God is .....

Good!

Last night sitting across the table from Ryan I looked up and realized how good God is. It was Saturday night, and he was sitting across from me doing an old lady puzzle. We had been bantering back and forth for almost an hour listening to our kids who were supposed to be sleeping thinking they were being sneaky.



Then BAM God is good!

 He gave me the perfect husband (well perfect as in we work well together). I realize I have never given God thanks for this man who loves me and provides for me.

Ryan is the most driven person I know, what he has accomplished in such a short amount of time is amazing! 3 or 4 associates, 1 bacheaolors degree, working away at his masters, over 10 marathons or 1/2 marthons, he has recieved several military awards in 6 years.

All this means nothing compared to the kind of father he is to our children. Even after working 12 hour shifts training for 2 hours he still takes the kids on bike rides or to the pool when most men would be dropping from exhaustion Ryan kicks in another gear. Then on a Saturday night he will slow down and do puzzles with me because I am tired and exhausted and still want to do something so a puzzle it is!

Thank you God for Ryan, he is such a blessing and I have You to thank for him.

NOT YET..........

I went to the DR. yesterday and she actually acted surprised that for the 2nd time I was officially not progressing at all I am a 0 and very high...

 I like my DR. but it frustrated me she was soooooo surprised, I have only been telling her that I did the same thing with both girls.

 Anyways I was told that I would schedule my induction yesterday but my lack of progression made even an induction a risk. (yeah Ive heard that before too) BUT i am going in Monday to get rechecked and to in her words reevaluate the situation.

oh and i took that stupid ticker down!!! i actually hated that thing!!!

AND i am not liking the summer here pregnant it is hot and humid, I swell up in a heart beat and get overly exhausted very quickly. SOOOO I have been living in denial !!!

I closed the curtains
turned down the AC
Lite a pumpkin candle
Ate a harvest granola bar
Made turkey, stuffing and green bean casserole...

I think next week I'll turn down the AC even more and bust out the Christmas tree and prime rib!! I LOVE living in denial!!!

Priceless

I just finished PRICELESS: A NOVEL ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLD By TOM DAVIS. I choose this book because Holly loaned it to me ages ago and I figured she might want it back sometime ;)

WOW. It seems like almost all I can say right now. The book itself is written very well, I usually struggle with Christian fiction, not with this book. I could not put it down I would say the author is very talented! It is a fiction book written based on truth and to bring light to a BIG problem.

The book throws you into the sex traffic world in this case based out of Russia. Now here is the question "Did I like it" NO. To be honest I hated it. I hate that it is based on something so real. I hate the adventure and drama that had me turning pages quicker than any other book I've read is actually a little girls life. I hate hate hate hate hate hate hate..... (i think you get the picture)

That being said READ IT NOW, I'll be reading the other books written by this author like I said I think he is incredibly talented. (and just in case you did not get it, I did "like" the book.)  

Summer at 7

Happy birthday Summer!!!

Summer is bloosming into a BIG girl... It is frankly scarey. Here is a little about Summer!



Summer is moving from being athletic to being an athlete, this past year she has learned what it means to be part of something bigger.



She placed 3rd in a karate tournement long jump competetion.

She played catcher for a coach pitch team where she was the youngest and smallest!

Summer has lost 2 teeth (its a big accomplishment for her)

Summer LOVES church, VBS and anything else that has to do with God!


She has finally started to cry.... and it actually breaks my heart and makes me proud but when she "lets someone down" it hurts her heart.



Summer jumped 2 grade levels in 6 months in reading this year when her teacher set a goal for her!!!

She still is the healthiest, happiest, most beautiful Summer outside, wether is battling some killer waves on her boogie board, swinging from the monkey bars or hiking/biking with the family.

Here is just a little story that I think explains Summers change in heart this year,....

I was talking openly with Ryan how this could very well be my last pregnancy Summer walked in on the conversation and Ryan and I look over to see tears running down her face, when asked what was wrong she said

" This just can't be it, our family isn't full yet we still have plenty of room for more brothers and sisters."

Summer,

Yes, my big girl we still have plenty of room for more brothers and sisters and I am so proud you want to share us with them. Your love of life shines no matter where we go, I am proud at your effort in every part of your life!!! I know I can always count on you to give 100% in living and loving! Your daddy and I could not be more proud of the BIG girl you are becoming and are excited to grow with you!!!!

Love,

One proud Mommy

 

 Summer and I at 1 year old!!!!!