Birthday Picnics and Memeories

Handsome and Handsome Jr. :- )

"What do you want to do for your birthday?"

Luke was asking me weeks before . . . but it seemed so far away. We would talk but I never would give him the same answer.

At the end of a day when I didn't touch half of what I wanted to accomplish it was, "Be alone for a whole day . . . uninterrupted . . . so that I can get something done!" :-)

But most days I realize that I wouldn't want to change my every day life. Being with my little 'Zekiel and spending time with my best friend every night. Knowing that we have another blessing on the way . . . whom I am excited to meet. Feeling my stomach harden, followed by firm little kicks that always make me say, "Aw . . . hey precious baby."

I would change the morning sickness. :-) Or should I say "All day, low blood sugar sickness that doesn't go away in the first trimester." After all, I am half way through this pregnancy and I still feel like I must be in the beginning because I am not yet "episode free." ;-)

Anyhow! The day before my birthday, Luke took time off work and we took a road trip. I educated myself on soap making . . . reading most of the time in the car. We arrived at the factory store where all of the supplies were and we had fun looking at how many things we could make ourselves, for less money, and more naturally. Stuff we use everyday. Shampoo, facial creams, bar soap . . .

My birthday continued into yesterday even (over a week later) with a picnic at one of my favorite places and soap making after Ezekiel went to bed for the night. I was kind of scared of the whole lye factor, especially being prego and having a little one around. I believe we were successful though (the final test is the ph testing that will take place tomorrow). In my feverish state last night I had vibrant dreams of making soap, cleaning up lye, and making sure Ezekiel was safe. :-)

20 went by fast . . . and I am somewhat saddened about not being able to tell Luke that he has a "teenage wife" or that his wife is "not old enough to drink." (As though that is a big deal to us anyway. ;-)) The years seem to be flying by . . . bringing things into life that I would have never predicted for myself. I am glad that He is sovereign over my life here on earth, blessing me beyond measure, giving me a great love Him and a longing to see Him soon . . . face to face.

Ok . . . off to get something done before Mr. Blueberry eyes wakes up.