My Awesome Weekend with the Groves!

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I love having company and the last two weeks have been full of my favoritist people ever coming to visit me! Week before last my sister and her mommy came to see me and this last weekend Jenna, Kaci, Alicia and eventually Greg came to visit! The girls and Alicia got in on Thursday and on Friday we got up all ready to go to the zoo- but alas it twas not meant to be. Of course the week before it was beautiful in Albuquerque all warm and spring like. This week when we wanted to go to the zoo, it was cold and icky- isn't that the way it always seems to work? So we came up with Plan B. We picked up Greg's brother Don (He is a for real opera singer- he is in town for a show) and went to the Aquarium and Botanical Gardens. Although we knew where we wanted to go and what general vecinity it was in, we were not exactly sure of its location. We knew it was next to the zoo downtown and there would be signs. So we started cruisin' downtown until we came to a sign that said zoo with an arrow so we followed the sign. The sign putter upper in downtown Albuquerque has a sense of humor it seems. Not only was it not the right way, we ended up in the weirdest part of Albuquerque I have ever seen. Finally after using map quest on Don's phone (why did we not do that sooner? Hhmmmm) we found what street we needed to be on and come to find out, we ended on up on the same street we originally started on. Mean ol sign putter upper!

We had a blast at the aquarium and I have decided that next time I go to a place like that I have to take a kid- it is so much more fun! The girls had a blast! We all did I think. Alicia got some great pictures and the girls and I got to pet real live sting rays (don't worry- there was no Crocodile Hunter reenactments- the stingers had been taken out). We went on to the botanical gardens and had the most fun in the children's garden there. It really is one of the coolest places I have ever been. It looks like the set from 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids.' There's a huge vegetable garden, watering can, birds nest and people sized ants and bugs. There's also a giant pumpkin the size of a building. The seeds are about the size of an iron. We went through the maze, slid down the log slide and played in the sand castle. That's right IN the sand castle. There's a castle tower with a giant sandbox inside. There is so much to see at the Botanical Gardens including a farm house and model train scene and of course gorgeous flowers! I think it may be one of my very favorite places!

After all of that most people would have gone home- but not us!!! We then drived ourselves to the mall for Cinnabon and Build-A-Bear- the two great comforts of life. And this time we did not get lost because we did not follow any rogue signs! We built bears (and bunnies) and do you think we were done then- NO! It's spring break and we had much more fun to have. So we went to the movies and saw Bolt and ate tons of gummy bears! Only then, did we all go home!

The next morning we got up and met Greg, his parents and some family friends at the mall for lunch and shopping. Greg and Alicia went to watch Don in his Opera (which they said was awesome) while the girls, Mike and I went to Chik-Fil-A had kids meals and played in the neatest play place thing ever. If I was not huge pregnant I think I would have played in there myself. We topped the night off by going to Barnes and Noble to get hot chocolate, chai tea lattes (Jenna's favorite) and a big cookie. That's why I rock. I get the girls all riled up and then pump 'em full of sugar- I am so gonna regret it in about three months! I probably will eventually also regret giving the girls a 5 pound bag of gummy bears for Valentine's Day. HHmmmmm...I think my days are numbered. I'm sure Alicia and Greg will remember such things when Logan is at just the right age!

Mike and I had a ton of fun and are so glad they came to see us! We can't wait for the next trip!

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My BIG Suprise

Sunday morning on of my goodest friends Monique called me and asked if I wanted to go to dinner that evening. I of course accepted, needing a distraction because Mike is gone and because it has been awhile since we caught up on each others lives After a wonderful dinner (and dessert) we drive back to my apartment to go to sleep. When we got out of the car, low and behold out of a car pops my sister! She lives in Dallas and I do not get to see her that often! I was so excited and shocked to the point of speechlessness which if you know me at all, will realize what a big deal that is! I got even more excited to know that she brought her mommy, who is like my other mommy (I love her a ton- she is precious), with her! We have had a great time! They drove all that way and spoiled me and baby Logan to the point of sheer rotteness! They really are two of the most caring and generous people I have ever known! I am so lucky to have such a great family that loves me so much! And although I am super sad they left today (yes, Sissy I did cry- I can't help it!), I am so glad they came! My sister seems to know exactly what I need- and right then I needed some love, so she and Pat drove 600 miles to love me! I am so blessed!

We took some hysterical and cute pictures- those to come!

I Got a Job, I Got a Job, LaLaLaLa....!

I have been working at a local daycare and although I like the people I'm working with and for, I come home exhausted and my hours are hit and miss. Last Thursday Mike came home and said that a position opened up at an agents office about 10 minutes from our apartment. I told him to inform the HR lady that I was interested, thinking I would find out more in a few days and to be honest really wasn't holding my breath. Even deciding that I would go for it was a big deal and I had to be counseled by all those close to me as to what to do (Thanks to all that helped!). I just hate to disappoint people and leave them in a bad place which is what I have had to do with the daycare, to two very hard working, supportive ladies. The next day I helped my mom move into her new way awesome apartment. In the middle of the lease signing, Mike called to tell me that I had an interview at four o'clock the same day! They didn't care what I was wearing they just wanted to talk to me right away! I went to the office at four, which incidently is only two blocks away from my mom's apartment which makes everything that much more easy for me, and met the sweetest two ladies I think I had ever met (and hysterical)! They asked me a few questions and in about 10 minutes I was signing my paperwork and talking about when I would start! In the beginning I will be answering phones and other secretarial type work, but it has the potential to become more than that. It may not sound that exciting to some, but I am so happy about the way this has turned out. I would love to go to a job where I didn't bring everything home with me, where I don't come home exhausted and be able to concentrate on staying healthy and having a great and enjoyable pregnancy. I'm also making more, with benefits and paid leave.

I was so stressed a couple of weeks ago about how we were going to pay for everything and feeling like I wasn't doing my share of helping with our life, until I read this scripture in a book called Worms in My Tea that I was re-reading for the first time in about 6 years. I flipped it open and read a chapter out of order. It was just what I needed on that day. I don't think things like that are a coincidence.

The scripture was from Matthew 6:31-34:
So do not worry saying, "What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" For the pagans run after all of these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and righteousness, and all of these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

It was just what I needed. It reminded me to pray and have faith that I will be taken care of. It was just a week later I was given this opportunity and I couldn't be more thankful!

My Sister

Today is my sister's birthday! She is 27 years old and so pretty! Anyway, she is the awesomest. On HER birthday I get a huge box of goodies for me and baby Logan. She's super sweet like that! She sent 11 different outfits, burp cloths and blankets for Little Logan and maternity tops for me. Who else sends something to their sister for their own birthday?! She's too good to me! Not only is she generous but she's so kind and loving and is always thinking of others. I couldn't have asked for a better sister and friend (and she is a fabulous Aunt already but she's gonna be a rockin Aunt Sissy!). I hope she has the bestest birthday ever (even though she has to work) she deserves it!