Monday, January 31, 2011

Wiser than Birds

Who teaches us more than he teaches the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds in the sky?
Job 35:11 (NIV)



Happy day!
hi-d

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

ATM

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Kooky Chicken decided to get some cash, so he can take his girlfriend out for dinner.
The only question is...
Where should he take her?

Happy day!
hi-d

Monday, January 24, 2011

Almost There...

I thought I'd give you a little Pregnancy Update. It's been a while...I'm in the home stretch of the game and I'm feeling it.

I'm currently at 37 weeks & 5 days.
My due date is Feb 9th.
Visits to OB have been weekly now.
Getting excited!
Reality hasn't completely set in yet that I'm having a baby...I think it will once he is here.
Rob is the sweetest husband ever - he has been wonderful through the whole process.
I'm supposed to be taking it pretty easy, per Doctor's orders - this can be a little difficult to do.
I've had 2 wonderful baby showers...
My Mom did one for family & family friends. And our church Life Group surprised Rob and me with one last night.
The room is ready...just need to tidy up some loose ends.
Not sleeping well at night...I've had a cold/cough for about 3 weeks but am slowly feeling better.
It's getting harder to move. I told my mother-in-law that I feel like a "weeble wobble."
I snore REALLY bad, according to Rob. Poor guy...he needs his sleep too.
I plan to have a natural childbirth, but if I'm in crazy amounts of pain,
I'll opt for an epidural.
The grandparents are getting excited.
I am excited...
Rob is beyond excited!
Thanks for sharing in our joy...


And here are a few chronological pictures to show my growing belly!


Happy day!
hi-d

Friday, January 21, 2011

Let's Hear it for Vinyl Decals

When Rob and I were putting together the baby's room, I wanted to do something that would go over the crib. But, we didn't want to hang anything on the wall, for fear that it could come tumbling down.

Well, that was solved by purchasing a vinyl wall decal. I logged onto Etsy and came across a company that makes a ton of these. It's called, Open Heart Creations, and I worked with Nina, who was great! I have to say that she was very accomodating. We tried to put the first sign up and had some troubles with it. Later, I worked on the verse portion, and was able to get that up, so I sent her an email to let her know. She was willing and sent us a different decal for Maximus' name at no charge! This went up much easier than the first one. I think these decals can be a bit tricky to apply, if you've never used them before. The key is to be very slow and patient when doing them. In the end, I think it turned out awesome!

Anyway...Thank you, Nina for taking care of us and providing our soon to be baby with such a beautiful wall!

Be sure to check out her site!

Happy day!
hi-d

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Bird Mobile Featured on Polly Want a Crafter


Polly Want a Crafter is featuring my bird mobile that I made recently for Maximus' Room.
Be sure to go on over and check out their site.


If you are into crafts, you'll love their site - filled with all sorts of DIY projects.
It's an extension of Remodelaholic, their home design and remodeling blog. 
Enjoy!


Happy day!
hi-d

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Some Friendly Advice for Kooky Chicken

I think it's going to take a little more than this to impress Kooky Girl.

Come on, Kooky Chicken...

When are you going to take your girlfriend on an actual date?

Happy day!
hi-d

Monday, January 17, 2011

Happy Monday

Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.
1 Peter 4:8 (The Message)


Happy day!
hi-d

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Happy Birthday, Dad!

"A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered." Proverbs 17:27 (NIV)

My Dad came to mind when I was reading this. He has a wonderful, even temperament and even though he is extremely intelligent, he never flaunts it. In all of my years growing up, I've never heard my Father say a curse or swear word. He is not a person that bad mouths others or puts them down. Rob has described my Dad before as "Even Steven." That's a perfect portrayal of him. I'm so blessed to have a Father that is such a wonderful example.

Happy Birthday, Dad!!!

Love,
hi-d

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Out Sick

Kooky Chicken has been feeling under the weather lately...

The question is...What's a chicken to eat when he's feeling ill?
I mean...we can't feed the guy chicken soup!!!

Happy day!
hi-d

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Getting Prepared


Kooky Chicken & Kooky Girl are feverishly trying to catch up on some reading...
 No, they aren't expecting a little chick of their own.
They are are just preparing for Baby Maximus...
Oh boy! Have they got a lot of work to do!

Happy day!
hi-d