FATHERS BE GOOD TO YOUR DAUGHTERS AND DAUGHTERS WILL LOVE LIKE YOU DO

Yesterday, after receiving a rather large bill from Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital, I picked up some cash I had stashed with my dad and headed to the bank. I'll admit I had a lot on my mind, the majority being finances. I opened the envelope and found this written on the outside, "Looks like some of those hundreds had little ones just like you. Love you, Dad." and inside he had placed several "little ones" amongst the money we had been saving. My entire life has consisted of thoughtful gestures such as these. Sweet little acts that always bring tears to my eyes. My dad has taught me about compassion and kindess. He is truly the most giving and loving person I know. We, over the years, have built a relationship that I cherish and consider the foundation of my being. I believe the bond between a girl and her father is one of life's most important treasures. So as I listen to my own husband call our daughter honey and hum Johnny Cash in her hear, I would like to thank my father. I would like to thank him for whispering songs in my ear so that I may know the meaning of unconditional love and for teaching me to love myself.

BETTY BEATRICE CALVERT

Maybe in a few days or weeks or months I'll be able to put becoming a mother into words. Maybe I"ll be able to capture the feeling somehow. Maybe I'll be able to portray the first time I saw her in her daddy's arms. Maybe I can tell what a miracle it all was. But I don't think so, I just don't know if there are enough words. Love. Love is a good start.

CUSTOM JUSTIN

For the record, Justin is by no means disgustin' but I couldn't believe when I stumbled upon this:

PROMISES, PROMISES

I do solemnly swear that I will not:

1. Wear the same outfit as my child.

2. Place a Baby-on-Board or Stick Figure Family bumper sticker on the wagon I swore I'd never drive.

3. Put my child on one of those crazy leashes.

4. Own a Dodge Caravan.

5. Carry a purse (or any bag for that matter) with my child's picture on it.

SIERRA MIST BUBBLES CALVERT

Little did I know our dear friend, Billy Sansing, would have the perfect name for our first born child:


Hope your feeling well, little Calvert! Just a suggestion on her name: Elvira, Candy, Bubbles, Shasta, Honey, Cinnaman, Pinto, Lexus, Mercedez, Destiny, Raven, Angel, China, Porscha, Anastasia, Bambi, Star, Chastity, Sparkle, Princess, Sierra Mist, Dusty, Mountain Dew Drop, Skye, Lexxxy (yes, with 3 x's), Blaze, and Ophelia. Just a few off of my recommendations! Hawler if you need more! Just a thought! Oh, and Honda might work!

TEAM MAKE ROOM-5 WINS, 0 LOSSES

They may not be the quickest. They may not jump the highest. They may not be the next Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant, but by God they can throw some elbows. Congratulations to the 2007 Hoop It Up Champions!

EMBRACE THE GRACE

There are days when I can, without effort, picture God sitting at his easel, blank canvas before Him, painting the strokes of my life. Days when all the stop lights turn green and life has a beautiful rosey hue. Days when my heart is so full it could burst out of my chest. Today this blog is dedicated to "embracing the grace" and remembering how much we have to be thankful for each and every second. May it be little babies wrapped up like burritos or waking up next to someone you love, LIFE IS GOOD. GOD IS GOOD AND WE ARE ALL SO VERY BLESSED.

Here's to the final month of my first pregnancy and what will soon be a brand new life in this world.