My Superstar

Here is the lastest picture of Paden. He and Daddy are relaxing on the couch, watching football after church on Sunday. The Steelers won, so he is really happy. Everyone at church thinks I should let him be a baby model, or that he should be the poster child for Gerber. I am sure his personality would win over all the judges.

I thank God, that he gave us this wonderful gift of love and happiness. Nothing in the world is better than holding your baby and just breathing in their smell.

Palin Power

I LOVE HER !! I am so impressed with what she has done in Alaska. Can you believe she sold the jet on ebay? I have no doubt that she and McCain will shake things up in Washington. The past 2 nights, I watched the Republican Convention, and Palin made me proud to be a Republican that stands for our core morals and values that our country was founded on. McCain followed up tonight and left tears in my eyes at one point, when he talked about the guy next to him, and how he told him not to give up. I think they have the guts to stand up to the unpopular opinion and make some great changes.

Her baby boy also touches my heart, especially since we thought that Paden could have been born with Down's. She is a real woman with real family issues, and I know she cares about us little people. I think I want to order a "Palin Power" T-shirt. Don't forget to pray about your vote this coming election, and let the Lord lead your decision.

Boro Panthers

We are now offically Springboro Panthers. The boys have started school. Brett is in Jr High and Caleb is in half-day Kindergarden. Brett loves his German class, and Caleb loves his new teacher, Mrs. Fussnecker (she is kind of cute). I was overwhelmed by what Caleb will be doing the end of this year. He will be reading, but also writing and illustrating his own stories. Isn't that amazing? He loves riding the bus, and he keeps wanting to set his alarm for 1 am to get up and get ready for school. I explained, very nicely, that if he gets me up at 1 am, he would not be able to go to school when I got done with him.

We had a block party last weekend, and really got a chance to meet some of the neighbors. My next door neighbor, Glory, was deployed yesterday to active duty and had to leave her 2 boys behind, so keep her in your prayers. My heart breaks for her to have to be away from her kids. I couldn't imagine. Paden changes everyday. He is crawling, well, not really crawling, more like leaping or hopping around and he is into everything. I will upload more pics soon. I have discovered snapfish and it is great.

Brett is starting a young guy's small group study tonight about what it means to be a young man. It sounds like they will cover some very touchy subjects that need to be addressed from a christian standpoint as a young guy goes into puberty. John's life is crazy as he gets ready to open 2 new stores and change management in 2 other stores. I am getting ready to take a travel assignment in a hospital 12 miles from the house. I won't know what to do with a commute less than 30 minutes to work. Hopefully soon we can sell a house or a vehicle and save some money. I really miss my friends back home. Sitting down for lunch and venting to them usually ended up making me laugh, then I could face the day ahead with a fresh outlook. I find that I feel very isolated when life slows down long enough to sit down for a minute. Hopefully we can plan a get together soon. Till then, may God keep us all safe in his arms.