Several people have commented recently about me not keeping up the blog. I'm sorry. It's always busy as with all of you, I'm sure. On top of that my computer (desktop) had a bad virus but thankfully a very gifted elder was able to fix it for us. Nonetheless all our pictures and other stuff are on that computer. Right now I'm writing from a rather slow laptop... It's so nice to hear from you all and know you're trying to keep up with us and praying for us!
Anyways, we are doing wonderful. God is has been SO good to us. I'm now 33 weeks pregnant and have a wonderful, active baby growing in me. We do not know the gender of the baby yet but are very anxious to find out within the next 2 months or so. Since the pregnancy is a little different than with the boys we think it may possibly be a girl...God knows! Titus and Timmy are rooting for another brother. It's actually been a little difficult as they constantly pray and talk about having a brother... so, today we took them to a really large, neat thrift store and they each got to pick out a couple cute "girly" outfits. That seemed to actually work. They (especially Titus) got really excited and picked out 3-4 outfits. We figure if it's not a girl we can always hang on to the things till we have a girl (if God should choose so) or we could give them away to another family.
Kyle's had a few days off which has been really fun. He's been working on a beautiful changing table/dresser that he's building from scratch for the baby. It will look great. I'll have to post pics when I get my desktop back. The boys have enjoyed working in the garage with their dad. The weather's been so nice the last couple days that they've been able to ride their bikes and play outside in the sun. Kyle and I have had fun preparing for a birth at home. Kyle's reading a "Bradley" birthing book so that he can do most all the coaching and delivering. We'll also have our wonderful, godly midwife here to guide the process along.
I can't believe next week is already Thanksgiving!!!! WOW - time just flies by. Kyle's parents will be flying into town early next week and we'll all celebrate Thanksgiving at his sister's home in Lake Stevens. I love to host holiday gatherings but being 8 months pregnant would've just made things a little too busy. Right after Thanksgiving is Kyle's parents' 50th wedding anniversary and we're (Kyle's siblings and us) planning a big party for them with many of their family and old friends. It should be a great time. Then sometime between Christmas and New Year's my dad and possibly my mom should arrive to stay with us for a while and help out with the household, etc. after the baby arrives. My due date is Jan. 5th but both Titus and Timmy were early. Kyle of course is hoping for a little "rebate-baby" :-) so am I if it means delivering a little early but healthy baby.
Well, I hope that's a little bit of an update for all of you. I'll try to post again soon. We love and miss you all in CA and are praying for you with all those fires.
God is so good and blesses us so much - all praise and thanks to Him!