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Some of you already know based on comments from other people (mainly family), but Jonathan and I are expecting our 2nd child July 1st. We have been very excited but kind of waiting to broadcast it until I had my Doctor's appt (which was scheduled on Dec. 5th).I just wanted to get that confirmation that everything was progressing smoothly.

It was such a beautiful sight to see on the screen and to have Jonathan and Clara right beside me was very special. I know Clara didn't know what she was staring at but because we were excited about it she became excited and laughed,oohhhed and awwwed. It was sweet to me.

Yes, I am experiencing the morning, afternoon, and evening sickness. I had it a lot worse with Clara though. I do feel extremely tired and I find my eyes swelling up with tears at the silliest things, like Lowes Commercials that are not meant to be touching.

Check out our video below. How amazing is God?!??!

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aleta	Wonderful news! Congratulations!
gallatinrealtor	Congratulations!
adam_m	YEEE HAAA!!!! We're gonna have babies that are the same age!!
aleta	What a great idea for a calendar! I have many more pictures that I could use. Thanks for the suggestion!
adam_m	Like us...but better. :)
kimsisco	what a sweet video! so cute! congrats!!!!! hurray!
cnh42	Can you email me your mailing address please? crystalmalone512@yahoo
auntchelle	Oh Becky!!!!! How awesome!! Soooo happy for you!
kittyhawk	What a fun & amazing video to keep for the years to come. This little person is already developing his or her own little spunky personality. I'm so happy for all of you...I think it will be a while before I'll get to be in that "happy grandma place" like my sister but thats okay. Congratulations!
zavala	Yay! How exciting! May God bless your pregnancy.
trishie	I'm behind too. I'm in second Kings, but I can't remeber the chapter. If you want we can kind of linger until Jonathan catches up with you. Take it slower for a few days if you want. It will probably be easier once you and Jonathan are (literally) on the same page. Let me know and I'll be more specific. I think I'm in chapter 16 or so of I Kings.
trishie	5 chapters a day sounds good. LEt me know if you kick it up a notch though, or if Jonathan PASSES us. I can't have that! :) Just kidding. I just finished chapter 20 of II Kings. I'll stop there today.
sunnylee	do you and Jonathan have any fun traditions that you two have started?? Are you showing yet!!???
sunnylee	THAT is so cute!!!! Are you all gonna still be able to make it to the wedding if you're pregnant? Here's my address: 1501 Copperfield Parkway Apt 336, College Station, TX 77845
kittyhawk	Yeah, it was a fun & cute shower. I will send you some pics soon. Hurray for "showing"...thats always a welcome outward sign that your are indeed "with child". Congrats again!!!
skidget	congrats!!! I am due June 22nd, so we are very close!!
crumpledart	yes! It was so great to have them all here. Have little B tell you about the "castle" that we went to see...at least that's what he called it anyway. :)
hollyhawk	yes and no. No on Christmas, before Christmas about a week or so ago we did but not much, mostly just really cold. And today it hit 70 degrees! lol! I think when santa goes on vacation he must have sent some warmth our way a little early. Anyway, back when we had ice, we had Black Ice and both mom and dad fell. We are all doing ok, just fighting colds and such. Caleb is home til the 4th of Jan. I need to tie up some loose ends on Belated Christmas gifts. I'm doing ok, good days and bad. wish I could get out more lol! Trying to clean house too. How's things on your end? p.s. dad is taking blood thinner cuz of blood clots he got during a hernia surgery back around Thanksgiving. He's doing fine now and gets tested every 2 wks. I don't know how he'll ever get the swelling down since he's always on the go; he's got those support socks but he needs something else too. Oh,well?! lol! I hope to ttyl ok? Love ya :)
anne	Life's knocks will come, usually when we don't expect them. But our bravery as parents can help give children confidence that they can handle difficult situations. You'll do fine!
sunnylee	LOVE that little pic up there of you two!
aleta	Thanks. Gene was talking to him today and suggested he call Jonathan.
crumpledart	It only cost $10 for the parking. We could walk around for free. We didn't pay to go see the ice sculptures though. That was too expensive and too cold with all our sickly ones.
sunshinebear	How sweet matching earrings! What a cool hubby!
no_cents	i can sneak on a lil more easier now ;)
no_cents	no not yet ... it stinks to get something and then have it taking away the moment you get it! :(
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Let the Holidays Begin

12-01-08 11:50am CST

We had a nice time in Abilene visiting with family and friends for Thanksgiving. I probably watched more football than what I'm accustomed to since some of the men in the Family are football fanatics!

