Something to ponder....

Just a little quote to get your brain juices flowing....

“Watch your thoughts; they become words.Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.”– Frank Outlaw

Spring is here!

Wow, I'm so happy to finally be able to say that I think the snow is gone, and the warmer weather is making it's appearance! Of course, you never can be too sure here in Michigan, but let's just hope for the best. Yesterday was my 26th birthday and it was the most beautiful day we've had yet in 2011. Caleb and I went for a walk and played outside. It's just so refreshing to get out of this house and enjoy some sunshine.

I had a great day yesterday. Jeff spoiled me again by bringing me flowers and cheesecake, a gift certificate for a massage, and some new books I've been wanting. We went out for dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, On The Border, and had a nice time. I'm just so blessed to live the life I do, and have such wonderful people in it. Thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday! I don't think 26 is too old yet, but the years are going faster and faster.

As spring approaches, I find myself looking for new and fun ways to get outside or change activities. In some ways, I feel like this change of seasons is a financially good thing. Why you ask? Well, for me, being cooped up and bored is never a good thing, and usually leads to shopping trips and other things that aren't really necessary. Hopefully just using an excuse to go outside and do something else will quiet down that need for awhile. Plus, I just feel like there is so much to look forward to this summer. Most of all, welcoming baby boy #2 to our family at the end of the summer!

Mostly, I just wrote this to spread a little spring cheer to you. Enjoy it!

"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!"

IT'S ANOTHER BOY!

Well, the title of this entry says it all! Caleb is going to be a big brother to a new little brother. This whole finding out deal came about a bit early, but we'll take it. I was having a concern with a bodily function going on, so an ultrasound was ordered to see if anything was wrong. After waiting what seemed an eternity (well, we did have to wait over an hour after our supposed 'appointment'!) we saw our little babe flipping around. The ultrasound tech wasn't supposed to look at anything besides the fluid surrounding the baby, but she gave us a good look at the arms, fingers, head, legs, heart, and brain. She told us she couldn't say 100% that it's a boy, but she was pretty sure. Well, I'm pretty sure too after looking at the pictures we got printed out. I'll admit, I was a bit disappointed it's not a girl, but I'm just happy for a healthy baby. It's so magical to get a glimpse inside my belly and see our new little one. He even waved at us!

Our happy news was saddened by a phone call we got tonight. Our good friends lost their baby today. She was only 2 weeks behind me as far as her due date. This really hit home for me, as we went in to the Dr. with our own concerns today, and came out with joyful news. I can only imagine the pain and sorrow they are experiencing right now. As I put Caleb to bed tonight, I held on a little tighter, and thanked the Lord above for blessing me with two healthy babies.

"Out of difficulties grow miracles."

Guardian Angel

Yesterday I walked out to the mailbox to pick up the mail, and found a card that I figured was for Jeff's birthday. To my surprise, it was from our 'guardian angel', and inside was a gift card for Meijer. We received one of these cards from Santa around Christmas time. The handwriting is not any I recognize, although I've been trying hard to figure it out. What a blessing and surprise it is to know that someone is thinking of us in that way. It really made me think how generous and kind others are. So whoever you are, and if you read this blog, thank you so much. No words can tell you how much we appreciate this kind thought! If we're ever in the position to be so generous one day, I hope to do the same and bring a joy to someone else's day.

On a different note, today is Jeff's 27th birthday. It's hard to believe that we've been together for almost 10 years, and that we have gone from teenagers dating, to a soon-to-be family of 4. I will say, he just keeps getting more and more handsome every year. Hard to believe, right?! Happy birthday to you, Jeff!

"Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as ever you can."