14 weeks

Well, I finally had a doctor apt. today. I really like my new doctor. She's friendly, informative and great bed side mannor. I got to hear the heart beat which is always comforting. I have an ultra-sound next Tues to confirm due date of Oct 27. (one day after Charlize). However this baby will also be a c-section as Prescott doesn't perform v-backs. They do not have anesthieiologists on location at all times and it could take 30min for the on-call to get there. Small towns sure are different. =) But, she said she always schedules for 39 weeks which will be fine with me at that point to go a week early. That also gives the kids a week between birthdays which is nice. My sister Jodi and my birthday are 5 days apart and it always worked well to have our own weekend to celebrate.

God has been blessing us with work lately. Mike has two small jobs this week and then two larger ones coming up. At this point it looks like we have work for the next 4months! Praise the Lord. He is so good to us.

Charlize, meet God.

Charlize and I were reading a book about how God has created our bodies. Everytime we get to a body part we point to it. The last page just talked about God so I asked Charlize where God is. (even though I know He is everywhere) I pointed up toward the sky. She turned her head, looked up and said, "hi".

back in AZ

Thank you to everyone for all the prayers over the last few days. I felt every one! Monday was travel day as well as the first time I had been out of bed in 6 days. My mom got me to the airport and we found out the flight was delayed by an hour. (always happens to me in Omaha). Thankfully I was feeling well, just tired so I got to use a wheel chair and my mom got to come through security. We finally got on the plane which was only half full so I was able to use three seats for us. This helped a lot! Charlize had room to squirm and squirm she did for 3 hours straight! It was a lot of work and I had to make numerous appologies to the couple in front of us and she threw her book over the seat and pulled hair. Thankfully I didn't feel sick until the last few minutes.

When we got off the plane I couldn't find Mike. I wasn't strong enough to hold Charlize so I made her walk with me. All the sudden she was tugging on my arm. I thought she was trying to get away but then realized she saw Mike and was running to him. I'm so glad she didn't forget him. After a very long two hr ride we were home. The last few days we've been trying to make the 2 hr time change. (charlize got up at 4:30am Tues)

Today is my first day to be alone. I've been a guest in someone's home since mid Dec. and although it was a great time I'm just enjoying being by myself today. Mike and his parents are taking care of Charlize which is great since I'm back to jello and water and resting. I hit 11 weeks today! I'm hoping it's like last time and I only have two more bad weeks to go! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!

10 Weeks--1/4 of the way through!

The days have been up and down lately. Yesterday was really good and today not so much. Mike started a side remodel job yesterday and we are thankful even for the little ones. He also has a lead at the local Home Depot. He's hoping to have another conversation tomorrow with one of the managers. If anyone can sell Home Depot's product; Mike can. Most times when he has a question there he realizes he knows more than the employee on hand. I have one more week here in Lincoln. I'm thankful for the help but looking forward to seeing Mike. After this we move back in the trailer. We've decided to live there until the baby is born to save some money. (or until I can't fit through the door (a serious possibility)).

Yesterday I was looking through pics on our camera. One of Mike came up and Charlize immediately said, "Da, da!" That's a pretty rare thing still so I was glad that she still recognizes him. She's really starting to babble. Every animal says "bow, wow, wow" according to her. It's pretty cute. She's really trying.

Prescott

Yes, Cristina, we are looking at Prescott at this time as a more permanent stop. As permanent as a Jolly can be any way. (6 moves in 4 1/2 years of marriage). =) Mike is looking into some of the newly created gov. jobs. One option is at the V.A. hospitol and there are several other options that revolve around construction/maintenance. At this point benefits are a bigger factor than pay as rent is pretty cheap there. We've found some houses under $700. PTL! We are praying that God would lead Mike to the right place for work and that He would bless quickly if it's His will. Also that we would remain trusting Him no matter the timeline. I'm hoping to be feeling better by May and look forward to seeing all of you in the valley soon.

Case of the Yukks!