I was asked the question, "Would anyone like to go out on Friday to take advantage of some of the sales?" My reply was pretty much this, " I would rather pull my teeth out than deal with the crowds." I just do not enjoy large crowds and crowded parking lots that contain anxious and frustrated shoppers. No THANK YOU.

We decided to come home on Saturday and had to drive through Dallas, Fort Worth on I-20. I could not believe the long lines of cars exiting off the highway onto the feeder roads where Malls and stores were present. UGGGGHHHH! It looked like CHAOS!! NO Thanks. We'll keep driving back to my small little town where all I have to be stressed about is the parking at Wal-Mart.

I guess I've become too much of a country girl. I have been spoiled by the slower pace of life, where once I was an aggressive freeway driver just trying to survive in the Dallas Rush Hour. Not anymore. Now when we travel into Dallas, I feel the tension building in my neck with cars zipping in and out of traffic.

AND that is why I have done ALL of my Christmas shopping ONLINE. Yeah, I have to pay a little for the shipping, but I would pay that in Gas $. Plus, I do not have to get Clara in and out of a carseat and drag her around from store to store. So much better. This may be the route I take every year.

I DO love this time of year though. I love driving to church in the evenings and hearing Clara in the back saying "OOOOOOHHH, WOWWWWWWW!!!" as we drive by homes strung up with Christmas lights. I love a blazing Fire in the fireplace, beautiful christmas trees and oh...how I love Christmas music. Especially, the classics with Bing Crosby, Johnny Mathis, The Carpenters, Jimmy Durante. And who can resist stopping and sitting down to watch the old classic claymation Rudolph and Frosty television shows?

Really, when it comes down to it, Christmas was or has never been about the Shopping or the Material Gifts. But, it has always been about the traditions that your family put into place and put emphasis on. I have some wonderful, warm, memories of Christmas with my entire family. The music, the games that we played, the great food, and recognizing the Blessings that God has given us as a Family, as Christians, and as a Country.


