6 & 24

the end of october marked the sixth year that gary and I have lived in Auburn post graduation. six years! in one place! this is the longest I have ever lived anywhere in my entire life and I can readily say that Auburn is truly home. we adore living here and pray we never have to move.

november marks the start of my favorite holiday ... Thanksgiving. many holidays have special and true meanings, but Thanksgiving stands out to me. I love that when you focus on your blessings, it indeed warms your heart and brings a smile to your face. and when you make the time and effort to share your thanks over a meal with those you love, that time together creates a fond memory. a memory that can not be taken away no matter what life throws at you or your family ... it is there for the duration.

as for 24 ... a little over 24 weeks gestation. that's the life span of our second baby boy this far. the first photo was taken at 24ish weeks with henry ...

and this is 24ish weeks with yet to be named baby vaughan. we have narrowed it down to two names, so we are making progress I suppose ...

pregnancy is going well. it is nice to be able to exercise and enjoy the beautiful sunshine. the weather the last two days has been unbelievable! my running has turned into running/walking, especially when pushing henry, but it still feels wonderful. not too much longer; there is a pretty good chance this baby will be early like his brother (maybe not a month early), so come January we will not be surprised if he makes his appearance. and if he wants to wait, that's just fine too. :) my best friend, brother in law, sister in law, sister, and henry all have january birthdays. another brother in law, myself and gary all have february birthdays.

winter is a celebratory time for our families!

we are thankful for God's abundant blessings and each day he gives us together.

6 & 24 are pretty good numbers these days ...