Busy, Busy!

It's been a busy last 2 weeks, but we've enjoyed a relaxing weekend to piddle and watch football, which I've done more of in the last few weeks than I think I have in the last 5 years. I can tell you that Geoff has no complaints about this!

I enjoyed a work trip to Chicago last week - these trips are always packed with sessions, talks and excursions, but never fail to be energizing and a great reminder of how much of an impact our organization is making. Geoff is in the middle of what I think he would say is his busiest season ever. His company continues to grow despite our country's economic conditions, and while he is scrambling to try and get it all done, he knows this is the best problem to have when you own your own business. God is very good.

Not too much to report on the baby end. We've had a check-up and everything looks good. Heartbeat is normal, my weight gain is normal and in just 3 weeks (Oct. 19) we'll find out if we're going to be parents to a son or daughter. So exciting! And I'm anxious to feel my first kick or punch from the baby, which according to the books should be coming soon. I can't wait!

We were blessed this morning to spend a few hours with our dear friends Dan and Kelly who gave birth to a healthy baby girl very early this morning. It's exciting to watch them enter parenthood. We know we'll be learning a lot from them and are looking forward to watching little Sherry Lee grow up!

Please keep them in your prayers, as well as Geoff's grandpa who fell and broke his hip over the weekend. Geoff loves and admires him greatly, and we are praying for wisdom for the doctors and a quick recovery.

Hope everyone is well and enjoying this wonderful season we call Fall.

Four Years!

On September 10, we celebrated our 4 year wedding anniversary! It's so hard to believe that much time has passed. I know we both agree that we are so grateful for the time we've had to just be married, figure out life and really get to know one another. And while many say that first year is the honeymoon period, we disagree and say it only gets better. I know those parents out there are shaking their heads and thinking "you just wait until that baby comes" - well, you're right - our world will surely be turned upside down, but we are SO excited.

Reaching the Second Trimester!

Jeremiah 1:5a

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart."

It's amazing to think that a baby is developing inside of me and that already his personality is being formed. I pray he is generous, open-minded and a dreamer like his father. And I pray that we will never put our children in a box but lovingly encourage them to be exactly who God created them to be. Today I am feeling very blessed to be given the opportunity to carry a child, and I hope I'll continue to feel this way even as I get big and uncomfortable!

This Saturday I reached 14 weeks - a great milestone as this means I'm past the likelihood of miscarrying. And I hear that more energy and possibly a desire to clean everything is up ahead, which wouldn't be a bad thing considering the state of our house! For those we don't get to see often, above is a picture of my growing belly.

Welcome!

Welcome to our blog! With family and friends spread out across the country, we thought this would be a great way to keep everyone up-to-date on what were doing and how our little blessing is developing. We are so excited to meet our little one in about 6 months!

Terra is now 13 weeks along and struggling to button those jeans. Nausea has passed and the lingering tiredness has started to fade. Geoff is already thinking about college and life insurance for the baby that has yet to be born...thank goodness one of us is that much of a planner!

We had a 12 week check-up last week and were able to hear the heartbeat for the first time - so special! So far everything is moving along as it should. We'll do our best to keep everyone updated. Please keep in touch - we would love to hear from each of you.