An interview!!!

This last year has been really tough on Jeff with commuting an hour to and from work each day in order to have a corporate job that provides benefits for the whole family. Ever since we moved to Conroe, 2 and 1/2 years ago, Jeff has been hoping to get a job with Anadarko here in the Woodlands. It's a great company and the commute would be a whole 5 minute drive. We have been intensely praying that God would let us know what path he wants Jeff to take and if accounting is the job for him, could He please find some way to get Jeff closer to home so that the days are more bearable and the time he gets to spend with Logan each night can increase.
Well, today Jeff got a call for an INTERVIEW! It is set for after the holidays, January 8th. We would appreciate all of you praying for us and for Jeff and for God's hand to be on this decision that is to be made. The opportunities would be great for our family but we want this to be what God wants for us... not just what we want for ourselves!

Visiting Gordon

Well, this week started out really busy for us and it's not really going to slow down. Sunday afternoon, Logan and I headed to College Station to sleep before getting up early Monday and driving to Gordon with Logan's Grana to visit Muna and Papa (Jeff's Grandparents). We didn't get to see them Thanksgiving like we normally do so we promised that we would make a trip sometime in December.
Well, is it just me or is December flying by?
We arrived in Gordon on Monday in time for lunch and stayed overnight, leaving after lunch on Tuesday. Arriving back in College Station Tuesday evening, we ate a quick dinner, changed vehicles and drove home late Tuesday night. Attached are pictures from our visit. Logan LOVED playing on Papa's tractor and was quite the ham when it came to photo ops!

"Up please!" This tire is HUGE, huh?

Watch out cows! Here I come! This is FUN!!!

The last two pics are of Logan in our '66 Bronco that we need to get from Gordon to Conroe... hmmmmm another thing on our to-do-travel list! Yeah!

We are home for two days and then will head to College Station on Friday to celebrate our Grace Christmas with Jeff's family, only to return Christmas Eve and celebrate with my side of the family for the last two days of Jeff's vacation.

Wagon Walk

 Well, instead of going for a wagon ride, Logan decided he wanted to take his play wagon outside. You can see, at one point he even wanted to take Santa for a ride. Dylan, as always, was right by his side! What fun play-pals they're turning out to be!

Logan gets his first gift

Ok, so here is proof of truth for people that tell you all little ones need is a box! You can here on the video what the story is and I'm quite sure those of you that have had kids are not at all surprised by Logan's reaction to today's delivery.

I think we're in trouble now

Here you will see that Logan knows how to get onto the couch on his own. After a couple of frustrating tries our son found a solution. He used a box that he often plays with as a stepstool and was very proud of himself the first time he dragged the box over for help. I for one am also very proud of him for being so innovative, but am now a bit frightened as to how many things he may use this new trick for. It took him a second to warm up to the camera, but you can see that he doesn't play shy for long. We don't know where he gets that!
and on that note... you'll have to excuse how loud my voice sounds on camera... so unusual! :-)

Jessica and Jeff

Finally, a picture of the two of us that I like! We attended Jeff's company Christmas party this past Friday and had a really fun time. There was a live band and the food was great... have to say the dessert buffet was a great thing!

Gingerbread Contest

We have a wonderful group of couple friends and we took a night off from the babies and made Gingerbread houses. We had 90 minutes to complete and then we had a vote on the best one. Here is a picture of the one the Jeff and I made:

 

These are the winners with their completed project... very neat little details for sure! Good job Jeremy and Laurie!

It was a really fun night as we roasted hot dogs over a fire and then made s'mores for dessert when we were all done! We have been blessed to have the church home that we have made this year and such a wonderful group of friends to spend our time with. What a difference it was not having all of our little ones to chase around!

Ready for Christmas!

Well, Logan is ready for Christmas! He LOVED Santa at the mall (we have been three times) and he even likes wearing his green hat around the house at Grandma and Grandpa's. We got lots of great shots, but I love this one because he's even eating cookies like Jolly Old Saint Nick! haha!

You'll be seeing how much he enjoyed Santa when you get our Christmas card in the mail!

Logan at 2 Months

Here are some updated pictures of Logan at 2 months old. We have lots of fun photgraphing him now that he is really smiling and laughing. What a joy he has brought to our lives!

Proud Mommy and Daddy

Jeff was so excited to meet his boy. Arriving two days late felt like an eternity to us both!








I was so ready to take him home and get settled. Here we are waiting to be discharged.









Here is our favorite picture of him so far. He just loves to have his hands up in his face and tries very hard to get them in his mouth when we aren't looking.

HE HAS ARRIVED!

Logan Michael Grace arrived on Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 12:20am.
7 Pounds
12 Ounces
21 and 1/2 inches

35 Weeks Along- Hopefully 5 OR LESS To Go!

OK, the countdown has begun! Now that the room is ready and we have found our pediatrician, we are just patiently awaiting Logan's arrival! Here's the belly at 35 weeks... total weight gain as of last appointment- 17 pounds!

The Nursery is Done!

Here are some pics of the nursery now that it is complete and ready for baby.

Entry from the hallway, just about 10 steps from our master. The rocking giraffe is the one piece that got the whole theme started back in February- a birthday gift from my team at Cooper!
Grandma helped me with the painting- actually with pretty much every detail of the room! Couldn't have done it without you, mom! Thanks a million!
The crib was a gift from our very special aunt and uncle and was the piece sent all the way from New York to share with our sweet boy. Isn't it beautiful?! Thank you so much Guidarelli family!
We're sure this rocker and ottoman will be put to great use in the days and nights to follow Logan's arrival. Thanks to the Grace's for such a needed addition!

Famliy and friends have been so generous and supportive in helping us get ready... we can't wait to share our bundle of joy with you all!

Almost 33 weeks

This is the growth in the last four weeks. We have an ultrasound on Friday to make sure all is well inside and to re-confirm the expected date of delivery. If you ask me, I think it's getting a little crowded in there (or at least my ribs would tell you that!) The baby's room is coming along and after we paint next week I'll be sure to post pics!

TAKE NOTE: That's my wedding pic from last summer on the right hand side! WOW- What a year it's been!

Angela's Wedding

Here's a pic of the happy couple during their first dance...



and here's Jeff and I dancing. After the rehearsal dinner on Friday night and the heat of an outside wedding, I'd have to say I was proud of myself for still going through midnight. Probably not the smartest thing for being 32+ weeks pregnant, but how often does one of your best friends get married?!?!? It was a great party!

29 weeks along!

Here you should see some pretty good growth since the 21 weeks pic I last posted. I finally made it into the + of weight gain at about 24 weeks and as of my last appointment I have gained a total of 12 pounds! I guess all that sickness at the beginning was worth it, huh? I've been feeling well and the doc says Logan's doing great! We should have another ultrasound in about 3 weeks!

New furniture

I talked Jeff into getting new furniture for the downstairs living room so we could put the older couches up in the gameroom. Leather is so much easier with a shedding puppy- and can't you see how much he already loves getting comfortable!

Back porch!

Through doing all the moving, my father-in-law, father and husband managed to build a deck in less than three days! This included dodging the daily rainshowers and fitting in time to get all the light fixtures hooked up and the blinds on the back windows! What great help family was through this whole experience!

We Are In!

Well, after months of watching the house come along, the moving took place in just a couple of days and we are in our first home!

21 Weeks

The belly is growing- DAILY! Here it is at 21 weeks- more than halfway through!
So much going on with baby coming and house being built- only 12 days of school left and the time will really start to fly!