Hello, all!

I'm closing out my 28th week and starting my 29th. I get to see Gabriel next Wednesday, which I am super excited about. I've been feeling him move around a lot, lately. He's mostly active at night.

Exciting things are happening. Sean is filling in for an asset leader at work. I got a job tutoring at Paris Junior college for 10 hours a week, but what is most exciting is that I know have my foot in the door there! They seem really impressed with my work, so I'm very thankful for that. I am also getting possibly up to 19 hours working at the Texas A&M University-Commerce writing center online. I will find more out about that soon. The good news is, I can do that work from home! I'll get to work and be a stay-at-home mommy! I'm hoping I get the full 19 hours, but we will see! We are also praying that I will be able to work a night at PJC so Sean can watch Gabriel and I don't have to find a sitter!

I had the best time ever in Michigan. My mom got to take off every day with me, except one, and when she had to work, I went in and helped her. It was amazing spending two weeks with my best friend! I also got to spend lots of time with my daddy, which is also just as fun and amazing. He even drove me back to Texas so I wouldn't have to deal with the crazy airlines again, and so I could get all my wonderful gifts home. For those of you who don't know, my flights got cancelled to MI. I was in the airport for like 14 hours, and finally I ended up having to spend the night in Minnesota. Thanks to my wonderful brother picking me up in Grand Rapids, I made it to my shower only 20 minutes late. Speaking of the shower, my mom threw me the most beautiful shower ever. She had so much yummy food: Panini sandwiches, meat and cheese tray, veggie tray, a cool watermelon fruit bowl, lots of chips, crackers, and cheese spread, an adorable Winnie-the-Pooh cake, cookies, etc. The list goes on! Emma's mom made a wonderful artichoke dip and apple salad as well. It was all too good. We had a great turn out, played a fun game, and I am so thankful for all of the wonderful presents we got! I am so thankful to my family for hosting the party. I know my mom put a lot of time, money, and energy into making it perfect!

While I was in Michigan, I also got to see all my best friends. I miss them so much, so this meant the world to me.

I'll post pics from the doctor next week if he gives us another C.D. If not, I'll mail them to you if you want. Just let me know!

Love you all so much!