Valentine's Day Thought......

Yesterday Bailey was asking me about the little Valentine guy that shoots arrows. I told her that his name was Cupid and he is a little imaginary character that shoots arrows to make people fall in love. Well Braxton thought for a second and said the most astounding thing. He said "I think army guys should have those arrows so the bad people will be in love!!!" Isnt a four year old's perspective just so refreshing??? Happy Valentine's Day!!

Basketball stars!!

Bailey and Braxton are playing on an Upwards basketball team together and Chad is there coach. They have improved so much from the first day of practice. They had another game this past Saturday and they did great. Brax scored not only his first basket but he scored 4 baskets!! And Bailey scored 3. They were so excited cause their Papa and Ms. Arda (Chad's dad and his wife!) were there cheering them on so it made it extra special. I am so proud of them!!

Where did that week go??

When I woke up this morning I was just so happy because I really had it set in my mind that I was 12 weeks along today. Then when I realized when I turned on my computer this morning that I am actually 11 weeks. I guess I am just really wanting this first trimester to be over. I dont want to rush anything that is going on in making this new Ansbaugh but just want to get to that 13th week. I even told Chad that today was 12 weeks and even someone at church last night. Where did that week go?? I must be losing more brain cells with this new little creation!!!

Groundhog-schmoundhog!!

I know this is a couple days late since Groundhog's Day was on Saturday. But the infamous Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow in Pennsylvania on Saturday morning so according to the old wives tale there is supposed to be 6 more weeks of winter. Well I beg to differ. On this 4th day of February it is just gorgeous here in beautiful middle Georgia. I think the high today was 75 and tomorrow supposed to hit 80. I definately needed some warm weather to make it feel like Florida again. Dont get me wrong I love living in Georgia but my first winter has been intersting to adjust to. So a few days of warmth every now and again is just fine by me!! (It is supposed to in the low 60's the rest of the week-so it's not so bad the rest of the week either!!) By the way the groundhog in Georgia (his name is "The General")did not see his shadow. So I am all for that little fellow being the national groundhog!!!

Super News!!

I apologize for the hiatus in blogging but just havent felt myself lately. Why, you ask???? Well........................there is going to be another Ansbaugh entering the world around September 1!! I am pregnant!!! We are so excited-the kids are so excited!! I am 10 weeks today!! I have been feeling very hormonal the last couple of weeks. It has been an all day sickness so that is why I have been so lazy with my posting. It is starting to fade a little bit so housework is starting to get done again. (I'm sure Chad is thankful for that!!) I have also been very picky in what I have been eating too. It is so interesting how each pregnancy has been so different. When we told the kids a couple of weeks ago, Braxton woke up the next morning and said if it's a girl we should name her Twinkle, and Bailey said Betsy!! Kids are too cute!!

Marathon Weekend.

This past weekend we went to Florida again. We went so Chad could participate in the Disney Marathon for the 4th time. He has been training all year to do this 26.2 mile race. I am so proud of him having the endurance to do these types of races. I have never been a runner. I really admire people who do it. I know you have to have a drive to be a runner. I have never had that drive. I know I need to exercise to keep my weight down but long distance running has never been my thing. So anyway back to Chad's big accomplishment.

He did the marathon this year with his mom and his sister, Kitty. Besides Chad accomplishing this amazing feat, this was Chad's mom's first marathon and Kitty just had a baby 3 months ago. Just amazing!!!! They all did an amazing job despite the Florida heat. This is my 3rd year spectating the race which is quite an adventure. The marathon course goes through all of the Disney parks and you have to get at certain viewing areas at just the right times so you can see your "runners". I managed to see Chad a couple of times and then at the finish. Joining me in the spectating adventure was Casey,Westin, Clinton and Amy. It is nice to have someone with you to chat with while you are waiting to see the amazing runners pass by. So hats off to Chad, Kitty, Pat and everyone else that did the marathon. I admire you!!
(p.s. Jess--I kept thinking you were going to come around that corner at mile 9-you were in my thoughts-miss you!!)

Christmas Vacation!!