Scare

So, last night we wondered if maybe my water had broke. So, of course they have you come in. It scared me. As excited as I am to have my baby here, I would rather she wait until closer to her due date. We are past the really scary point but still just knowing she would have had to go to the NICU scared me. Brayden did that and I don't want to have to do that again. But, all is well. Her and I are doing fine and my water hasn't broken. So, I am off to get more checked off my list to do before she arrives.

Snow

So, like I said, it snowed this week. And it was icy. Since I am pregnant and shouldn't fall that caused a problem with me being able to go outside. So, my wonderful family was great. My dad came and picked Brayden and I up and took us to there house and my dad and sister took Brayden out to play in the snow. He loved it. My dad made a sled and pulled him around and my sister helped him make a snowman. Brayden learned that dogs like the snow too. He would make snowballs and throw them for the dog and he would chase them and Brayden thought that was just great.
It was a fun week, minus the cold that Brayden has. I have decided though that I am a lover of all seasons. I love it when Fall comes, but become ready for winter. Then I love winter, but now am ready for the beauty that spring brings. And after awhile get ready for summer, although not as fast. I don't enjoy really hot weather. So, thank you God for the seasons. You knew what you were doing.

My Boys

So, it has been so great lately because Brayden LOVES his daddy. See when Jim is gone a lot like he has been this year Brayden seems to know that Jim is only home temporarily and he doesn't really connect. I mean he'll hug him and play with him but he doesn't get into a routine with him. He talks more about my dad during those times. But since Jim has been consistantly home the past 4 months Brayden LOVES him. He cries when he leaves for work in the morning and tells Jim "NO GO, STAY" and then all day talks about how after nap we are going to play for a little and then daddy comes home. He loves to go and see Jim at work and one day they had a picnic in Jim's office. Brayden loved that. (we are ready for warmer weather, we had snow this week) Anytime I can't reach something or something looks like it could potentially break instead of asking for Babop (my dad) he asks for dada. Because you know Daddy's can fix anything. These pictures are of the guys playing video games. Brayden decided one day to get the controllers out and he wanted Jim to play with him. So, off they were snowboarding. Brayden only plays for a few minutes, but only daddy will do. He also wanted to play Bob the Builder with Jim the other day so we all ended up in hats. I am just so blessed and feel so much love for these special men in my life. God is so good with taking off one of the stresses with a new one coming. I was so worried about the transition for Brayden, but am feeling better now, knowing Brayden will be able to have some special time with his dad.

Ramblings

We just got back from a night over at some friends house. It is so nice to have good Christian friends to hang out with. I feel so comfortable with them and know that our child is safe playing there. What a blessing. I have found that through the years our friends have changed but we still keep in touch with everyone our circle just changes and we just know so many great people. The picture is of us at Christmas with our Japanese boy Aki. Aki lived with Jim and I when we were married a little over a year and stayed with us for 2 1/2 years. He went to Western Mennonite and is now at Western Oregon. He is such a great kid and through the years has stayed in touch and spends holidays with us. We love him and Brayden calls him Uncle Aki and adores him. It is such a great thing.
I am also so blessed by my bible study. It is such a great time for me to be able to go once a week and just fellowship and study the word with other moms. I just loved that I am able to do that. I am blessed that I have a husband who works hard for me to be able to stay home and raise our kids. I just love him.
Well, enough ramblings for now.