6 am...Day after Christmas

Well this amazing Christmas is winding down.  We've just hugged and said our goodbyes to Jonathan, Misty, and Jenna as they departed for Little Rock.  Sad to see them go, but very happy they were here.

We were so blessed this Christmas!  December 17th was the day we've counted down to for so long...Kerry graduated!  It was an amazing feeling watching him receive his awards and diploma--like a weight lifted.  Then the icing on the cake, he passed his national certification on the 23rd!  For him, that means being able to relax and enjoy the next couple of weeks before he starts to work.  In the mean time, we'll be packing boxes and getting ready to make the move up to Dothan into our new house.  How exciting!  I can't wait to decorate the nursery and plant flowers.  :)

Speaking of the nursery,  Justin and I are doing quite well.  We'll be switching doctors in the near future, and that sort of makes me nervous.  I'm growing like crazy (because, I suppose, he is too).  I can feel him kicking pretty regularly now, even if other folks can't quite yet.  Kerry did get to feel it on a particularly active evening, and that's something I'll always cherish.  His face was so funny!  We're both still in awe of the things going on and how much God has blessed us over the past few years, but especially the last few months.  Looking forward to an amazing 2012!

Snips and snails, and puppy dogs tails...that's what little boys are made of!

That's right!

Justin Michael Varner, our SON (!!!), will make his debut in April.  My doctor appointment went well again today.  So far, Justin measures dead on schedule for an April 25 due date.  He has a heart rate in the 140's, and weighs about a half a pound.  So far so good for me, too.

Also, during our Thanksgiving break, our niece, Jenna, was born.  She's a beautiful girl, and I can't wait for Christmas to come so I can squeeze her!  

Less than 2 weeks until graduation!  We're so thrilled!  God is good. :)