Rowan's Four Today

I cannot believe that it was four years ago today that my baby boy was put in my arms for the first time! I praise God for him everyday - having those memories of the week spent wondering if he would make it.  He is definitely a gift and a treasure!

He loves to have Happy Birthday sang to him.  Before bed tonight I had to sing it a couple of more times.  Aunt Julie came over for cake and opening presents.  She gave him a new Cars movie, since his has really seen better days.  She also gave him a slinky! And boy, does he think that's a neat thing.

Grandpa Krempa gave him monster trucks and a gift card! This is Rowan's newest infatuation! He LOVES monster trucks! In fact, mommy and daddy gave him little monster trucks to open as well. Our gift to him though is happening next weekend.  Rob is taking him to the Monster Truck Jam at the new arena! Rowan doesn't understand what we mean by seeing them in real life.  But oh my goodness, next Sunday he is going to flip! I can't wait!!!!

At the end of the pictures is a video of Nadine and Rowan dancing! Nadine is such a ham. She came up with this whole dance herself.  I recorded it three different times and each time she stuck pretty well to the choreography she had chosen! My pic of the day is of course, Rowan and I this morning before we headed out to church!

Youth 2 Youth Lock In

To date I believe this is one of the best things about Junior High. Last night was the annual Youth 2 Youth Lock-In at Jourdyn's school.  America's Pride comes to perform and have intense discussions about drugs, alcohol, sex, respect, etc. It is an amazing thing.  Last year I made it through the night and stayed the whole time.  I decided that last night would be a "cheat" night for my diet, since I would be there hanging out with my girl.  I ate two pieces of pizza and a cupcake-in-a-cone!......I was SO SICK!!! I had to leave by 1 am or so. 

This morning I feel like I have a  hangover! The realization is that I put my body into shock because of the fats, oils and sugars that it hasn't had for a month.  Umm...guess I learned my lesson...especially when I got on the scale this morning and saw that I gained a pound and a half! UGGHHH!!!!

Here are some great pics from the Lock-In! And a pic of Rob being silly as Jourdyn and I were leaving! Rob has lost 25 lbs!!! You can really tell in his face and in his stomach!

Air Force Update

Tuesday night, Rob and I met with the Air Force Chaplain Recruiter.  We spent two hours at Bob Evans with him.  Unfortunately, we had already eaten dinner before we went so we had hot tea, while he ate his dinner. It all worked out though. 

I am officially a pre-qualified Air Force Chaplain Candidate.  I have begun the next step, which is a boat-load of paperwork.  After that I will be going for my MEPS testing, I believe in Cleveland.  The goal is to spend this summer training, however it's long shot because there is so much that has to be done before then that we might not make it.  Pray that we do though.  Right now, I foresee a tie-up with my medical records.  Please pray that it goes smoothly and quickly!

The partial new me...

Okay so this is my pic of the day and I'm done labeling them because I can't keep track of the numbers....just know that it's my picture of the day!

This is a picture of me today! I have lost 18.2 lbs so far! I took this picture and I cannot believe how young I look! It's kinda crazy! I still have at least 20 more to go before I meet my goal! But I wanted to give you an update!

Another update: Rob and I are meeting with the Air Force Chaplain Recruiter this evening. I feel anxious, nervous, excited and scared to death all at the same time! I also feel special since he flew up here from Georgia to meet me! Wish me luck and be praying!