Where has August gone??

The School buses are EVERYWHERE! It doesn't seem like the summer should be over...but alas, it flew by. I'm sure it didn't fly by as fast as it did when I was in school, but it feels like last week I was packing to move, and that was towards the beginning of the summer. The house is put together and Graham is MORE than comfortable in our humble abode. He's such a little chatterbox and I love it! He talks ALL DAY LONG (wonder where he gets that from? His Nanny or Mimi I'm sure). Did I mention that I love it? He's so playful and fun. He's discovered his imagination and will pretend to eat his play food. He'll dip his spoon into an empty bowl and say "mummy" for yummy. He would love to spend the day outside but it is way to hot for that! Praying for cooler weather soon. His memory is scary good - we can pull up to Target and he wants to "yide" in a "bubby" and "eat peya" (that was ride in a buggy and eat pizza). We've done that twice - that's it...and yet the little guy remembers that there is pizza at the snack bar.
Last week when we were at Target (enjoying a pizza before naptime) we met 2 ladies who have boys that are 20 mo and almost 3 and Graham had a BALL with them! They both have babies (6 weeks - with the 20 mo & 6 mo - with the 3 year old) and we started talking mom talk - doctors, baby #2 and how life changed/es. I've wanted to get involved in a playgroup for Graham and my sake but didn't know where to turn. MOPS is full for the year and is not taking new applicants, the wait list is insane - probably large enough to start another group. Well, Jenn gave me her email & phone # and asked if I would be interested in joining their play group. :) I'm pretty excited to get involved with some other moms!!
Our Covenant Group kicks off tomorrow night so that will be nice to get plugged in with other families at the church as well. Poor Graham hasn't adjusted to the nursery yet and has a hard time....and being in the nursery from 6:30-8:30 is not his idea of ideal.....especially since he tells you he is ready for "night night" at 7:30ish. So keep us in your prayers as we deal with an unhappy, tired little guy while mom & dad are getting spiritually fed.
Jeff continues to LOVE his job and that is such a blessing. He enjoys getting up in the morning & heading into work & has an awesome staff that he is a part of. The new ministers are a God-send and view the staff as family. Jeff comes home for lunch most days which he and Graham both love (ok we ALL love it!). Fridays & Saturdays are his days off and we really enjoy spending those as a family -- whether it is doing something around Ocala, heading out to Disney, staying at home, or spending time with my family, we truly are cherishing these moments.
Only 5 weeks and counting until we find out if our new addition is a boy or girl! Exciting times for sure. This pregnancy has been such a blessing compared to how sick I was with Graham. I hope and pray that it continues to go this way!
That's about all that is going on with us right now. We'd love to hear what you are all up to - feel free to leave us a message to let us know that you stopped by!!
In Him-
Lauren, Jeff, Graham & Peanut