Mike has been gone this week with Mikey on a golf trip. They are really having a good time. I really miss him though. I'll be glad when tomorrow night comes. Tomorrow is our anniversary. We will celebrate Friday instead. Thirty two years and still counting. We have had some tough times like everyone but never once did those stressful things pull us apart. Quite the contrary, they brought us closer. Trust me when I say that the bad I refer to could have and often does pull people apart. I'm not bragging, I'm giving God the thanks because His strength and power in our lives is what kept us from turning on each other. My husband was ALWAYS there for me, ALWAYS. He was by my side when we lost Kerri's twin sister. We mourned together. He has been patient with me through two times of real emotional weakness. He could have so easily turned and walked away. He literally held me up when I saw my son for the first time after his car accident. When his world caved in and we woke up one morning without any source of income he chose to put one foot in front of the other and do whatever he had to do to get us to the other side. And he did. He is a rock. He is my friend. He is my partner.

Three of the most beautiful boys in the world for me to love. I am blessed far beyond what I deserve. It didn't take long for Evan and Nana to bond. He has already stolen a piece of my heart. For some reason I was concerned during this pregnancy but thank goodness all is well. My little girl is such a trooper and has so much love to give. I am so very, very proud of her. Sorry about all the bragging, I just can't help myself.

Well he made it!! What a precious little boy he is. I stayed with Kerri yesterday evening and when Evan came back from his bath he was wide awake . I couldn't believe how alert he was. He listened to me as if he understood every word I said. They sure do know how to make some cute little ones. Mom and baby are doing well and Riley and Trey are proud big brothers. Life is good.

Well, its getting close. In some ways it seems as if it has been forever and in others it seems like yesterday that Kerri learned she was expecting. Friday is the big day. I will go tomorrow afternoon to get "big biddy" and "little biddy". They will spend the night and then we will take them to Grant hospital Friday afternoon to see their new little brother. We are all really excited. Evan will be born the day before Mikey's birthday so we went out tonight to celebrate Pup's 24th birthday. That seems impossible. We had a good time at Gibby's and we met the new kitten he got from his girlfriend. I have tried to get some rest this week as I know it will be a busy week-end but an exciting one. It's just so hard to believe that in a few short hours there will be a new edition to the family and very quickly we will wonder how we ever got along without him. I guess I better get to bed, tomorrow will be here soon.

Waiting. I'm not very good at that. We are waiting for Evan Daniel to arrive. Friday is the day. At least we know when it will happen. It would be really nice if he would come sooner. We'll wait and see. Graduation parties filled this week-end. This is a nice time of the year. Some of these kids that are graduating were in my pre-school class. They're getting older but thank goodness I'm not!! I held a newborn just for practice today. I can't wait til it is our own Evan!!

Kerri and the boys just left. The house seems so quiet. They have been here since Monday because Eric has been out of town. I wanted her close by in case she went into labor. We had such a good time. It is non-stop motion where the boys are concerned. I loved every minute of them being here. Eric and Mike will be getting back in town tonight. Evan's birthday is coming quickly. Just one more week. It will be so good to have one more to hug. I better rest up because next week will be a busy one.