THE GIRLFRIENDS WERE IN TOWN

I was so blessed this weekend to have 4 of my girlfriends from the seminary come down for a visit. AHHHH... time with the ladies. We had so much fun, hanging out and talking, watching a chick flick, laughing, shopping in little downtown Coweta, and just being together. I have missed these ladies so much and it was so refreshing to be with friends. All of the kids were so excited to have them here, they would have just hung out with the ladies all weekend, had I not shooed them away. They were also very disappointed that none of them brought their kids with them. They miss all of their seminary friends too. Maybe next time they can. I am so thankful that they took the time to drive down to see us, it was such a blessing and treat for me.

Basically we have about 2 weeks till the due date. We are all so excited to meet this little precious gift from God. Now we just wait on HIS perfect timing for when this baby will arrive. Waiting is always the hardest:)

SOCCER BOYS

CALEB PLAYING DEFENSE

LOUIS ON A THROW IN... IN THE BLUE

JOJO ENJOYING THE GAME:)

There is not too much new going on here. We have been busy with the new fall schedule with the boys playing soccer and church activities. The boys actually had their first tie... the rest have been losses. Caleb had the tying goal on a penalty kick. They are having a lot of fun, so that is the main goal.

The church had a baby shower for us yesterday. That was a real blessing. We got LOTS of diapers and wipes. YEAH!!! We also got a jogging stroller (I can't wait to be able to exercise again:) , some really cute little clothes, and some beautiful hand made blankets. We feel so blessed and are always amazed at how God continues to provide for us.

We have company coming in this weekend. Four of my dear seminary girlfriends are making the trip down. We can't wait to just hang out and visit. I have missed them all and it is going to be such a special time to be together. Besides that... we are basically just waiting for baby. AHHH! Sometimes I feel really ready and other times I feel I could use the time to get ready. The baby will arrive in God's perfect time. We just can't wait to meet this little guy/girl. We are praying for God's hand of protection to be on him/her until that time comes. Oh, I did let the kids finger paint on my belly... they had a blast... definitely not pictures for everyone to see...it is beyond BIG at this point:) I am enjoying every little kick and movement and feel so blessed by God to be awaiting this little gift from HIM.

FUN TIMES!

LOUIS AND DOOFUS THE NEIGHBORHOOD ROAMING DOG!

LOOK AT THOSE SWEET BLUE EYES!

OUR LITTLE TOOTHLESS WONDER:)

TWO LITTLE BUDDIES

Thankfully Caleb is feeling better and looking so much better for that matter. Greg's parents came in last night and will stay for a couple of days. They are from Houston and are still without power from Hurricane Ike. We enjoyed a fun morning of soccer with them and now the big boys are out looking at plans for a swing set. The little ones really could use something to play on in the back yard. We will see what they come up with.

I think Greg and I are actually going to take advantage of the free babysitting and go out on a date tonight... who know when we will get the chance again with the little one coming soon. It will be a treat and the kids will love having Grandpa and Grandma to themselves.

THE BABY IS GETTING BIGGER

Only 5 1/2 more weeks to go. Time is passing quickly, it will be here before you know it:)

WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS

Since we have returned from Texas at the very beginning of the month we have had one sickness after the other. It started off with colds, then moved to vomiting, next we had fevers and strep throat, and then Caleb broke out in this rash. Craziness. I think we saw a Dr. once in the 2 years we were in St Louis and that was for a cut we thought might need stitches. I am wondering if we are just getting used to the OK weather. Maybe we are getting all the illnesses out of the way before the little one arrives... that would be great! We took Caleb off the antibiotic for the Strep and he is looking better every day. Thank the Lord. Here's to hoping we are all on the mend. We are thanking God for His healing touch.

THE GOOFBALLS ARE AT IT AGAIN:)

Boy, you really can't leave them for very long:) This morning the little ones were taking a bath and when I went to check on them this is what I found... They had bathed in the bathtub but then made their way up to my sink. They of course, were having a ball.

TWO OF THE MONKEYS IN THE HOUSE

OUR LITTLE DEUTCHE BOY

CALEB HANGING OUT

We always laugh when we see my side of the family because they say that JOJO looks like a little Deutche ( OK I have no idea how to spell German words:) boy with the blond hair. This past summer my nieces brought over these Liederhosen that my brothers used to wear when they were little. So JOJO is now enjoying them.

Tonight the big boys and dad are at an OU football game courtesy of one of the church elders. They were so excited to get to go. The little ones and I had a fun movie night together.