Big news:)!!!

SO, IT'S A GIRL!! We had an appointment this week to find out the gender, and it's a sure thing! The ultrasound tech took all the measurements and checked to see if the baby is healthy (heart, brain, spine, kidney function, etc). It all looks good so far! During the appointment, she was flipping around all over the place and it was hard to get her still for a good shot. Finally, the REVEAL. Arthur joked that his little girl was, "Being conservative, and that's a good thing!". All in all, I'm doing good and the baby is doing good. I still have extreme hip pain once in a while. Usually, it happens when I overdo it-like go buy groceries!! Unfortunately, I'm telling the truth! I try to exercise to keep strong and healthy, but it about wipes me out for the day. I have found my true new love for exercise in Water Aerobics!!! I exercise with about 6 little old ladies that have thick German accents! They just love me to bits and pieces:) I'm sure I'll continue going more often as I get further along in the pregnancy. Okay, so enough talk, on with pictures!!

So, it's been a while since I've updated. Thanksgiving went great! We invited a single soldier over that wasn't going to make it home for the holiday. I made way TOO much food for 3 adults and 1 child, so we ate leftovers for about 4 days (and finally got sick of it!).

Aden has been doing great in school! He continues to learn sign language, fun songs, goes to the library, has a music class, and loves to play with our neighbor boys. They are moving in April, and then our street will become very lonely! Please pray for that transition! Not sure if Aden will understand why his best friend is moving away. Oh, and we got a dog! Chopper is his name. He's about 6 months old and is really a great companion around the house!

Arthur has taken up wild hog hunting! He went with a buddy a couple of weeks ago and brought home a hog to butcher in our backyard! Ewwww! We've also started selling things on ebay. Trying to find an extra source of income, and hopefully this will be better than garage sales!

We also have maybe found a church:) We've tried about 7 different ones and are astounded that everything down here is sooooo Southern Baptist. I guess we do live in the South! The church that we've been visiting is rather large, but offers great Sunday School and cell groups. I'll keep you updated if we make the 'decision'. Not necessarily to join, as any good Southern Baptist would do so that they could report their numbers at the convention...but to continue going there:) Hope everyone is doing well!!

Oh, and did I mention that we're going HOME for Christmas!!! We are counting down the days!!