First Belly Pic With New Camera

So, getting ready for baby, we realized that my old digital camera was starting to give up the ghost. So we took some of the gift cards that people were giving at the baby showers and picked up this new camera. So here is the belly pic I took with it. Everyone around here says that she is "dropping," and that means that the day is close at hand. Who knows, but we just can't wait. I spent the evening putting together a stroller and the high chair.

Down the stretch we come

Well, Mel is coming down to the last little bit of being pregnant. Now beginning Week number 35, Nathan is getting very close to full term. He's kicking like crazy now, giving us great hope of a black belt baby in there. The funniest times are when her entire belly moves from a kick. He's got some power.

We've got a busy week coming up with some youth ministry events Sunday and Wednesday, some new Tiny Tiger sign-ups, rehearsals for the play, and then the tournament in Austin Friday and Saturday. Follow that up with the beginning of my church's Revival services on Sunday. We don't know how we're ever going to be able to wait so much longer for Nathan to get here. We can't wait to hold him and to take care of him. Six weeks away, and we already love him.

Daron's 2nd Degree

So now Daron is catching up with Mel in rank. Well, not really, but I did test for 2nd degree black belt today and passed! The ranking is on Tuesday. This was, most likely, Melissa's last test while pregnant, and people were asking about her all night. It's nice that other people are really looking forward to Nathan coming just like we are.