Haley 8 months pregnant

Haley 8 months pregnant from Tyler Hicks on Vimeo.

Attack of the baby nursery

Ok, so it's not so much attacking us, as we are attacking it, or at least trying to for the last few weekends. Things are lookin good. We have halfway put together the pack-in-play, but it's kind of a fancy one that has a basinett on the top that Griffin will most likely sleep in in our bedroom for a few weeks, so it was tougher to put together than we expected, especially if you do not have all the batteries you need to finish. Not sure what the batteries do yet, make it play music I think. But we did get the batteries and they are sitting nicely on our counter just waiting to be put to use. #1 thing on the to do list: finish pack in play

Next, the stroller has been sitting in a huge box in the corner of our bedroom for 3 weeks now and Sat. is it's lucky day! It's getting out of that box! #2 thing on the to do list: stroller assembled

Finally, I want to clean more in the baby's room; clean baseboards and windows real good, maybe the ceiling..jk....ha, i'm not that paranoid...

And in between all of these tasks, hopefully laundry will be in process of all of Griffin's sweet clothes, socks, blankets, birp rags, ( I almost wanted to say underwear, but then I realized uh no, Haley, babies do not wear underwear) ..it's not a whole lot, but just what I have gotten so far.

I'm not sure if we are getting it all ready too soon. I mean in two months it will prob be dusty and dirty again...but better to be proactive than procrastinate right?

Sitting at work...

and just thought I'd blog about my day. Tyler left the house before me this morning! This NEVER happens. We both got up at the exact same time. This never happens either. Another youth minister in town and him went to Alburqurque ( I can never spell it right) today and they left at 6 am. I leave at 6:15 am. Not sure what they are doing in Alburqurque, some meeting or mini conference I think.

My students are out at recess. Me and my co-teacher went to the only place in Bovina, TX where you can get a halfway decent lunch for a small price of $8. (I know that's actually way too expensive for Bovina, TX) But we did not want chicken and rice on a tortilla from the school cafeteria and we never treat ourselves out to eat at the gas station so we thought we would. They always have a special every day and today it was chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a slice of bread. I also broke down and got a root beer over this really good ice they have there, some blue skittles, and 3 lemon heads which I won't eat all in one day hopefully.

Now Griffin and I are completely satisfied until about 2:00 rolls around and he's usually hungry again.
Work has been good today. My students are coming back from recess. Gotta go...

I'm back, students are now in computer lab. They take the Reading TAKS test next Tues. I am not real worried about it. I think all my students will do fine. We have been working really hard and hopefully I have drilled it into their heads pretty good how important this test is and how they must do their best and only give 100%. We are reading Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory right now. I wanted to read it before Valentines day and watch the movie at our party but we had to finish Number the Stars first. I love to read novels with them. They get so into it and end up really enjoying reading for the fun and excitement of it. It is good, also, for them to see me read and get into to it. I hope they will all always be readers and learners.

What else....hmmm...not much else to blog about I guess.. I am looking for to seeing Tyler tonight. I always look forward to him coming home after a long day at work. I am so thankful for him. He seems to be able to just make everything better in my life. The Lord is so good for blessing me with such an amazing, understanding, and selfless husband. I hope i will always show him how much I appreciate him. And if you read our blog and haven't checked out his sermons he has been putting on the blog then check one out. I am so proud of him! He would love any comments you may have. :)

Computers is over...to be continued...(maybe)

I hate when I do this....

I seem to forget things sometimes, especially lately...(pregnancy symtom) Well I was thinking last night how we also had the great pleasure of meeting Brady Azam the weekend we went to D.C. and we got to see our friends Megan and Dave too!!! Brady is so so sweet and such a good baby. We loved watching him interact with our nephews. We love y'all, Megan, Dave, and Brady!!!!

Roses for anniversary

Tyler surprised me with these on Feb. 3. I actually texted him that day on my way hm from work to remind him to get me some flowers just kidding really with him, and all along he was picking these up for me when he got the text. He told me later that he did not need reminding, but thanks.
It was so sweet and have enjoyed them so much. I love to dry out flowers and then put them in vases around the house, so I dried these out and they are sitting on our table, so I get to enjoy them for however longer I want. Who says fresh flowers can't last?

Time with best friends

We recently went to Denver City and got to spend time with Tyler's family and we also were able to see Tyler's best friend, Jerod Morales and his sweet wife, April, AND there adorable, sweet, sweet little new addition, Eli! We had such a great time catching up with them and getting to enjoy being around them for a few hours. Tyler and I wish we lived closer to them. Every time we have ever hung out with them it's just so easy, chill, and fun. I got to practice some baby holding which you all know I did not mind at all. Jerod and April are amazing parents and love that little guy so much! We hope Griffin and Eli will be great friends!

Old news...

