Picture Updates!!!

Okay, so here are a ton of pictures that I have been meaning to post, BUT I haven't. :)

This past summer Kodiak made Les and I a stone with her paw prints. Here she is posing with it - she had just gotten out of our pond, so she's a little wet in this picture.

Here are the most recent pictures of Baby C. The first two pictures are exactly the same - sorry! I scanned it twice without realizing it, but cute anyways. :)

Here is my belly shot at 24 weeks - you can see how much I am growing. My doctor said that I looked good and to keep the good work up.

Here are some of the cookies that I made at Halloween time - it's about time I get this picture up since we have now passed Thanksgiving!! hahaha I made pink hearts for Thanksgiving and they were a big hit with both sides of the family. Once I start making my Christmas cookies; then I'll get those posted too, but I probably won't be starting for a few more weeks. Not quite sure because I have a lot of goodies I am going to make this year, but my main goodie is something new that I have never tried before - Truffles.

Here is another picture of Kodiak. I have a picture EXACTLY like this at about 8 weeks.

Hope you enjoyed a few pictures of what's been going on!!!!!!!!!!! :)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

I wanted to take a moment and wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! I know that I am thankful for many things this year and I have God to thank for my blessings.

Have fun spending time with your families this season and remember who we have to be thankful for; He is the one who gives everything to us!!

24 weeks!

Yesterday we had our monthly check-up and everything looked great! Baby C had a heart rate between 142 - 150. He weighs about 1 lb and 4 ounces, so he's growing! He moved around a lot, but it was fun seeing him move around.

When she first started the ultrasound - he was waving, he sucked his thumb, rubbed his ears, tossed and turned. He was very active and the doctor said that we would be very busy once he was here. :) I could feel him moving around and I pointed to where I could feel something and she moved the ultrasound thing over to that spot and it was his feet kicking me. It's crazy and mind-boggling, but so exciting too! I now feel him everyday off and on throughout the day, but Les can't feel him yet. I don't think it will be too many weeks till he can feel Baby C. We have 3 months and 3 weeks or so till we meet our little guy. YAY!

I do have pictures, but I left them at home and will have to wait till later to post a few of him. I have a few cute shots of me on my camera, but my batteries went dead, so I'll charge them and put a belly shot on there for you too! I have had several requests, so I promise to do that soon - definilely hold me accountable!!! LOL

That's all for now, but I'll post pictures soon!!!

Birthday Celebration!!!

THANK YOU TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had a great turn-out last night and had a really good time. We ate at Rockfish Seafood in McKinney and oh man was it good! They had a birthday cake for me after dinner and everyone sang to me. I had a very special birthday and I really appreciate everyone coming out in the cold to spend a few hours with me on my birthday. :)

I love y'all!
Kimberly

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Today is my 29th birthday - I just love birthdays!

I am at work this morning and then taking the afternoon off to spend with Les. Who knows what we'll be doing this afternoon, but it'll be fun for sure.

Then tonight there are going to be about 15 or so of us going to Rockfish Seafood to celebrate! I love seafood!!

I hope you all have a great day too!!! :)

*****Christy - I'll miss you not being there too!*****

Coyote Calling + Pygmy Tarsier

Yep, that's what we did last night!!!! :) We walked in the field behind our house and sat down in the trees to await our coyote. We have been to this very place before and were able to call up a coyote before. Les said the weather was perfect - still and dry, so e set up the caller and had the video camera ready and within 5 minutes, we spotted a coyote. He came out of the trees to the right of us and was running towards the sound. We watched him for several minutes and then he ran off. We have it on tape and it was very cool and in the video you can see the exact moment that he smelled us.

Now onto a story that I read about this morning. This thought to be extint mammal was spotted again back in August. This little creature is called a pygmy tarsier. The last time that they had been spotted was back in 1921, so a very long time ago! Here is a picture of it and to me, it looks like one of stars from the movie, Gremlins. What do you think???

This little guy was found with 2 others (1 female and 2 males) on a mountaintop on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. They only way about 2 ounces and can turn their heads 180 degrees.

5 months.........COMPLETE!

