(Click pic for larger view)

I always tell people I grew up in a castle. They laugh. Well who's laughing now? Behind me in this picture is 922 Morriss St, in Cincinnati - where I grew up....er....where I started growing up.....uh....where I lived for a while.

Katie and I are now (as I write this at least) in Cincinnati (the Queen City) visiting old stomping grounds and just enjoying a weekend together. Some call it a "babymoon" since its our last trip before the baby. I don't call it that.

More pics to come...

26 Weeks

Fraternus

Just thought I'd post a picture of Jason in one of his new work shirts. He loves his job and the people he works with. Check out www.fraternus.net for more info about what he does! His info is under the Leadership section.

March for Life

While Jason was in Colorado, the baby and I marched with the youth group to stand up for the sanctity of life. We started the cross by nailing in 4000 crosses to represent the 4000 babies the die from abortion each day. It was a long day with a lot of speeches and walking; I was so glad that I had been working out or my body would have been exhausted! It was also a sad day as the realization hit that my 11 inch, 1.5 pound baby that loves to kick me all the time has no protection under the law.

Putting Together the Crib!

Jason and I are using the same crib I used when I was a little baby. It is a simple classic crib that unfortunetly, because it was stored in my parent's attic, came with no instructions on how to be put together! But, no job is too complicated for a Craig, and within minutes the crib was assembled. I'll post more pics of the crib once I make the bedding. Mac was so excited about putting together the crib. He kept on trying to eat the screws and sit on the pieces we were trying to put together.

Mother/Daughter Luncheon

Pure Fashion is an amazing outreach to teen girls that teaches them how to change the world "one outfit at a time." By dressing modestly and fashionably, they teach girls poise and dignity and how to show on the outside what God is doing on the inside of their hearts. Maria, one of the girls in our church's youth program, and I have become very good friend and recently she invited me to one of their functions as her stand in "mom." They served a fancy lunch and helped us with our etiquette. I loved the event and learned so much. They stressed that using manners is an act of charity, making the people you are with feel more comfortable and at home. Although you can't see the belly very well, I'm about 24 weeks pregnant in this picture.

Visit www.purefashion.com for more info!