Anniversary Getaway

This past weekend Bob and I were able to getaway for about 24 hours. We began our trip after dropping off our 3 children at grandma's. Leaving Bolivar we headed toward St. Louis. We had a wonderful journey to St. Louis with just the two of us. Bob and I really needed this time away to refocus and to concentrate on one another. Saturday night we were able to stay in the Best Western. Our originally plan was to go to the zoo on Sunday morning, but decided to just hangout at the hotel and relax. Bob was able to get a short workout in. We headed to the pool as soon as it opened but only stayed a short time before we wanted to head to Busch Stadium! Going by ourselves gave us time to walk around the Stadium and just check things out. We made our way to our seats and found out we had been placed in the Wheelchair section, sounds a bit weird, but I think it was some of the best seats in the house. The seats were actually plastic chairs placed right behind the stadium seats. I really liked the seats for the mere fact that I did not have to get up for a single person, or be right beside (shoulder to shoulder) with anyone. I felt like the seats were made just right for a pregnant women. The only down part was that we were right in sun with no shade in sight, which made for a bad sunburn. All in all it was an amazing time. Our trip back was relaxing also until we tried to take a short cut back to Bolivar to get our kids by taking 32. After driving 32 for a short time it took us on a whirlwind detour that made me think I was going to deliver our next child. We made it back to Bolivar around 9:00 and made it home around 11:00 last night. This morning we all slept in till Bob was called to go into work at 10:00.

Update on Family

Summer is almost half way through for us. Brady has been with us for almost a month, and we have enjoyed having him around. Summertime means so much to us, b/c of our time with him. So much has kept us busy from Brady's ball practices and games to Bren's acting classes and her upcoming performance in Charlotte's Web. Brilynn has stayed busy as well but in a totally different way. I had chosen not in enroll her in anything this summer b/c of everything else that has been taking place, so instead she has stayed busy becoming a toddler. You know the normal potty training, rubbing poop all over her bedroom, beating up her older sister.

Not just has the kids kept busy,but Bob and I have been running around like crazy. The weather has become very hot and humid and keeps me in alot lately, but being 32 weeks prego as of yesterday, maybe I have an excuse. Now for the reality of it, I have stayed in some and just recently stopped babysitting a sweet little boy. My girls miss him so much. Summer has kept me going here and there taking kids from place to place. The last couple of days I have found several moments of relaxation. Bob has been doing about the same and when he is off he runs the kids around while mommy stays home.

My kids light up my life and within the last week I have more than ever appreciated them.

About the up coming baby. At our recent appointments I have been informed that Benaiah is already sitting way low. I guess in my terms he is already half way out. We are expecting him to arrive in 5-6 weeks, but may have to wait out the entire 8 weeks depending on several different factors. Carrying him the first 20 weeks went by very fast, but now that we are at the end and anticipating him more and more each day time has come to a turtle crawl. I am so ready to see him and see his sweet face, and even more I am ready to see my husband's face when I deliver his son. For those who know us, you know our story, and you know how extra special this time is for my husband. I have been overcome with a pride in my heart for my husband and for the special moment that is soon to take place. I know my son is going to turn out to be a great person because he has a great daddy!

Yeah Yeah

So on Feb 6, I talked about how we got the internet hooked back up, which we did and have had to since, but life has been so busy... As most of you know by now I am expecting. We are due in August and are having a baby boy. Our family is so excited for this adventure. Bob and I have decided this is our last child. Kinda sad that we are closing this journey of having children but I know in my heart and through much conformation that we are doing what is best for all of us. I mean 4 pregnancies in 4 years is alot on one body. Others tings that are happening right now is Bren being involved in a program with the Lighthouse Theater in our town, they have a preschool program called Fireflies. Last night was her first performance of "No More Monkey's Jumping On The Bed". I have to say I think she was so adorable and cute. Brilynn is doing well, she is adjusting to having another little baby in our house. 3 weeks ago I began watching a little boy from church he is only a little over 2 months. She loves having him around and learning alot. This is exciting to me, since she will have a baby brother around all the time come August. Recently Bri has also learned to climb out of the playpen and open doors on her own... Wow my little baby is getting so big... Brady is already signed up for baseball for the summer. It won't be long and he will be at our house for his 2 months. I really hate not having him around all the time during the school year and miss him so much when he is gone... Come on Summer!!! Bob has been working alot, currently being on overnights... yuck... I myself well I am sure you know what my days include... enough said...

Back in Business!

WOW! What a crazy few weeks it has been. I am missed staying in touch with so many people. Not having internet at my home has almost been the source of death to me. Fortunately, IT'S OVER! I am so glad. I know have access to the outside world again and oh am I glad! Within the last two weeks Bob and I have been able to pay off both of our vehicles, move into a home on what we consider the better side of town, with 6 bedrooms by the way, and regain our internet service! Like I mention at the beginning "WOW" what a crazy few weeks it has been.

Greiving My Internet Loss

Not having internet at home is somewhat of a sad sad situation for me. I love internet and I love looking things up and kepping in touch with everyone by internet. Recently Bob and I decided to cut it off. When we lived in Bolivar we paid only around $50.00 a month for unlimited long distance and internet plus cable, moving to ELDO changed all of that. We had been paying $120.00 a month just for internet and the unlimited long distance. Major differences for us. We have not had cable at our home in over a year due to the high cost of these services in our area. Now we are choosing to not have internet or long distance, This cuts our bill to $35.00 a month, just for regular local phone service. This is a sad moment for me, and alot of adjustment, but I know soon enough we will have our services back!!!!