Our little Wilby

This is our little one at 11 weeks. It's taken me forever to get these posted.(I'm at 20 weeks now) OOPS! I figured I should get these posted before we have our next ultra sound-this Monday. :) You can't tell much from these pictures but what you can tell is that it's definately a human and there SO IS A GOD!!!! My favorite picture is the one that looks like "Wilby" is itching it's eyes. I just love that one. The tech had to pretty much jump on my stomach to wake up the tired one. It's just like it's mommy and daddy-loves to sleep. Rob was excited about seeing the baby but was so, very fascinated in the technology of the the whole thing. To think it's just sound waves creating these images. Here's some reality for ya-these pictures are pretty much life size if you can believe that. THERE IS A GOD!!!!!! AMEN.

Trip to England

Rob and I had the privilege to visit his parents, in London, back in May. We had the best time. We saw so many things and had a great time of fellowship with his mom and dad.

This is my proud husband giving a "cheers" at the "Eagle and Child". This was the pub that the inklings(C.S. Lewis and his fellow writers)once found as their meeting place.

I had to be the typical tourist and get a shot of one of the famous, telephone booths.
"Look kids, Big Ben"

This is the amazing Westminster Abby. Rob was like a little kid getting all kinds of shots of the detailed architecture.
The above picture is one of the many chapels in Oxford. I think Oxford was one of my favorite places we visited. I felt like I was in a movie. The gardens were all so beautiful, the architecture grand and it was just plain romantic.

Windsor Castle was an educational experience. We saw the changing of the guard, the breath taking chapel and part of the Queens residence. If you look carefully you can see the flag raised high-the flag meaning that we were in the Queens presence that day.
This picture does not give the English country side justice. We drove out to the country side one day and I felt like I was on the set of "Holiday". There were yellow fields for miles and miles and then we would come to a quaint little village with a few pubs and a church. This pattern kept going and going. I wanted to just stop and soak it all in.

My New Pregnant Hair-cut

Yes, that's right!!! I got a new hair -do and no, I didn't get it cut at "Cuts-Plus". We are 11 weeks along and so excited/nervous.

Birthday Music

So, it was worth turning 34. My thoughtful husband did great this birthday. He presented me with some great music....some of the best music my ears have heard in awhile. If you like fun, quirky music, the "Juno"soundtrack is for you. The movie and the soundtrack make me laugh outloud. If you like meaningful, moody music then the "Once" soundtrack is for you. Beautiful movie, beautiful music. Bravo to my husband and his great, gift giving ability.

Cuteness

I just recently had an opportunity to visit my brother and his family. I had so much fun. I miss them so much. I so wish God had it in His plans to have us closer to each other on the map. I had so much fun playing with my nephews. It was the first time I had seen the 3rd little cutie. They are such well behaved little boys. Their parents have done a great job. I loved playing with the three boys but my favorite part of my trip was the sweet time I had with my brother. I could sit and talk with him for days. I love you brother. It was a great trip.

St. Louis Seasons

I love the St. Louis seasons. There's just something to be said about the midwest and the variety of the seasons. I could do without the summers but other than that no complaints here. Each season feels like a gift from God. God brings me fall to enjoy the array of color on His paint brush. He brings me winter to drink in His Peace while everything is so still and quiet. I can also delight in a couple of snow days here and there. After winter comes bursting forth Spring, where His glory is loud and clear. Our backyard is so full of life in the Srping. Flowers will be everywhere because of our hard working landlord. We can't wait to light up the grill and have friends over. God, I thank you for the seasons and your creativity. God, I thank you for the seasons in the life you've given me. Sometimes I complain about some of those seasons you've given me but all of them are in your great timing. I've grown with every season and am pleasantly surprised when the next season comes along. Each season draws me closer to my maker. Sometimes it's the standing in awe of vast colors of the trees on our street or finding beauty in the diversity of relationships you've given me. Sometimes it's stopping to notice the hush and silence of the snow, blanketed city or just realizing that sometimes you are really talking in those silent times of my life. Sometimes it's marveling in the overpowering aroma coming from the rose bush in the backyard or just stopping and taking time to take in the fragrances of God that are all around me. There is trully a time and reason for all seasons.

Church and Pink Floyd

A couple of months ago Rob and I were watching one of those PBS-athons(you know the ones where they show the really cool music shows and before you know it you've been sitting there for hours). Well, one night they were showing an "Aussie Pink Floyd" concert. Rob was amazed with the guitar solos and visual art on stage. Because of his amazement, I had an AH HA moment, "What a great Birthday Present this would be". Sure enough they were going to be coming to the Fox Theater in St. Louis right before his birthday. AH HA!!! Well, we went, we saw and were well pleased. The concert was by far the best concert I had ever been to. There was so much talent, light shows and visual art through the entire performance. WOW!!! Every song brought a new surprise. And the people watching was FANTASTIC!!!!! Oh, if the Fox Theater walls could talk.

During the concert I scanned my bugged out eyes around the auditorium. I had one of those frozen in time, deep thoughts. My eyes saw 70 year olds and teenagers. I saw some people standing up, waving their hands in the air, while some(like us) just stayed seated. All people were smiling and enjoying themselves. There was so much energy in the room. People waited with anticipation for the next song or light show. I, myself was convicted by some of the words that I heard. THEN, I thought "This is how church should be-minus the pot smoke". No, really.... A church with multiple generations and diversity. A church with people feeling comfortable with their worship style-some would sit and some would stand with their hands in the air. People waiting in anticipation for the next words to be spoken-some would be encouraged some would be convicted. People are smiling and rejoicing. Don't get me wrong, a Sunday morning service isn't supposed to "entertain" us with light shows and far out graphics. A Sunday morning service should bring forth the TRUTH and that's far beyond blown up pink, kangaroos and disco balls. But what if the Church looked like the concert audience I saw, because of the truth that was being taught? HHHHMMMM?