Remembering a vivacious woman...

Carla and Joshua after 6 months of chemotherapy

Carla, Joshua and Carrie

Carrie and Carla

Over the last couple of days, I've been thinking about the people who have come into my life and the impact they each have in turn left.

Carla Wolfe was such a person! Carla and I hit it off right away after she joined Loudcloud in the spring of 2000. Carla was the definition of a vivacious Proverbs 31 woman. Through all of the hardships of life, her faith was grounded in the Lord. When the Lord took her home earlier this year, I know she ran into her Father's arms and is praising His name continually!

Carla would have been so happy to see little Josiah when he eventually makes his grand appearance!

Josiah's Baby Shower by Taylor Morrison...

Carrie's coworkers at Taylor Morrison hosted a Baby Shower for her the week prior to her leaving on maternity leave. Carrie and I have been greatly blessed by her employment at Taylor Morrison. She will miss everyone that she has grown so close to over the last 2+ years. We are still hoping that they will be able to convince Corporate to allow her to come back part time early next year...Janine and Elaine are hoping for this as well! :)

Carrie and Elaine

Janine showing someone the "ropes"

Country hoe-down...

Just wanted to share some pictures of my parents hosting their Bible Study's Fall Harvest Hoe-Down at their house. Very fun!

Joshua and Grandma....

Grandma Steinmetz who lives at O'Connor Woods near my parents loves having family stop by and visit with her. Although you definitely need to make an appointment since she is one very busy lady! Between chair exercise and gym classes, she keeps in top shape.

More Josiah Baby Shower pictures...

Paulette Marks

Animated Myko Mayer and Jennifer Groza

Kay Vallerga

Celia Sertich

Impressive cake made by my Mom, Darla Briggs

Stork cake and fountain cake made by my mom, Darla Briggs
Impressive cupcake tower made by Colette Bonar

Josiah's Baby Shower...

As I stated in the last blog entry, a HUGE thank you to my Mom, Darla Briggs, Paulette Marks, Sarah Kenney, Christina Duran, Stacy Mitchell, and Sharon Lowery for planning and organizing such an awesome Baby Shower. It was such a huge blessing to us and we feel so privileged to be a part of this amazing body of believers.

Here are some pictures from the shower...ENJOY!!!

A great BIG Thank You!!!

Carrie and I would like to thank everyone who came out yesterday and showed us so much love and support at the baby shower held at River City Grace. We feel so blessed by you all!

Pictures to come...

A special thanks to Paulette Marks, Sarah Kenney, Stacy Mitchell, Christina Duran, Sharon Lowery, Darla Briggs and others who helped make this possible!

Thank you also to everyone who contributed to the stroller/car seat gift! It is such a HUGE blessing!

Blessing to all from Indianapolis!

HUGE blessing...

Every once in a while, I get these awards points that I can redeem for stuff. I've been saving them as time goes on while here at my job. Well, I've now had a chance to redeem the points...all for very useful stuff for the little one soon to make his arrival.

We've been able to order a Baby Einstein Pack 'n Play, a microwave bottle sterilizer and a booster seat (for later)! All of this from points I've accumulated! Yeah! Thank you E. L. & C.!!!

Prayer request....

I'll be traveling to Indianapolis on Sunday, October 26. I've been asked to be a Guest Trainer for the Sales Training and Development department for my company. I'm very honored by the request considering my boss was a highly respected Sales Trainer prior to becoming my manager.

Please pray for safety for Carrie and the baby as well as His Hand of protection and guidance as I'm in Indy!

Thanks for your continued prayers!

Too cute shoes...

Heather Burnett, a receptionist at one of my doctor's office in the northern part of my territory, gave little Josiah the cutest pair of Robeez. They are these little shoe boots...very stylish!!! Can't wait to see them on him! :) Thank you Heather!

Delightful afternoon...

On Saturday, Carrie and I had the opportunity of stopping off in Placerville to spend a couple hours with Kay and Gary Vallerga. Kay works for one of the offices that I call on in Cameron Park. Carrie and I were able to meet their two "girls"...Molly Mae and Sadie Sue, two very cute Cocker Spaniels.

Additionally, we went down to downtown Placerville and had lunch...very yummy! :) And then Carrie, Kay and I decided to take a old fashion stage coach ride through downtown Placerville.

The funny thing is that we ran into Jamie, a friend of ours who recently got engaged to Josh, both of whom just finished their Master degrees from UC Davis. Additionally, we saw David, Gabriela's husband, with their kids standing in line for the same stagecoach ride. :)

It was a delightful start to our weekend up at South Lake Tahoe. We are looking forward to getting together with Kay and Gary again in the near future....though probably not until after Josiah makes his grand arrival. :)