FINALLY!!!

Well, as you may know we have been having problems with our computer. Matt finally got it working better and I finally sat down to download pics for your enjoyment. So...without further ado: Enjoy!!

SNOW, SNOW, SNOW (atleast enough to sled on). Pay close attention to what we used for a sled. It was a good idea by my hubby...it worked really well for our little peanut.










so, I was trying to put more pics up and it is not letting me. This is irritating and I hope that it will work later. I have her bday pics all ready to go. Come back soon and hopefully it will work.

Happy 3rd Birthday!!

It was Isabella's bday on Wednesday. I can not believe she is three already. She is turning into such a big girl. We are so thankful that God gave her to us..it is amazing to think about it. It is so neat to see her personality forming..she is so concerned for others and if something happens to them. She is also taking after her mother b/c she is always wanting to be apart of the fun and is not happy when we have to leave her friends. She thrives on interacting with others.
Here are some pictures from our little party yesterday. We took some of her friends bowling and I made a cake. We had a good time and Isabella loves bowling.

I am sorry to say that right now I can't post any pictures b/c I am having a hard time downloading them. I will hopefully have it solved within a day or two. So come back soon!

25 Things

I was inspired by the "25 Things About Me" that is on facebook to do it on here. I didn't feel like doing it on facebook..so, I decided to put it on here for those of you who actually read this.

1. I am at the mercy of my sweet tooth most of the time.
2. B/C of #1 I love to bake (when I get a chance)
3. Since becoming a mom I really enjoy going to see a movie by myself.
4. Since living in TX.. I love mexican food!
5. I am married to and love the best man for me...Thank you,Lord, for him.
6. I don't like veggies very much, but I try to eat them anyways.
7. I have never been to Calafornia.
8. Scrapbooking is relaxing for me.
9. I think I could have been an architect in another life.
10. I have become a professional mover...not by choice.
11. I get way too involved when buying a new electronical device.
12. There is nothing like sitting on a deck at the beach and watching the sun set.
13. I become very excited when talking about food that I love.
14. I love classic musical movies!
15. I dream of taking photography classes.
16. I dream of going to Ireland, England, Greece, China...I guess I just want to see the world.
17. I need to pray more.
18. I am not good at blogging
19. I am one of those ppl that will sometimes wait for a good parking spot.
20. I love the smell of fall.
21. I love it in the summer time when you can see the lightening coming closer and closer. I used to lay down outside and watch it come..beautiful!
22. Being a mom is so much better than I thought it would be, but a whole lot harder too.
23. I pride myself on my parallel parking skills (it is a lot different in a larger vehicle).
24. I don't like seafood.
25. I am very good procrastinator.

Pics in the Snow!!

This was our "big" snow of the month and hopefully the only one of the season. It was a lot of fun seeing Isabella out there playing and discovering snow for the first time. She enjoyed just running in it.

too long ago

These were the first pictures I took with my new camera! I was very excited to get it and am still learning how to use it.




In this picture I was 25 weeks.


I am sorry that it has been a long time since I have put anything on here. It seems that everyday I want to, but just don't sit down and do it. The new year is in full swing now and it is hard to believe we are 2010. We are eager to see what God has in store for us this year. After 4 moves in the last three years and one more possibly to come this summer we are ready to settle some roots again.
Since I did not get out a Christmas card this year (I am waiting until baby #2 comes along and send an update then). I was inspired by my friend, Natalie, to put an update on each family member and then what some of our hopes are for the year.
Here it goes:

Matt:
He has only 5 1/2 months left of sports medicine fellowship. He is loving the program and learning a lot. He just finished writing a journal article on hockey injuries that will be published in a sports medicine journal. He is very excited that it is done and that it will get published. I am very proud of him!
He(we) went on two interviews before Christmas in South Carolina for a "real" job. We were not as excited about one of the towns even though the people were great..it just was not the right fit for us. The second town we went to was Florence and we really enjoyed ourselves there. It would be an amazing job for Matt and he is very excited about this option. We are now waiting to hear from them if we got the job or not....I will keep you posted.

Katie:
I am doing well. I am 28 weeks and feeling good. I can't believe we are going to have another person around here soon. I am anxious about how Isabella will adjust, but I am sure she will be fine once she gets used to not being the only child. I am also about to begin the potty training....again. I tried 2 weeks ago and was not mentally prepared for the task. I am really enjoying St.Louis and what the city has to offer. I am loving my MOPS group and am excited that our Bible study will be starting back up in a few weeks. It has been really cold here and I am learned that after three years in TX I am no longer interested in living in the north. .I am eager to find out if we got this job in Florence or not. It would just be nice to know soon so that we can start to make other plans if Florence does not work out

Isabella:
She is so much fun and we are enjoying her everyday! She loves people and playing with other children. I am hoping to get her into a Mother's day out program next month so that she can have more interaction with other kids. She is talking so much now and saying so many new words everyday. It is so fun watching her grow and learn. She is a very active little girl who loves to run circles around our house. She also got to experience her first snow earlier this month (pictures to follow). She had a great time and enjoying throwing the snow.

A few of our 2010 hopes:

~We are praying to have a job in place before Matt is done with fellowship at the end of June.
~For the safe delivery of our son in April.
~For a easy move experience and possible adjustment to a new home.
~Most of all that we are able to raise our children to have a person relationship with him.

21 weeks!

We are halfway there now to having our son home with us. It still seem forever away and I am sure it will feel that way until I only have one or two months to go. I am finally starting to really show (I am sorry I can not post any pictures yet b/c I have not found my camera battery...hopefully soon). We are starting to sort through some names and it seem yet again that Matt is very picky. With Isabella it seemed like I was pulling teeth for him to agree on a name. I think I was hoping since this time it is a boy it would be a little easier..that does not seem to be the case. We did decide however to keep the name a secret until he is born...there has to be some sort of surprise. I am feeling pretty good and hope that continues until the end.

A "little" Frustrated

Well, we are doing pretty well. I seem to be getting frustrated lately. One reason is because I can not find my camera battery charger with extra battery...so, I can not take pictures. Maybe this is an excuse that I can get my Christmas present early. I have been saving for a Digital SLR for months now and hopefully will get the last remaining dollars needed for my Christmas presents. But since I currently have no other way of getting pictures then maybe I should just get it a little before Christmas. I don't think Matt will go for that reasoning.

The other reasons for my frustration has mainly come from our little bundle of joy..which she is, but as of late she has become quite difficult. She is still on a food strike..this has been going on for about 8 months now. Then there is the bedtime issue; she is not going to sleep well. Last night for instance she did not fall asleep until almost 10pm!!

This parenting thing can be difficult and draining. I have a feeling we are going to have a couple of very hard weeks ahead with trying to stick to our guns and discipline. If anyone has any advice for us it would be welcome at this point. We really want to do this is a Godly way and try to figure out what is going on behind the behavior, but that seams difficult with a two year old.

Lord, give me grace and strength for what is to come.