And baby makes 5!!!

So this summer Jake and I decided that we were going to try for another baby. A lot of people are surprised by this, especially those of you who knew we had an appointment set for the ever so lovey "snip snip'!

So here is what went down. We had the biggest discussion on wether or not to have another baby....and decided that 2 was a good number, one of each was cool, and that we were close to the point of making it through a resturant meal before Sam lost his patience, trips are fun, we don't have to worry about the "middle child thing" Our kids are close, they play well together (well, most of the time!), etc, etc, etc.

So, I made Jake's appointment...and then we both felt very unsure....we had a couple more discussions.....and were just on the fence. There are also so many good things about having another baby too....so we just left it. We had 2 months before the appointment. We figured that if it was "meant to be" we would get pregnant in those 2 months.....2 months later....still not pregnant....

Now we are at the day of Jake's appointment....I am driving him to work (since I had to take him to his appt. They don't let you drive home by yourself after a snip snip) and we are just both...well sad....we did not want to do something we would regret later on in life. So, Jake cancelled the appointment.

So now here we are, 7 weeks PREGNANT!!!! YAHOO! This is a pic of Jake's response when he found out!

So we are doing it! We are going to be outnumbered! Baby #3 is due on March 5/09. The day before Faith's 4th birthday. Faith is very excited and when she found out the baby would be coming around her birthday, she said "Mommy, I will give the new baby a piece of my birthday cake" She is the sweetest! Sam of course does not fully understand what's going on, but does love to lift up my shirt, say baby and then kiss it and hug it.

We are very excited!

Journey of a Lifetime

So Jake had an amazing opportunity to go on a cross country road trip. The trip is called the "Journey of a Lifetime" It is through our church. Basically the teaching for the summer is about how life is a journey, so our pastor sent 3 guys in a van across Canada. Jake was chosen for his media experience to document the journey. The trip will then be turned into a documentrary.

So I had to go without my hubby for 16 days! That kinda sucked. But he had an amazing time and it was just an awesome experience for him to be a part of. Me and the kids enjoyed some time visiting my parents in Princeton, and just getting caught up on some projects around the house.

To see the blog on Jake's journey, go to familyvictory.com and click on the journey of a lifetime link.

Jake's Birthday

So Jake turned the big 30 this year, and we celebrated with a couple of little trips.

First, we were off to Seattle to catch a couple of Angels games. We do this almost every time the Angels visit Seattle, since we are not in California anymore to just go to a game whenever.....

A couple of weeks after that trip, we were off to Whistler. We got a great package that included a boat rental, rec center passes, and a GREAT ROOM! There was a jacuzzi tub right beside the bed....nice....

Other then going out on the boats, we had some great walks around the village, and of course, Jake went to do what is becoming his "annual" bungee jump. I was offered a free jump, but could not do it...that bridge is way to high....and I'm not nuts like Jake! :)

Fun times indeed, and great memories were made.