Wow, the time to me has FLOWN by!!!!!! Just to think that in about 4 months; we'll be welcoming our little guy into the world. There are so many emotions that engulf my mind - it's crazy. I was a little moody at the beginning and that has all tapered off now - I know Les is happy! I would be laughing one minute and then not kidding, crying the very next minute. Les would normally start smiling and laughing and then it would hit me, " What in the world AM I crying for?!" Then I would stop crying and laugh with him. hahaha I am so glad that my hormones have balanced for a while - I'm sure that they'll change again in the 3rd trimester; which is only 5 wks away or so. Holy cow - that is wild!

I have an appt in less than a week and if we do an ultrasound; then I will post pictures from that visit. Thank you to everyone who has supported me and given me guidance up to this point so far - I really appreciate it!

Love y'all!!!!!! :)

Action Packed Weekend........ :)

Gosh, is it Monday already????!!!! YEP, it is!

I had a 3 day weekend even though that was not planned by any means. Friday I stayed home on bed rest for the day, but believe me, I am fine! Nothing to be worried about. :)

Saturday I went to a fun 1st year birthday party for my friend, Kim, well, not her, but her daughter, Rachel. The fun thing about Rachel is that her and I actually share the same birthday! When Rachel was born Kim and I were not friends yet and I didn't know her at all, but definitely glad to be friends with them. I have made other friends through Kim too and that is fun also. I just love making new friends! (does that sound cheesy?! YES! but it's SOOO true!) After the birthday party; then I headed to Stonebriar mall for a little bit. I am on the search for a certain maternity sweater, but no success. Oh well, the search continues.....hahahaha After that I ran errands with my mom and then went home and relaxed!

Sunday we went to church and afterwards Les went to work. I went out to McKinney trades day with Kristy and then after that I went and saw my grandma. Last Saturday, the 8th, she fell and broke her hip. She had surgery that Sunday and now she has been moved to a rehab place in Allen. She is doing okay, but still has a long recovery ahead of her. I'm just glad that she survived surgery. When I saw her yesterday she patted my tummy and said that I was growing (she hadn't seen me in about 1 1/2 wks and I saw her a few days before her fall).

My birthday is on Thurs and I am so excited! The year's have gotten better and better each year, so I look forward to this year. A lot of exciting happenings this year and a few things are:
1. Birth of our baby boy in March 2009 (if all goes well)
2. My best friend is getting married in May 2009 (yeah!!!!! :)
3. My Mexican brother is getting married in June 2009

Well, I'll end for now, but if something exciting happens; then I will write more later!!

Amish Friendship Bread

Thank you, Alina! I made my 2 loafs on Monday and they turned out really good. I gave the 4 baggies to 4 new people and gave them the "to do's."

I brought one loaf to work and everyone has been eating on it and I have one at home. Les gets home tonight (YEAH!) and I'll give him some of it too. One ingredient that it calls for is pudding of your choice, so I chose to do Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding and it is so good! Les LOVES chocolate, so I think that he'll like the bread too.

So, if you ever get a starter of Amish Friendship Bread - definitely do it! Now, if anyone starts a sourdough starter - PLEASE GIVE ME A STARTER TOO! :)

3 WHOPPING INCHES and more info......

Well, did it rain or what last night! It rained all night and had thunder and lightening to boot as well. I still slept like a baby and woke up a few times to see the lightening and hear the thunder rolling across the sky outside. I checked this morning and we ended up with 3 inches.

I am also irritated this morning with this one particular co-worker - she drives me nuts sometimes! LOL What can you do though when she sits in the same area as you. I think the things that drive me the craziest are:
1. Listens to all my conversations and then tries to pitch in when she's not even included in that conversation - it's called mind your own business.......... ;)
2. Tries to make you talk about things going on - do I have to let you know what's ALWAYS going on in my life - nope, don't think so.
3. Never gives me my messages while I'm gone till hours after I get back or after I hear from the person again.

I'm sure part of it is hormones, but these things drive me crazy some days. LOL Oh well, my back is to her and I don't have to look at her all day, so that's good. Most of the time these things don't bother me, but today, they are!!!! hahahahaha

Well, I'm getting back to work now - just had to vent on my blog. :):) That's what it's here for, right??!!

