- Carmen is sleeping peacefully right next to me.
- I am 31 weeks pregnant today! Hooray!
- Dave busted out a birthday party yesterday. Twister, musical chairs, animal charades, Simon Says, skits with props, first-floor fishing, balloons, and a birthday cake. He made a certain 6 year old very, very happy!
- The little friends and moms who braved the snow. It WAS slippery out there!
- Carmen’s night nurse who also braved the snow and slippery roads to work her shift last night.
- The winter wonderland outside that I can see from the couch.
- Dave is now partying away with Lauren at a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party for a friend.
- Moments that make us laugh. Dave and Lauren were playing outside on the deck in the snow last night. Dave shoveled all the snow into a big pile and they took turns jumping into it. Watch the video below!
- Lauren who makes us laugh. A couple of nights ago I was putting Lauren to bed. She said, “Mom, I want you to go to college with me.” I asked, “Why?” She said, “To pick someone.” I asked, “To pick someone for what?” She said, “To marry!!!” OK, your daddy and I will be HAPPY to oblige!
- Another funny Lauren moment: A few nights ago we had a big rain storm. Lauren woke up and crawled in bed between us but then realized there wasn’t enough room so she went to Dave’s side of the bed. Dave got up to look out the window and climbed into Lauren’s bed to avoid being squashed in our bed. Before he could even get the covers up, Lauren jumped in bed with him and said, “I like Daddy!”
- All of you who are a part of this community and who shared your thoughts on why we should keep this website going!
Here is the video of Dave and Lauren playing in the snow.
If you have trouble viewing the video above, click here to watch it on YouTube.
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Big thanks to Ann who brought us a wonderful brisket meal. As a former Texan, I can assure you that your brisket was good! Thank you to Wendy for my very favorite chicken salsa bean soup, sandwiches and baked goodies! Thank you to Rachinee for the Quiznos feast! Thanks to Nicole for the TJ’s gift certificate!!! Thanks to Cristina for the lasagna!
SUCH a cool video! How do you throw those amazing clips together so quickly? I’m jealous…we’ve only had a light dusting of snow where I live in Switzerland. I love goofing off in the snow!
Thanks Tina! I have to laugh when you say, “so quickly.” I am anything but fast when it comes to these videos. It takes me about one hour of effort per minute of final video…so that little three minute video took about three hours to make! But it’s a fun hobby.
Switzerland isn’t that big. Surely you must be near snow, right!!!
Hi there, You know, you all are going to have some great video’s and picture’s for Lauren to always have for memories. You all are great parents. I am so glad Hope is still comfy and content, stay on that couch. God bless you all. In Christ, Joe
The snow is starting to fall here as I write. Looks pretty, as it does in your video, but I am certainly not as excited as Lauren and Dave in jump in it.
Glad to hear all is going well for EVERYONE!!!! Sending our love and hugs, Nicki (Angel Riley’s Mommy)
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Very nice video!
Thanks!
Surprisingly, we don’t get much snow here. I wish we did. Kinda. When we do get snow, after about two days, I am ready for it to leave.
That was an adorable video.
You know Lana, I was just thinking how cool is it that you are on complete bedrest. I’m not sure, but I bet you are spending moments that you might not have otherwise had with Carmen, loving her up. I love that she is resting peacefully beside you. It makes my heart smile.
God knows what he is doing and I praise him for caring for you and blessing you.
Congrats on making it to 31 weeks. That is so wonderful.
Debbie
Congrats on 31 weeks! Birthday parties and snow fun… what a great daddy Lauren has!
31 weeks!!!! WaHOOOOOO! Keep On Hangin’ On, Hope! God is so good and awesome and amazing and perfect and loving and…… Thank you, Jesus!