Tummy Tally

The last tummy tally picture of 2007! Friday is the due date. Now it is just hurry up and wait!

ABC Afghan

This is my baby project. I am about 3/4 of the way done. If you click on the picture, the alphabet shows up better.

Hominess Happiness

Just a couple of things I did today. Anyway, we are back in Granite Falls for those of you who haven't heard yet. We came back last Sunday because the DNR wants them to stop the project for a while due to the moisture content being too high. I'll say that I'm a little bit on the glad side, but I know it is kind of an irritation for Seth when things are delayed. He's such a good sport though and takes everything in stride. What a wonderful man! Now we should be back so that Kevin can hopefully be born in Granite Falls like we had planned. It has been fun getting everything set up and ready for his arrival! Only a little ways away now. I was talking to my mom this morning and we were saying how 2007 has been such an eventful year for our family. Seth and I were married at the beginning of the year, my parents will be grandparents now, and Christa is getting married in December. Two weddings and a baby all in the same year! Such exiting times! Thank you to those of you who have remembered us in your prayers. I was blessed on Sunday afternoon during our prayer service when I had finished praying because over and over I could hear people praying for Seth and Kevin and I - not just for a healthy delivery, but also for wisdom for us as a family. What a blessing to know that we are being lifted up before God's throne of grace for strength and wisdom. Well, I'm not sure how many more tummy tally's I'll get in before the big day - I can assure you that they will stop once he's born! Although what a good way to try and get back in shape! I have a lot of work to do (and sadly, no volleyball practice to make me have to push myself the way I need to). More blogging for another time.

Lovely Lady

I just like this picture!

Tummy Tally

Only one month left!

Grand Rapids Greetings

Well, we aren't actually in International Falls. That was where we thought we were going to be, but it turns out that Grand Rapids is closer to all of the sites where Seth is working so that is where we are staying. The hotel that we are staying at has high speed internet so (since we are the last room at the end of the hallway) if I sit by the door and log in I can get a decent signal. Seth's ASV is back in operation now, which is a big help, so now he is out at the sites getting back to work. That is a blessing because there have been many unexpected delays with all of the rain too. Seth must have a rain cloud over his head because anywhere we go lately, the rain seems to follow - or maybe that's my fault;o) I will admit, my days are a lot more fun if it is rainy out because then he has to come home early, but it truly gets to be discouraging for Seth when he has a deadline to meet and limited time to get it done. One day at a time though. It sounds like tomorrow he will be getting someone else to come up and help him out. Yeah! Two machines going at it instead of one will be so nice! We hope to make it back before the 20th so that we can anticipate having Kevin in Granite Falls instead of Grand Rapids! I have been staying busy with crochet projects for the most part along with some reading and also learning how to cook out of a microwave and crockpot - a unique challenge that at times can be fun. So far we've had spaghetti, stew, chili, pork and potatoes, hot dogs and macaroni and cheese, tacos, and even chocolate cake! If you ever by any strange chance need any great microwave recipe ideas go to nancyskitchen.com. I've also made use of the pool occassionally in the afternoon when nobody is around. All in all, everything is going well for us up here in northern Minnesota. The scenery is beautiful!