In Dec. we took an offering at FUEL one night and the money we collected we sent overseas to a woman in North Africa. She was able to buy a goat and even pick it out herself. It was a really neat thing the youth group did and we were so proud of them. We took this picture that night and sent it to the woman as well. Tyler and I are down at the bottom center-right.

Fuel 02.18.09

Growing Opposition (Mark 2:1-17) from Tyler Hicks on Vimeo.

As Jesus grew in fame, there was also a growing opposition towards him. The religious leaders question Jesus again and again, but He proves himself to be equal with God (He has the power to forgive sins).

Baby room

FINALLY, we have started work on the nursery/baby room whatever you'd like to call it. We got so much done this weekend. Tyler moved all his books, book shelves, and desk out and into the guest room. We combined our guest room and Tyler's office. It looks nice. We are thankful that our house came with large rooms. So now the baby's room is pretty empty all except a dresser that we will use for the changing table. I also cleaned out all our closets and made a trip to goodwill, after realizing I just wasn't going to have the time nor energy to have a garage sale. And I also got alot of cleaning done and put baby stuff into the newly cleaned out and empty baby closet. I just love looking at all the sweet baby stuff and I'm so eager to use it all.
So now my next goal is to vaccum real good in there and clean all the baseboards and windows. Then wash all his sweet clothes, blankets, birp cloths, wash cloths, etc... It feels great to be productive and get organized. We are getting so excited as we get ready for Mr. Griffin to arrive and just hope everything gets done that needs to.

Driscoll on CNN

9yr old boy writes book on dating. this is too good.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/newsbeat/newsid_7887000/7887032.stm

i'm thinking of buying this book for all my single friends. hope they get it before Valentine's tomorrow.

Is the 3rd like the 1st?

I have now entered into the last trimester, actually I think I have been in it for a week or two. I am pretty much exactly 7 1/2 months pregnant. It's hard for me to keep up with the weeks and months and where I'm at, but I know it won't be too much longer now till this baby boy arrives. I have been feeling tireder and last night I felt like I had gone back to the 1st trimester for about an hour. Laying in bed trying to fall asleep I suddenly became nauseated and miserable. Tyler got home and got me some pretzels and made me feel better. I think I just didnt eat enough yesterday or something. I have been drinking a glass of milk every night before i get in bed though, but I guess baby was hungrier and the milk didn't satisfy him. :)
I am just hoping and praying this 3rd trimester isn't a repeat of the 1st. We'll see what happens...

Preaching and teaching, that's what we do...

I have 3 more months of teaching left. It feels like 3 months will be forever. I have noticed lately that my heart is already at home. I wake up each morning and pray: "Lord, help me enjoy this day in Bovina and delight myself in You today. Help me to enjoy my students and teaching still." I am so ready to start nesting and being a mother. Although, I will admit I am somewhat nervous, I am more eager than anything! I have to remind myself to be content in the circumstances that are present and not hope in the future, because if the Lord wills I will do this and that...and only if He wills. I trust in His soverignty and goodness, knowing that today is what He has given me and for today I will work unto Him and for his names sake, that I may be used in this moment to bring Him glory and shine His brillant light to these students and co-workers He has put me with day after day. May I not just endure these next 3 months, but enjoy them knowing I'm doing the Lord's will.

Tyler, on the other hand, can't get enough of preaching and sermon prep. He LOVES preaching through Mark and is learning so much himself. I am so proud of him. May the students that hear him hear the Lord's word and the gospel so clearly, and may the word be real to them in their hearts and draw them to Christ.

Fuel 02.04.09

Growing Fame pt.2 (Mark 1:35-45) from Tyler Hicks on Vimeo.

Jesus is continuing to grow in fame with every person who hears him or is healed by him. Everyone is after him, but Jesus knows the importance of alone time with His father.

We've been married for 2 years!

We celebrated our two year anniversary yesterday. We were married Feb. 3, 2007. It doesn't seem like it's been 2 years already! Tyler surprised me when I got home from work with white roses. They are very beautiful and made me so, so happy. I love roses, especially white ones and they're special because I carried white roses the day we got married.
We are planning on going to Lubbock this weekend and go to the drive-in movie there, do some baby shopping, and go to our good friends son's 1 yr. b-day party.

Landry Brooke=The cutest baby girl in the world

I thought I'd show everyone how much my niece has grown since the last picture I posted of her. My sister puts pictures and videos on picasa web album for me since I never get to see her. She is around 9 months old now and will be 1 yr. old when Griffin's born. It's really hard not living close by my family, and now that my sister and I have and are going to have kids I know it will harder. But the Lord's good and His plan is perfect and I know Tyler and I are suppose to be in Clovis right now. I just hope our kids will know one another well even if we don't ever live close by.

Fuel 1/28/09

Growing Fame (Mark 1:16-34) from Tyler Hicks on Vimeo.