Update

For those of you who were waiting. . .

Here's how much we've grown!

Our due date is January 27, 2011. 

Baby Cox will be here before we know it!

How Sweet!

 I was recently showered upon with a gorgeous arrangement of Christmas Flowers by my dear hubby. 

How sweet and how beautiful!

Christmas and Old-Fashioned Goodness

We recently found out about Pepsi's "retro" soft drink- Throwback Pepsi, as well as Throwback Mt. Dew, and Throwback Dr. Pepper. 

These pop products were made the way they used to be- with real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.  It was only here for a limited time and can hardly be found in the stores anymore.

Ryan absolutely loved the Throwback Pepsi!  It had a richer, cleaner taste than the current Pepsi.  Yum!

50th Wedding Anniversary!

Jim and Betty Meyer of the First Christian Church in Bridgeport recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.  We were blessed to be able to attend the surprise party for this faithful couple.  It is so good to see happy, long lasting, wonderful marriages!

The Arrival of the Citrus Fruit

Grandpa and Grandma Roth have been in the citrus fruit business for 46 years this year!  It is always such a delight when the shop is filled with the wonderful aroma of the different fruits and candies.

 One yearly event that marks the arrival of the fruit is the star that adorns the top of the t.v. antenna. 

 Grandpa has rigged an ingenious way of getting the star the whole way to the top. 

 

 

 The antenna is on a swivel at the base, so the whole thing can be lowered down to the roof, the star attached and then raised back up again!

 

 Faithful customers know that when they see the star lit, the delicious fruit has arrived. 

 

 The signs must be replaced with the Harvest to Home Citrus Fruit signs, and then the fun begins.

 

  We were delighted to be able to help Grandpa and Grandma with this project!

Ryan's Russet Round-up

Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, recently hosted a dinner put on by the youth of the Church.  They seated, served, and waited on the adults while decked out in their Cowboy garb.

 The theme of the night was Ryan's Russet Round-up, featuring Amanda's Amazing Apple Pie.  So, Ryan and I were the host and hostess and greeted everyone as they came in the door. 

We too were dressed for the cowboy theme.  (It is hard to dress like a cowgirl when you are pregnant!) 

What a fun night fellowshipping with those of like precious faith!

We Spotted Santa Claus!

Sitting at the gas station and filling up with gas, gives one a wonderful opportunity to peruse your surroundings.  What did I find this time though as I happened to look in the rear-view mirror?

Santa Claus-- vacationing in Southern Illinois! :) 

Trying to be inconspicuous, I took his picture in the rear-view mirror, thus the backwards words!

A Pillar of Fire

Ever wonder what the Pillar of Fire might have looked liked to the Israelites wondering in the desert?

As we were traveling down to Providence Prairie one evening, we saw an amazing sight!

   The sun was setting and casting a beautiful glow across the clouds.

Then, all of a sudden, there appeared a pillar of fire! :)  Or that is what we thought it might have looked like.

Pizza House Ribbon Cutting

We were thrilled to be witnesses of the Pizza House Ribbon Cutting!  The owners asked Ryan to be in the picture also, seeing as he was their "very first" customer when The Pizza House in Bridgeport, IL re-opened.

It's Party Time!

Happy Birthday to Mr. Ryan Cox! 

 The ingredients for a delicious Angel Food cake.

 A delicious meal of fried rabbit, rabbit gravy,

mashed potatoes, etc. Yummy!

They almost share a birthday! 

Only two days apart and they both wore green!

 The birthday boy and his cake.

 Birthday presents!

What a fun time we had with family!

For those who have been waiting. . .

Yes sirree, I am growing slowly and steadily! 

Daddy has felt me move now too!  You can see Mommy's belly moving all around when I am awake!

I am now a little over 6 months, and the 20th of October marks a grand occasion- the third trimester!!! Yay!! I will soon be here! 

Hmmm. . . could I be a boy or girl? 

You'll find out soon enough--- when I enter this world! :)

Mommy is even making me my very own special blanket. 

Hope you enjoyed the pictures!

Pleasant Ridge Christian church Family Night

What a wonderful time was had by all as we celebrated together as Family! 

There were games galore,

 and of course we had to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Andy Griffith Show! 

The night was made complete with an Andy Griffith cake, 

memorabilia display,

pickles in honor of Aunt Bee,

and home-made ice cream! 

Great fun was had by all!