Tummy Tally

I am around the halfway point now. Baby is moving and letting me know that he/she is there and very much alive!

Creamy Clam Dip

Mmm, chips and clam dip is a family tradition for us. It is sooo yummy! I had this picture on my camera and thought I should post it, but maybe that wasn't such a good idea. It makes me want some. This is definitely a comfort food!... Actually, it's an anytime food.

Little Lenora

This is our little niece, Lenora Streblow. Yesterday she was so smiley for us. What a cutie!

Dozen Ducklings

Here are the newest arrivals at the Streblow's. Twelve baby ducks. They are so fun to watch. Abbigail, Amelia, and Waldo are the three big white ducks, and now there are twelve new little baby ducks. Aww!

Recent Roundup

One of the many water works on Bahram's property

Seth and Josh having fun on the job!

Posts following the curve of the land

Terry Jenson working hard

The back of Bahram's new house

The front of Bahram's new house

Once again I failed to take pictures of another big event. This weekend Seth and I were in the cities where he has been working for quite a while now to attend the Bahram Akradi roundup. Bahram is the man that Seth has been working for. He is the owner of Lifetime Fitness and is quite an important guy. Bahram has been very impressed and pleased with the work the guys have been doing, and it sounds like Bahram has big plans for them. He has pretty much assured the guys that they definitely will not be finished for a while. Seth has been very excited about this opportunity and it has been a big plus for the business. Having a well-known millionaire like Bahram recognize your talents and abilities looks great on the resume. Anyway, we stayed in a hotel for one night (where, like the forgetful person I am, I left our swimming suits hanging on the bathroom door - grr!) and then went to the roundup the next day. He had it hosted in his very extravagent barn, and had everything from pony rides to an ice cream truck. Basically, anything you wanted was there. It was nice to meet all of the people Seth has been working along side of (the gardener, the horsetrainer, the tile layer, the Mexicans, the housekeeper, the secretary, etc. - not to mention Bahram and his brother Bijon [sp?]) as well as to see the beautiful grounds he has been fencing. It really is an impressive fence! It was fun to hear and see people commenting on such a nice fence that isn't like anything they've seen before. Little did they know that Seth, who was standing no more than a few feet away, was the one that built it. Another plus!!! From the way things have been turning out it sounds like we will be staying in a four bedroom town house with Josh and Randi for a little while by the generosity of... I think he's the floor guy - George. He offered it to Seth when he found out that they have been driving back and forth every day. All he asks for payment is that we keep it clean for him. What an answer to prayer. We will still pay him for it, but it is so nice to know that there are no terms or conditions on how long we have to stay in order to rent or any other silly details. Basicallly, it is ours for the using when we need it. PTL! Bahram also offered for us to stay in his half million dollar guest house. A nice thought, but maybe we'll wait on that. Everyone there has been so helpful to us! Truly the Lord has been so good to us. This experience has taught me a lot about prayer and dependence on my Father. There are still many details about this opportunity that we must greatly depend on His leading and direction for.

"Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost." Amen.

Tummy Tally

getting bigger

Baby Bargains II

Randi and I went garage saling on Saturday and I found this swing for a dollar! I was doubtful that it would actually work, so I asked the lady there if it works. She didn't know so her husband went inside and got batteries to try it out. It works!!!

Interesting Inquiries

I have just been "tagged" by Jennifer Horak. Supposedly I am to post eight facts about myself and then tag eight other friends. Well, I probably won't tag anyone else, but I will try and post some facts about me. If you would like to join in on the fun, feel free! 1. As I have been setting up my home I'm finding that I really love the old Victorian style of decorating. Anything flowery or elegant. 2. One of my favorite things to do is to take a long walk on a dimly lit road at night when it's foggy outside. (Not a recommended activity all alone, but with a friend it is so fun!) 3. My favorite meal is chicken alfredo. Yummy! 4. It takes a lot to scare me or make me jump. Seth is getting good at it, but most people have a very hard time startling me. 5. I have been to Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, West Virginia, Canada, Rhode Island, Connecticut, not to mention Minnesota, and I think that might be all of them - maybe Vermont too, I don't remember. 6. I love garage sales and thrift stores, but really don't care for grocery shopping. 7. When I was little I always thought that it would be so cool to be an artist, or else to own my own little craft store or coffee shop or something quaint like that. 8. Seth and I have been married for four and a half months, and I am four months pregnant! I hope that you enjoyed reading those eight little facts about me. It actually takes some deep thought to find things out about yourself worth telling. Kinda strange. Oh well, it was a fun little exercise.