So, it has been awhile huh? I decided to wait to update all of you until I got inspired to write. It doesn't happen very often, but it did this morning. I hope that all of you that read this are doing well. I know there is a lot going on in everyone's lives. Hang in there! Life gets better as it goes on. Continue to seek the Lord and He will show you the way!

Two weeks until our baby boy is due! Somtimes I can't believe it, and other times it seems like it will never come. We are "ready" at home for him. At least as much as I think we can be ready. I know Kevin is excited and ready to meet his first son. I keep telling him that he needs a son because sometimes he is a little rough with Michayla. He agrees. :) I know it will be so different having a son than a daughter. A good challenge for sure. Keep praying for us during this transition in our lives.

Kevin and I went to Indianapolis for ten days in July. It was a GREAT visit. Probably the best time that we have had there since we have been married. Our friends Darryl and Kelley went with us because my parents wanted Kevin to replace their roof and he needed help. So, they came along for the long journey and Darryl spent the week on the roof with Kevin. (Thanks again guys for your willingness to help us out!) I was able to spend time with my biological father, which was a good visit. He was able to get to know Michayla a little more. I was also able to spend time with some of my friends growing up. (Kelsey, Beth and Shannon...it was great to see you and spend time with you. I am glad things are going well with all of you! I love you and miss you all!) I was also able to spend a lot of time with my parents. I love them a lot and feel very blessed by them. I am excited to see them again in about three weeks after the baby is born!

Kevin and I also just wrapped up a vacation with his family. We went to a beautiful cabin about three hours north of us. We left on Thursday afternoon and got there in time for a dinner out by the fire. We were able to play lots of games, everyone we able to go on a 19 mile bike ride (except for a few of us that stayed with the kids.) The guys were also able to go golfing for an afternoon at a beautiful course amongst the mountains. I am glad that we had a great time with the family for sure!

The last update is that Kevin and I are moving. It is quite a long story as to how it came about, but we are moving about two miles away to another farm house. It is a three bedroom farm house located on Pine View Dairy. It is seriously BEAUTIFUL and we are very excited about this move. The plan is to move either the weekend before or the weekend after October 1st. I am excited for everyone to see it and for those who can't see it here I will post pictures at some point.

Please keep praying for us over the next two months with all the changes going on. We know there is a potential for it to be stressful, but don't want it to be that way. Pray for much grace!

We love you all!

Charter Hall

We went away with our good friends Joel and Kelley, Dale and Karla, Jonathan and Janelle, and Kent for three days last weekend to Charter Hall, which is located right on the Chesapeake Bay. It was a great time of relaxing, hanging out, eating, swimming and jet sking. Enjoy the Pics!

This is a side view of the building we stayed in. We each had our own rooms, as well as Michayla and Keziah. Lots of room to spread out!

We hung out a lot back here. It was absolutely beautiful and peaceful!

Right when we got there, Keziah (who is 6 months older than Michayla), and Michayla were so excited to play with their strollers. They pushed them around for quite some time as we were unloading all of the luggage.

Mia and Elijah just chilling out together!

Michayla at first would not get in any of the water, including the kiddy pool. However, as time went on she got more brave and eventually wanted in the big pool! It was cool to see her finally get the courage to get in the water.

Jonathan with his two girls, Keziah and Mia.

Everyone waiting their turn to go jet skiing!

Some people were able to try Wake boarding and skiing. However the prego woman just stayed put in the lounge chairs!


Sleeping with Elijah (Joel and Kelley's son) getting ready for my own!

One of the guys found a turtle and brought it over to show to the girls. Michayla loved it and even was able to touch it!

General Update

Hey yall...just a quick update. Kevin and I are doing great! There is a lot going on in this season of our lives.

Our little guy will be here before we know it. Only ten weeks away...and counting! :) I am excited about the delivery process again, but nervous. Why? I don't know why I am nervous since I have been through it before, but I think it is just anxiety. Ugh! I have been to MANY yard sales and feel really stocked up on clothes for him! At least for the first year. :)

Currently our good friends Darryl and Kelley and their little girl Jorden are living with us. Darryl and Kelley are in the spare bedroom (what will be the nursery) and Jorden is in the office. They had to be out of their house June 1st, but couldn't move into their new one till July 1st. Therefore, they have been bunking with us just for a month. It has been a lot of fun to have them around. Kelley is a big help around the house during these last few weeks of me being prego! I really appreciate it! :)

We are going to the beach this weekend with everyone who works for the business. What fun it will be! We are going to one of the guys family beach house on the Chesapeake Bay. It seriously will be a lot of fun just hanging out and building deeper relationships outside of the work environment. I look forward to posting pictures of our time at the bay!

Then July 10-13 we are planning on heading to Indy! Yeah! I am excited to see my family again before the next baby comes. We are actually going to visit my biological father while we are there. It will be interesting visiting him because I have not seen him for so long and I hear he is not in the best health. We just feel like it is time to visit him again. We will see how it goes.

I think that is all for now. I will post pictures of our trip this weekend!

Ocean City, New Jersey

We spent the weekend in Ocean City, NJ. The city was founded by Methodist ministers who had a vision for a christian community that would be untainted by the world. They chose this spot because of the seperation from the mainland and the natural beauty that surrounds it.

One of our goals for this weekend was to build relationships with friends and spouses without the everyday distractions that come from work, children, etc. It was a great weekend of talking, eating, laughing and enjoying friends.

I heard a song today that captured some of the things the Lord was doing in my heart as I watched the power and beauty of the ocean.

I hope you never loose your sense of wonder. You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger. May you never take one single breath for granted. God forbid love'll ever leave you emty-handed. I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean. Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens.
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance... I hope you dance, I hope you dance I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance. Never settle for the path with least resistance. Livin' lively takin' chances, they're worth takin' Loving might be a mistake but it's worth makin Don't let some healthin' heart leave you bitter. When you come close to coming out reconsider. Give the heavens above more that just a passing glance And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance... I hope you dance.