Women's Bible Study

I started my women's bible study yesterday. What a blessing it is to have our church offer bible studies during the day with nursery so us mom's can go. I feel so excited to be studying with Jaye and her class on 'Experiencing the Spirit' by Henry and Melvin Blackaby. I decided this class was a perfect match some weeks ago. It was exactly what I wanted to learn about and by a teach I respect. But for some reason I didn't sign-up. When I finally went to sign-up it was full.

I was so saddened about not getting in. None of the other classes were full. Normally I would just let it go and sign-up for something else or not go. But I decided to look into it more. I emailed and called and they decided to let me in. I am so thankful. We had the first day yesterday and I can truly say I know that is where I am suppose to be. I can't wait to start the study and learn with the other 25 women.

Here's the opening lines of the book:

"When it comes to the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life, few topics have been so popular and so neglected at the same time. It's a popular topic because people want power; they want to experience something of the divine in their life... many Christians assume that the Spirit's purpose is to be our servant and help us enjoy abundant life. But that view is fundamentally inadequate. Jesus sent the Spirit not for us, but for Him... Too ofter, we fall into a self-centered approach to our walk with God that emphasizes what we get out of it..."

An Addition to the Family

(picture of my pregnancy t-shirt)

We are happy to share that Miles is going to be a big brother!

I'm pregnant again!

I just finished the first trimester and it was a tough one due to high levels of continuous nauseousness. Nothing different then the first pregnancy. We first knew I was pregnant because I started feeling sick and not quite so mentally sharp. We didn't even need a test but decided to take one a few weeks later.

Here are some stats:

• Due Date: Marcy 20th, 2009
• Current timeline: 14 weeks and 2 days
• Age separation between kids: 20 months apart
• Energy level: Medium. Higher in the morning and fade very fast in the evening. I find I have to be going continually chasing after Miles now so it wears me out.
• Nap: Miles afternoon nap normally = my nap
• Nauseousness: HIGH
• Mental Sharpness: Definitely lower...
• Most disappointing thing: My belly button has already popped!

A long MN Trip

What can I say after a month in Minnesota, with a side trip to Chicago and Indiana. It's good to be home but oh how I miss you all so much. I t was the best letting Miles get to know his cousins and grandparents. He (and the dogs) loved having all that yard to play in, and the cousins to tackle. I had such a blast doing the family triathlon, hanging out at the cabin and visiting the Minnesota State Fair. Here's a few pictures from the trip.

All the cousins together in Minnesota.

Joshua giving Miles a hug.

Miles and his great grandmother in Wheaton, IL.

Checking out a batting cage by the cabin in Indiana

Miles and his grandma in Minnesota.

The Tri Guys and Tri Girls family triathlon relay teams at the St. Paul Triathlon.