Back on the Blog…

Ok, so I’m doin’ this blog thing again…we’ll see if anyone’s listening.  The topic for today is…getting one’s Masters.  I am currently doing the research to figure out how one in my situation would go about getting my Masters in Teaching.  So far, it looks doable…I will probably start taking classes at George Fox’s Portland Campus in the fall.  However, between now and then, I have to take 2 huge tests (like 4 hours long huge!), file for financial aid, order transcripts, finish applications, as well as maintain a normal level of sanity and care for my young family.  Whew!  I’m already tired! Anyway, all this to say, I feel like this is something I can do for myself and my family to better our situation and make my skills more “marketable”.  I would appreciate any prayers/advice (Keiffer’s the man!) you can send our way!!  It’s going to be a tough road, but with God’s help, I will survive!  (Isn’t that a song?) 

Welcome back Carol

Welcome back Carol.  Hope you had fun in San Diego.

go Giants!

Ready set blog

We have more people on here signed up and ready to blog, so let’s get too it.  How was your week?  What is a praise, or prayer thing that has come up?

if you do not yet know how to blog…if you have been invited and have accepted the blog invitation, just make sure you have a wordpress account, and then click the sign in tab on the right, sign in and then click at the top, write new.  Make sure you then save and publish the post and there you go.

Bring you friend to Church week

This past week we were able to see first hand what happens when someone brings their friend to church…they get saved.  So start you week with this in mind…who can I invite this week.  Invite them and start praying that God will move them as He wills.

Blogging 101

Make sure you are at group this week, we will spend some time getting everyone registered and ready to start posting.

Da Da

Melody said her first word today.  Granted it is baby words and does not associate the word with me yet, it still is a big day.

Paul is sick

You can pray for him because he is sick today.  Also, call or email Chris and ask about the contest he won yesterday.

Our hectic schedule…

This time of year is always difficult for our family, what with football, school starting, church expectations, family expectation, and such, but this year, with our added family member, it has been almost impossible.  At least, it feels almost impossible.  I know that with God all things are possible, and He has graciously been giving me the strength to function, not to mention function well, at both work and home.  Matt and I would definitely appreciate your prayers as we see very little of each other during this time of year…I get off work just in time for Matt to go to practice.  We tag team child care, so at least Melody is with one of us or a family member all the time.  I look forward to the upcoming holidays, because they mark a time of rest and actually getting to see my husband for more than an hour in a day (not counting sleep time, because we can’t talk when sleeping…haven’t figured that one out yet!) 

97 percentile

We got the results of Melody’s check up and have found out that she is way above average.  She is in the 97 percentile for height and 90+ percentile for weight.  We are very grateful and thankful that we have a healthy and happy baby girl, who is continuing to grow and grow and hopefully will be like her mom and always overachieve. 

Melody’s Rough Nights…

Most of you know that Melody is a very calm and happy baby.  Well, the last 4 or 5 nights, she has been VERY unhappy.  She has been either waking up screaming inconsolably, or refusing to be put down for bed in the first place.  We think she is teething, but she didn’t have this much difficulty with the first 2 teeth.  The timing on these night wakings is very bad, as this is only my 2nd week back to work, and poor Matt is at home with her during the day.  She is tired and a little cranky during the day too, which makes his job harder.  Please be praying for our little girl, that her pain will be eased.  Pray for Matt and I also that our rest will be multiplied so we can function.  We go in tomorrow for her 6 month checkup, so hopefully the doctor will be able to give us some advice and make sure there is nothing more wrong.  I know God will give us the strength to get through this…it just doesn’t always feel that way when it’s 3am and she’s screaming…