One more update and some pictures...

We're in the countdown now, getting ready to leave for Africa in about a week. Right now, though, we are up in Carrabelle visiting with Victor's Grandparents and Ben and Kim. Grandpa rented a cabin for us and Ben and Kim. It's a really cute cabin right across from the beach.

Yesterday when we got here, Grandma had cooked us an early Thanksgiving meal. It was DELICIOUS! After lunch, we all went walking on the beach together. What fun and special times. Hannah got to walk on the sand in her barefeet with mommy and daddy holding her hands. We didn't get any pictures of that though...

Victor walking along the beach talking with his Grandpa.

Grandma, Kim, Isaiah and Ben walking along the beach.

Standing around on the beach.

Ben with Isaiah and Victor with Hannah.

Grandma and Grandpa Maxson on the beach.

Hannah sitting on Great-Grandpa's lap.

Hannah (10 months) and Isaiah (almost a year). Cousins and friends.

Our happy little girl!!!

A quick update...

It’s been a while since I’ve posted, as we’ve not had connection to the internet. A lot has transpired over the last few weeks. It’s been exciting to watch God work and orchestrate everything so beautifully. He always provides for our needs (and wants even) sometimes before we ask Him.

We are now in the house in Williston. We’re in the process of remodeling so the house is a little bit of a mess, but God is blessing and we are making progress. Right now, we’ve torn up the carpet and we’re working on painting, cleaning, etc. We’re also preparing for our big trip in about three weeks. We have tickets to leave on the 24th and arrive in Malawi on the 26th! There’s lots of packing and sorting to do. We’re trying to decide what to take and what to leave. Please pray for us on this, as it’s not easy!

Hannah is doing well. She’s been a real sweetheart through all of this. I’m sure it’s not easy for her, but she’s taking it pretty well. She has six teeth and is working on more. She also likes to say “Amen” when we finish praying!

Victor is doing well, and staying busy. He’s got a lot on his plate with working on the house and working out trip details. He’s doing a good job of it all though and also being sensitive to Hannah and I!

I’ve already reached 18 weeks (almost halfway) in my pregnancy. Sometimes we get so busy, that I even forget that I’m expecting. This time is VERY different from last timeJ. We’ll be getting a sonogram on the 20th of this month. I’m looking forward to seeing our little one (and possibly finding out whether it’s a boy or girl!).

We would appreciate your continued prayers on our behalf as we continue to plan, prepare and then leave!

Hannah with my Uncle Dave
Hannah with Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa at breakfast.
Hannah being held by Aunt Angie on the hammock.

A cute Hannah picture...

Here's a cute picture of Hannah that I thought you all might enjoy seeing. We were in the car on our way to church yesterday, and she was really sleepy and holding her doll so cute!!

Another trip update...

After we left Williamsburg, we travelled on to Wakefield, NC to visit Hope Baptist Church where Scott Brown is the pastor. Unfortunately, the Brown's were out of town, so we were unable to visit with them. We really enjoyed staying at their house, though and visiting with the church where Victor shared the work. (Sorry, I forgot the pictures here.)

On Thursday, we headed on to Robbinsville, NC to visit with Victor's grandparents. We had a really nice visit with them. They paid for us to stay in a really quiant little hotel in town. I DID remember pictures here:)






After we left Victor's grandparents, we travelled on to Linden TN to visit with the Courter family as well as to visit a church in the area to present the work. I haven't gotten any pictures so far, but if I do I'll try to post them.

Well, that brings you up to date. I'll try to continue to keep up with the posting...

Our little girl is six months old today...

It's so hard to believe that six short months ago, we were holding our little girl in our arms for the first time and looking into her beautiful face. I don't have time to do a real long post, but I just wanted to post a few pictures, and I'll try to post more tomorrow. If you'd like to leave a comment for Hannah, I'll read it to her. I think she'd really like that:)

Six months ago...

Now!!!

A cute video of Hannah playing with Daddy...

Cute Hannah pictures...

