Is that your final answer?

So, Cory received orders yesterday to report to Korea no later than 10 February 2010unaccompanied for 12 months. You just read the previous line correctly.

Many of you know that we have been praying and discussing for quite some time leaving the military for a career in the civilian police force, hopefully Austin, TX. When Cory's orders dropped, he had until the end of the day to make the decision final: deny the orders and thus tell his command he is separating in December of 2010 or accept the orders to Korea and leave for 12 months when Adley at most 6 weeks old. Long story short, the only reason Cory contemplated staying in the Air Force was the financial security net it provides as he does not have a job offer yet because we are 15 month from actually separating. Therefore, after counsel from wise mentors of ours, friends, family, and where we believe God has been leading us for some time,Cory has told his command to deny the Korea orders as we are separating in December of 2010.

Awesome thing about this entire situation: I was already planning on going to work at 11:30 instead of 8:00 and thus Cory could come home and we could talk and pray before making our final answer. And so, please pray for us as we embark on the unknown. Our largest fear is no job offer yet, but we know full well that God provides and has never let us down. Specific prayers: Cory interviews for the Austin Police Department in February. We want this job and would love to be in Texas for the heat, the culture, and the family. However, we also wants God's will, so please pray for that. The options are limitless now. So exciting!

And by the way: did anyone see the Broncos record? We are one of four teams still undefeated!! 6-0 BABY!!

5-0

That's right! My Denver Broncos are 5-0. And yes, believe it or not, the image is a picture of the ugly uniforms both teams played in today!

The odd thing about this 5-0, I still don't have high hopes. Every time Orton throws, I cringe. And now, I am not too sure if the the special teams can be trusted. Go figure. Better not complain though; the Broncos are 5-0!

The best part of this weekend too; it continues tomorrow! Yeah for Columbus Day and no work tomorrow. Cory and I officially have no plans; hopefully we will continue to get healthy as we are both recovering from a cold. No fevers thankfully, and Adley is doing fine as far as I can tell.

We also registered this weekend at Wal-Mart for baby items and are gearing up for the shower in November when my mom and the Donatells will visit. Then Knops are coming for Thanksgiving, then Christmas, then Adley. OH MY GOODNESS! Time is flying by.

Enough of the random; hope you had a great LONG weekend too!

Mom and Baby Creations

You have to go check out my friend's new website. It is small right now but with hopes of growing. Everything she makes is beautiful! I am not had the opportunity to extensively use the burpies she is currently selling, but she has made me crib bumpers, quilt, duvet cover, two fitted sheets, 3 receiving blankets, and has become a personal seamstress of sorts for me with all my weddings and now too long maternity jeans! Please check out what she is selling whether you are having a baby of your own or for a great shower gift. Remember, she is growing and you can always email her for options! Check out my Fellow bloggers and visit Mom and Baby Creations!

The Verdict Is...

I had another doctor's appointment today and Cory, being as curious as I was, asked if there was another way to get an ultrasound to have a better, more sure determination about the gender of our baby. Dr. Whitaker, being absolutely fantastic, said absolutely. Let me go get the machine. Right then and there she did it for us and her determination...

GIRL! 99.9%. I love the feeling that Adley will get to wear the Denver Bronco cheerleading outfit her maternal grandparents have already purchased for her. They also have jersey onesies by the way! HINT HINT for anyone out there looking to purchase me something for her. Please no Orton or Bailey though. Maybe I am to picky!

Other than gender, Dr. Whitaker was well pleased with my pregnancy thus far and Adley is doing great! God is so cool by the way! We saw her open her mouth and completely flip over while doing this ultrasound!!

Not much other news. You should definitely go check out my wonderful new friend's blog, Ann Oettel. I had the blessing of actually hanging out with her some on our church women's retreat. The pictures of her family and the McAdam family are GORGEOUS!!

Now Reading...

So my fantastic friends, John and Ellen Mayer, told me about this book. I was going to try and buy it but before I got the change, John bought and gave it to me. Did I tell you how super awesome the Mayers the are???

Anyway, I have updated what I am currently reading because I finished the Francine Rivers series forever ago but couldn't decide what to read next. Non-fiction is not usually my choice, but after just one chapter, I am pleasantly suprised with this book. Now, remember only one chapter read thus far, but super excited to read future ones.

Highlights of Chapter 1:
1. We overpraise our children in order to build self-esteem and the reality is we are creating children that don't take risks for fear of failure.
2. Example: Telling a child they are smart no creates an image the child has to live up to and the child believes she has no control of the ability. Herego, when given choices to challenge herself, or appear smart, she choices the easier, non-risk taking way to appear smart.
3. Best suggestion for praise is to praise specifically. ie: The way you worked through and processed that math problem was excellent! The way you were looking to pass the ball to your teammates was great!

I definitely don't do the chapter justice, but I suggest the read!