Just chuggin along... :)

Steve has recently discovered his green "Powell" thumb and has been vigorously working on creating a garden in our backyard! He recently planted some strawberries (mm!) and is planning to plant squash, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes in the coming weeks (pics to come).

Seems as though Steve's "honey-do" list is piling up as we prepare for our baby girl. We've decided that we need a goal for each week in order to get it all done before she arrives. This weekend; paint her room! We've selected a lovely shade of green and can't wait to see it up with the white crown molding! I sincerely appreciate all my hubby does and am continually amazed at the strength God gives him to carry the extra load (while I'm pretty much a bump on a log)! ;)

Well, I'm officially in week 3 of my class through Meramec...and selling party-lite! Let me know if you need candles, I can hook you up and please let me know if you'd like to host a show!! I can always use new homes to "party-lite" in! lol...

Hope everyone's doing well and as always, we love you!

Random Things...

Lots going on this month...so I thought I'd give a little update! In 2 weeks I'll be taking an online course through Meramec...needing this class to get into grad school by Fall 09'. I'm excited to get going on this! Also, beginning next week I'm going to start selling party-lite...also trying to get into tutoring a couple of hours a week. If all goes well with these two ventures, it could be the key to staying home with our baby girl. We have been praying for direction and provision and trust that either way, God has His hand on our lives and will guide our footsteps. Steve's work has been picking back up with Spring just around the corner...he also plans to have his official LLC by mid March, as we know it will open more doors for business.

Preparing for baby: last week we were blessed with a free bassinet and car seat. Once Steve put the bassinet together and I had feverishly cleaned everything with it/ on it...it began to feel VERY real! We're having a baby!! Holy cow! Every time I pass her room and look at that empty bassinet my heart flutters thinking about her sleeping in it. :)

Finally, we just want to say a heartfelt "thank you" to all of our family and friends who have been praying for this child for years...what a blessing to have this hope finally fulfilled in our lives. Every new experience has had that much more meaning with your love, support and excitement! Love you all! :) Happy Valentine's Day! :)