Fall

I love Fall and all that comes with it! The changing temperatures and the beautiful leaves both give me the warm fuzzies. As a tribute to Fall, I thought I would show off the West pumpkin carving talent of 2007. Hopefully I will be able to post another creative idea from us at a little later date. Craig of course carved the UNC side while I carved the Wolfpack's block S on the opposing side:) We are a house divided!

Lifetime

So I decided to get a bit old skool on the pics after talking with my college roommate of four years, Megan annnnd I realized I only had maybe two really old photos and the rest of which came from my year spent with the beautiful girls of Lifetime. So here is a quick little tour down memory lane....

We were headed to California....she now lives there and works for FCA!

We are all excited for Elizabeth's arrival back in the US of A. She's been a missionary in Buenos Aires since Sept of 2007!! She should be home just in time for another little arrival:)!
Lifetime Girls on Barrymore Street or was it Court?:)


Annnnnd Im not quite sure......

Update

An update from Greensboro.

Speirs: We are now 33 weeks pregnant and looking forward to a great delivery and seeing our new addition! The crib is put together and the dresser is making its way there as we set up his little nook in our room! Seeing the crib in our room is a bit surreal, but exciting at the same time! Here are two of the sonogram pics from 18 weeks to hold us over for the next few...


Craig: Craig is still working with the church and at UPS. He is job hunting though so if you would keep that in your prayers as the early morning schedule has been really hard on him the past few months.

Britt: Let's see...I am extremely ready to be un-pregnant (with baby Speirs by my side of course) and have my body back. I love carrying our child but there is nothing like being able to sit up without having to roll to your side!!! We have been taking Birth and Baby class at the hospital and along with being really informative and helpful it is also HILARIOUS! Our teacher is so stinkin' funny and even if she's not trying to be funny...she is. Craig had the wonderful opportunity to get in the "empathy suit" which is basically really big boobs and a nice eight month belly. The men were also assigned to give the ladies 3 full body massages before class this coming week (you know, in prep for labor:))....so needless to say....Im enjoying the class!

Two Sundays ago, Craig and I got the opportunity to take some maternity shots with my wonderful friend Katherine Fallis, who in addition to being a great friend takes some pretty amazing pictures. Here is just one of them from the afternoon, there are a couple more to see on her blog www.katherinefallisphotography.blogspot.com . I will add some more when we get them but for now I just want you to go see how amazing her talent.

Rock the Block

Craig and I had a great time this past Friday night hanging out in downtown Winston! We went to "Rock the Block" with our friends the Wagoners and Schlesingers. After walking around a bit, watching some BMX, watching my pastor ride the mechanical bull and listening to some really bad music...we settled down near the Beach music stage where the music was great! Here are some pics from the night and a sweet little video of the Wagoner twins dancing.



Sorry this one is a little blurry....
but there is a nice view of Speirs!
(The elders wives of 1.21)











Here the boys are shakin' their booties

Teaching Preschool

So I officially began teaching 3 year olds at a preschool last Wednesday and needless to say it has been interesting! My coteacher, Stacey, and I have been entrusted with 13 little ones to care for (including wiping noses, asking a billion times "do you have to potty", encouraging them to "use their words", putting on band aids, and washing hands) and of course we must teach them as well.

Some of the funny/thought provoking questions and conversations I have had with the kids:

Avery: You have a baby in your belly?
Me: Yes I do, its a baby boy.
Avery (with a puzzled look as he rubs his belly): I dont have a baby in my belly.

Aislin: Where did your baby come from?
Me: God gave him to me.
Aislin: Why?
M: Because he wanted to...
A: Why did he give you a boy?
Aislin is all girl so her statement was quite cute.

Aislin: What's that around your neck
Me: Its a cross
A: Whats a cross mean?
M: Its where Jesus died for you and me
A: Why did he do that?
M: Good question...because he loves us sooo much.
A: Why did he have to die?

At this point I began thinking....how do you explain this type of theology to a three year old in such a way that they can understand........much less a 23, 33, or 43 year old.

M: Because he was perfect but he paid the punishment for all the things we do bad so we can still go meet God in Heaven.

Aislin is my inquisitive student who loves to ask questions as you can tell. But at this point she gave me a funny look and dropped the subject. Exactly. It's so insane yet so beautiful that Christ would die for us!

I have been having so much fun hanging out with these beautiful children and looking forward to Speirs' arrival!! 10 more weeks left!

Owen Speirs

Speirs is kicking around like crazy these days and loves to spend time in my ribs which isnt the most comfortable...but how exciting! Our time as a family of two is getting short! Our doctors appointments are every two weeks which makes time go by fast. I love going and hearing his little heart beat and anticipating his arrival. He should be here around Thanksgiving so we will be setting up some new traditions this year and staying in Greensboro for turkey day.

People ask me if Im getting anxious or scared of labor and I would have to say absolutely not. I think Im more anxious about not being completely informed on the decisions that Craig and I will have to make during our time in the hospital. So I have been reading the Birth Book and we have decided to deliver as naturally as we possibly can in the hospital for the health of Speirs and the experience. I am excited about how Craig will be able to play an active role in the delivery of our son.

Baptism

Craig was baptized yesterday down at the Yaaaaaadkin River along with Pastor Stephen and Bobby. The first baptisms of 1.21:) It was an exciting afternoon to say the least.


It was a bit rocky out in the river as you might be able to gather from the guys walking around.