An Email

A nurse on the pediatric ward, before listening to the little ones chests, would plug the stethoscope into their ears and let them listen to their own hearts. Their eyes would always light up with awe, but she never got a response equal to four-year old David's comment. Gently she tucked the stethoscope into his ears and placed the disk over his heart. "Listen", she said..........."What do you suppose that is?" He drew his eyebrows together in a puzzled line and looked up as if lost in the mystery of the strange tap - tap - tapping deep in his chest. Then his face broke out in a wondrous grin and he asked, "Is that Jesus knocking?"

He Went Home

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Everything

Today I rearranged our bedroom (with my dad's help), did a couple loads of laundry, went through some bills, played with Jackson and did some other random things around the house. At 35 weeks and sick with bronchitis, I guess you could say I did a little too much. So here I am, sitting on my butt, not wanting to grade, posting random pictures. Enjoy!

Jackson's Mom (Hi Ash!)

Is 35 weeks and two days along and can't wait to be done.
She also has bronchitis right now so between frequent bathroom visits and difficulty breathing, sleep is very minimal.
She's measuring just right but looks GIGANTIC!!!
And she's still working and will be working until Ryan arrives - she hopes to go into labor at school so she's only 15min. away from the hospital because her home is 45min. away!!

Visiting Abuelito

It was a long day for Jackson - he made the journey with grandma to Riverside to visit his bis-abuelo in the hospital. He waited and waited and once he heard that all was well, Jackson called grandpa to inform him of the situation!! Once my dad got the good news, he was able to pass it on to me. Thanks Jackson!

Bri & Wes

Happy Birthday! It's a day to celebrate two amazing people!! Here's a special thanks for all the memories you guys have given us and for the blessing it is to know you both. Happy Day!

Busy Man!

Sick!

Sunday - Slight runny nose

Monday - cough, clingy, warm, runny nose

Tuesday - 103 fever, coughing, draining nose, sleepy, cuddly

Wednesday - cough, sleep, cuddles, trickling nose

Thursday - HOPEFULLY BETTER!

*You know he's sick if he falls asleep in the living room on grandma's chest!

Dayna: Make Gift Details

ANDREW MAKE: a horse corral for Zoe's fake but oh so real Smore's (have you seen them?)
ANDREW RECEIVE: a Walmart vest, badge and gift certificate because he has such a love for Walmart
RACHEL RECEIVE: a shirt that says, "Does this baby make me look phat?"
RACHEL MAKE: a dog collar adorned in rhinestones and pennies for Wes and Paige's dog Bella (Paige was given a poem about how Pennies are from our Angel's above... I couldn't find her poem, but this is the one I gave her:

I found a penny today, just laying on the ground. But it is not just a penny, this little coin I found. Found pennies come from heaven, thats what my Grandpa told me. He said Angels toss then down, oh how I loved that story. He said when an Angel misses you, they toss a penny down. Sometimes just to cheer you up, make a smile out of your frown. So don't pass by that penny when you're feeling blue. It may be a penny from heaven, that an Angel's tossed to you. By the way, today my dad took Andrew golfing and he just sent me a text to tell me there is a penny lodged in the back of their golf cart!! Wes always loved to golf - especially with Andrew.

My Little Man

Anderson Make Gifts

Some of you may remember our tradition of making gifts instead of purchasing them. Well Saturday was the day we exchanged and I have to say, there wasn't a disappointing gift in the room. We had a blast admiring every one's creativity and thoughtfulness.

It was sad to see Shay and Paige leave us again. They had to return to their homes in Utah and I hope to see them soon - maybe when Ryan arrives! We always have so much fun together and I look forward to the day we are all living in the same state.

“For there is no friend like a sister, in calm or stormy weather, to cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands.”

Twice Belated

Shay didn't have the privilege of celebrating her 24th with us on Dec. 16, so when she was in town, we threw her a surprise, belated party. It included a crazy game of Capture the Flag that went until midnight or so and a game of Apples to Apples. The evening did not come to an end until 2:30. It was around 30 degrees outside, but that didn't stop the fun!