Thank you thank you thank you!

It kind of works out that I feel so thankful today, and that Thanksgiving is in a week, so today is the day I will do a "What I'm thankful for" post.
I wasn't planning on doing one, but my heart is overflowing today.

I am thankful...
♥ That God has blessed me with an AMAZING husband, who is encouraging, loving, hillarious, my best friend and without a doubt, the love of my life... and for my two amazing, healthy little girls.
♥ That I have amazing, loving parents who would do anything for me.
♥ That God has blessed us with an AMAZING church family, and a GORGEOUS new property. Whether it's finished or not, I love it. I cannot wait to be there and completely out of Orangevale.
♥ For my amazing friends who encourage, and push me to be a better person... who I can let loose with and just be myself with.
♥ For the job God has given me... It can be stressful, but I get to work with the people I love, and help make the ministries of The Family Church of Sacramento possible.
♥ For our amazing youth group, youth leaders, and youth Pastors. They are the best, and I mean that. I'm so proud to be able to speak into them, laugh with them, and just be a part of the coolest youth group in the world.
♥ I'm thankful God has put Jaime and Estora as the Youth pastors. In case you're reading this...You guys are THE BEST. You're raising up a group of well rounded, amazing, hillarious warriors, and it's an honor to serve you.

♥


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This weeks:

FOR TODAY
Outside my window- Hazel Ave, again. Sun shining... Lots and lots of traffic.

I am thinking- Too much, and I'd rather not talk about it... If that's o.k.

I am thankful for- My husband (did I pick him last week?), who is my perfect polar opposite when I need him to be (like when I stop being optimistic.)

I am remembering- Leila before she could talk as well as she does now... or walk... my baby!

On my mind- Wouldn't this count as the "I am thinking"? No? Then, Leila is on my mind. And the fact that I just noticed I'm being very short today.

Noticing that- Hailey is huge in the best way possible. I'm so glad she's a healthy little bean.

Pondering these words: Trust Me.

From the learning rooms- I'm going to learn how to make awesome headbands with big flowers and bows for my girls. I love them (my girls I mean). Maybe tutus too.

From the kitchen- Chicken tacos are begging to be made today.

I am wearing- Jeans (my one nice pair), my brown boots, and my brother's Berkley hoodie. It's my favorite.

I am creating- Nothing at the moment, but like I said, I want to make the headbands... And pies.

I am going- To dance my heart out at youth tonight to Nsync's "I want you back". Should be interesting...

I am reading- Still nothing minus "Brown bear brown bear what do you see?"

I am hoping- For the best. For my girls to be healthy and strong and live long, full lives.

I am hearing- Hailey grunting, Abi and Auston talking in the office down the hall.

Around the house- clothes, shoes, etc.

One of my favorite things- Hearing Leila sing, and how excited she gets when "You've got a Friend in Me" comes on Pandora. She's beautiful.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Youth tonight, Tacos tomorrow night, Friday night mall walk with the Hammer, Saturday Tropicana Practice, Sunday Tropicana.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...
My sweet Leila. She's an ornery little thing but I love her to pieces. She's my little angel.

Stealing ideas is fun.

Hijacked an idea from my friend Tammi... I'm going to participate int the once a week. Here we go:

For today:
Outside my window- Is Hazel Avenue. Not super duper busy yet, but it shouldn't be long. It's almost 4.
I am thinking- Christmas, and the possibility of our mini Disneyland trip.
I am thankful for- My amazing husband and family (biological or not) they're all fantastic.
From the kitchen- It's probably smelling like broccoli. I'm at work right now and I made broccoli to go in Leila's lunch.
I am wearing- Jeans, loose white top, 2 tank tops under that and mah-flippay floppays.
I am creating- I just created a funeral program for a man from our church. It's weird that I'm starting to become a pro at it. Idk if I like that...
I am going- to go pick up my big girl, Estora + her kiddos after work.
I am reading- A lot of blogs lately... Not so many books.
I am hoping- for breakthrough. Lots of it.
I am hearing- Eric talking about "Tall skinny Matt" while he uses the printer... now he's threatening Auston's life.
Around the house- Tons of baby clothes, blankets, aaaand papers.
One of my favorite things- Hailey smiling when Leila talks to her... or Leila being so polite!
A few plans for the rest of the week:
Tonight: Youth at the new property. Hollaaa
Thursday: Tropicana Practice after work
Friday: Ladies night
Saturday: Helping with the homegoing Service for Steve DiGioia
Sunday: Lots.

Picture of the day:

I'm really going to do it this time.

I keep starting to blog, then crap out after the first two paragraphs.
I will do this.

Ok... Sooo... I had a baby. Hailey Eden. She'll be 3 months old on the 12th. I cannot believe it.

The church has FINALLY moved to ROSEVILLE(All but the offices.)!!! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!!!
O.k., but surrriously...
It's absolutely beautiful.
(and slightly cramped)
But I can't believe IT'S REALLY HAPPENED!!!
Love love love...
Lurve...O.k.

Life is crazy right now. I kind of love it.
Everything is changing... But that's good.

O.k... I'm done.
Peace Out.

Contracting.

That's what I want to put on Facebook every time I have another contraction... Because that's what's on my mind in that moment.

Started having contractions every 3-5 mins from 6AM on. Little Lady wasn't moving much at all, so off we went to L&D. By the time we got there,(9:35), she had started moving again, but I was definitely having contractions. So we hung out there for 2 1/2 hrs. Found out I'm dilated 1cm. Then they sent me home. If they get worse I'm supposed to go back.

Here's to hoping she stays in at least another 2 weeks.
We'll see.
These 2010 girls are apparently extremely impatient and have minds of their own!

Peace.

I've been thinking about blogging lately.
Then not doing anything about it.

Starting to blog...
Then deleting it.

Not sure why.

Anywhoo... Everything is shaping up for this baby to come.
It makes me happy.
Not that I wasn't excited about her coming... But there's this huge weight off my shoulders.
I still have a job.
A job that will let me bring my baby... at least for a while.
I'm finally switching to a doctor that's not only in my neck of the woods, but will also deliver my baby at the hospital I really wanted to deliver at.
That makes me happy.
Like I can breathe.
I get to take the classes I want. Get a little more prepared this time.





Joy is officially surging through my veins, like it hasn't in a little while.

Not so surprising news flash:

Preggo insomnia IS NOT fun.

Here it is... Almost 4AM, and I'm up watching "Julie and Julia".
It makes me wish I could pull it together and cook a wider variety of awesome food. Break away from the chicken tacos, enchaladas, chicken parmesean... Pretty much anything chicken. Poor D must be starving for some red meat! I'm not sure why I stick with chicken. I love pork, fish, and steak... Maybe I'm just in a rut.

I do love Julia Child, and not just because we share the same first name. My mom has allll her cook books. I need them. I definitely need the Betty Crocker cookbook. That's a staple for any house. Some of my mom's best meals have come from those books!

Ugh. Hungry. And I've got a very kicky baby in my belly right now. It's a wonder I sleep at all at night. You'd think being active all day (Minus 20 minutes here or there) would put this sweet baby to sleep. Nope. She will not stay still.


I love her already :)