twiddling our thumbs

Since the last update we've both had naps, but nothing really to report. We're literally just sitting here waiting and y'all aren't missing anything. I'm reading the book, "Humility," by Andrew Murray. I'll leave you with a quote I've been kicking around as I wait.

"Brother! nothing can cure you of the desire of receiving glory from men, or of the sensitiveness and pain and anger which come when it is not given, but giving yourself to seek only the glory that comes from God. Let the glory of the All-glorious God be everything to you. You will be freed from the glory of men and of self, and be content and glad to be nothing."

1, 2, 3, 4...

Again, so proud of my wife. She's amazing.

Goodbye Toes!

Well the epidural has arrived and Mandy's toes are tingling. Mandy faced the needle and came away a more peaceful woman. Although her direct quote was, "I fear this part more than the delivery." We should have another measurement here soon, so i'll try to update. She's doing an incredible job. I'm so proud of my wife and can't wait to meet this little guy.

**SPECIAL NOTE**
This is not an actual picture of Mandy...we do not know this person or the anesthesiologist.

making progress

Dr. Fanning just stopped in and Mandy is almost a 4. He broke her water so things should start to escalate. For those of you new to the world of labor & delivery. 10 is the magic number.

A Pretty Special Day

It looks like Griffin is going to share this day with some pretty special people...

Mark-Paul Gosselaar, best known for his role as Zack Morris on TV's "Saved By the Bell"

Booker T, the professional wrestler who created the spin-a-roony

Alan Thicke, the Canadian actor best known for playing Jason Seaver, on TV's "Growing Pains"

Harry Caray, Baseball broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs. Famous for the phrase, "Holy Cow!"

Justin Bieber, yet another Canadian. Best known for having Mike Gundy's I'm a Man I'm 40 rant for his ring tone. Oh and he sings with Usher sometimes too.

on this day in history...

1565 - The city of Rio de Janeiro was founded.

1692 - The Salem witch trials began in Salem Village, Massachusetts.

1781 - The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation.

1836 - A convention of delegates from 57 Texas communities convenes in Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas, to deliberate independence from Mexico.

1845 - President John Tyler signs a bill authorizing the United States to annex the Republic of Texas.

1867 - Nebraska becomes the 37th U.S. state.

1872 - Yellowstone National Park is established as the worlds first national park.

1936 - The Hoover Dam is completed.

1995 - Yahoo! was incorporated.

Hopefully this baby comes before the end of the day today or I just wasted a lot of time.

We've Only Just Begun...

We are officially here at Trinity Mother Frances! Upon arrival, a woman almost had a baby in the lobby. That's no joke. Mandy is all snug in her new bed. It's an "Affinity 4 Birthing Bed" for those of you scoring at home. The nurse informed us that it is the only one on the floor of it's kind and that it just arrived days ago in time for our birth.

Mandy looks as beautiful as ever. The Pitocin is dripping and we're just waiting on Dr. Fanning to come tell us what number we will be starting the day at. We will give you an update once we know. Thanks for your texts and prayers today. It is such a blessing to be surrounded by friends on such an exciting day for our family.