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Happy October!     This is the month of pumpkins, Halloween costumes, candy corn, breaking out the Uggs,  football, and hot chocolate!   Oh yes, and our little guy making his debut. 🙂   Today we also had the joy of visiting a real pumpkin patch and it was great!  Muddy and cold, but still … Read more

As the due date of our son approaches (30 days now),  I have been calmly readying myself for the day of his birth.   As I have mentioned, my sense of anxious expectation has waned, blessedly,  this time around.  I’m just trying to rest in the day, in the gifts of the present  and to … Read more

It’s time for the orange gourds to make their debut and as you can see, I’m getting quite into the season!:)    I realize I look perfectly goofy in this shirt, but the kids enjoy it and I couldn’t resist.    I probably won’t be taking the kids out to trick or treat this year, … Read more

Week 35!   Last Friday we had Cleveland Clinic pediatrician,   Dr. So on the show for his monthly segment.  He pointed out that 37 weeks is full term.   I thought it was 38 weeks, but either way we are getting close!    I’m not expecting to go early, hoping baby boy comes right at 40 weeks but … Read more

 Union and liberty!    Those were just a few words uttered today during our walk back into history.  Two years ago we attended this event and we all loved it.   So, despite our jam-packed weekend, this was something we had to make room for.   Over 1,000 soldiers and civilians participate in one of … Read more

Happy fall!   Well, almost. 🙂  Last year we had so much fun at a local apple orchard that we knew it would be an annual event.   This is still early in the season, so yesterday’s bounty only included McIntosh and Paulared’s, but that was fine with us!   I suspect we’ll be making another … Read more

Bebo Norman is a gifted singer/songwriter with a powerful new song.   The story behind it is equally as moving.  Here he is explaining the beauty of redemption and his personal story behind the song:  Romans 8:38-39 “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither … Read more

This weeks marks #34 on the pregnancy calendar!    Hard to believe I’ll be considered full term in 4 weeks.    I’m hoping our little bundle arrives right on time though,  which would allow me to be on maternity leave up to Christmas.   That leaves 6 more weeks to go until my due date … Read more

About 7 years ago, my husband salvaged this little bonsai tree.  He was working at Home Depot and they were about to throw it out because it was “beyond help.”   Jim intervened, took the bonsai home and nursed it back to vibrant life.    It’s been going strong ever since.  That is, until I … Read more

I have a confession to make….we know the sex of our baby!    If you’ve been following the blog, you know I did NOT want to find out, and that plan was going well until 5-6 weeks ago when I had to have a second ultrasound.  I went by myself just for a quick, routine … Read more