Car kaput.

Well, Kristine and I are on the verge of looking for a car. The Monte Carlo isn't (and hasn't been) holding up well at all, with power steering problems, a stripped oil plug bolt, and not to mention it's a V6 gas hog. The Kia doesn't have air, which is never good in Arkansas (where it is 100+ degrees this week), much less for a pregnant woman. That's the least of our problems, though. In an attempt to return from a quick trip to Kroger for some water and contact solution for Kristine, the Kia refused to start. I don't think it's the battery since the windows work, the clock came on, and the lights on the dash responded. I hope it's not something too costly. This most recent incident has amplified our interest in looking for another car. Hopefully everything will work out for the best. We're just relying on God to help us through. Please keep us in prayer, and to see how it all turns out stay tuned.

A Pirate's Life for Me.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. Frustratingly Brilliant. Go see it. Anticipate the next one. Stay tuned.

Evidence of life.

Today, Kristine and I went to our first baby appointment. Everything is as it should be, with Kristine queezy as ever and the baby healthy and as strong as it can be at this point. Much to our surprise, we were informed that we are actually two weeks later than what we originally thought, putting the due date around March 9. Also unexpected was the ultrasound requested by the doctor, allowing us to see our baby for the first time. It was very tiny, about the size of a large snowflake.

Most exciting, though, was the sight of it's tiny heart pounding, clearly revealing the evidence of life within this tiny being. How can anyone stand for abortion? It's so incredible to see life in such a small creature, even more so to know it's our child. I can't imagine anyone taking that life away. Needless to say (what an ironic phrase), we were both extremely excited about the whole thing.

We were given a couple of pictures of the ultrasound, which shows an image that looks a lot like a diamond ring. The "diamond" is the baby. To see a picture of the ultrasound, click here.

Obviously we have much to anticipate, which means much to blog about. To find out more as time and the pregnancy progresses, stay tuned.

Sick day.

Hello, all. I haven't much to post, but due to the gap I have chosen to do so. Kristine stayed home sick today, feeling really nauseous all day. We also got a complimentary letter stating that all apartment dwellers must discontinue the use of dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers. Why? That's a great question. It's a great inconvenience to us, who happen to have a clothes washer and dryer. We have multiple neighbors who have either the same or a dishwasher. A dishwasher is a great time saver, and the personal washer and dryer are a money saver and more beneficial physically. Yet, for some reason unknown to us and without any previous warning, we were given the before mentioned letter telling us to stop the use of the appliances or face possible eviction. Anyway, our first OB-GYN appointment is Wednesday at 11 a.m. Kristine and I are both extremely excited! Hopefully we'll get to hear the heartbeat, but there's no guarantee. Aside from that, nothing else is really going on. I did preach at Avilla yesterday, and that seemed to go well. Well, that's about all. Until next time, stay tuned.

Over the highway and through the fields.

Kristine and I just recently returned from a trip. It was a magical trip to a magical place known as Mammaw's house. What makes it magical? Obviously the fact that it's my grandmother, which means stories and spoiling. But what makes it magical to me specifically is FRIED APPLE PIES. Sure, grandmothers around the world are known for their magnificent cooking, but few are very well-known for making fried apple pies. My mammaw makes the best.

We left yesterday after Kristine got off of work. She's already started the cravings, and yesterday it consisted of chili cheese fries. What can I say, my wife has great taste! Anywho, we started on our way. Upon arrival we were greeted by Mammaw's four-legged companion, Annie. Sweet dog. As we entered the house with hands full and hugs being given, I noticed a plate wrapped in aluminum foil sitting on top of the washer. There they were. Mammaw knew we were coming, which I'm guessing is what provoked her to make the delicate desserts. Anywho, Kristine and I made ourselves comfortable and enjoyed a quiet evening.

Today we went to White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church where my mammaw gladly spread the word that Kristine and I are expecting, which in turn was followed by multiple congratulations. We saw three of my four aunts (the fourth being in Evansville with my sister this weekend) and my cousins Emily and Austin. They had just returned from camp that previous Friday. It was good to see them all, especially since we hadn't since February. They all expressed how excited they were for us. After church, we all went out to Western Sizzlin' for lunch. We shared some laughs and had a great time. I'm so glad we took the time to go.

Now we're back in Little Rock enjoying the air conditioning and taking it easy. Kristine has been getting queezy on and off throughout the week, not to mention getting more tired a lot more frequently. We both can't wait to have our first official doctor's visit, where we'll hopefully get to hear the baby's heartbeat. Thank you to all who are keeping us in your prayers, and for more on the baby's progress, stay tuned.