The Original Because of Love

Here are a few random thoughts for you:

• There will be no video of the crawling at this time. I could not find the cord for the computer, because we don't have one! When I was told this, I went to the store to buy one today and discovered that it was $49.99. Sadly this was not in the budget for the week, so ya'll will just have to wait. (Unless you want to give me $50 to pay for it! Anyone???)

• Kristen-Thanks for the comment! I am glad to hear from a fellow officer's lady. I don't know many of the wives/girlfriends, so I appreciate you reading and commenting. Congratulations on the engagement! Being the wife of a police officer is wonderful. Expect long hours, good stories (both of which you probably already know), and a pride and love for your soon to be husband that is overwhelming. Don't get me wrong, there are times when you feel like you never see him and that you live in to different worlds, but in the long run you realize that your husband is a hero! E-mail me some time if you want: stephanievanalmen@hotmail.com

• WELCOME to the world Baby Graham! We are so excited you are here! You have a very special mommy, daddy, and big brother! Congratulations Holly, Pastor, and Elijah!

• Speaking of babies...Did you hear about that 17lb baby born in Russia? Scary! Watching Tonia during that report was hysterical to me. You're next friend! I am expecting a phone call any minute now. And you have nothing to worry about! Your baby will probably not even be half of 17 lbs! ( I don't think she has gained 17 lbs in her entire pregnancy!) It also made me laugh because my child is almost 7 months old and doesn't weigh 17 lbs. She may be up to 15lbs by now, but still can wear her 0-3 month clothes! Here is a picture of her in a 3 month outfit. It was so big that we had to take the skirt off and she wore just the shirt as a dress with little bloomers underneath.

• I have still been working on this whole weight issue. I got pumped up again a few weeks ago at church. It was the last week of the 80s Series. I know that it was suppose to be about small groups, but all the talk about trainers and partners and stuff got me all excited. (I know that wasn't the point! And some of you are probably confused, but just go with me on this one.) Anyway, since then, I have found a program on FitTV that I really like. It is called All Star Workouts. It is on every morning at 9. I like it because each day is different. One day it is yoga, the next pilates, the next a step class, then cardio and weights, etc. My favorite so far has be the dance days. There was a ballet day and another day that was like hip hop. How fun! I have been DVRing them (I'm not always available at 9am), and have enjoyed the variety in my life. (See another new thing to add to the list!)

• Big news......My mom and dad sold their house!!!!!! (I have been waiting for my dad to put it on his blog, but he is too slow! Sorry, Dad!) So, they will now officially be moving to Raleigh. They are hoping that they will be out of the house in Kansas (and our guest room) and will be moved in to a new house by the end of October. Now all we have to do is find them a house!

Well, I guess that is it for now. I don't want to have logerrhea!