Settling In...

Well, it seems that we are starting to settle in to our new life here. Things are becoming routine and we are learning our way around.

We finally got the chance to go to church on Sunday. We tried out Reality LA in Hollywood. Although it seems to be a great church it's not quite our style. We both come from small church backgrounds so we knew that a mega church would probably not be the place we settled down. We are hoping to try out another church on Sunday and hopefully find a place where we fit in. We are really missing the support and love from a church family.

Last week we started our childbirth preparation classes. We were both excited about the class because it meant we are just that much closer to meeting our baby girl. The first class was definitely interesting...we both learned a lot and realized that we still had things to talk about and decide. Our instructor is very good at what she does and we both liked her. She gave us a list of good things that husbands could say to their wives during labor...some of them were pretty funny and cheesy!

Marley has had several adventures since we moved here. His first adventure started with the move itself when he traveled in the car for the first time ever. He did so well and was a trooper. His next adventure came when he decided that he wanted to see what the other side of our new fence looked like. I went out back to call him inside and found him standing on the other side of the fence. If dogs could talk I am pretty sure he would have said, "So, I came over here to check things out and now I can't figure out how to get back on the other side." He looked so scared and confused. It definitely scared me but I eventually found a way to get him back under the fence. His 3rd adventure was another road trip when we went to Phoenix to visit B's sister and her husband. Again, he did so well. His last adventure (I use those words loosely because I know that it will most definitely be his last adventure) happened today when we were on our morning walk and his collar broke. Again, it really scared me but he was a good listener and he came right to me so that I could fix it and re-attach his leash. He has become such a good dog since we got him 18 months ago and we cannot imagine life without him. We are very confident that he will be a good big brother in just a few weeks.

This weekend we were finally able to start in on the nursery. We put the crib together, sorted through her clothes, and we were able to get some of the other stuff organized. I cannot believe how much stuff we have for her already and she isn't even here yet. I also can't believe that she is going to be here so soon. When we first found out that I was pregnant I couldn't believe that I had to wait so long, but now looking back I can't believe how quickly it has gone. I know that we still have a few weeks to go (and from what I have heard they will be some of the slowest and longest weeks yet) but I honestly did not think that I would ever make it this far. We are so excited that we will get to meet our baby girl soon and we cannot wait.

Keep checking back for more updates...like I said, we are just getting settled but all of that is going to change soon!