A Few Things, Unrelated

We started school two weeks ago, and I feel like we've been in a whirlwind ever since. I'm struggling to get everything done I'd like to, like keep up on housework, take care of Micah without being exhausted, and have a little time to relax. Mix those up with some stressful goings-on in my family, and it's been a busy, tiring few weeks. I'm looking forward to church this morning - I need a good reminder that God is in control.

I keep thinking of this verse, which I know I've shared before: Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future." I need to be reminded of that - that God is in control, and His plans will prevail. Not only that, but His plans are good - no matter what.

Anyway, that wasn't the goal of this post - that's just a thought I had. It's free. I wanted to share a little about what we've been up to - we've gotten to have a little bit of fun in the midst of the craziness lately.

David and I went to Seattle for a night last weekend - we went to the Seattle Sounders v. Real Salt Lake game, then went to dinner and a movie in Bellevue. We left Micah with his Gram-B and Papa for the night, and it was nice to have time away, but we really missed him! On Sunday morning, we woke up at about 7:30, and while we took our time getting up and going, we returned to Hermiston pretty early and got to spend the rest of the day with our little buddy.

Right after the Sounders scored their first (and only) goal. The fans went crazy and threw a bunch of these streamers.
 I love how they were flying in the wind.

We had pretty good seats, behind the south goal. Even though we were up a ways we could still see really well.
Plus, I only paid $15 for both tickets - getting a great deal makes any seats become good seats.

I really enjoyed the game - I thought I'd like it alright, but I REALLY liked it!
I hope we can go to a Portland game too, sometime soon!

Last night, David, Micah and I went to a wedding of my good friend Jennifer, to Kevin, a youth pastor in town. It was beautiful, so much fun, and one of the nicest weddings I've ever been to! The ceremony was at a neighbor's house and the reception was in her parents' backyard. They had a photo booth, with props, and the three of us had a series of photos which quickly have become my favorite family photos yet! I'm hoping to figure out a way to incorporate them into the header of this little blog sometime soon.

Micah wore a bow tie that I whipped up just before we ran out the door. He's getting cuter and cuter every day. And he's getting to be more and more fun! I love that little boy so much - can you tell?

Micah and Me with my beautiful friend Emilee (left) and Jen, the beautiful bride!

God has really blessed us with good friends and family - and I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful husband in David! We're so happy and thankful to be able to celebrate the marriage of our friends, and to know that God has many, many great blessings ahead for them! This is such an exciting time in a relationship, and it makes me so happy and reminiscent to think back to our wedding three and a half years ago.

Sunny Sunday

It's a beautiful day in Hermiston today! David had a latino league soccer game at noon, so Maverick and I got to go watch him. I think it's about 75 degrees, if not closer to 80! It's wonderful! My shoulders are even sunburned, the first time of (sure to be) many this summer. We enjoyed visiting with friends, and watching the game. Then won, 3-0, and David played defense - he did a great job!

We're at 23 weeks and 2 days right now, and I've included a picture of my ever-growing belly. The baby has been moving around a lot! For a while I could only feel it moving at night, but it's been all times of the day lately. We might have a problem once it gets here - I think it's going to be pretty active.

We still don't know what we're having (besides a baby), which is why I've taken to referring to the baby as "it." Only about three weeks until we find out at our ultrasound (May 11)! We're really looking forward to it. The nursery is going to be animal/zoo themed whether it's a boy or girl, and I've gotten a little bit of a start on decorating.

I took this picture of David and Maverick in our yard after the soccer game this afternoon. They sure do love each other! :)

Here are a couple pictures of what we have so far in the nursery. The crib was given to us by a family friend. The wonderful animal blanket was made by another friend. I made the mobile last night out of scrapbooking paper. (I know the room is looking a little boy-like, but if it's a girl I'll be sure to add some purple in there to distinguish.)

Here's the picture of my growing tummy. David took this last night (4-17-10) after a long day of shopping for baby bargains at garage sales and a consignment sale.