Judo

Braet trying to make it to the top!

Almost, maybe by next month!

National Girls in Sports Day, is the reason for the medal.

Coach, honoring the girlie's =)

Back in Sept we got a flier in the mail about Judo. Braet's been wanting to do something like this for a while now so we figured we'd check it out....they have now been at it for nearly 5 months and the kiddos love it!!! They are coached by Mark Dantzler and his son Conner, just wonderful, they make a great team!

It started out with just Braet, then we got the gi (which is the uniform) Long story short... I shrank it, Braet was heartbroken, we ordered another, CC inherited Braet's, showed up for practice, Mr Dantzler asked her what her name was, CC response, "Judo master!" and well she's now a member of the team or at least their mascot! =) She looks so cute in her lil uniform, they both do! Oh how they grow up all toooooo fast! They sure look forward to Mondays which is great for the 3 of us, since Luke is home hard at work - school work!

Braet is headed to his first comp in Feb!

A Cianne Funny:

So last night at the dinner table she was telling uncle Cameron about her medal. She preceded to tell him she got it for, "Beating up the boys." She's to much!!

www.marylandjudoteam.com

Sono Pic

Here's a sono pic of our lil lady! Last Tues I had a growth sono done and she is now 5.8lbs (over a pound bigger than CC when she was born!!)

This is the first 3D sono that I have had and I loved it- the pic was precious! Even though there are some shadows you can still see her lil face and her hand nestled up next to her cheek. The tech even said she has hair!

Maw, I was hoping she would be born on your birthday, the 29th, but I guess she have to be your belated gift =)

Hopefully she'll be here soon, I'm ready!!!

Jan 16, 2006

Thanks friends! How can we ever thank you enough for your time, your care and your prayers! We will never tire of thanking you or trying to thank you for all you've done, and that's the reason for this post.

While the 16th of Jan may not be very significant for you, it is a day forever etched in our minds. It started out normal, what's that =) Dressed, breakfast and Daddy had a day off work, but Mikes wasn't well and Luke called our pediatrician (we'd been in constant contact trying to figure out what was up with our lil man), upon his recommendation we were off to Shady Grove for an CT scan. The CT revealed Mikes tumor.

It was that day that our lives forever changed. Our hearts raced, tears streamed, we were whisked away to Children's National. Our dear friend Solomon Campbell dropped his work and came to drive me to the hospital. Not only were we on the way but Luke's parents and my parents were to meet for lunch- they were on the way as well as our pastor, Joe Lee,who beat us there. What a comfort to our hearts~ our fam, pastor and friends-there to pray with ,cry with, sit with - just being with us in our time need.

Never under estimate just being there! In the midst of our suffering you were and still are a means of grace and comfort. Forever Grateful!!

Hope for Heaven our Home~ May we run well until we are carried home
~With Love & Gratitude

A Shower for lil Lady

What a fun night with the Ladies! The girls in my Care Group usually do a "diaper" shower for anyone expecting so I thought they were probably up to something for our ladies night out. But they surprised with a bunch more, not only were the ladies from my CG there but also mom and some other special friends. It was really a wonderful time! I love appetizer foods and these ladies made a spread like no other and Jenny's chocolate cake was heavenly =) Not only were there diapers but gifts for lil lady, adorable clothes, lotion for me and a special monitor I was wanting. It was a great time. I don't think the impact hit me until later though.

It has been a tough pregnancy (but I'm so grateful to be pregnant) and getting to this point has not come easily. There has been much trial and heartache, with losing our boy and two miscarriages- Oh, heaven is already full for us! Yet God has been faithful and one of his kindness to us is fam and friends to make this journey through the joys and sorrows of life with us. That night was one of such joys to share with fam and friends, a time to celebrate once again! Thanks to so many for your prayers for this lil one and ladies thanks for such a special night to celebrate and continue to journey with us, what a blessing it was!

Looking forward to introducing lil Lady hopefully soon! 34 weeks and counting!!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Well its hard to believe that another year is Here!!! My apologies for the lack of Christmas cards- its a long story but the short version is- I ran out of stamps , went to a store , forgot them- then the next one didn't have them and finally ordered them and they came to late. But the good news it that we are looking forward to sending out baby announcements in the near future!

This year seem faster than last year! I know I say it all the time- but truly where does the time go! Luke is currently in Key West with work ( We are enjoying the 20s and him the 60 degree weather- rough week to be there but he sure does work hard though)! Anyway I was looking at pics to send with him before he left which was spurred on by his question to the fam on New Years, he was asking us highlights from the year and what we were looking forward in 2010. So here's a few:

* A surprise party for Nana's 50 and we actually surprised her!

* Added a puppy to our # of 8. In celebration of Micah's birthday we added a Wheatie puppy to our fam. He is affectionately named Mator, we joke that we should have named him something more astute because he kind acts like Mator from Cars. The fam loves him and well he is amazing simply because he puts up with Cianne who likes to "snuggle" him, cover him with blankets and yes, drag him around by his leash.



* A wonderful trip to Indiana to visit great Grandma, a precious time!

* Found out we were expecting in June! In Oct found out a lil girl- who knew!! Luke got it right!

* Brandon turned the big 21. My baby brother is now 21!

The Latest Laugh
* I'm sure you all saw the spray painting pic of me. Well another laugh on me was this year at Luke's co Christmas party. The scenes was Clyde's in DC- if you know me, I'm not a city girl! Which was evident by where I parked my car- why didn't I just park in the parking garage. Well I'm cheap, thought I could save a few $!! Never again! There were four signs on the street and I guess I didn't read them all well- we came out of the restaurant and I called Luke, "The van is gone!" Yes towed- a courteous tow they called it. So after driving around for nearly an hour the van was found- $100 later, I should have parked in the Parking Garage!!!

Coming in 2010!

* Cam graduates this coming May

* And we are all anticipating the meeting our new lil girlie in Feb 2010!! 33 weeks and still haven't settled on a name- but we're closer!

The list could go on of God's faithfulness in our lives. How wonderful it to recount, how it builds our faith and brings hope to our hearts!

May the Lord bless you and yours in the coming New Year! Thanks as always for your continued prayers and care for our fam. We are forever indebted!