Traci popped a little earlier than planned.  Dayne was born on 7/31, he was 7lbs even and 18 1/2″ long.  Here is a pic of Dayne and Mom in the hospital.  I told her she was allowed to have scary hair after all she went through in the delivery room!

Very soon!

Thanks for all the prayer and support.  The Doctor is surprised that Traci has made it this far due to her early complications.  We are blessed!

If this makes no sense to you go read my original post here on  my shoes.

Traci bought some shoes at a yard sale and did not relize until she got home that I had officially brainwashed her.  My son is in big trouble…….

My shy wife finally let me take a picture of her.  At 7 months she’s finally looking pregnant!

For those of you following her saga, Traci has been doing a lot better the last few weeks.  She is off her medicine pump now and is also off bed rest.  A thorough ultrasound last week confirmed the baby is in great shape.  Thanks for all your prayers!

I mowed my lawn today.  My yellow lab ‘Tilly’ decided it was a great opportunity to roll around in the grass…..  There is no color adjustment to these pictures, its pretty true to life color.  Traci and I have not tried to clean her yet, its just too funny….

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Let me start with the bad.  The bad is Traci has been sick.  Sick… like the flu symptoms…. since mid December.  She probably averages 20-23 hours a day on the couch in her PJ’s with the barf bucket next to her.  I cannot imagine feeling that bad for that long of a period of time.  I think she has only been out of the house about 5 times since then.  Car rides are not her friend.

The good news is that the reason she is sick is because she is pregnant.  This in itself is a miracle for us.  After 2-1/2 years of trying, God has finally blessed us.  Please be in prayer though, Traci is just about through her first trimester, but not quite ‘out of the woods’ in terms of possible issues.

She has been to the doctor 3 times already.  Doctor says everything looks great.  Traci is on medication to control the nausea (unfortunately it only reduces, not removes).  This last week she has begun feeling marginally better, so pray she continues along that path.

I went and took this test after seeing vince and alex’s sites. I am a fan of taking these kinds of tests. While they usually do not tell you anything new, they will give you some insight on areas that you are weak, or could cause potential problems. Also, just fun to look at….

ENTJs are strategic, organized and possess natural leadership qualities. They are master coordinators that can effectively give direction to groups. They are able to understand complicated organizational situations and quick to develop intelligent solutions. ENTJs are outspoken and will not hesitate to speak of their plans for improvement. They are decisive and value knowledge, efficiency and competence.

Other Famous ENTJ’s –

Beatrix Kiddo (The Bride) – Kill Bill Vol.1 – maybe this is why I liked this movie and could never explain why?

Franklin D. Roosevelt – American President

Harrison Ford – actor (Indiana Jones)

I’m just pusing this info along. I think it’s great. It’s been tossed around in different forms at the blogs of my buddies.

I love turning traditional ideas on their head…. when it makes sense.

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