Weiner Dog Races

This is an annual event in nearby Buda, TX which draws more than 30,000 people from six states. And, yes...it's weiner dogs racing. They put I think six dogs in at once and they run about 100 yards. The winner of each round moves up and eventually they have a weiner winner. The races where fun to see but they also had lots of vendors, food and live music. Aaron loved the shuttle ride on the school bus and getting to tour the firetruck. It was a fun day out in the community!

I was only slightly tempted to adopt a weiner dog from the rescue place that was there.

IVF, here we go again!

As you saw from the title, we are on the road again with in-vetro fertilization. So many of you prayed for us the first go around and we are so blessed with Aaron. But, our hearts still desire more children, so the Lord has led us to this point once more. The doctor’s office told us not to tell too many people in case the news was disappointing, but we believe in the power of prayer. So, we are asking you to keep our family and the doctors and nurses overseeing all this in your prayers over the next 6 weeks. Hopefully we will send out happy news sometime in June. If not, we trust God’s plan for our lives. But, until then, it’s one step at a time and one prayer at a time.

Zoo fun

We had a fun time yesterday at the Austin zoo.

Awesome garage sale find. Lot's of fun and play for $20!

Easter Fun

Aaron is enjoying the cookies Grandma Gloria sent
alont with all the other goodies. Thank you!

Being silly with the Easter Grass.

Aaron and a couple of friends at an Easter craft playdate with my moms group.

We enjoyed our Easter weekend. After church on Easter Sunday the sun came out and we had a very relaxing day at home. I even let Aaron skip his nap because I just wanted to enjoy the day with him and Greg.

In other news, we are gearing up to begin our IVF cycle. Please keep us in your prayers throughout this process! We should be done and have news by mid-June.

Last week was full of changes as I decided to focus my professional efforts on my studio lessons and am throwing in the towel with teaching Kindermusik. Although I love it and want Aaron to continue taking classes, it was taking my mornings and other time away that I just don't want to give up anymore!

Also, we had had to take Sarah back to PAWS. She is a wonderful dog, but Aaron was constantly grabbing her and chasing her. The last two straws were when she showed her teeth when a little friend accidentaly fell on her and the next day I came home and she had eaten through the bottom of the fence to get out. I took her back then and there. I'm sorry that it didn't work out, but it has been more peaceful around here not having to constantly correct Aaron.

Playing with friends

Aaron had over his new little friends Chase and Ryan for a playdate the other day. He loved dressing up with them, playing chase and tackling.

Picture time

Grandma Terri, Grandpa Jerry and Grandpa Brown came to visit for a week in March and we had a wonderful time. We had a couple days to go down to Corpus Cristi and see the "beach...water!" as Aaron said over and over.

Aaron is talking more and more. I'll probably post lots of new pictures, so check for more posts!

Catching Up

It's been a while, so I thought I would spend a few minutes to catch you up on all things Geesamn. I have been very busy balancing being a mommy and getting started with Kindermusik, voice and piano lessons. When nap time hits, I run down to the computer to answer e-mails and whatever else I spend so much time on the computer doing! Kindermusik is off to a great first semester start. I have four classes starting this week with 25 families enrolled. My original goal was 20, that I am pleased with that. I've set up my voice and piano studio in my home and am offereing lessons on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and am already reaching capacity, word travels fast! It's working out great to have lessons in the evenings at home. I thank the Lord for this blessing and his constant provision.

Aaron is talking more and more and has apparently heard the at 2 he's supposed to show some terrible side. We've been working on patience and to accept a "no" when it's not time to watch his show. :) He loves to play outside and ride his bike and pick up rocks. His favorite outdoor activity lately has been watching the tractors and workers build the houses around us. Right now we are the only house on the street, so we have about 10 house that are going to go up around in the coming many months.

Greg is out running right now in preparation for the Austin marathon (his first race ever). He constantly amazes me on his dedication and ability endurance. He loves his job in Austin and sees himself there through retirement, God willing.

We are still doing a church search, finding where God can use us and grow us. There are certainly a lot of great options around here.

I've been as active as I can in my mom's meet-up group here in Kyle, have met many wonderful ladies and made a few friends. It's taken me most of the day to find the time to finish this and it's nap time now, so I've got to go run and get some things done.