Sorry it's been a while. Thanks for everyone who's praying. It's been another though 1st tri-mester but better this time as I have help and a better diet. (my mom makes my food) Last time i couldn't stand to smell the cooking so I ate freezer meals. Not so nutritious. Mike is currently driving our trailer back to AZ. (Prescott). Charlize and I will fly back on Ap 8th. That way my mom can help me for a few weeks and then Mike's mom can help me finish up. Please pray for continued strength and health for me and obedience from charlize and job for Mike. I'm getting dizzy.....more later.

Simple Math

3+1=4

Or at least it will in October. =)

Next Stop: Hammond, IN

Now we're in Hammond with my oldest sister. They had some snow damage in their dinning room so Mike is redoing plumbing and electrical and then replacing drywall on the ceiling and two walls. Quite the project when you have 4 kids running around the house. We'll probably be here a few more days and then finally head back to Lincoln and eventually AZ. I'm getting really anxious for this to be over but it's great to have time with my sister and family. They are so much fun to be around.

PS: Jon and Jen we got your message. Our cell is dead and I can't find the charger. Thanks for a great time. We made it in at 1am and the trip was smoothe.

Next Stop: Nashville, TN

Finishing up Houston: We had a great time in corpus Christi. The only snafu was when Mark got chased down by a dog while on his bike. As he tried to defend himself from being bit, he crashed his bike. We were all at breakfast without our cell phone so it took him an hour to get a hold of us. After 6 cars passed him while he was lying in the middle of the road finally someone stopped to help. We were all thankful when we found out he was just sore and had no broken bones. Mike finished the fence yesterday and we left at 8pm for Nashville.

Traveling all night went quite well. Charlize slept all 14 hours! I was a little bummed to miss Louisiana along the 10 in the dark but the swampland was still ominous in the dark. Huge trees towered over us on both sides of the road. They must have been 30 or 40 feet tall. Mississippi was a smoothe drive but as soon as we got to Alabama the snow started. Around 5am we had to pull over for Mike to rest his eyes. We had been looking into the snow for so long I was expecting any minute to see in big bold yellow print, "Long Long ago, in a galaxy far far away. . . I took the next shift driving and pretty much prayed the whole way. We saw 4 major wrecks involving jackknifed trailers or flipped over cars that completely stopped the freeway. Thankfully we were never involved and they were all on the other side of the freeway. I think by the end of the night we must have seen 30 cars that had slip off the road. Made us thankful for a heavy truck and 4 wheel drive. We finally pulled into our friends house at 10:30 am. We had a great lunch meeting our friends extended family and enjoying lots of hospitality. Our friends are in the middle of opening their first franchise of Little Ceasars here in Nashville.

After lunch Charlize and I were both in much need of a nap. We both went down while Mike took a shower. I slept about three hours and after talking to Mike tonight apparently I got up and picked up Charlize in my sleep and took care of her till Mike finished. Then handed her off and went back to bed. I remember none of this. Hmmm, I think maybe I can't miss a nights sleep as well as I thought. I wonder what other chores I could learn to do while I sleep. This could be a good deal! . . . . maybe.

Next Stop: Houston TX

What a nice break Houston has been from the cold! We got in at 3:30am Sat. Traveling with a sleeping one year old is so worth the late hours! We've been enjoying time with Mark and Monica and Reagan. It's been in the 60's and with the light humidity it feels like spring! Mike is working on the back yard fence that collapsed from the hurricane last fall. All over the neighborhood you can see new and old fence boards as almost everyone had some damage. Right now M&M and their backyard neighbors have one large combined backyard. The neighbors have a large bird aviary and the kids enjoy watching the parakeets. I had both kids at Home Depot and must have had 5 people ask if they were twins. What fun to have cousin time together. That's something that I really miss in our long distance family.

Wednesday all of us are headed to Corpus Christy for some fun in the sun. Padre Island is only an hour from there so we might have to fit that in. I guess Padre has the Caribbean like beaches. hmm I think that's worth another hour. =) Monica was able to get an apt for Charlize before our insurance ran out so she's working on four shots today. She's pretty fussy but this is a great place to deal with it rather than a traveling day.

Our main accomplishment of the week: Charlize taught Reagan to walk. He definately thrives on the encouragement and is very wobbly but aren't we all with something new. =)