Now what?

Here we are again...nearly six months gone by since the last post. It's not that our lives have not been busy or been full of fun days, new stories, and exciting starts; rather, our days have been so full that I have had no time sit back and relive the moments. Being an old married lady, Friday night at 11 pm is the perfect time I suppose. :o)

The most exciting moment of the last six months happened about six weeks ago when a little white stick developed two little pink lines. I always know so early, which is a blessing in some respects but it makes the days and weeks tick on longer. Now at nearly 10 weeks I am starting to get comfortable with the idea. Two weeks ago I got to see a tiny, beautiful, gray circle with a quick, strong heartbeat. Amazing how something that sounds like that can make your heart quicken and a tear fall. Even if it is the third pregnancy, it is just as exciting each time. Of course with the ever so sweet moments must come the nauseous, bloated, never-been-so-tired-in-my-life moments. It gets a little better each day, thankfully.

In June I finished the last class in my journey to BSN. I completed the nursing course in May and had to finish a Composition class over the last five weeks of the quarter. How those five weeks drug on...but the end finally came and I'm so excited! Last weekend the paper copy of my degree arrived - another beautiful thing to see. I am now applying for a Master's program for Family Nurse Practitioner. Maybe after I get that degree, I'll be satisfied and can spend more than five months not going to school.

And now it's almost time for the boys to go back to school. Ryan will be entering the third grade! My sweet baby boy will be *8* years old!! He is so fun to spend time with. I have loved watching his little personality grow. And Austin is a never ending spout of fun; so full of energy and laughter, you just can't get enough. I have so enjoyed the summer, as quickly as it has gone by quickly. I wish I had had more time to spend with my favorite boys but the moments spent were some of the best. <3

Along with our own moments of joy, I was able to share in the joy of some of my very best friends. My dear friend Amber had a beautiful baby boy in May. He is so precious! My oldest friend Angel got married in early June to a great guy. I couldn't be happier for the two of them! Most of the Spring was spent planning, throwing, and attending parties: birthday, baby shower, bridal shower, bachelorette party, and finally a wedding ceremony & reception. As fun as it was, I am glad it's over - I have only just recovered from all the fun. :o)

So, now what? Well with Fall coming (YAY!) it of course means a lot of busy days lie ahead. Football, hikes at Charleston Falls, pumpkin ice cream, Trick-or-Treat, jeans & t-shirt nights, and maybe a few surprises?

No pictures this time...but hopefully with our next family update.