soo...yes..we are still here

I realize that delinquent doesnt come close to covering my latest blogging style. Hehe! Needless to say, we have been busy. We moved to NC on the 15th of April. that means we've been here almost 3 weeks, which seems like a lifetime and a flash all at the same time.
we are slowly getting accustomed to the loveliness of coastal living. Two lizards and one centipede in the house later, i'm thinking the houseguests of IL were much more relaxing to deal with, but i'm sure i'll adjust. YOu have to take the good with the bad. Connor is loving life here. We have family in the area so we have people to love on him all the time. He's quite spoiled. In our short time here, he had his birthday party (finally), has been fishing, and to the beach. And he seems to just love all of the outdoor activities. He is currently learning to run and spends most of his days going up and down the hall way, half running, with his hands behind him like he is flying superman style and usually laughing or squealing, or both... he loves to be chased in this activity. He will also give Sampson kisses on command. We are working on learning more words than "da da" and i think he might actually be calling me "maaam" sometimes...it's a funny sounding version, but i'll take it! He also loves to sit on the couch, the only problem is he can't quite get up by himself..which makes lots of work for mommy.
I am 8 weeks from my due date. I'm pretty much fat and miserable...you know, in the good pregnant way i guess. Having trouble sleeping at night since i can't stay comfortable. Bless TJ's heart for putting up with me..but i guess this is half his fault. heheh. But we are excited to start preparing for Miss Lily's entrance into the world. We have to paint her room...it currently has a bloodstripe on one wall..for those of you non Marine people...that means one wall is painted Navy blue with a red stripe down the center...it is the same as their dress uniform pants, and is a cymbal of the blood that was shed by marines before them...anyway..i think it's not quite right for a little baby girl's bedroom, so we'll have to do some "adjustments" in there...guess we better get started!
Everything else is good...Jelly likes the new house...sampson loves his yard, and is even being friendly with the neighbor's tiny little italian greyhounds. We have met a couple neighbors who are great, and i am happy to report we have found a church that we really really like! It was one of those, you walk in, and feel right at home kind of experiences...and i'm headed to lunch with some of the girls tomorrow, and i'm anxious to get to know them better!

so life is good...i'll put up some pictures soon...well..i'll try...i guess with my track record, i shouldnt make any promises! ok..well love you all!!