Here are some cute pictures of Hannah that we got today. As you can see, her new thing is sticking her tounge out. I think it has something to do with her teeth. I'll try to post some pictures of this week's CVS trip next week. Right now, we're getting ready to have Victor's brother and his wife over for dinner.

I'm back...

For those of you wondering where I'd gone... I'm back. Last week, Victor had hurt his back and was home from work all week. For a couple of the days, he couldn't even get out of bed! He's a little better now (and back to work), but we'd appreciate your prayers for his continued recovery.
Hannah is doing well. Time is flying by SO fast though. Yesterday we celebrated her five month birthday. WOW!! Right now she's sitting beside me telling me a very animated (and sometimes sad:) story!
Here's a picture update on her...

Hannah-Daddy time always a special treat
Our little "mommy". We have to keep the paci in her mouth to keep her from eating it though:)
Hannah helping mommy cut and file coupons:)
Hannah and Mommy outside!

Cute Hannah pictures...

When we moved here to Florida, Victor bought me a really nice new cell phone with a camera on. Since then, I've gotten some really cute pictures of Hannah, but wasn't quite sure how to get them off. Well, today I figured it out, and here are two of them!!

A week in review...

We arrived home safely on Thursday, but I'm just now getting a chance to post. We hit the ground running when we got home.

Before we left, we enjoyed some wonderful fellowship with the Myers and Wilsons (two families in our church).

Hannah with "Grandma and Grandpa Myers":)

Then on Saturday, Victor gave me a delightful mother's day. He bought me a porta-crib for Hannah (I'd been wanting one for her since she outgrew her bassinet and needed something bigger). It works wonderful. He also got me dinner (wings and potatoes!!!) since I had been down with a stomach bug all day. Then for dessert, he bought me an ice cream cake!

Here's Hannah making a mother's day card for me with a little help from Daddy:) Afterwards she was so happy with herself as you can see below.

Monday found us on our way to Iowa. It was a long day, but Hannah did pretty well. The first flight was a little rough, but I realized after we landed, that the reason for her fussiness was a dirty diaper. Oops...

Hannah in the airport...

Hannah waiting for our plane (and getting daddy's arm very wet:)...

Hannah and I waiting for my parents to come pick all of us up...

Victor painting grandma and grandpa's old farmhouse...

Hannah and her great-grandma...

Hannah playing in an exer-saucer that one of grandma's friends let us borrow! I love the look on her face!!

Hannah basking in the sun in the middle of grandma's flowerbed...

Daddy and Caleb painting the barn. You can see the lighter old paint and the darker new paint...

Joseph (9) got this picture of Hannah and I. I think it turned out really well...

Here's Hannah and grandma...

Here's another classic Hannah expression... gotta love it:)

Hannah loved spending time with her great-grandparents, as you can see from this picture...

...and this one.

Here are four generations! We got a picture like this when Grandma came to visit us in Texas, but I was still in birth recovery, and I didn't quite care for the picture, so we did a retake. I like this much better:)

All in all, we had a wonderful trip. The guys worked on painting the barn and the house, and I got to visit lots. We also got to see Uncle Dave, Aunt Michelle, Zak and Rachael. That was fun, but I forgot pictures... oops!! I'll try to post more pictures later...

Four months old...

Last Friday, our little girl turned four months old. It's hard to believe how fast time is going by. It seems like just yesterday I was waiting and waiting for her to be born. She's maturing very quickly, and we're enjoying watching her grow up.

Some of her latest things are:
1. She has started sticking her whole hand in her mouth to chew on it. It's so funny cause her whole hand will just disappear into her mouth, but she never chokes herself.

2. She's found her feet:) Just last night, she started lifting her feet in the air, grabbing them and trying to stick them in her mouth!

3.She's also started rolling over. She actually started last week, and has gotten pretty good at it.

4. She LOVES anything to do with the out of doors. She loves going for walks with mommy and daddy at night, and she loves standing on the couch and looking out the window at the grass and trees!!

5. And last but not least, her teeth are ready to break through any day now. You can see them so close to the top. We'll post pictures once they come through...