Blooming

Every time I hear the word "bloom" I think of one of my high school teachers who thought that the word bloom should be classified as an Onomatopoeia. He would say the word with extra emphasis on the ooooo as he would make a hand motion of a flower growing up and out. Not sure why that sticks in my head, but I think he had a point.

We're doing some blooming ourselves these days.

I loved the "blooms" that Russ gave me for my birthday a week & a half ago. I sadly discarded them today, but took some pictures and wanted to share them with you.

As most of you probably already know, I've got a little "bud" in my belly that is doing some blooming as well! It'll be another solid 7 months or so before we get to see the precious little flower, but we're so excited about it. No pictures yet cause all I have to show off so far is my regular ol' belly fat, which really is nothing to show off at all. :)

And of course, we are getting so close to the growing of our new house that we can taste it. In fact Russ has been working with his boss (whom we've hired) on clearing some land and forming a driveway! The first step before digging and starting construction in a serious way. Here is a picture of the clearing as of yesterday evening. A lot more happened today and a bit more taking place tomorrow. I do plan on taking pictures on all the different stages, but this is our first proof that the blooming is beginning.

Spring has come! Thanks to Jesus for the blessings in our lives...