Trying something new

December 20, 2011

Just wanted you to know that we've been working on using a new site for our ministry page. It's a little easier for us to manage and requires less upkeep on our end. Take a look and let us know what you think: Pinch of Salt

Tuning back in

January 11, 2009

So, the past 7 weeks have been rather busy! We should have started a laundry load count and could probably figure out the changing diapers count to help give you an idea of how we spend our time!

Oliver is doing well, sleeping well at night and trying to learn to nap during the day. He smiles at us often, particularly first thing in the morning and right before he goes to bed at night. This morning, he was rather frantic, not in a distressed sort of way, but rather in a happy, trying to smile as big as he could sort of way. It was rather cute. His favorite thing to stare at is our bookshelf...we like to think it's because he's going to be scholarly, but maybe it's just because there are lots of colors. He had a wonderful visit with all four of his grandparents over the Holidays, receiving much love, many hugs and kisses, lots of cuddle time, and mounds of presents.

Thad and I are not as sleep deprived as we could be, so we are rather thankful for that. Though we are both pretty tired. If you are on Facebook, then you have probably been a bit more informed from us...sorry to have not posted here as often. Facebook is sometimes 'too easy' to update.

We are in the midst of very wintery weather. Not necessarily tons of snow, though there is some on the ground. Upon waking this morning, Thad read the outside thermometer, and it was a whopping 16 degrees Fahrenheit. Brrrr....

Thad is working out some of his travel plans for the year, with a couple of trips including myself and Oliver...woohoo!! We already have tickets to Barcelona for leadership meetings in May.

We are planning to visit Fort Worth for about 3 weeks in April, with a short jaunt to San Antonio so that Oliver can see his Opa Andy again as well. My sister and her husband are planning to meet up with us during that time, so Oliver will get to meet both sets of Aunts and Uncles, and his two cousins who are very anxious to see him in person.

It is Sunday morning right now, and we are at home. Thad had it in him to fix a Dutch Baby for breakfast this morning, which was delicious. We hope to return regularly to our German church once Oliver is in a better routine. His daytime sleeping is rather sporadic.

We hope to get out for a walk today, as it is nice to enjoy the fresh albeit cold air. The sun is out, which means it is a clear, blistering cold day...but that's okay, sunshine can still make me smile. An interesting cultural tidbit, is that all babies in Germany have to take Vitamin D for their first 1 to 2 years of life...I'm not for sure of all the reasons, but I assume it is because of times like this, when you can't really be in sunlight very often.

Well, I had better take advantage of this moment of quiet and move away from the computer. We will try to not let 2 months go by again between updates. For now, I will leave you with a link to my favorite photo of Oliver, so far. =)

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Needs time...

November 17, 2008

Just loved this email we received from our friend Thomas, and thought we would share this little bit of German culture/wisdom:

"Gut Ding braucht Weile" = For good results (development), it needs time!

Today, maybe...

November 16, 2008

We have an appointment at the hospital today at 3pm (GMT+1) with the delivery room. They will check on the little guy to make sure he is doing fine, talk with us about options, and potentially induce sometime today. If they induce, we won't have the opportunity (unless they send us home to wait) to update here, on Facebook, or via email until later. So please be praying for us.

If we are sent home, we will update on here and on Facebook, so check back in throughout the day.

Thad will use all methods of communicating (email, post here, Facebook) to let everyone know once the little guy arrives...with all the official stuff like name, size, time, etc. So again, just keep an eye out, and pray in the meantime.

Thank you to everyone who has been sending us well wishes, prayer, thoughts, and love. We appreciate them all! Love and blessings to you too...Jana

Added: Oh, and please pray for good communication. We have been told that the doctors and midwives speak English, but it's still an unknown. I feel comfortable communicating in German, but who knows how I will feel in the midst of it all. Pray for clarity and understanding throughout. Thanks again!

Still waiting...

November 10, 2008

Just a quick note to say that we are still waiting...patience is hard when you don't know when the when is!!

Our last necessity for the baby's room arrived today...a mattress, so he officially has a place to sleep once he arrives! Maybe that's what he was waiting on...maybe today is the day?? Maybe...

We'll keep you posted!

Laugh Out Loud - Talking Funny

November 3, 2008

While standing in line at the grocery store, Thad strikes up a conversation in German with our Insurance Agent who is waiting behind us. Her 3-year-old daughter’s head goes back and forth between the two as they talk, when the daughter eventually turns to her mom and says in German “Why does he talk so funny?”

One week...

November 2, 2008

Yikes, the countdown has really begun...One more week until our due date!!!