And the baby is....

we don't know yet! Tom and Andy thought I should come on down last week since Hannah was having early labor signs so---here I am. The baby continues to tease but, I'm sure he/she will stop teasing before to much longer! Hannah is feeling good- hasn't slept well for quite some time and is getting tired quicker but, all in all she's feeling good. Andy is a very anxious daddy! He's going to be a joy to watch when the baby comes! Several of us have our predictions as to the sex, weight, and legnth of baby- we all missed the date!
Thurs. was Hannahs regular appt. with the midwife-she is dilated 2 and 50% effaced- baby is at -2 station. Hopefully, we'll be welcoming baby pretty soon.
Tom is getting along pretty good while I'm gone. I left food in the freezer and he's gotten a couple good meals from friends! He says he'll be making a major adjustment-- he'll have to start cooking!
Meanwhile-I'm helping Hannah-trying not to do it all since we want her to stay active!!
I'll be sure to post soon after baby comes!

Our garden fish pond

is coming along quite well! We were able to get a discarded pool liner to use as our liner. It's blue- not the typical black for a pond but, for FREE--hey! it works very well!You can see the stages up to this point. After it settles for a few days we'll finish off the edges and add more rocks and probably some stone. Of course, we'll add some fish in a week or so! This pond is really more than fun- we need it for the bees so they stay here instead of going to the neighbors pond. Their son is allergic to be stings. Anyhow-- it's a lot of fun and I'm sure we'll get a lot of enjoyment from it.
The last pic is of Tom watching the bees. I joined him but-of course- I couldn't get a pic of that! It looks like we'll have a very good harvest this year! The bees are working like crazy!!
I'm somewhat anxiously waiting to go to FL. Hannah is getting close to delivery! I'm trying to get things in order for atom so he can survive a little more comfortably while I'm gone. Oh-he can take care of himself- I just try to make it easier.
Nathanael and Becky are setting up housekeeping and feeling pretty good. I think they're enjoying the process!
I must get busy-have to iron, do dishes, laundry, make beds and whatever else I think I can get done! HAVE A GREAT DAY!

His mercies are new every morning...

story to follow....








Nathanael and Becky were involved in a single rollover car accident this past Fri. on their way through Montana. Thankfully, they are fine !! However, the car is totaled! Nathanael actually had to shoot the passenger window out because he could not break them due to the car being compressed. They landed on the roof. The trailer they were hauling came loose from the car before (thankfully) they rolled. While it rode it out -so to speak- it too is a loss. Fortunately, there was only a spindle broken on the bed, which can be easily repaired, and a Tupperware container that was cracked. The other contents were all safe. As God would have it, an Allstate insurance man-actually a regional head- saw the whole thing, turned around and came back and really took good care of them- seeing how Becky has Allstate ins.!! He made some calls and the agent from Billings came and really took care of them. The car was paid off and they got a bit of cash in hand. They did end up purchasing a vehicle to get home- one that would be able to handle the mountain snow and grades. That's what caused the accident- the road went from clear to icy just that quick! The sheriff did not cite them because he said they couldn't have helped it- that just happens there. They were the celebrities in Big Timber, Montana for a couple days! Seemed everyone in the small town knew who they were. They are on their way home-just taking their time to get there!
Hannah was dilated to 1 as of last Thurs. so we're just in the hurry and wait mode! She's doing great and is pretty patient. No real complaints!
I've posted some pics of the bees to let you see how interesting it can be. They are really quite fascinating. If you'd ever like to see them just ask. We're hoping to get a really good harvest this summer!

Tagged--

I didn't realize I had to answer Hannah on this! Here goes--

What was I doing 10 years ago?

We had been back from AK. for several months and were still trying to get settled as well as help in a family illness.

5 things to do today:

bake bread
make stew
bake meatloaves
do dishes
laundry

Snacks I enjoy:

Wow- I used to really enjoy a good vanilla ice cream and Ballreich's potato chips!
Now- home made chocolate pudding
flourless peanut butter cookies
home made wheat crackers with natural peanut butter
fruit and yogurt sorbet

If I were a billionaire what would I do?

help missionaries
become debt free-again!
buy a nice little farm
get Tom a modified Prius so he could get 100 mpg.!

Bad habits:

procrastination
must I go on?????

Places I've lived:

Ohio
Florida
Tennessee
Alaska

Jobs I've had:

babysitter
nurse aide
teaching family parent
Mom
teacher
janitor/house cleaner
plant technician (sounds like I knew something!)
currently a Doula

5 people I'd like to know more about:

Kim Sayler

I really don't know who else to put so we'll stop there!

Nathanael took Becky...

to be his wife on Sat., May 3rd, at Champion Nazarene Church. It was a lovely wedding, he was a handsome groom and she was a beautiful bride. Everything went well and the reception was very nicely done. It was held at SORRENTO'S in Warren, OH. They did a fantastic job with the food-sliced beef, chicken, green beans, parslied red potatoes, pasta bake, salad & fruit cup. The owner moved things along well and it made for a very nice evening. Becky's family had made gobs of cookies to add to the feast and they were all delicious. The banquet room itself is a very attractive setting for a reception. So-if you ever get to Warren and want a great place to get good food-stop at SORRENTO'S!
The newlyweds plan to stop by here Mon. or Tues. after picking up the trailer at her folks and then start their trip to their new home. It will be a long trip since they plan to switch off driving and basically keep moving till they reach home.
We are now waiting the arrival of Hannah and Andy's bundle of joy and then Aaron will leave for boot camp May 24.I do hope to be in Fl. when the big event takes place, help her out for a bit and then be back home to see Aaron off! Think I'll be able to pull it off??????
Good news about my Dad- he gets to come home today! It will be awhile before he's back to full capacity but, this is such a blessing that he has another lease on life-so to speak. God truly was very merciful!
Now. I'll go ahead and post a few pics for your enjoyment.