Waiting Patiently...Sort of

So, today is my first Monday home. I'm trying not to over do it on the first day (hence the reason I'm taking a break to blog). Last Saturday was the 3rd and final babyshower - it's such a blessing to have friends and family that care so much. Yesterday church was great; we met a couple that we've seen there for a while, but we've just never talked to. Johnny and Vanessa - they're cool people. They remind me a lot of Zach and I. Then, Monica (my stepmom) came over and checked our new place and we went to Babies R Us to get the last of the essentials cuz I really think this baby is going to be ready any day now - maybe that's just wishful thinking. I have a feeling that I'm going to do everything today - all the things that need to get done around the house - and by tomorrow I'm going to be bored out of my mind. :) That's something I would do. I'm going to have a hard time resisting going back to my office and seeing if they need help with anything. I'm sure I'll make do though.

Zach is doing pretty well. He applied at a restaraunt and went in for a second interview but we haven't heard back yet. We'll see where the Lord takes him. But, he is doing a little better at work because he started witnessing to a guy and a few days later his wife came to the Lord, so Zach's pretty stoked about that. He knows that his line of work is a prime place for sharing the Gospel, as so many of those men are in and out of prison or have just had it rough in life and you can see it in the way they talk and treat each other. I'm praying that a job will open up closer to home because it's really just the commute that's killing him. If that's the case we'll have to start figuring out child care. But, like I've been telling everyone else who asks, "We're playing it by ear." I'm not worried about how it's going to work out because that wouldn't be helping anybody. Faith is not the absence of doubt but the presence of belief - like Pastor Rick would say - and I believe.

Blessed

We went to see a perinatalogist today because my obgyn saw what he thought might've been a cystic area in the baby's brain at our last ultrasound. At first I was worried and scared but I prayed about it and the Lord gave me peace knowing that the baby was fine. A couple days ago when I set up the appointment, the receptionist made some comments that brought on a renewed sense of fear and doubt, but again, I prayed about it (after having a bit of a melt-down) and felt the same peace. So, the appointment confirmed that we have a healthy and super cute baby cooking and he's growing right on track! Praise GOD! Our apartment is coming together - we went to IKEA this weekend and bought an entertainment center and a dresser for the baby. We finished painting the baby's room and got the crib set up and some things put away. Slowly but surely we're getting ready for our little man - Gavin to arrive. Yes, we have finally decided on a name.

This is my last week of work, thankfully, because it's really getting tiring and there are still many things that need to be done. Other than that, not much new to report. Feeling blessed and looking forward to hearing from you all.

Belly Pics

So, this is me right now. Like, literally, Zach just took this picture. In our new apartment. 35 weeks. I went through all of the baby clothes that we've recieved as hand-me-downs and got rid of all the things we're not going to use. Now, I just have to wash everything. So, I'm tired. I just wanted to put this up since I haven't seen you (Ron & Amie) in a very long time. So, good night from me and Zach (and Little Man).

P.S. What do you think about James Gavin/Gavin James? Zach wants to know. :)

Pictures!

Ok, so I don't have the belly shots to post yet, but here are some pictures from our trip to Montana last September -

More pics to come...