North Carolina Adventures

Well, we are home safe and sound from our week trip up to Wonderwood Mountain, North Carolina. We stayed with some retired friends who spend 6 months there in their cabin. It was the most wonderful week -- full of relaxation, beautiful weather, hiking, bluegrass music, and enjoying the simple things in life. We picked apples from a tree on the mountain and made applesauce, rode the ATVs up and down, enjoyed some live bluegrass while chowing down on real barbeque, and did all kinds of fall arts and crafts with the girls. I'll post several adventures over the next week or so.

Here, "Grandpa" Dave is leading the morning flag ceremony. The flag was given to his mother at his father's military funeral and now he puts it out every morning. Don't worry, I remember to flip the picture a few seconds into it! :)

It's A....

BOY!!!! We can hardly believe it! We are both so excited to welcome a little boy into our family. The girls are thrilled to have a baby brother and proud papa is thrilled to add a little more testosterone to the house!

To the right is a photo of our little man. It is his profile with a leg up over his head. Just above the head, you can see his little toes. Oh, to be that flexible!

We are praying that this little boy would grow up over the years into a strong man who loves the Lord his God with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength. We pray that he would be a leader who serves sacrificially and one who stands by his faith and the Truth of the Word. Would you join us in praying for him? We are also praying that his birth would go smoothly and without complication and that his transition into our home would be seamless.

We will keep you updated once we choose a name for this new Stake man!

Here are a couple of pics from the ultrasound -- the left one is our "It's a Boy!" shot (the arrow is pointing to the proof) and the right is his little foot as he was kicking me.