Wednesday, April 22, 2009

AFTER!

Let's review, shall we?
Before Dissertation is complete.
AFTER!!!!!
And hopefully, the final pregnant picture, taken on my due date on the way to Carenet banquet.
And meanwhile, husband turned 30, 30! can you believe it? He is old.
Does this girl love her Nana or what?


To celebrate the birthday we drove to the top of a mountain to see what we could see. And let Heidi play in the snow. Which she mostly ate.





Oh, and I had my first studio piano recital. To see more pictures of that, go to Susie's blog. Heidi did not play in the recital, but she definitely wanted to.
Monday morning I was able to go and watch husband present his first defense to his work group. I am so incredibly proud of him and grateful to God for His kindness to us both. When we look back on the last three years it has really been one miracle after another. We know that the Lord gives and He takes according to His pleasure and we are grateful for every moment of peace and beauty and goodness. And we are very aware of it right now after a tough semester.

Now if we can just have this baby.....

And no, it hasn't happened yet.

11 comments:

Haley said...

Man, that has to feel great. I am so happy for y'all. And you could not look any cuter in that picture before the Carenet banquet.

Anonymous said...

Dear Summer,
Elsa's day is coming!!!! And, oh, how I love the pictures of you all! God has been good to you. I am grateful for that.

Love, Miss Sherri

Mrs. Overbeek said...

Congratulations!!
Happy Birthday!!
We love you guys!!!

Katie L said...

Yay! Congratulations!! What an accomplishment!
We thank God for seeing you through so much hard work and we're praying for your family as you wait for little Elsa.

Kelly said...

congrats, oj!!! that's a huge accomplishment. and look at you - about ready to pop! i keep meaning to call you, but i'm afraid of calling while your en route to the hospital. :)

iXoye4ev said...

Happy belated birthday uncle o! We're proud of you and glad this is behind you. We're looking forward to seeing little Elsa. Love you all!

DeMaster Family said...

You look great Summer! Glad life is going so well. Hope Elsa arrives soon!

boqpod said...

(From a sinus-infected admirer):

Habby Be-Waded Burb-Tay, Owifur! ACHOO!

(Happy Belated Birthday Oliver! *sneeze*)

One dry-run down, another one to go, then the real deal!

Doesn't that make you a "P" (with "h" and "D" to go)? ;)

Kelle said...

You look beautiful pregnant! Can't wait to see pics of Elsa!

Ellen Bullock said...

Dear Uncle Oliver and Aunt Summer - I loved looking at our pictures and seeing the drawing I sent for Uncle Oliver's birthday. We can't wait to see you! Love, Ellen

Jill said...

Yay! So happy for you guys! And waiting to hear more good news!