Meatloaf and headaches

Well Blake was cleared by the doctor today to start practicing. They removed his stitches and said he was good to go. Kinda scary to me. I figured he would be exhausted since he hasn't practiced in over a week. So I decided to make one of his favorite meals. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans. I know you are probably amazed but truly he loves meatloaf! He was so excited and said that mashed potatoes were exactly what he needed tonight. A rare treat around here since I have been cooking a much lower carb diet lately. Please continue to pray for him, he did have quite the headache when he got home.
I had planned on photographing the meatloaf and including the recipe; however, it turned out quite crumbly. About  halfway through dinner I realized I forgot to put in any eggs! But I guess it didn't affect the taste since it is long gone now.

Mylee Lynn

This is the name our son Myles and his girlfriend have chosen for the baby (Mylee Lynn). I think it is such a sweet name and of course it just adds to the excitement when you can finally call the baby by name. I think we are looking at somewhere around 8 weeks to go. Last week I got overly excited and said seven, so in a way it's good that I was wrong since I have much to do between now and then, but on the other hand I really can't wait!
I remember when I was expecting Blake and how my mother about made me crazy during the last few weeks. She was just sooo excited and by that point I was just soooo tired. Not that I wasn't excited I was just really worn out (I went 2 1/2 weeks overdue!). So...I am trying to remember that and not make Breanna nuts during this last few weeks with all my excitement.
Instead I am focusing my energy on making things for the baby. I have a dozen burp cloths made, several headbands and ribbons, a really cute ribbon holder, a not-so-great baby afgan (my first), and am now working on the itty bitty dress by Rae. My sewing skills are not the greatest, so I am practicing on an old sheet first. I will try to post some pictures tomorrow of all the above said crafts.

16th Birthday Party

On Labor Day we celebrated Blake's 16th birthday! I can hardly believe he is that old, where did the time go? We rented an inflatable slip and slide and the kids had a blast. We also used my dad's tent (he does revivals and other ministries). It made for great shade and added a festive touch.

So anyway, life is getting ready to change drastically. It seems so different this time around with the driving situation. I was much more confident about letting Myles loose on the road than I am with Blake. It’s not that he’s a bad driver, I guess I’m just holding on…afraid to let go of that ‘little boy”. He will get his actual license next Wednesday, so I will have to be in much prayer between now and then.Other than that, our big news is that Myles and his girlfriend are soon to have a baby. Oh what joy, a grandbaby! We are soooo excited and can’t wait for the end of November to arrive. Watch the crafts lable for items I am making in preparation for our little princess.