines were short and some rides we could ride endlessly because there was literally no one waiting to join the ride. i was surprised how many people actually came out for this day. the only reason we did was because we had prepaid for our tickets!

sunday morning. seth and i worked in the nursery with the babies. we had seven sweet little ones and had fun keeping them entertained. we can't wait to be parents! after church, a young couple asked us to go to lunch. they have a six week old little boy and he is very sweet. after lunch we went home and napped for a couple hours. then, we got up, went to the grocery store, picked up steph from church and took her home, then, drove to jared and mandy's for an evening of fellowship and food with other couples. most of the couples there had little ones and it was a lot of fun hanging out with these young families. we left early so that i could get some rest before my business trip today. however, this monring when i arrived at work, i found out that our trip was cancelled due to flood waters in the area we were going. so now we might go on thursday and friday instead. these little bumps in the road remind me not to always try to plan everything out.... because it is likely those plans will get interrupted. :)

portable potties

today, there was a water main break and my office is completely without water..... there are portable potties outside the building, five stories below me. i have yet to visit them, but i'm feeling a growing need to. i think i will drive next door and ask to use their restroom, since i think this is only affecting my office at this time (my fingers are crossed). all this being said, today has been an interesting day.

answer to prayer

we had a most wonderful weekend.

friday, we went to the honduras benefit dinner. the food was great and so was the company. we sat with some fun married couples and had fun chatting about marriage, children, life, etc... we stayed there for 3 hours.

saturday, we went to the pool to lay out for the afternoon. at 6:30 we met some new friends at this indian restaurant "korma sutra." first of all, it was great getting to do something with a very cool young married couple. second, it was fun to experience the atmosphere and culture of the restaurant. it was probably one of the neatest eating "experiences" i have ever had... and it was really good food too.

after the wonderful meal (which lasted over two hours) we went back to our apartment with our new friends and played "pitch" until midnight. it was so much fun and so refreshing to get to hang out with some great people. we saw our new friends the following day at church and are planning to do something again soon.

thank you Lord for sending us some wonderful friends!

fly. sara groves.

Speak in a summer tone,
Pause in the afterglow.
Tenderly whisper my name.
Tell me once again, why I am your bride.
So I can fly.
So I can fly.

Pause in your busy day,
Look extra long my way.
Wink at me across the room.
Kiss me longer,
Touch my arm when I am by your side.
So I can fly.
So I can fly.

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh...

Oh, how the little things stregthen my tiny wings.
Help me to take on the world.
When you love me, there's nothing I wouldn't try.
I might even fly,
I might even fly,
I might even fly.

Oooo, I'll fly.

I'll fly. I'll fly.
I will fly.

I will fly,
I'll fly.
I'll fly.
I'll fly.

this song makes me happy. dancing in the kitchen with my husband to this... one of my favorite moments in the last couple of months. :)

plan.initiate.

i don't know if i have always been a planner or if this personality trait suddenly appeared in my late teens. regardless.... it has been a natural tendency of mine for quite some time now.

lately i have been realizing how much i have planned things with friends, initiated events etc...  in my lifetime. as much as i enjoy the after effect of doing this, i loathe being the one with the responsibility when it comes to friendships. i think i sometimes spend too much time trying to maintain and pursue friendships.. and i just grow weary of it or get taken advantage of in the long run.

things have been difficult for me in the friend department lately. i am really praying that God send's someone my way that feels exactly how i do.