Wow, it's been more than a week since I've written anything... feels strange. I actually wrote this post a few days ago - but blogger wouldn't let me upload my pix. Have fun pix = must post! So I waited. And then i've been so tired & behind, that posting was one of the last things on my mind!!!
Last friday, I just felt terrible & didn't go to Friday School. Jessie came over & loved on me. I guess the Lord knew that I needed some encouragement. Funny thing is, I know that I struggle profusely during this time of a pregnancy, but somehow - it doesn't make it easier. Rod & I have conversed about this quite a few times.
(photo: B & his converse cake)Saturday we went down to the Powell's for Branden's Birthday party. That was tons of fun. Rod said he'd make the cake - which somehow :D we end up doing quite a bit of. All I can say, is that if you get a cake from us, you are on our "loved" list! We decided to make a cake in the likeness of a pair of converse. We tried our best to figure out what B's custom converse look like & gave up b'c of how complicated it would be to replicate the pattern. We ended up doing a traditional black & white shoe - and I thought it turned out quite well.
(photo: converse cake by Rod)Each cake is a new experience. You hardly ever make the same cake twice. Which makes it hard to get it "right." Although, I can tell that Rod & I have improved over the last couple of years. Our favorite cake has to be the one we made for Isaiah - it was a guitar hero guitar.
(The Powell Rockband Band - or most of it.)So, I helped Rod come up with the idea - and then I slept & he made and decorated the entire thing by himself! He's such a trooper!
Jessie came over on Tues and did my dishes & some laundry while I slept. I have a lot to learn from that girl! Serving others... Although, I don't open up my dirty dishes & laundry to just anyone! Wed, Sandi brought us dinner. Seriously, right now i'm having a hard time cooking!
These friends that keep blessing me with food are quickly becoming my favorites :D No really, they are really showing me how a giving heart blesses others. Taking care of our food, my kids ~ Today was the second practice since baseball started that I've taken either of the boys to - because Janet has been taking care of the boy's rides to practice! I am so grateful for so many of you in my life right now! Even thinking of all you've done for us brings tears to my eyes...
I seriously need to get the newsletter done for this month. I let a couple of the leaders know at First Class Skagit County that I think this is the last one i'm going to do for the year. There's usually a May edition, but I just haven't had the energy. And then I also let them know that there will need to be someone to replace me for the majority of next year as well. With a new baby & me dealing with postpardum - it's just something that I need to let go of! I guess someone else will get the opportunity to step up!
This is a bummer for me in some ways - I love writing & editing & creating the newsletter. But I really do know my limits in this dept. and it's just not a good idea to continue. I will miss it SO much! Hopefully, it won't be hard to see someone working on something that has been mine for the last two years - but when it's time, it's time. Maybe when I'm feeling better about this time next year, I'd be willing to do it again. Only time will tell.
There's going to be a guy's 360 nite down at B's next weekend. Rod's excited. I asked if I could go too. (It IS a guy's night afterall!) Rod & Josiah to play with the boys - and hopefully I'll get the chance to spend some good quality time with Shawna. It'll be nice to spend some time with friends & a nice chance to be out of the house without my younger ones.
Update on Rod's work - he's still working at Microsoft. Enjoying it really. We're not exactly sure how long he'll be there, but it looks like a few more months. I'm still in the dark on the project he's working on - but he's pretty excited by it. Making it really interesting when it comes to discussing how his day went. I thought it would be much harder than it's been living in the dark about what's going on at his work than it really is. I've been on his campus & seen the building he's in - that's about it.
Yes, i'm writing this quite late. I know. I'm awake, so I decided to do it. Today I was supposed to go to Jessies about 3. I finally got there after taking Jed to practice & then dropping Jos & Jed off with my dad for Garden Club at 6:30pm. Spent a couple of hours at her house. She makes this espresso - with white chocolate powder that is to die for! Had to have a cup. She's excited - her husband is very close to coming home from deployment. It's been a long 6 months. Sure makes me appreciate Rod being around daily!
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