sunnylee	I totally agree w/ you on the last paragraph!! I LOVEEEEEEEEE the Christmas holidays w/ the family! One day hopefully we'll spend it with you all..maybe like up in the mountains or something!!
trishie	I agree! I would rather pull out my teeth than shop on Black Friday. We are doing most presents online and I love it. I don't like to shop anyway. I'm with you on the country girl thing. Traffic to me is having to stop at a red light. I'm spoiled, I know. So are we supposed to be in the middle of Judges? I'm not there yet, but I was trying to be in mid I Samuel today. I'm in mid Joshua. I WILL NOT be getting behind again. Arggh! All I did Friday and Saturday was read the Bible. Not that I'm complaining, I LOVE that I have the ability to do that, but I don't relish the thought of getting so far behind again. Fifteen chapters a day is good for right now. Maybe after the madness of the holidays. Whose idea was this anyway? :) Oh, I got Rudy's Path and I cried when I read it. Just like I did with Greta's Purpose. I'm so proud of you!
anne	As a 16-year-old, Jimmy drove the Houston freeways pulling a tractor on a trailer as he worked for a landscaping company. Now, the closer we get to Houston, we feel like we're being sucked into a funnel! I love small towns.
sunnylee	We are going to Costa Rica!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so stinkin' excited! I've NEVER been out of the country!!! YEA!! Actually we were booking all our hotels and activities at your Mom's house. She was SOOOOO excited for us, she sat there in the office and looked at all the websites w/ us, the pictures and maps. And then was telling everyone about it, saying they should check it out online. I'M SO EXCITED!!!
trishie	Not only did I catch up last night, but I got AHEAD!!!! I'm so stinking excited. Yay me!
sunnylee	yeah, he is quite the world class traveler indeed!!! I am blessed to have him..VERY BLESSED!!!
aleta	Hi, Becky. I stumbled across your blog today and just wanted to say that I purchased your book, Greta's Purpose. Your grandparents were here in our home during the meeting RJ held here in Rosenberg and he told us about it. I went out and bought 2! It's really cute; you did a great job!
aleta	I'm Anne's sister-in-law; Jimmy's sister.
larie	I could have written this blog myself. :) I have been so spoiled by living in a small town also. When I go home to Houston I can't stand driving there!! It's funny how your perspective changes, huh?
julieannsmom	I'm with you...no Black Friday for me. Of course, I'm just not doing much Christmas shopping in general. Trying to keep it small. Hope you have a great Christmas!
hollyhawk	I completely agree with you. Some people don't appreciate the small beautiful things of life and of God. How big is your place out there in the country? I bet it's beautiful out there :) I hope to ttyl :)
sunnylee	He still thinks boys are the way to go ;-) But like Chris I think once he gets a little girl..he's world and view will change! ;-)
aleta	Oh, I think a LOT of them, too!
sunshinebear	Thank you for your comment. You are so right about remembering the bad ones over the good ones and there is far many more good ones than bad ones. That is exciting about your other book. I would love to get a copy of it. How much will I owe for you sending me one? I can't wait to read it! With Greta's I got one with a paw print and I think it is so sweet!
kittyhawk	I know we don't celebrate Christmas religiously but I'm so glad that there is a holiday like this that draws families & traditions together. I love all the lights & decorations in the stores, houses, streets, etc. You just get so happy & feel so refresed just looking at it all...pine trees & reds & greens. I just love it!!!
kimsisco	i think about that often... us just sitting around after services that wednesday night. waiting.... 5 years! wow!
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Our Thanksgiving Plans

11-24-08 01:23pm CST

This Thanksgiving will be with Jonathan's family. Our usual plans that consist of us driving down to Houston have changed a bit. This time we will be driving to Abilene to spend the Holiday with Flo, Jonathan's grandmother. I suggested that we "RESTORE" the dining room, open the heavy curtains that probably need a good dusting, get out her nice China and let her enjoy being hostess. We just don't know how many more Thanksgivings we will all have together with her? Sometimes I wonder how elderly relatives feel when we unconsciously take away the tasks that they so LOVED to perform. I mean, I realize that a lot of the time Loved ones need assistance and are no longer able to do what they once did. I try to FLASH forward and put myself in her shoes and think how much I would enjoy having my beautiful China taken out and enjoyed by my children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. And to sit around my dining room table where I once entertained friends of my youth and to honor and remember my husband and the good times we all shared. Being Thankful for the memories that God has richly blessed in my life. I'm looking forward to this Thanksgiving and hoping it brings some happiness to an older, Godly woman who I know struggles with being lonely.


trishie	That sounds like a great blessing for Jonathan's grandmother. I'm sure that it will be so special to her. I am glad that Jonathan is so impressed that he is doing it to. My Jonathan has been impressed as well and I'm not doing as well as you are. I did two days readin today. Even though I am behind I am really motivated about this. I decided while I was helping my mom to not do it, but it was because I wanted to give it the time it deserved. I am really excited about it. I should be caught up in a few days. It is a little more daunting to read 30 plus chapters, but I didn't do it all at once today so it wasn't so bad. I know what you mean about being stressed to read the bible.
tracey	You are so thoughtful to do that for her. Their family is blessed to have you!
tracey	You are welcome to drop in on your way to/from Abilene. We might not be here but I can just give you the code to the keypad to let you in. Also my mom got you and Jonathan some of those coffee mugs.
trishie	I just finished Leviticus! Boy was it rough! I feel like I pulled an all nighter at FC. I'm on schedule to be caught up by Friday, and believe me, it will take a lot for me to get so behind again. This is hard!
auntchelle	Be careful on your trip!! You are so thoughtful to think of Johnathan's grandmother. I need to learn from you!! I guess you will be on the road Wednesday?? We will be in Lindale tonight for church. You will be missed!! Happy Thanksgiving!! Love to Clara!! P.S. How have you been feeling lately???
trishie	Don't get behind! it's rough! :)
anne	I enjoyed reading Rudy's Path at Thanksgiving! Good work.
sunnylee	missed you the past weekend!
lw	We have been traveling so much...I think we have gone somewhere every month since September, and of corse we are leaving again for x-mas! (No wonder it is taking us forever to finish the house!) Vermont was beautiful, we missed the fall leaves, but the snow was gorgeous! Hope ya'll had a wonderful thanksgiving and congrats on the new little one!
sunnylee	well I am WAY glad to hear about that! He liked being there with everyone and getting to know them better. He's a face guy so when I talk about them (my family) he really has no clue who I'm talking about but now he knows and feels connected and will remember!
beejay	Thanks Becky! Hey, did you get the outline of scriptures that I left for you at SS? How are things going with y'all?!
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Falling into Christmas