Happy Anniversary

I am excited to announce that today is my parents' 38th year anniversary!!! What a neat accomplishment; while I know that you all have been through thick and then - God has always been there to help you through the troubles and been there in the happy times too. Little did either of you know that by this point in time you would have 2 precious grandkids and another grandson on its way. ;)

CONGRATULATIONS, MOM & DAD!!!!!!!!

I love you so much and I'm so proud of you both. :)

Praise the Lord!

Okay, so I'm not talking about the elections, but I have something even better to exclaim praises about. Someone very close to me accepted the Lord!

PRAISE THE LORD, HE IS SO GOOD!!!

Now to continue to keep praying for those who are lost that are still in my family. I pray that Satan would be banned from them and they would see the truth!

GOD IS GOOD; ALL THE TIME!!!

21 wks today!

Wow, to me the time is really flying and I am starting to grow a little bit more and more each week. I haven't taken any pictures in the last few weeks, but I'll try to get one soon and post it. I have been feeling pretty good besides a few growing pains. :) I have been feeling Baby C kick/move more, but still not an every day occurence, but I do feel him if I sit still and concentrate. Most of the time I just don't lay down and take a break, but when I do; I feel him some of the time. What an amazing feeling and something that I just can't put words to - babies are such a miracle to me. I always thought that, but now that I am pregnant, it is even more a miracle to me and such a blessing too!

My camera man (Les) is leaving to go hunting and will be gone for a week, so maybe before he leaves I'll get him to take a picture of the baby bump..........:) We're hoping that this year of hunting will yield 3 deers (2 does and 1 buck). The county that he is hunting in allows for 2 does the 1st 2 weeks of hunting season, so we'll see!

Okay, now I want to go a completely different direction - I really enjoyed the devotion that I received today. While it did step on my toes because I would like God to come and save His followers from the evil that is spreading throughout our country - I know that it is for the wrong reasons. I want to see Him face to face, but I know that there are SOO many who have not heard the truth and I truly want them to have the opportunity to know my Lord. I wanted to share it with all of you too - I receive daily devotions from Christian Women Today (if you're looking for a daily devotion; then these are great and I would definitely recommend them).

COME SOON, LORD JESUS

**Are you facing uncertainty in your life? We would love the opportunity to pray for you.

"In the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing" (2 Timothy 4:8 NASB)."Yes, I am coming soon" (Revelation 22:20 NIV).

Years ago, when I learned my 34-year-old sister had been diagnosed with breast cancer, I felt numb. After telling a friend the shocking news, I added, "I wish Jesus would return.""You should welcome Christ's return because you love His appearing," my friend said, "not to avoid trouble."This answer startled me. I looked to God to fix my problems and help me. Looking for Christ's return only because I longed to be with Him was a new thought for me. Later, after reading that Jesus will give a crown of righteousness to "all who have loved His appearing" (2 Timothy 4:8), I gave serious thought to why I wanted Christ to return.Lately, with numerous world crises, I hear Christians say, "Come soon, Lord Jesus." And I say it, too. But what are my motives? Do I only want to escape life's troubles, or do I truly long to see Him face to face?When I e-mailed these thoughts to a friend, she replied, "You are so right about yearning for the Lord's return with the right motives--for no other reason than to take our places in eternity with Him."She continued, "These are exciting times to strengthen our trust in God and to tell others about Christ's love and salvation. This week, I shared Scripture with several ladies at the fitness center where I exercise."I love her hopeful, upbeat attitude. Yes, Jesus is our only answer, and He will return. Revelation 22:17 (NIV) says, "The Spirit and the bride say, ?Come!' And let him who hears say, ?Come!' Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life."We live during uncertain times, but we have a secure, rock-solid God. Even so we say, "Come soon, Lord Jesus."

~Lord, You have everything under control. And we know You will return for Your bride in Your perfect time. Help us to wait with eager anticipation because we long to see You and be with You forever. Strengthen us today as we walk. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

Questions: Do you look forward to the Lord's return? If so, why? How does knowing that we have a dependable God help us in uncertain times?

Author: Lydia E. Harris