For my 27th birthday on March 21st, Miguel took me out to eat and I really enjoyed trying a new restaurant here in Magdalena!
They serve hamburgers, tacos, traditional Mexican food, and sea food. The hamburgers we had were phenomenal, so it makes me curious about the other food genres. Hopefully, we make it back sometime!
My gift was the flower pot in the picture above and we also repotted some of my other plants which was exciting.
Thank you for your prayers for my transition out of the kitchen and starting maternity leave. It has gone better than I expected, probably because it happened somewhat gradually. These last two weeks were spring break and therefore the general routine at CVE was different which I think helped me to ease my way out. My brother Justin's visit and weekly trips to Tucson for appointments and birthing class have also successfully diverted my attention!
Also, a shout out to the ladies below who are carrying on without me!
Justin was here the second week of April and we really enjoyed having him. We ate delicious Mexican food, climbed cross mountain very slowly, and participated in a mini CVE "work team" that Tuesday and Wednesday. For the mini work team, CVE staff and kids signed up to help and participate. We had breakfast and devotions and split up to do painting and landscaping and maintenance projects. It really brought a lot of life and fellowship!
On another note, my younger siblings continue to transition into adulthood one-by-one and I always enjoy witnessing it when we get to be together (and from a far). Justin is graduating this year and it's such a blessing to see the young man that he is becoming.
It's been exciting to really focus on preparing for the baby's arrival! Getting clothes washed, cleaning around the house, packing bags, reading up on helpful information.
I'm now 37 weeks pregnant! Saturday we had maternity photos taken and today I had my last ultrasound. So enjoy the bump and baby update...
We had so much fun taking these pictures with Addy Beyer!
Three and a half years ago, she took our engagement photos and wedding photos when she was just getting started with her photography business.
And here is baby Aviña, peaking from behind his hand! According to the doctor's measurements he is about 3 kilos and nearing seven pounds. He has been really kicking and wiggling and last night for the first time, I was like, "I think I'm ready for this baby to be out!" My ribs and pelvis and muscles are getting some hard shoves.
Please pray for a safe delivery and that no matter how things go, we can feel God's peace and presence through the process! Also, pray for our transition into parenthood. So many unknowns, but so much excitement as we meet a new little person who will be such a big part of our lives!
We can't wait to meet him!
