Visit to Searcy

On our way home from Memphis last weekend, we stopped in Searcy to meet our new nephew! He was about a week and a half old and he's still so little. In an earlier post I said he was born at 6 lbs, 7 oz, but really he was 6 lbs, 2 oz, and has lost a little since then. He is so tiny and cute! And he slept pretty much the whole time...I know Dijana is enjoying it while she can. Here are some pictures:

Kevin's parents, Len and Gilda

This was the only time we really saw him awake...right after he finished eating

Isn' he so little?

Dean, Jeremy, and Len "ambushed" Kevin with a water balloon launcher! It was in the 40's outside, so it was a pretty cold experience! In this pic, Dean almost flew off the back of the truck with the launcher!

Dean in front of his warning sign for Kevin

Thanksgiving festivities

For Thanksgiving, we headed to Memphis and spent time with my family. It was great getting to see them and getting to see cousins, aunts, and uncles that we haven't seen in forever. We hung out, watched movies, and had everyone over on Thanksgiving Day. Mom, Jenny, and I went shopping at 6:00 on Friday (we'd never done this before, and probably won't do it again) with all of the other crazy people. It was not really worth the hassle, but we had a fun time together! We took some family pictures in front of the house, but my mom has all of them, so here is one of just Kevin and me:

A pretty tree in Memphis. I haven't seen any quite this pretty in Texas. All of the leaves were so bright!

Jenny and Brandon, hanging out on the couch...(that's Jaycie, our old cat that we gave to my parents...we miss her!)

My dad, doing his official duty of dishwashing...and I am very thankful that he likes it!

My sister, Jenny, and me dowtown at the Mississippi

We had a great holiday together. Somehow, when you are with people you love, time goes by so fast! I have been overwhelmed lately (not just on Thanksgiving) with gratitude for the blessings that Kevin and I have been given...our family, health, strength to get through difficult times, and so many other things that I can't even list them all. When I left the hospital on my last shift before Thanksgiving, I felt guilty that many of my patients would be in the hospital over the holiday, dealing with terminal illnesses and other ailments, while I was free to go spend time with my family. It really humbled me. I want to be more intentional about living each day to the fullest and being thankful for each day God has given me here.

Noah is here!

Our third nephew is here! (Yes, no girls yet). His name is Noah Truth and he was born yesterday, November 13. He weighed in at 6 lbs., 7 oz. It was a little bit of a surprise that he came early! He wasn't due till December 5. I was in Searcy last weekend visiting Jeremy and Dijana, and she looked very pregnant, but we still figured it would be a little while. Dijana's friend Angie, is due November 30, and we thought that she would definitely have her little girl first, but I guess Noah had other plans! Kevin and I haven't gotten to go up there yet. We can't wait to see him next week!

Noah waves hello

Isn't he precious?

Here's the proud papa

Dean is going to be such a good big brother!

Jeremy and Chris

I think Dijana looks beautiful!

Nana with her grandsons