Daddy's home!

Logan has been in Austin for the past couple of days and blogger doesn't work on our old computer. I took this picture and sent it to him the first night he was gone just to make sure he knew how we felt about him begin gone. He had a great time at a conference with other staff members from the AHUMC and is leaving tomorrow for a fishing trip with old LLYC friends. I'm sad to see him go again, but know he has needed some time to be renewed and rest some as well. I think it's time for the girls to plan a trip now though! Lake trip again maybe?

Tonight we had our last official college ministry event. After yummy food and a good round of mafia (where the townspeople won!), we said goodbye to our amazing students for the semester until the fall. Next year I'm really hoping we can get more of the church involved in the college ministry...mostly just knowing that it's going on. We apparently still have some students in the dark coming to church on Sunday not knowing that we exist. Please continue to pray for all of the student ministries here. We are still new at this and want to bring glory to His name and nothing else. Thanks for your help.

When you're a celebrity...

Logan and I felt like total celebrities this weekend. We've known that our girl is a cute one, but the world caught up with us and they are telling us about it now. Yesterday we went to Fredricksburg for a little shopping and a short get-away from the city. One the way we ate lunch at Chick-fil-A. While eating, we probably had 6 or 7 people come up to us to tell us how cute our little girl is. After the many thank you's and, "oh she looks like her daddy," Logan told me he just wanted to eat his lunch in peace and not be bothered anymore! I laughed because how could not want compliments on your child, but eating in peace is nice too. I guess now we'll have to start wearing big sunglasses indoors like actual celebs and maybe people will think we're important and leave us alone....ha ha.

On another note, please pray for my Aunt Linda. She broke her hip about a week after her husband got home from the hospital with a knee replacement. So needless to say, they definitely need prayers for quick recoveries and good people around them to help get them healthy again. We love you and are praying for you Hudkins family!

House hunting continues...nothing yet.

Our Easter

We traveled north to visit family and friends for Easter for a few days. Of course, there wasn't any rest for the weary so we were busy seeing everyone we could with the few short days we had in the Metro/Westo-plex. Here is the shortened version since it's already too late and I need to get to bed.

Thursday...drove to M.W.

Friday....saw cardiologist for Maddy. (She is A-OK and her little ticker is just fine he said! Praise God!) ...Mom spoiled Maddy and bought her 5 new pairs of shoes. This girl has more shoes that I do I think! ...saw preggo Melissa and soon-t0-be-papa Andy C. ...had dinner with Andy, Mary, Marme and Jimbo!

Saturday...Logan golfed with Scott while Maddy, Jane and I shopped in FW....visited Mike, Sarah, and Noah's new digs in Aledo.

Sunday...went to church at TCBC...Easter lunch with the fam... helped Maddy "hunt" for eggs, took shortcut around Austin (thank you Jane for the travel tip!) ...got to SA by 10ish.
It was a fast and furious weekend, but beautiful nonetheless. God is good and continues to teach me something every trip up about how important my family is and how much I miss them terribly. I'm so glad we have gotten to see them and am also glad to get home and to stay put for a bit as well. (This girl loves to travel, but she loves her bed, too!) I'm getting ready for my next big project: the wedding. Mmmm...wedding you say? Who on earth could be getting married? Well, I've been to several this year, but the next big one that will be worth my while will belong to JJ & MB. My parents are celebrating 30 years of marriage this spring and have decided to renew their wedding vows to commemorate such a wonderful occasion. Don't worry, I'll probably be asking for your help soon so watch out, but please, don't turn me down!

My cup floweth over

I made it home last night from Austin after making my presenting debut at our conference. We packed the room with over 200 SLPs in the presentation and I got to take credit for about 2% of the 50 minutes we spoke. Nevertheless, I definitely want to present again and hopefully will get to continue to do so with PTA in the future.

Maddy is well and happy again. She is laughing, playing, giggling, and into everything she can get her hands on. Today we decided to enjoy the nice weather outside with a picnic and a walk through the park. The walk was longer than expected since we got turned around on the trail through the park.

Even with a bit of a cold now, I feel so blessed to have a healthy girl and fun times together as a family. The next few weeks will be a bit crazy with Easter travels, Logan's conference and fishing trip, and everything else in between. Maddy also has to get her heart checked out for a murmur next week. Her doctor told us not to worry, but just to have it examined to be sure. Please keep her in your prayers that the appointment goes well and that it isn't anything too serious. Even so, we know God is in control and will take care of our Bug.

Le duelen los orejas

When we woke up at 2ish this morming, I thought, "This isn't as bad as it has been so surely this will be a fairly easy night." 12 hrs later: 2 vomitting episodes, 4 hrs in the dr's office, 1 shot of antibiotics, and 2 ear infections. It was definitely quite a day. But I was super excited to see a happy baby when I got home after a long 3-(that's stretching it) hour work day.

Later, Logan went back up to work and Maddy cooked with me in her sling. This lead to a mini-nap and this photo with help from the mirror. Pretty soon we'll get some action shots when she is all better.

Tomorrow I leave for our state convention for SLP's in Austin. Say a little prayer that Maddy sleeps through the night for Logan tomorrow night and all goes well for their time together. I hate leaving them any time, but especially when the Bug is sick! Luckily, I'll only be gone one night!

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Side note: I accepted a new position today. It's very bittersweet since I do love my job now and am so sad to not be a part of all the changes in the future (groundbreaking video and article), but we can rejoice that God knows the plans and we can rely on life to change for His glory! I'm excited about the opportunity and will describe it more later.