Weekend Away

We decided to take one last weekend trip before the baby arrives.  It just so happened that the nearby Exploration Place was having a special exhibit:  Star Wars!  Daniel absolutely loved it!  We spent the night in a hotel (with a swimming pool, of course) and got to see Brian's dad, Sara, and Kevin.  We explored the Riverfest that was going on as well, and the guys even did the zip line across the river (see photo of Brian below). It was a great weekend! 

Baby Shower

My mom hosted the cutest shower for our baby boy this Saturday.  It was so much fun!  The food was delicious:  2 different egg casseroles, quiche, pecan rolls, sticky bread, blueberry muffins, bacon, sausage, and fruit.   Yum-O!  We received so many adorable baby outfits and baby gear from our family.  Daniel also got quite a few gifts, including some fun decorative things for his new space-themed room!  

 

Cannon Ball!

Getting bigger

Our baby boy continues to grow and so do I! The due date is approaching quickly, and we are excitedly preparing our hearts and homes for his arrival. There is much joy ahead!

For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him.
I Samuel 1:27

Happy Easter!

At last count, I think Daniel participated in seven Easter egg hunts this year. It seemed like every organization that we are part of decided to hold one. Of course, he enjoyed all of them!

Our church holds an annual Easter carnival, and Mom and I volunteered for the storytelling station. We did a puppet show about the real meaning of Easter. It was fun! (That's Mom behind the red curtain!)


We celebrated Easter day at Grandpa Johnnie and Grandma Irma's house.



Thank you, Lord, for all these blessings you have given us, and most of all, for the gift of Your Son whose death and resurrection we celebrate today.

Crazy weather

After an unusually mild winter, it seems spring has sprung! Who would believe that April 1st would bring 90 degree weather, causing us to hook up the sprinkler and unearth the swimming trunks? I am a little worried about the heat that may come this summer, especially since I will be very pregnant by then!

Lovin' those morels

Brian's patience and perseverance as a mushroom hunter has finally paid off! This week he and Daniel found about three dozen morels. We dipped them in flour and fried them in butter. Yum, yum, yum! We had my parents over to enjoy them too, and everyone agreed they were delicious!