Patience is a virtue... but waiting is hard!

Foreshadowing...

So its hard to be so far away from the ones you love. I miss my sister so much. I want to be

there in Korea with her as she is going into labor at 34 1/2 weeks with my nephew, her first pregnancy. My desire was for her to be like me and be able to carry babies for term but it looks as though she has my mom's genes and will have him early. Its been rough and frustrating not to be able to talk to her and encourage her but I know God is in control and loves her even more than I do. I just want to be there and hold her hand and tell her that it will be ok. It will be rough, but she can make it through. I hope that Jarrod and she learn a lot about each other and cling to each other through this time. My ultimate prayer is for Mom and baby to be healthy and happy and for them as a family begin this venture into parenthood without many or

any complications. I wish I was able to be there like she was for me with Scottie and Sarah's births or get there earlier than my scheduled trip for the end of March but it just doesn't look possible. I want to be there to help her learn about motherhood, how to give a baby a bath, tricks of the trade, diapering, and all the joy that new life brings. I am looking forward though to being together with Steph, Jarrod, and little baby Puffenbarger, even if it is not in the same way I hoped it would be. I can't wait to meet my Nephew or find out his name! I know you both will do great!!

I can't wait to see how you respond to your new roles as parents, how you cling to each other and make something that could drive some apart, pull you closer together and closer to our Lord as you make your way through this new adventure called PARENTHOOD!

As I am sitting here typing this, I remember what it was like to become a mother for the first time. I was full of hope, love, and joy and at the same time scared to death about the unknown. It was amazing that I was going to be responsible for the life being born for the rest of my life. Was I going to be a good mom? How do I give my baby a bath? I was scared that I might drop the baby, then what? Would she be ok? But the moment I held Sarah in my arms for the first time, I knew everything would be alright. Its amazing the way mothering comes naturally. There are moments that you think you might not be able to handle it, but they come and go and you know that your love makes up for all and that baby loves you. With each birth of my children, I felt the same,

yet different. I look forward to each day with my boys and try to make the best of them. I want each day to be special for my children are growing way to fast. I look forward to watching my sister embark on this glorious journey with all the anticipation of knowing the special bond parenthood brings to a new family. Hope you enjoy some of these pics of my babies coming into the world!

Aren't they SWEET!??! I love that my boys love each other and are great brothers! I am blessed in this aspect!

Sorry it has been so long from the last post. We have been in survival mode since Peter has been away for 3 of the last 4 weeks. We celebrated Valentine's Day with Daddy. Stephen and him brought me home a dozen roses! I was so surprised and it was great! We also went out to dinner at Sansui's, a place where they cook in front of you. Stephen loved it but Scottie was scared when the chef lit stuff on fire. It was a great time all around though. Other happenings are that the snow is melting (finally!) just in time for another storm... maybe. Stephen is excited for more snow but Peter and I are not looking forward to more snow removal. Hopefully this storm will miss us or just give us a little snow.

Um, we've done a lot of baking. Both boys love to help me in the kitchen. They actually fight about it. Its sweet but also sometimes stressful. Scott is trying to keep up with his brother in all areas of life and doesn't understand sometimes that he is too small to do things.

We went to an indoor jump house for a birthday party and Scottie went around like he owned the place. It was different because I am used to my shy and timid Stephen. Scott is a go-getter. Its so neat to see the differences and the similarities between the boys. Scottie is definitely all boy!

We enjoyed our time with Grammy and Granddaddy.They came up and took Stephen, Sottie and me out to eat at a new restraunt in town. It was a good visit but like always too short! Hope you have a great time in Florida! We also have installed a pellet stove in our house! Thanks Mr. Tax man! I am looking forward to sitting by the fire and reading a good book! Well, we are looking forward to Daddy coming home from his latest trip either today, tomorrow or Friday... and I will let you look at some pics of our going ons!

Snow Snow Snow... Let it snow some more!!

I am just loving all this outdoors with the amazing amount of snow we received this year. I always said, "I don't mind the cold as long as there is snow to go along with it." This year we definitely have gotten the snow. Since we just came through our second 30" DUMP I felt compelled to write about our doings. We shoveled, shoveled and shoveled some more. Then we started to play... Stephen and I made the best sledding trail while Scottie napped at home with Daddy. We have plans of building the best snow fort ever, maybe some snowball fight barricades, and fun snow angels. Well the snow angels won't happen soon because the snow is actually around 40" deep with more coming tomorrow. We will see how much more will come! We had a blast today taking the boys back to the sledding hill along with our neighbors and close friends, the Holmes family. I will just let the pictures do all the talking... I hope you enjoy!

Our neighbor, Sully, has no fear! He is definitely all boy and a dare-devil. He reminds me of someone I used to know......

With another nor'easter coming in tomorrow, I am sure we will have more pictures and stories to share soon!