Haley 8 months pregnant

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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.