Awesome Chicken!

This was a pretty good week. Not a whole lot to report. Amy had her baby shower on Saturday. She really had a good time, and received a lot of good gifts for the baby. Wow, we know life if going to change somewhat when the baby comes. Having the baby shower really makes us think about that more.

If you are wondering why there is a picture of fried chicken on here, it is because I (Ryan) have never been very successful at this. This time was different. This was the best batch of fried chicken I have ever made. If anyone wants the recipe, just e-mail us.

The second picture you see is the cake from Amy's baby shower. The shower was at the scrap-book shop. What else? Hmmm, well, we were worried that some of the people from church might be upset with us since we backed out of hosting a care group/supper club. It appears that this is not the case. We have since had several people invite us to attend a couple of groups. We would have went last night to one of them, but Cassidy was sick. Maybe next month, but we could have a brand new baby by then!

Amy finished tutoring for this year. She will probably pick this up again next year. I may take a student or two for homebound instruction (tutoring). What this basically entails, is that you get everything the teachers have assigned the students, and take it to their house. If they need help, you try to help them. You also monitor them while they take tests and quizzes. It can be a really easy sometimes, or it can be very difficult depending on the students involved. Either way, the pay is the same.

Someone broke into the school that is directly behind our house this week. Combine that with the other crime that has been going on in our area, and we are starting to get a little worried. This was once a really safe place to be out here. Once Amy has the baby, I think we will get the 12 gage out and practice a little. It has been a long time since either of us have shot a gun, and if our lives were in danger, it would not be the time to forget how to operate the firearm. Perhaps our friends out in Bluford would want to shoot clay pigeons this spring?

Well, that is about it. Here is the pregnancy update:

Pregnancy Update

Due Date: March 9th
Current Week of 40 Total: Week 35 Day 4
Next Doctor’s Appointment: February 8th

Not much to report. Amy keeps saying she thinks this baby may come early. I will admit she is in much more discomfort these days. She can hardly bend over. She gets pains just sitting or laying. She is now sleeping in the living room where she can sit up more if she needs to. The baby gets the hick-ups from time to time, but I think that is normal too. Just trying to get prepared. We are not at all nervous compared to last time. Honestly, I (Ryan) just want to get it all over with so life can get back to normal (oh wait… will life be ‘normal’ with TWO kids?). Names? Hmmm, still nothing. “Tayla” means “Wolf,” is that what we want? Really struggling in this area.