time is a tickin'

Thank you for your prayers. The memorial service for Julie was on Saturday. It was tough, and beautiful all at the same time. The hardest part was seeing her dad. He just looked so broken. Her sister gave a beautiful eulogy and her daughter got up and read some scripture. She would have been so proud. There wasn't a seat left in the church and I don't think that anyone was surprised about that. I believe the church held 450 people. My mom and I got there early just so we would have a seat.

After the service we headed over to the Disneyland Hotel for a Holiday Elegance luncheon that is put on by our friend's church. We have gone for the last 3 years and it is always fun. It was especially nice this year to end our day on a high note. We did miss my sister though, she stayed back and went to the reception for the service.

That counter over there----> keeps getting lower! I went to my doctor today, and my next appt. is in two weeks. They are seeing me more often now. :0 I feel good. The gestational diabetes test came back normal! That was a relief. Robert is working furiously in his office, so we'll see how that comes along.


We are having Thanksgiving here. I might be crazy, but it will be my immediate family only. No pressure there. Last Friday Harrison had a mini Thanksgiving feast at school and the Grandparents were invited. My mom and mil went, and he was thrilled to have them all to himself. They had a little skit that they had been working on, and he was a pilgrim.


My sister has been planning a baby shower for me and it's all been pretty hush-hush. I had no idea about the invitations. Just look at them! That is my ultrasound picture, my favorite one. The baby is actually waving. :) Robert was involved in getting that to Laureen, who made all of the invitations. She is something else, I tell you. She volunteered to make them, so my sister said, sure! A lot of work went into these, I just had to share with you. I love them. The shower is in a couple of weeks, I know it will seem much more real when I am opening up baby items. This pregnancy has flown by. I was just telling my doctor today that I haven't had time to dwell on it. I am so excited, but I also have two little boys that keep me plenty busy. So, I am just not daydreaming like I was when I was pregnant the first time around and time dragged on and on and on. Only 8 more
weeks to go.

I am doing pretty well with my Christmas shopping. The boys are pretty much done, thanks to this place. I got a few Playmobil items there. Those are high on the wish lists this year. That, and of course anything Lego is always a hit. Now mom, if you are reading this, please let me know what you and dad want. :)

Happy Thanksgiving!

for Julie

Julie, my sister's friend that has breast cancer died today. She had gotten progressively worse from when I was able to see her a little over a month ago. Her body just couldn't take it anymore. I don't think her spirit could either. I will say that she was at peace, at home and surrounded by her loved ones. She finally let go when her son told her it was ok to go. It breaks my heart. I really don't know what else to say. I could tell you all how wonderful she was, that is a given. She was truly. She leaves behind her parents, her siblings, her children and her husband. She was 42.
The service will be sometime next week. I know it will be hard, but you can bet I will be there. For Julie.

challenge #2 results

My good friend Michelle and her sister Faye had a challenge on Monday night to go to any scrapbook magazine, open it up and whatever page you landed on, copy the layout. Here is what I did. The original is from BHG Scrapbooks Etc., Dec. 2007 issue. I opened it to page 53 and chose the layout by Christy Tomlinson. The reason it is posted here and not 2Ps is because I wanted to show you the photo that was taken right after this one. Frankie, my big black galoot loves to swim up to the seat, but he always shakes off so watch out. ;) This is from the summer of 2005.

We had challenge #1 a week ago, and we had so much fun we did it again.
Thanks, Michelle and Faye. :)

welcome to Nov.

November already? Time is ticking away on that little counter over there--->. I am feeling good. Right now I am waiting for my glucose tolerance test results. I had to do the three hour test on Friday. Yes, it was as boring as you would imagine, just me sitting in a lab for three hours and getting my blood drawn every hour. My arms look a little worse for wear, but that's about it.
I'll have a new picture of my growing belly soon.

We survived Halloween. My purple dinosaur and clone trooper did pretty good in the candy department. My sister and niece met us over here along with our friends Kent and Nancy and their two kids. I like going out in a big group, it is always a lot of fun. I lasted longer then I thought I would. About half way through, I headed home by myself. I even made it back in time to pass out some candy, (before I passed out) which hardly ever happens here. I think the neighborhood kids were surprised when they noticed the lights at our house come on.

Today I am finishing up a layout. :D Robert is working on his office in between watching football and driving me insane all at the same time. We move at totally different paces. His office as you know will be the nursery. Let's just say that he's got a ways to go. It's a good thing that I love him dearly. ;)

yay Elizabeth!

I am so happy for you and excited to see your book. :) Here is link for the few that might not know about it.