this week..

Well I was reading my last few posts and I decided that I need to update. Last time I talked about going to seminary it was still 2 or 3 years out. Now we have decided and felt called to go next year (fall 2010)! We are excited about this news:) Jacob is done with the application and needs to just finish up a few other things it asks for and then its off (the mail). We are looking to go to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. I guess I'm going to have a southern bell for a daughter after this! After seminary, we have no clue where we are going or what we are doing. I'm hoping that somehow we can end up closer to my family. But not holding my breath on that one. Please keep us in your prayers with this whole situation. There are many unanswered questions as of right now. I'm okay and not stressing though. I know that God is totally in control of this!
My sister is getting married next weekend. I remember this week for me 2 years or so ago. Finalizing everything. Having the realization that this long awaited day is finally near. All the fairy tale dreams you had of a little girl are coming true. You will be a wife now, a true grown up! (even to this day, it still catches me off guard sometimes that I'm a "Mrs."!) You will be with this man for the rest of your life! The time goes by so fast. Enjoy Amy and Bob! I love you!

An Isabella Update

I can't believe that Isabella is 6 months old! She has been teething for the last week or so. I thought it was just one tooth, but today I saw 2 little white bumps on her little gums! Oh she will look so cute with 2 little teeth! Might not be as cute to breastfeed her though!;) She's been a little more fussy, (ok sometimes downright screaming!) and clingy lately. We had a pretty good day today. We were out at playgroup and then went to visit a friend. It definately makes the day go faster when I'm out and about. Some days it is just nice to stay home- make that most days! She had a little laughing fit. I love when she does that! Other times I will do the same things that made her giggle uncontrollably and I'll get nothin' out of her. She just looks at me like I'm crazy! Us parents, we are pretty crazy- the things we say and do just to get a smile or a laugh out of our little ones! Today she pulled the cat's tail. I have to say that was pretty funny. (not to the cat, though!) She can sit by herself for much longer now. She's getting so big! We had her checkup last week. She weighs 17 lbs and is 26 inches! 75% still! She is eating some baby food at dinner time. Not a fan of the veggies so far..
I was looking at trying to reorder some of the very cute pictures that we got at JcPenney's. Now I wish I had gotten two different additional pictures...They are $15 a sheet! I was all proud of myself because I had a coupon when I got the pictures done and it was $40 total. It's a little overwhelming to order right after the photo shoot. Every picture looked great! But I was trying to stay in some sort of a budget. The lady had said to get them now while I had the coupon price.. Grr!! I have to tell myself that in a couple of months she'll look different again and I'll get more pictures! That's some sort of a consolation..

Catching up

Wow, it's been a while since I've had time to sit down and write. I feel like I've been busy, yet I don't have a lot to say (hence why I haven't written much in a while!). Today was a day of frustrating moments. I am going to vent now- I went to get my bridesmaid dress hemmed. It's going to be $82!! I don't know if that's a lot for alterations, but I feel like it is. Even if that's a decent price, $82 is still a lot to pay out of pocket for a one time wearing, not to mention buying the dress to begin with! Why can't girls rent dresses for weddings?! Or have a long, short or average height dress, then you pick which is closer to your size? I hate when I can't shop around (or do it myself) for a better price.

Let's see what else is new? Jacob is still seriously looking into seminaries. We might even go before the 2 years is up. He figures if God is calling him to the ministry, then we should go as soon as possible. It's exciting and a little scary to think about. But most things in life that turn out great usually are.

I am getting the apt. back to normal. It always takes a few days to get organized and clean after being away. I'm about 3/4 done. I think I scared Jacob last night because I got a burst of energy at night and wanted to get everything done. It was annoying me all day, but I have to stop at a moments notice to take care of Bella when she's crying.. I get stresed when stuff is everywhere. I can handle some mess here and there, but this was out of control!

I have stopped watching TV for the most part. I watch an hour here and there, but all the sudden it was change in me. I just couldn't stand any of the shows! I have been busy ever since. I have a stack of books and magazines I got at the library that I longingly look at every day. I did watch a bit of Michael Jackson's funeral. I think that he was a great entertainer, but I think they are going a little over board with making him out like a saint. Giving money to charities and being a good dad is great. I think it's what he was called to do with the amount of money that he had. I'm glad that he was able to find joy in his children.