First of all I better begin this entry with our newest news:
Derek's new stats have come through, still no picture but the update on measurements is great to have. We can now plan our packing a little better according to his size.
Here they are:
Weight: 18 pounds
Height: 27.5"
Head Circum: 18"
Foot Length: 3.9"

I really don't know how these stats stack up according to the average size of a 5 month old. If anyone has an idea can you let me know...please!!!

Next...I looked at how many times this blog has been visited aqnd when I began this I never imagined that it would be looked at 1500 times. WOW!!! Thanks everyone who is foloowing along on our journey and those who are praying for us. We truly appreciate every one of you!!!

Next...This weekend our community had our Relay For Life activities. I am so PROUD and happy to announce to you that we surpassed our goal by mucho money!!!!! For those of you who are unfamiliqar with the area we come from here is a little briefing. This is a small rural community that is mostly farming and there are very few large corporations. Therefore the financial support through businesses isn't the strongest. We all dug in our heels and set out to top our goal of $83,000.00 for this years event. After alot of walking and great amount of socializing, and a ton of fundraising we got to the closing ceremonies today and found out that we not only made our goal but we went above aqnd beyond to the amount of $97,858.42. Not bad for a small community...right?!?!?!?! We are so PROUD!!!! My daughter Jessica collected money for the Penny Walk, which she took first place in last year, and beat her goal. Last year she raised $91.00, this year her goal was to raise ten more dollars and she was blessed with $102.00. She took 2nd place this year. We will beging raising money already for next year now. This is a special event to us as Norm has a sister who is a 12 year cancer survivor, my father, who went to be with the Lord 1 1/2 yrs. ago, was an 8 year survivor, and I myself am a 4 year survivor. So we have been blessed and thankful to all who have supported the American Cancer Society!!!!! Next year Derek will be able to participate as well!!!

So we are anticipating pictures the beginning of the week so stay tuned!!!!