Happy Halloween!

Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

In another effort to organize a family book club, my mom has chosen Peace Like a River. I don't know anything about this book, but I've heard good things. I do know the title was taken from the hymn "It is Well with My Soul" by Horatio Spafford. This is only the first verse and I've never actually heard the song, but I think it sounds pretty (it's a great message, anyway):

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Keep Calm and Carry On

I came across this poster online and thought, "I really need to remember this sage advice next time I'm feeling frazzled." Chris and I were just talking last night about all the huge changes that have happened/are happening this year (quit job, go back to graduate school, have new baby, sell condo, future plans to move for internship/job...) and he reminded me that it's probably normal for us to be feeling a little stress now and again. If I had known how crazy graduate school was going to be, I probably wouldn't have been so excited for Chris to go back. Thank goodness I didn't know better because I trust it will all pay off in the end. In the meantime, I'll just take one day at a time and be grateful for all the blessings I do have, especially my awesome husband who it bigger than all this and keeps me sane.

The Countdown Continues

Looking at all the tiny baby clothes gets me so excited! I think little girl dresses are like their own decoration in a nursery. By the way, I LOVE matching, wooden hangers and I found these child-sized hangers at IKEA.

Preggy Sue Starts Her Third Trimester

Sunday, August 31 marked the first day of my last trimester! Time has flown by and now I'm starting to panic at the thought of all the things I planned to do, but never found the time. But, Chris and I couldn't be more excited to meet our little girl...and hopefully all the kicking means she's excited to meet us, too.

It's a Girl!

We had our ultrasound last week. I was so sure it would be a boy, but we couldn't be more excited to be having a little girl. It was exciting to see her kicking and flopping around. The doctor says she's healthy and perfect!

Look at that beautiful spine! Can you tell I've been taking my folic acid?

The doctor couldn't get a good shot of her face, since she kept putting her chin down or her hands up. We did get pictures of both her little hands open. She even gave us a thumb's up!

SHS Reunion

Our 10 year high school was on Friday, and it was so much fun! Here are some random photos of friends...

Chris & Autumn

Tracy, Liz, Jesse & Katie

Jonny & Beth

Chris, Devin, Seth, Kelly & Erica

Chris, Ryan, Jesse & Jonny

We won the African Stone Game in the raffle... not quite the overnight stay at Daniel's Summit Lodge we had hoped for, but it's still something! (By the way, Chris made that awesome balloon arch. He's such a Renaissance Man.)