Snow

It snowed again today. I think it's still knowing, actually. A couple inches or so if you live in the south part of Denver. It looks so pretty!

One week until our midwife makes a home visit. We have almost everything we need for the birth, and hardly paid anything! The Lord provided perfectly and in good time. It always in His perfect time! We need a handful of other things, but I'm sure we'll have them in time.

The baby shower went well. I cannot express how grateful I am for those who were willing to help and for everyone making sure our baby is clothed...and clothed cute! ;-) So thank you to all of you ladies for supporting Ryan and myself, and to all of you who helped!

Ryan came home Monday. He hunted an additional 6 hours longer than Grandpa, and found nothing. Some years that's how it works! We still have plenty of elk in the freezer from last year. I may have to get creative with some recipes soon! Nichole suggested an apple stew, as game tastes more palatable when cooked with fruit. I started that this morning in the crock pot. It's quite simple!

Ryan has been working on another paper for class. It was a harder topic than he anticipated, which will stretch him for good. He's off for Iowa to photograph a wedding on Saturday. So far he doesn't have another wedding until January, and so far nothing in between! If you would, please pray for some more opportunities for Ryan to take photographs! Pray for ways for us to spread the word to our friends, and for our friends to spread it further!

If anyone has a suggestion for cheaply washing baby clothes, please let me know! So far I have heard that baby detergent isn't necessary for all babies, but I'd like to wash most of his newborn clothes as "safely" as possible to be sure he won't break out. Baking soda mixed with 1/2 the detergent is on suggestion. Any others?