Catching up

The couple that lives in the other half of our duplex has just moved out. This is so sad because they have been the best and quietest neighbors ever. I am praying for more quiet neighbors to move in.

On Tuesday I went and used up my Mother's Day gift. I had my hair cut and highlighted, and then I went and had a pedicure. I felt so pampered, and so much more presentable after the fact. I so dislike having my feet touched by ANYONE...but for some reason, I can sit through a pedicure and thoroughly enjoy every minute!

Tuesday was also the day that we had the horrible weather here. Tornadoes everywhere!! My biggest fear is tornadoes (it used to be giving birth)...I get sick to my stomach whenever they come to town. They were literally within miles of our home in both directions. We thank the Lord for His protection of our home and of us! One of the guys Aaron works with lives with his parents, and they lost everything, but they were all safe in their shelter. When we move next, it is of utmost importance that we find a home with a tornado shelter. They used to say climb in the bathtub (that is where Jason and I were, with his crib mattress over us), away from all windows etc...but these tornadoes lately have been taking entire homes and demolishing them. I am certainly comforted by the fact that I am a child of God, and that whether I go by tornado or some other way, I will be spending eternity with Him. If I had a choice, I wouldn't choose death by tornado.

Have I ever mentioned how thankful I am for Aaron's job at Discount Tire!?! They are an incredible company to work for! Just today Aaron called to tell me that Jason received a gift from the owner of the company and his wife. How cool is that! AND, Aaron is off on Monday for the holiday. AND...he is off on Sunday's. AND...the list goes on. God has truly provided for us through Aaron's job, and He continues to provide and bless us abundantly!

Jason and I are enjoying the Summer. I know, it isn't officially Summer yet, but the temps sure make it seem like Summer. We have been taking lots of walks. We go swimming in the backyard pool (he LOVES swimming). I so wish he was able to take the sing and swim lessons at the public pool next month, but he has to be 6-12 months old. There has also been a lot of learning going on. It is amazing what they can grasp at 4 months old. He is about to be 5 months and I can hardly believe it! He is learning baby sign language, and he has been doing the sign for 'more' really well. He has discovered that his toes will reach his mouth (yuk!!!). He really enjoys the sitting position, but isn't quite able to sit by himself yet. We pray alot with him, and whenever we say Amen, he just laughs.