New ticker...

Some of you have noticed that I have a new countdown. My sister-in-law (& brother) are expecting their first child! YEA! We are so excited and have been waiting for them to announce something. We have been patient and know that they had to be ready as well as God's planning. Joel & Christy are thrilled, too! I am so excited to share in their experience. It is my first opportunity to be an aunt! I want them to have a boy so I can pass down lots of clothes and maybe some toys one day. Although if it is a girl, I am afraid I am going to spend a ton of money on her! Christy's mom & mom-in-law will also keep her in tons of clothes, too. Christy is an only child like David and if it is a girl, it will be the first granddaughter on my side.

John David considers "Aunt CC" to be his girlfriend. Anytime he is around her, he has to sit by her, talk to her, play only with her, etc. While camping, Aunt CC had to ride with us in the car even though her husband was in the other car. She is a great sport to bathe him, dress him, and sit by him anytime he calls on her which is often. Of course, he loves his Uncle Joel. John David's first comment anytime his name is mentioned is "Uncle Joel is silly."

Uncle Joel & Aunt CC live in New Jersey for now but will move to Enid, Oklahoma next year. Uncle Joel will be an instructor in Air Force Pilot Training. He reports next May but has to be in San Antonio, Texas from January until May for his own school. That means the baby will not have an official nursery at first because they will be living in temporary housing. Please pray for them as they enter the unknown of a having their first child, moving closer to home, and having a baby somewhere else. Joel & Christy have a great attitude about all of it because they will be much closer to both of their families in Oklahoma as well as be able to take off for the holidays.

John David doesn't know what to think about having a cousin. He wants "Aunt CC" to be his cousin. Oh well! I am having fun passing down all of my books and clothes to Aunt CC! Their dog, Pistol, doesn't know what is about to come. Their cat, Bullet, isn't going to be happy either. Can you tell which school they went to in Oklahoma? They have an orange bathroom, too! ;)

We are also excited about our other friends who are expecting - Leigh Anne & Matt, Mandi & Cody, Laura & Aaron, and Mark & Amanda! We are praying for all of you!

*I forgot to add my cousin Aaron & Caroline, too! Sorry!