Birthday

Well saturday was my birthday and I am know officially 33. Wow where did the time go? I so can remember being 21 and getting ready for my wedding. And know I am 33 and 3 kids later with another on the way. My lovely husband has been sick for the last 3 weeks, but he still went ahead and took me out on saturday. He took me to Red Lobster for some lunch and then to the mall to buy me my birthday gift. We then went to the movies and then went home early. He was wore out. But at least he put a effort towards me. I so enjoyed some time alone with him. He even opened the doors for me. What a gentle man he is.

I just had to show you guys my birthday gift. I so love it. It is very unique.

Cold Turkey

I decided to get off the soda. This is one of those things that I really enjoy, but is horrible for my body. When we found out that I was pregnant I went cold turkey. So know it has officially been 5 days and no pop. I haven't even gone to sonic even once. So I guess I will be saving some money also. I am hoping that I can keep up with this. I just would like to write this down so maybe it will give myself some reason to not give up. Especially since I told the whole blog world.

Secrets Out

Well we finally told the kids and parents our exciting news. WERE PREGNANT!!!! I always have these ideas that I will keep it a secret for awhile. But for some reason I have the hardest time keeping it to myself. So we are officially gonna have a baby, Lord willing. My due date is May 18, 2008. We are a very happy little family. The kids are excited and can't wait. Stormie of course wants a girl and Elisha wants a boy. Now for Samuel he isn't understanding the whole thing yet. He just says no baby. But he will adore this new one. Since I am already over weight with this pregnancy I am trying to be extra careful. I usually don't gain weight during my pregnancies so I am hopping for a no weight gain or even a loss. I decided to quite the soda cold turkey. And watch my sugar intake. So far I have done very well and have actually been losing a little bit of weight. I am hoping for the best pregnancy. But I have a lot to do such as moving. We believe the house in Sapulpa is a for sure on being sold. The couple who is buying our house have a couple buying theirs. They had a for sale sign out only 1 week in front of there yard. I do believe God is doing some wonderful things here. I had a feeling that I would end up pregnant while we were in the middle of this major move. And I was sure right. I believe God revealed this to me so I wouldn't be discouraged. He has blessed my family with so much and I am so thankful to him for this. The house in Drumright is coming along and I can't wait till it is done. This house is so amazing to me. I wish I could take it with me to Oregon and put it on some land. That would be so grand.

Girl Time

Last night was a girls night out for me and my little girl. We have been planning on spending some time together for some time know. We went to Barnes and Noble to look at the books and got us a coffee at the Starbucks. It was yummmy!!! We then went to Sam's to look around and met my sweet friend Silvia and her two girls for some girl time. The three little girls thought they were so big. We shopped for a little while then we went and got some dinner. We decided to go to Taco Bell and visit. The girls had such a wonderful time with each other. We hardly ever get to spend much time with them and this was such a special treat. We planned on going to the movies but I had a call that company was on there way over so we headed home. Bro. Edward and Sis. Vicki showed up with there daughter and her husband to look at the house. They are planning to buy our house if there's sells. They have had there house on the market for 1 week know. And have had lots of interest. They have a buyer coming back today between 1:00 and 2:00 to negotiate a price. So we are just praying that the Lord knows what we need to make this move. So I will let you all know if they get a contract. Prayyyyyyy Hardddd!!!!!!

As for the Drumright house it is still under construction. We are really trying to get this done. Things just don't always go as planned. So we will try to have patience and hopefully God will help take care of this for us.

When

When will things fall into place? I have been so encouraged at times with the thought of this move. Things seem to happen that give me such a hope with amazement. Then the next thing I know they fall thru. We had a couple come and look at our house in Drumright about 3 weeks ago. They seemed so positive and even said they were going to check on financing. Well we haven't heard anything since. I know the house isn't quit ready yet anyways.

Then the couple who would like to buy our house in Sapulpa put there house up for sale on saturday and they had two calls that night. A few days later one of the ladies called back and asked them if she would buy the house if they could be out in 3 weeks. We said of course. She was supposed to go look at the house on Tuesday and she never showed up. Mind you she was 79 years old. So there is no telling what happened.

But I must say God has been so good to us. He has provided for us in so many ways. Our work has been a little slow since we have been home. But he has more than provided for us financially. We have had the money to fix on the house in Drumright and pay all our bills. Which is a crazy amount for living in Oklahoma. I can not wait till we have these houses sold and out of that debt. I keep waiting for something crazy wonderful to happen to us. Then I think about all the blessings we have already been given.

He gave us our answer after a long time of praying. I remember how I have always felt that the time would come when we would return to Oregon. But I just never knew when. When we went to Brewster in the winter I remember telling a room full of loved ones if they would all move back to Portland then I would be there. They all thought I was a little crazy. Well look who is crazy know Trina heheheh.... I feel as if I am just waiting to move on with my life. There has been so many little things that God has shown me. And I am so thankful that he is willing to hear my prayers and give me those answers I need from time to time.

For know we will keep working on the Drumright house and keep praying that the couple who would like to buy our house can sell theres. So all I ask is that you guys pray for us in this journey. Thanks !!!!!

Frustration

I am having problems with my internet lately and I might be with out internet very soon. I am trying to get out of my contract since I have such a hard time getting online. And when I do get online it is real slow or else I get kicked off often. Friday was a really bad day with the whole internet thing. So we will see what happens so if by chance I am not on here much it is because I got my way. So we will just pray about it and see what happens.

"First Letter Of Your Name Tag"

Again as I was looking on the blogs tonight I noticed that Mary tagged me. So I decided to go ahead and get this tag rolling. So I worte it down got my amazing smart husband to help me. And did it! Here it goes people.

Rules: Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following....questions...They must be REAL places, name, things...Nothing made up! If you can't think of anything skip it. Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial. You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question.

Your Name: Cherrie

1. Famous Athlete: Clyde Drexler (not sure who he is, but Lee said he was)

2. 4 letter word: cube

3. Street name: Colombia St,

4. Color: copper

5. Gifts/presents: Car (in my dreams heehhe)

6. Vehicles: chevy

7. tropical location: cancun

8. College majors: culinary

9. dairy products: cheese

10. Things in a souvenier shop: cards

11: boy name: Carl

12: girl name: Carla

13. Movie Titles: Cars

14. alcohol: cocktail

15. Occupation: carpenter

16. flowers: chrysanthemum ( that was a hard one)

17. celebrities: Charlie Sheen

18. magazines: cosmopolitan

19. U.S. Cities: Chicago

20. Pro Sports Team: Chiefs ( my honeys favorit team)

21. something found in a kitchen: can opener

22. reasons for being late: car trouble

23. something you throw away: cans

24. things you shout: COME HERE! ( all the time)

25. Cartoon Character: Charlie Brown

O.k know I will do some tagging

Nenna, Chantel, Teressa, Michelle Swank, Gail