Well our cards are going out in the mail hopefully tomorrow as they have been written and addressed for a week now. The new family picture was printed and put in yesterday...now it's just a matter of buying stamps. However we thought we would just try and update our blog to share our news rather than sending a letter...we like to think we are 'going green' rather than it being so much effort to get so many letters printed!
This year has been a year full of blessings. There was Ricky's baptism, the new baby on the way, and the new house--among so many other things. But all in all we are just so thankful for all the Lord has provided to us as we have walked this journey of faith. For more details on any of the above, just scroll through our blog and you can read more of the stories.
In short, we are all doing very well. We anxiously await our baby girl to join our lives late February/early March. Her name will be Zoe and her middle name is still being decided upon. The first time I read Zoe, it said that it means "God breathed life." After waiting patiently for her for over two years and then completly giving it to God and He being the one to make it happen...I found it every so fitting. Plus to say "Derick and Zoe"---how cute is that! So with less than 12 weeks to go I am attempting to get all I can done now...while I am still feeling pretty good and have a fair amount of energy. I still work in the travel business very part-time from home and am so blessed to have such a wonderful company who know the value of family first.
Ricky has been working hard as usual. When he is not "at work" he does alot of things around the house. While we moved into a house that is only 3 years old, he finds projects of things we want to improve...like removing an inground spa and preparing the ground for a trampoline... getting his garage organized, etc. During his Christmas break he will be busy painting both the kids rooms. I call him the Energizer Bunny. I mean who decides to run a 10K race the night before... and still does like 8 min miles? Did I mention he had not even run or jogged or anything in the previous 10 months?? Wow... I am constantly amazed with him. He is incredible...yet I will have to keep my eye on him as he is already enthralled with the idea of Daddy's little princess!
Derick is loving preschool. He has been going 2 days a week but in January will be going 3 days. He seems to learn so much and enjoys the social activity. Since I will not be up to doing quite as much in the spring I think it is an answered prayer for both of us. This year we have tried some new activites like Spanish and soccer along with our usual music class, gym class, etc. It is such a joy to see him grow and learn each and every day. Even on the rough days I try and remind myself that I wouldn't trade it for the world...and am very thankful to have such a supportive husband that allows me this incredibly time.
We send our love to all our family and friends and thank you for sharing in our lives..each one mean so much!
This year has been a year full of blessings. There was Ricky's baptism, the new baby on the way, and the new house--among so many other things. But all in all we are just so thankful for all the Lord has provided to us as we have walked this journey of faith. For more details on any of the above, just scroll through our blog and you can read more of the stories.
In short, we are all doing very well. We anxiously await our baby girl to join our lives late February/early March. Her name will be Zoe and her middle name is still being decided upon. The first time I read Zoe, it said that it means "God breathed life." After waiting patiently for her for over two years and then completly giving it to God and He being the one to make it happen...I found it every so fitting. Plus to say "Derick and Zoe"---how cute is that! So with less than 12 weeks to go I am attempting to get all I can done now...while I am still feeling pretty good and have a fair amount of energy. I still work in the travel business very part-time from home and am so blessed to have such a wonderful company who know the value of family first.
Ricky has been working hard as usual. When he is not "at work" he does alot of things around the house. While we moved into a house that is only 3 years old, he finds projects of things we want to improve...like removing an inground spa and preparing the ground for a trampoline... getting his garage organized, etc. During his Christmas break he will be busy painting both the kids rooms. I call him the Energizer Bunny. I mean who decides to run a 10K race the night before... and still does like 8 min miles? Did I mention he had not even run or jogged or anything in the previous 10 months?? Wow... I am constantly amazed with him. He is incredible...yet I will have to keep my eye on him as he is already enthralled with the idea of Daddy's little princess!
Derick is loving preschool. He has been going 2 days a week but in January will be going 3 days. He seems to learn so much and enjoys the social activity. Since I will not be up to doing quite as much in the spring I think it is an answered prayer for both of us. This year we have tried some new activites like Spanish and soccer along with our usual music class, gym class, etc. It is such a joy to see him grow and learn each and every day. Even on the rough days I try and remind myself that I wouldn't trade it for the world...and am very thankful to have such a supportive husband that allows me this incredibly time.
We send our love to all our family and friends and thank you for sharing in our lives..each one mean so much!
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