11-06-08 05:47pm CST

Now that the Fall is in full force, it is so beautiful here in East Texas. I think the colors are more vibrant this year. I don't know about you but when we get into November, Christmas comes upon us so quickly and I always feel rushed in trying to get everyone covered for gifts. So, I have been looking on the internet and magazines trying to get ideas. I have so many blessed people in my entire family that it is hard to know what to get them. I guess being the "WIFE" I have also inherited the role of getting Christmas gifts for all of the inlaws. That is tough.

If any of you have suggestions on gift ideas that are under $50 please let me know.


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hollyhawk	I would get 2 books one on drinks (holiday) where all you do is put ingredients in the jar and add the recipe to the jar and decorate it. Also do that with making cookies. You know what I mean? I'll try to find my books and let you know what the title is ok?! bye for now :) enjoy
kittyhawk	I just learned how to knit. I've knitted one scarf so far & am working on a 2nd one. They are great gifts for Colorado people but not so great for Florida people...and my cats don't make it too easy for me as they just can't leave those yarn balls alone!!
ladidodd	framed pictures of your family or friends with clara would be a nice treat :)
ladidodd	oh i wish too! i actually wear a 6.5 or 7 (or i did before reese came along) so i guess the boots run small... i hope my feet and hands shrink back to normal so i can wear my wedding rings and shoes again!!!
sunnylee	Thanks for the video..YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!
kittyhawk	What? I heard thru the grapevine that you have something to share. Please fill me in!!!
auntchelle	Kirklands has some great, large "family, grandchildren..." collage picture frames that are around $15. I put one together for my mom with pics of the kids, Adam and I, Michael and Ashley, and one of mom and dad...she loved it!! It's over the fireplace...very inexpensive, but thoughtful... :)
tracey	The video was very creative, I loved it!
sunnylee	I LOVED that video!!! Thanks for the email! July 2nd...hopefully I won't be pregnant then! ;-)
lisakaye	I just read your comment to michelle...WOW!
kittyhawk	Okay then so the news is out....Your're Preggers!!! CONGRATS on expecting baby #2. I'm so excited for you & Jonathan & Clara Lee. I know my sister is thrilled to have 4 Grandkids (she just got her 3rd grandbaby two weeks ago)! I've got some major catching up to do but of course thats out of my hands. Ha!! CONGRATS!!!
auntchelle	Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh Becky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are sooooooooooooooooooooo happy for the 3 of you!! I know you are thrilled!!! Man....Adam and I have some major catching up to do!!!!!! Congrats!! :)
blesu	Hey! I'm almost done with all my shopping. I just decided to dedicate a day to doing it all online at discount type websites. I feel so much more relieved!!
julieannsmom	Just happened to see a couple of comments above...Congratulations! When are you due? I hope before Singing School next year, and that we all can make it. You and Crystal and I with all our little babies!!!
crumpledart	well, I see the word is out. I was waiting for it to come out on here! Congratulations! So I hear you and K have a few things in common now! ;)
ladidodd	it was a TON of work.. and difficult with a three month old... but i think it was worth it. it will definitely be a loooong time before we do it again, though :)
sunnylee	I think Ross and I are going to engrave each other's and surprise each other at the wedding. We are doing the same thing w/ our vows. We aren't going to show or tell each other the vows (we will get them checked and rechecked by Paul G. who is doing our wedding)...so it'll be VERY emotional!
cnh42	Saw some comments above....Congrats!
crumpledart	I'm contemplating that. I've been contemplating that since before B was born. We'll see what happens. It hasn't happened yet.
sunnylee	Hey girlie!! We need to hook up sometime soon!!!! Maybe go Christmas shopping together one weekend before the holidays get so way busy! I wanna see ya all..and of course squeeze little Clara Lee!!!!
sunnylee	No... :-( :-( :-( ....he just flew to Pittsburg for who knows how long. The next time FOR SURE I'll see him..is Dec 13th...I can't wait to be away from this job, travel w/ him and BE WITH HIM!!!!!
sunnylee	And I haven't seen him since...11/9 ...you can tell when he's been gone cuz my mood is a 'bit' different
trishie	Well, I'm glad that you are doing well. I've been with my mom this week and haven't read since Wednesday!!!! I am doubling up though and I will be caught up in a few days. I decided that it would be much easier to double the reading when I got home as opposed to try and fit it into my crazy schedule. When I did have a chance to read I was too tired to get anything out of it so I put it on hold. I have heard that Leviticus is difficult. I WILL catch up though, so don't worry. Keep your momentum, I'm proud of you.
annabrett	I have gotten behind, too. So I'm not quite to Lev yet. I'm trying to catch up!
trishie	I really don't know how you two do it with babies. It is harder than I thought. I can easily catch up now that I'm home and only have a husband and a puppy to take care of, but you two with your babies and everything, I'm proud of you!
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Post November 4th :>((((((

