My Random thoughts

Well, I have been tagged... as you can see. So, for those interested, here are my 7 random and/or weird facts about me (Becca). Dave is at work, so he will have to answer for himself.

1. When Dave and I were seriously dating we had a "talk" about how I love PJ's and sweat pants... and if he expected me to dress in cute clothes and look put together all the time-then I was the wrong girl for him... I think he laughed and said he already knew that about me and has since then even contributed to my sweatpant/PJ collection... along those same lines, my roommate in college (insert shout out to Bethany) taught me a great studying trick... wake up early... take a shower, do your hair and makeup... then put back on some PJ's (preferably not the ones you slept in)... and sit down to study... with a hot cup of java. The PJ's prevent you from getting too distracted and going out to play instead of studying and the shower really wakes you up and makes you feel ready to get serious about studying... I may have passed nursing school with that tip alone... did I mention I really like PJ's?

2. I bake when I am pregnant... bring out the homeade bread, rolls, sweets, cakes...homemade pumpkin puree, soups, cheesecake... hmmm, I think I am getting hungry.

3. I possess the hidden talent of putting my leg over my head...even almost 7 months pregnant... and yes I just tried to be sure... and no I will not post a picture of that...

4. I am not crafty... I may actually break out in a cold sweat if someone asks me to help with a craft...I cannot cut with scissors and I hate wrapping presents because that requires paper, scissors and tape... if you have gotten a present from me, it may very well have been wrapped by my good friend Katrina who has been gifted with the crafty creativity I lack and sometimes takes pity on me and may occasionally wrap gifts from me... by the way Katrina, what are you doing the week before Christmas? Haha. Ever wonder why God gives you good friends that have the talents you lack... maybe for some healthy balance in your life? Just a thought.

5.I recently made a random connection... this story is confusing so hang in there... I met a girl(Leah) in a church bible study... she is pregnant and due the same week I am... we have hung out a couple of times... the last time we hung out... I mentioned going to Bible School in Sweden... she had a friend from college (Kimmie) that went to Bible School in Sweden... I was Kimmie's RA... Kimmie lives in Nashville... she married a guy named Joel Schidler... I know Joel from Sweden as well but he was never in Sweden when Kimmie was... they met here in Tennessee and got married.... furthermore... Joel knows Travis and his wife... who have moved here from Washington state... Travis and I were RA's at the same school above mentioned... and live about 5 miles from where we live in Spring Hill. Last night we all got together for a mini random reunion.... by the way... all of the 4 women are pregnant and due in the Spring...

6. I have always secretly wanted red hair.

7. I always try and keep a glass of water by my bed at night... in case I get thirsty... but the reality is that I rarely ever wake up to take a sip of water... but on that occasion I tend to think how glad I am I bothered to put that glass of water by my bed.

I don't think I am following 7 blogs that haven't been tagged but here are two that haven't been tagged yet.

Sarah
Kristen

Cadan's Latest

This has been hours of fun for Cadan. He figured it out by himself and has been entertained ever since... is this a boy thing or what?

PS- Thanks Katrina for letting us borrow the toys for the trip! It has been a godsend- I think we may be onto something...

Cadan looking so big

It seems that one day you wake up and your baby looks bigger and you wonder how it happened so fast. I can't believe how much he has grown this last month...

I finally got a picture of his two teeth... look closely on the bottom gum for their debut...

I was getting Cadan up from his nap and was surprised to find him standing up holding onto his mobile... I think it is time to lower his bed again...

A couple of weeks ago Cadan started using his sippy cup...

Here he is reading books before bed...

It was only three weeks ago we went to this local historic site, he looks so much smaller to me...


I love the slippers Cadan is wearing...not that he had much of a choice. What cute boys!!

Below is a picture of site of the Second Battle of Franklin, TN, fought 144 years ago, on Nov. 3oth:

Union forces crippled the Confederates here; it's been called "Pickett's charge of the West", being that this area was the West back then. An utter disaster for the Confederate army.

Accounts are conflicting, but the story goes that on the night of Nov. 29th, General Schofield (Union) marched his men past the sleeping Confederates in Spring Hill, TN, south of Franklin. Supposedly, Schofield and his men marched within 100 yds. of the Confederate army.

Pumpkinfest

We had a blast last night at Pumpkinfest with the Martins! At the last minute, Dave and I decided to dress up to join in with the costume theme. I wish I had gotten a picture of Katrina's face when she saw us. What a good laugh we had as we walked the streets sampling the homeade fudge and listening to the country bands fiddle away as we enjoyed the sweet fellowship of friends. I think the pictures speak for themselves... can you tell who we are supposed to be? I'll give you a hint... think vice-presidential hopeful... and her husband

The big reveal

We had our big 20 week ultrasound this last week and found out that we are having a....

Well, I really want to post a picture of our itty bitty baby bunting here and then announce it but I can't find our CD. So would it be too mean if I waited until I found the pictures to announce? I could take a poll... oh wait Dave found the CD....

Can you tell from the video? Well, in that case I'll just tell you we are having another baby BOY! We are so excited! I hope the boys will be best of friends.

What is this?

Here is the latest find that Cadan thought was amusing.

an evening stroll

Dave and I took an evening stroll around a walking park in our area. It was so pretty... it reminded me of all the times I would forget to go to the beach and enjoy the beauty of the sea. So often the beauty is around us, we just forget to open our eyes and look.




You would think amid such beautiful landscape we could get some decent pictures.





Oh well, some things were just meant to be enjoyed during the moment.

Tune in next time for a video clip of Cadan's new "discovery".