Can you spot him?

Here is the yearly staff photo at hubby's work.  He is very easy to pick out this year.  Can you spot him?

Also, a quick update on me.  I was suppose to go to my 3 hr glucose test today (thank you for all those thinking of me today).  I actually cancelled it.  If you know me, I'm a researcher.  I have a need to find out as much as I can when it comes to medical things.  I was really struggling with going for this test.  It does not seem natural to me to put your body into a fast and then give it a sugar shock like that.  Side effects are vomiting, fainting, sweating, shakes, nausea.....it's just not natural!!  So I set out to research better ways :)  Many midwives simply recommend that you take your blood sugar after each meal (using glucose strips - diabetic meter) for about a week.  You can buy them for under $20 at Walmart or other pharmacies.  It is a more 'real world' scenario  rather than the syrupy sugar drink.  So, I will be talking to my doctor and praying he will get on board with me and my idea *smile*.....I'm such a pain when it comes to following doctors orders!!
I've also been recording by blood pressure at home for the past several days.  I have great readings at home....it just seems to be when I go to the doctor....so we'll see what he says about that too!

Church pics

Here's the kids before church this morning....I love when they color coordinate :)

Disappointed

Well, I didn't get good news from my glucose test.  First time I have failed it.  Now I have to go for the 3 hr glucose tolerance test.....yuck!  Also, my blood pressure was high again so I have to do the 24 hr urine test.....uuugggg.  They talked about starting medication again.  I guess I'm showing my maternal age!!  I don't think I'm diabetic.  My numbers were slightly elevated but they say only 1/3 of woman who take the 3 hr test are actually diabetic.  But they say it can be quite nauseating because you have to fast for 10 hrs and take a really sweet drink and have blood drawn 4 times over 3 hrs!!!!  I hope I don't faint!  I also have to start recording my blood pressure during the day for the next 2 weeks and bring it to my next appointment.  I am looking forward to this stage being over and holding our little one!!!  Please keep me in your prayers that I will pass and do well at my glucose test on Tuesday.....that I can get my blood pressure under control....and that I will stay healthy (and baby as well!)  Poor hubby does not like this stress :)

Soup Recipe

Well, supper turned out really good!!  My family is going to be shocked but I made broccoli cheese potato soup AND I ate it!  It was very tasty!  I surprise myself sometimes.  The majority of the kids enjoyed it too....the 2 younger ones liked to dip their bread in it and eat it that way.  Here is the recipe:
-Steam 2 small bunches of broccoli in steamer for 30 mins.
-Peel 2 medium size potatoes and cube.
-In a pot, pour 3-4 cups chicken broth and add cubed potatoes....boil until potatoes are soft.
-In another pot, melt 3 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp thyme.
-When butter is melted, add 3 tbsp flour and thoroughly mix.
-Pour the chicken broth and potatoes(when it is done cooking) into the buttered pot and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer about 5 mins until thickened.
-Take the steamed broccoli and finely chop it into small bits.  Add to the soup mix.
-Add 1/2 cup milk or cream.
-Add 1 and 1/4 cup shredded cheese (sharp or mild) to soup.  Mix until melted.

Birthday, berries and books

Today is hubby's birthday.  We are a very blessed family!  We love you daddy!!  The kids are making him a special yogurt surprise for dessert and I'm going to attempt a new recipe :)  I'll let you know how it turns out.
Here are some pics of our girl eating her berries.  What a cutie! .....and the kiddos hard at work to finish up school today.

Pics!

It's been awhile since I've taken any pics of the kids.  I was taking some of our little one and our 3yr old wanted some done too....so here are some with some effects as well.

Paul Washer and his wife's testimony

I'm a huge fan of Paul Washer. He gives the gospel message like no other. The first is a message by Paul, the second video is his wife's testimony. Both are very powerful.