11-05-08 12:37pm CST

I'm okay today. I made a point to NOT turn on the TV last night to watch the votes coming in. I did happen to check email and of course as you navigate through websites, you couldn't help but read the HEADLINES. The one that I saw at 9:15pm was "Obama wins OHIO." My stomach dropped. I decided to shut the computer down, got into the shower to reset, and got a little weepy. I got a little emotional when Jonathan tried to console me. He tried to comfort me and say that we still didn't know the results.

Well, As we got ready to go to bed and Jonathan was setting the ALARM the radio came on and at that moment we heard McCain giving his Loser Speech. It was then that I was at Peace. No more worry. No more being angry at STUPID people. I was almost numb.

I realize God has His reasons. Perhaps this is His way of destroying all of the Media, Homosexuals, Hollywood, Democrats that were so Openly supporting Obama. He will make them all look like FOOLS when Obama is truly tested.

I know that McCain wasn't really who we all wanted. And, even if he had won, we would still have our concerns about how he would lead. But now that Obama has the position, he and his party can now be put in the HOT seat and see how they handle our country's problems. If anything, it will give Republicans time to rebuild and it will get the Republican party hopefully back on the Conservative Track. Or perhaps get the Conservatives joining together in some new form.

We do need to remain strong and do what we can to be lights in this world. I know God's ways are much HIGHER than our ways. Something that brings me comfort is that I'm a citizen of a much better country. It is a Heavenly Kingdom. My LEADER is a Just and Fair Lord and that realization is far better than any election poll results.


je	Amen. "For our citizenship is in heaven; whence also we wait for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ" -- Phil 3:20
sunshinelc	This verse is what brought me comfort: Phillipians 3:20 ~ "For our citizenship is in heaven..."
sunshinelc	Haha...I just saw that they put the same comment!
trishie	I feel your pain. I did watch last night and each milestone, my stomach dropped a little more. I am sad, but I will Trust in God and remember that this is not home.
kittyhawk	I know what you mean. Thankfully, we all know that God is in control and that there is indeed a "Season for everything". Looking on the bright side....at least we will have a President whose marriage is recognized in the sight of God. No ugly divorces or affairs to sweep under the rug like we would have had to do with McCain.
hogfan216	this is sam, i don't know how to highlight other user's names in my comment, but go to clay's blog and click on "ed". He has a really good bit regarding our reactions as Christians.
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