Time with Family

Friday, Oct. 17, we went to Sampson Co. and met my parents at my grandmother Warren's home. Saturday Trevor and I helped my parents clean some in the house. They are in the process of cleaning up everything...taking out old/not working appliances, Willie's clothes, etc. My dad and Trevor had some interesting moments getting the old kitchen appliances out...the dishwasher was a little difficult to remove and they thought the water was off at one point but it wasn't and so water came "pouring" out onto the floor. We easily dried it up with some old towels but knew if Willie had seen that she would have thought her floor was "ruined". Willie was from the generation that kept EVERYTHING...she would wash her plastic containers, jars and zip lock bags so she could use them again. A funny thing...Willie loved to have a tissue and piece of hard candy handy so in almost every pocket of her clothes we would find these. My dad had rented a U-haul and we were able to get right much carried off. My parents have an ongoing project now to keep up the "home place".

Sunday, Oct. 19, was Beulah UMC homecoming. This is the church dad grew up in and Willie, my grandmother, attended for many years. Dad gave the message Sunday on "claim your heritage". We were reminded to think about those who have helped us grow in our Christian walk. A cute comment I heard when my dad sat down after speaking, "I would vote for you if you were running for President". This is an election year, so I guess thoughts of election are on everyones mind. I do pray those who are elected this year will be good leaders for our country. I am blessed to have Christian parents and proud of my dad for sharing God's Word with others. We sang some praise and worship songs together and the hymns were "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" and "The Church is One Foundations". Sue Fann gave the "honoring the saints" moment. Her mother, Ruby Faircloth, and my grandmother, Willie Lee Warren, passed away this year, so they were remembered. A candle was lit and the altar flowers were given by the church in their memory. We all enjoyed a delicious meal....tables full of home cooked food and desserts! It was good to see some great aunts and uncles and Beulah members I have grown up knowing. Aunt Joy and Uncle Jerry were able to attend also, and it was nice to visit with them some that afternoon. Trevor had gone to the Big Blue Store in Clinton with my dad on Sat. and wanted to go back to look around some....we got a couple things exchanged my dad needed for the house, and I actually found a couple pj pants! They have a draw-string waist, so I will enjoy wearing them being pregnant.

The Faircloth family reunion was Sunday evening at my grandmother Faircloth's family building. It has been quite awhile since we met there, so it was so good to see many of my family members! I have always enjoyed my extended family. We had lots more food for this meal, too! I was able to make leftover plates for Trevor and I to have for work Monday.

Speaking of work, we both had good days Monday and Tues at work. Trevor had to spend the night at the base Mon. night, but Dennis and Jeanne had some dinner for me. So after stopping by their home (which they cook for us quite often and we really appreciate this!!) I just came home and got ready for bed. Today, Wed, we have basically rested around our house. It's nice to have days to relax-guess we better enjoy them know before we are busy with a baby! Oh, Trevor felt the baby move for the first time Sat. night while we were in bed. He said it felt like a little tap. He heard the baby's heartbeat a few weeks ago with a stethoscope, and tonight I heard it! I feel the baby move often, too. We are very excited and pray things continue to go well.

My sister seems to be doing well with her pregnancy also. My cousin Monica has been sending me pictures of their twin boys...so cute! They are already a month old! Wendy and her girls, Riley and Lyla, arrived back home Sun. night. We had dinner with them at Dennis & Jeanne's last night. It was so good to see them, and those girls are changing fast. I called Trevor on my way out of the hospital last night-Riley answered the phone and had quite a "grown-up" conversation with me. She is talking away now, singing and dancing! Lyla was precious-had her eyes open a lot and is holding her head up well. She is almost 2 mo old now. John will be home this weekend for a break from his work in Texas, so we are looking forward to getting together at John & Wendy's this weekend to visit with them.

Trevor and I are enjoying the Fall weather. Fall is a special time for us since we met in November 2005. We had emailed in 2004 and we got back in touch when I sent an email to his Dad Oct. 25, 2005 and I read the email Trevor wrote back on Oct. 27, 2005. Trevor drove up to Raleigh Nov. 7 for our "first date", and we both fell in love right away...married Dec. 29, 2005. We are so thankful for each other, our marriage and soon to be baby!

Baby's 2nd U/S

Trevor and I saw our baby on the u/s yesterday. We are so thankful everything looks well. Boy or girl?...we are waiting to find out at the birth. Trevor has been working a lot on the baby's room and his dad has been able to help out some, too. We are very excited!

I am resting as much as possible due to having a sore throat, left ear continues to drain at times and generalized tiredness. I am being followed by my ear dr. also, so we are trying to stay on top of things. I want to stay as healthy as possible and pray the baby does too! Trevor and I continue to go for our chiropractic adjustments, so that is helpful.

We are looking forward to the weekend. We work again tomorrow and then plan to be with my parents and see other family over the weekend at a family reunion.