Just a little update...

Okay, so it has been forever since I have updated my blog...but today I have a bunch of stuff to do that I don't really feel like doing, so I decided to update today :)
Things have been really good. I finished my cake class last week, and had hoped to put a picture on the blog of my final cake, but the camera was acting really weird, and today when I went to download a picture, there was nothing there...so oh well. I have a picture on my phone, so if you are DYING to see it (it really wasn't that spectacular...) I can text it to you :) These are some cookies I made for my niece's birthday party on Sept. 21. They turned out pretty cute. I can't wait to make Christmas cookies!!
I had my shower on the 20th. It was such a special day for me. My mother-in-law came with me. I was really glad she could come. Jennifer did such a nice job getting everything planned. I loved all of the special touches she put into it. The DVD from mom was so touching. It really made me glad that I have been raised by parents who didn't just raise me well because they were 'good people', but because they love the Lord. I am so honored to have a family that prays for me and for little Eli. As I watched the video mom made, I couldn't stop thinking about the fact that the same prayers I pray for Eli, the same dreams I have for him, and the same excitement I have for him, my mom once had for me. It makes me feel closer to my mom than ever before. (Although I don't think mom had dreams that I would one day play short stop for the Detroit Tigers...but who knows :) ) ACTUALLY, my greatest hope and dream for Eli is that he would love God with all of his heart, and live a life that is pleasing to Him.
My pregnancy continues to progress. I meant to have Edgar take a picture of my giant belly on Sunday, but forgot. My mother-in-law is having a shower for me this Saturday, so I will be sure to get some pictures then. I went to the doctor a week ago, and he said everything is good. I go again next Saturday, then I start going once a week...I took some time this morning to read my pregnancy book, and it is really starting to sink in that this is about to happen. YIKES!! I'm very excited and nervous at the same time. Most days I'm not overly ready for this to be over...I'm getting more uncomfortable, but not to the point where I'm sick of it...yet :) I'm sure that time will come. I really want him to stay put at least until his due date, so mom and dad are here as close to the birth as possible. (Can't wait for them to come on the 18th of Nov.!)
I'm still teaching my class and tutoring, which so far hasn't been too much of a burden. I sit for most of it, so it is very bearable. After I have the baby my tutoring students will be coming to the house, so that will be nice. I have a former student covering my homeschool classes for two weeks, then I'll start back to teaching those. The nice thing about those is that it is only for 1 hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and I can bring Eli with me...I keep saying I can do anything for an hour, right?!
That's all I can think of at this particular moment in time...I'm sure you're thrilled to hear my ramblings :)