Unexpected Stop in New York!

Allen and I headed back overseas on Saturday. Allen's parents took us to the airport in Charlotte, where our flight was delayed and delayed and delayed somemore due to weather in New York. By the time we got to New York, we had missed our plane by about an hour. Unfortunately, flights to our country only go out every 48 hours. So, we got a little extended vacation in New York. Besides wearing the same clothes for 72 hours and looking very natural with no make-up, we had a great time in New York! We are back home now, and experiencing a little jet lag. I woke up at 2:30 this morning wide awake! So, I thought I would catch up on the blog. Here are pics from our time in New York.

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Where did two weeks go?

I can't believe that I am sitting here back in my living room after two whirlwind weeks in the states! We had a great time seeing family and friends. What a special, memorable Christmas! We brought back lots of baby things for little Ben. Lots of precious things from friends, family and grandparents! Thank you all for a wonderful two weeks!

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Coming to the States!!!

I woke up early this morning and I am just so excited!! In two days, I will be in the states!!! YEAH! We had a doctors appointment this past Sunday and Ben is doing great. I got strick instructions from my doctor about traveling and all the things to do on the plane. While I was getting weighed and BP checked, the doctor gave Allen a little lecture about making sure I get up and walk and drink plenty of water. We are so blessed that I have had a great pregnancy and little Ben is doing well. The checked everything and I am ok to fly!! I do not know what I would have done if they had told me I couldn't fly.

Ben is now 650 gms, which means he is almost a pound and a half. He has long little legs, he must get those from the Ostendorff side of the family or most probably the Hawkins. We have such a great doctor here, he continually takes such great care of us.

I am a little amazed that we are coming home for Christmas. Last Christmas Joe and Ashleigh came and visited and this Christmas we will be with out family! Our Father is so good to us.

I was laying in the bed this morning thinking of what I am excited about...
1) Seeing my family and friends. And what a better time to go home than Christmas AND we are expecting our first little one.
2) Getting to go to our home fellowship! It is so neat that we will be able to be in Cola for a Sunday. Can't wait to just be a part and hear the music!
3) Being around all the Christmas decorations and music. I know you have had it up since October but for us we see very little of it.
4) Going to Target! And Walmart and the dollar tree and an outlet mall and restaurants...Krispy Kreme, Chipotle, oh the list goes on.... Allen continually thinks of another restaurant he wants to go to.
5) Buying maternity clothes and baby stuff! I have had fun looking online but it isn't the same as going and looking around and of course buying...

Love you and Can't wait to see you all!!!

Gingerbread Men

A friend of mine, Sue, two of her boys, and one of their friends from school came over this week to decorate Gingerbread Men. Here are some pictures of our fun afternoon and evening. The boys were so excited! It was fun to get to spend the time with them and introduce them to new traditions. I had a bowl full of ornaments and they decided I should have them on my tree and not in the bowl. I think next year we will have them over to decorate the tree.