Mission Accomplished

After many hours of nagging, Frank has finally finished the nursery. He did a great job hanging the wood, painting the room and the shelves (twice) and putting the crib together. I finally have everything hung on the walls, the vinyl lettering was a bit of a chore, but we managed to not argue too much when applying it. I think I have everything is in it's place. You never know, I may rearrange in a week or two. You know me, I love to change things up all the time. It keeps Grace and Frank on their toes.

It's Party Time!

Yesterday was my baby shower. My mom and mother-in-law threw me a wonderful party. I am very blessed to have such wonderful friends and family who came out to support me. I appreciate all the wonderful gifts. When he is born I will not have to worry if I will have enough clothes for him. I think he has more clothes than Frank and I combined. I am about a week away from D-day. I think I am ready. Physically I am done being pregnant, but I still have a million things I want to get done before the big day. I am not sure if it a desire to spring clean or if it just my nesting instinct starting to kick in. Either way I am feeling the need to clean my ceiling fans and shampoo my carpets.

Easter

After a wonderful church service we had lunch at the Red Lobster with Grandma, Grandpa, Mindy, Roy, Erika and Dylan. It was lots of fun. Grace and Dylan were quite intrigued by the lobster tank. We spent the afternoon at Nona and Papa's house and had a wonderful Ham dinner. Grace had a great time searching for eggs that were filled with coins and candy. (Gracie is saving her money for Disney World). When Chris and Kay showed up we had a grown-ups egg hunt. The sun had already set so we had to use flashlights. It was tons of fun. I will admit, I did get a little competitive.


I can't believe that Easter has already come and gone. I can't express how much this holiday means to me. Forget about the candy, the bunny and the eggs. Easter has a much more profound meaning to me and my hope and desire is that my children will also know the importance of this wonderful day, Resurrection Sunday. For it was on a cross 2,000 years ago that my savior gave his life, not for anything he had done wrong but for the sins of the world. No one forced him to lay down his life. He could have called a thousand angels down from Heaven to take him off that cross but he stayed and died for me. Words can express how deep a love someone must have to give up his own life for someone else. The miracle of the cross is not just that he died but that he did what no other man has or ever will do, he overcame the grave and rose again three days later. For if it were not for his sacrifice I would not have a way to Heaven. He was the perfect Lamb who made a way for me to be forgiven of all my shortcomings, failures and sins. I am thankful for having parents who taught me the true meaning of this day and I pray that I can do the same.
After a wonderful church service we ate lunch at the Red Lobster with Grandma, Grandpa, Mindy, Roy, Erika and Dylan. It was lots of fun. Grace and Dylan were quite intrigued by the lobster tank. We spent the afternoon at Nona and Papa's house and had a wonderful Ham dinner. Grace had a great time searching for eggs that were filled with coins and candy. (Gracie is saving her money for Disney World). When Chris and Kay showed up we had a grown-ups egg hunt. The sun had already set so we had to use flashlights. It was tons of fun. I will admit, I did get a little competitive.

Goodbye 28, Hello 29

Well I'm sad to say that I have only one more year in my twenties. I am going to live it up. I used to think that 30 was old!! Now, not so much. I did have a wonderful birthday. My mom and I spent the day being pampered at the Falling Waters Day Spa. It was wonderful! I think I should pamper myself more often. I had dinner with my family and friends at the Olive Garden and afterwards my family took me to see "My Valley Fair Lady" at the Desert Star Theater. It was hilarious.

Sledding on New Years Day

I finally did it.

Due to much prompting from some friends I finally got my own blog! I am not sure if I will get the hang of this, seeing how I am not very computer savvy. Well I am 34 weeks and counting. My due date is April 10. I am getting excited to meet our little one. I think he is ready to come out, I guess that is why he is always kicking me. I am feeling pretty good, except for at night when I am trying to sleep. I just can't get comfy. I am very excited and thankful that I get to finally be a stay at home mom when the baby comes. Grace is thrilled. She will get to be home with me until she starts pre-school in the fall. She is excited to be a big sister but she is still hoping for a girl. Frank is doing great. He is working for IHC and is in school completing his pre-reqs to get into the nursing program. We are very proud of him. It has been a bit of an adjustment for him since the last time he opened a book to study was about 10 years ago in high school. This semester has been his toughest so far. He is taking biology. Well I better get back to cleaning the house or it will never get done this weekend.