Toby and I

I always give an update on the kids and thought I better talk about Toby and I once.  Really not as interesting as hearing about our cute kids...or most days...cute kids! LOL
      Toby has been staying busy at work.  He just recently hired another IT guy to help him with his department.  It is always amazing how the work load grows and grows over time.  Praise the Lord Toby's company is growing instead of laying off.  We are always thankful for how the Lord provides for us!  Toby also gets to work with his sister Robbi a few days a week.  It is great for him to be in Rock Valley so close to his family and friends.  In fact, he has several good friends down the road who he loves to visit or have dinner with at Town and Country.  Evan, Justin, Don, George.  His dinner dates are endless options in RV!  I even get there every now and then to go to Stone Soup!  mmmmmm.
   Toby also stays busy at home working on a few tasks here and there on his computer.  He recently just finished a very large program called Farm Filer.  It is really cool!  He also stays busy with the Trinity Tech Committee and our Church Sound Committee.  Our new church was just recently completed in Hull and there were lots of new things to learn and gadgets to play with!  They have the sound booth up and in full functioning.  It took a few months to get all the corks out, but they sure did a good job!  They also just recently got our sermons and church services on live audio and video on sermonaudio.com.  You can now watch our church services live on your computer or i-pad.  It is AMAZING.  Check it out!
    As most already know Toby and I are expecting our third baby the end of March.  I am now 23 weeks along today.  The first 13 weeks were again very rocky and tough, but again the Lord sustained us and helped us through this trial.  I always get very sick from 6 weeks to around 13 weeks.  I pertty much sleep by the toilet and don't leave.  Toby had 2 roles to fill. His own as a father and mine as a mother.  He would work all day and come home and have to clean the house, feed the kids, and put everyone to bed and even do some laundry.  Thankfully my mom took over most of that!  The church family to sent some food over which was very much appreciated.  Those 7 weeks seemed like an eternity when you are in the midst of it but when you look back you are amazed how fast it went to....I can't believe i'm even writing that!!!!  The first part of my pregnancy's are always hard on me emotionally,  physically, spiritually, and mentally.  I just am glad I know I always have Christ to take me through these trials and bring me back from my stupor.  Of course a great loving family helps too!  I am happy to say most days i'm feeling great and some days just okay.  The "most days"  is the best part about that sentence.  I still have blaah days but who doesn't???  I am looking so forward to holding this baby in my arms I can hardly wait.  I think this is the least impatient I have been with any pregnancy.  I have that baby itch and just need to hold that precious child in my arms.   This past week we just had our ultrasound.  Toby and I went together and it was so fun.  I think it makes it real again for Toby when he can see the little baby moving inside me continuously   The little head, fingers, toes and bones are sooooo amazing.  We are So Excited to have another rug rat in the house!!!!
   Other than that the only thing new with me is I just went casual at work, which basically means NO MORE WEEKENDS!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!  Toby said our kid are growing to fast and with another one on the way there was no way he was taking 3 to church by himself!  HA...I wouldn't either, two is hard enough.  I am still working one shift a week and enjoy this.  I still love being a nurse and caring for all different kinds of  people.  I am just very excited I can enjoy all my weekends with my family now.
    I continue to pick a little at my sewing.  I recently just finished another baby blanket for when the new baby comes.  I still need to finish Aubyn's dress, which is now to small for her. HA...but oh well. Now I will have to make another one right?  I am no pro by any means but I did have a friend ask me to mend something for her the other day.  Little did she know she actually made me feel a little special.  Maybe my grandma and mom actually do like it when I ask them to fix things??? :).  Else no new hobbies for me :(.
  Thank you all who ever reads this blog.  It is mainly for me to look back at many years from now and read about my kids, but I am happy to share with whom ever wants to take time to read it.  Just one thing.....Don't get mad at all my grammar and spelling issues because they probably won't get any better! HA  At least I have spell check :).......