having a daughter, etc...

I just read a friend of a friend's blog that just had a baby girl March 1st. It caused me to really start thinking of this baby sister growing inside me and of the day she will come. Will she come on June 20th, her due date, like her big brother did? or will she come early or late? I often feel bad that I do not think about her more. I know she is in there, growing and developing, but I guess it just seems so surreal that she is, and that she is a precious baby GIRL. I also have really been treasuring all my days with Griffin, realizing that soon it won't just be me and him all day every day, which makes me sad in a way, not that I'm not excited to meet this new baby girl, though. I just have loved staying home with Griffin these last two years. TWO YEARS! that is so crazy to me! It seems like less time. I love him so much. He will always be my baby boy. He is my first baby, and will always be so, so special to me. These last two years spent with him have been the highlight of my life. They have been the sweetest times. I will hold them so close to my heart all my life. I will miss it just being me and him, and somehow I sense that he also knows that our special "me and him time" is almost over. This evening he grabbed my hand, looked into my eyes and said "wuv you." This was the first time he's told me he loves me on his own. I usually say it and ask him to repeat it to me. My heart melted needless to say. He is just so sweet and such a remarkable child that I definitely do not deserve as my child. I am so thankful for him.

I know I am going to love this baby girl just as much as Griffin and when the third one comes along, I'll be sad that it won't just be me, Griffin, and sister anymore. haha.. not that I won't be thankful and excited to have a third.

Anyways, I am treasuring and pondering all these things in my heart lately-being pregnant, knowing she is a girl, and these last 3 months with just Griffin.

Parks are FUN!

Griffin is loving all these fun parks they have here! We have been to two and can't wait to visit all the others. These pictures were taken at the Catholic school playground that is right behind our neighborhood that we walk to every now and again. We have also noticed that most the neighborhoods in Georgetown have their own playgrounds within the neighborhood, which is really nice. So maybe when we buy a house here we'll have our own little playground to go to. :)

Georgetown-first two weeks

We have been here in Georgetown for two weeks now and it has been so wonderful! We love being back in Texas (no offense New Mexicoers) and have enjoyed our church more than we ever dreamed would have. Someone told us recently that its good for born and raised Texans to leave Texas for awhile, live somewhere else and then come back. We agree. We loved living in New Mexico and came to love it as our own, but coming back to our home state has been very special and refreshing, allowing us to appreciate it even more after being gone for awhile. So Texas is good, Terranova (our church) is amazing and living here has been such a blessing. The best thing, though, would have to be our church. We are extremely grateful to God for bringing us to Terranova. It has been so encouraging and the people, preaching, singing, etc. has ministered to us in very powerful ways. God is so good.
There is also so much to do here! Round Rock is five minutes down the road and has everything! And georgetown is filled with all kinds of stuff to do. Yesterday we ventured out to the river and walked along side it (there are sidewalks) and then we took Griffin down to the water and let him throw rocks in the river for about thirty minutes and after that he still wanted to keep throwing them! We love how in Georgetown you are in a pretty big town but you feel like you can escape to nature. We cant wait to go swimming this summer and wade in the river. They have several public pools and even a mini kiddy water park at the rec center.

We have made several new friends and have had dinner with two different families each weekend we've been here. People have been so welcoming and kind for which we are so thankful.
The house we are living in is very nice and has been such a blessing. Please be praying our house in Clovis will sell. We are being taught a lot of patience through this time and trust in God's timing and plan, knowing it is good and perfect.

PS. Tyler is loving his new job and youth group. He is very thankful to be part of Terranova and get to minister to teenagers here. Please pray for him as he continues to get acquainted with all the kids, etc...

Here are some recent pictures of Griffin. OH! And baby girl is doing great! I went to my new doctor last week and really liked him and his nurse. I am excited to have her here in Georgetown. Just about three more months to go! (we still havent decided on her name yet. Suggestions are welcomed...)