Basement

In the basement we got the walls painted which were wooden panel and also got new carpet. It is like a whole new room.

Baltimore

Went to Baltimore the week before Paddy's Day. The house is looking well and Mattie has done a wonderful job painting it all. Here are some recent pictures. We have been so blessed and thank you all for your help along the way. Very much appreciated by us both.

Farm Animals

Recently we got a lamb and two of our pigs had piglets. Here are some farm animal pictures

Healing

The weekend of 9th February we got the opportunity to go to Rhode Island and during this time we got to meet up with some dear friends of ours. Here are some of the pictures we took which represents the glory of God and reminded us of how God blesses us even in the midst of trials. Enjoy. We did. Isn't the cross amazing with the formation of the clouds.

February 6th 2007 Daniel's Birth

It is with deep sorrow that I post this
blog. On Saturday 3rd Feb we went to the hospital because I had not felt Daniel move for 3 days. The doctors did a scan and could not find a heart beat. They induced me Saturday night and I eventually delivered Daniel at 5.03am Tuesday morning. We know without a shadow of a doubt that he has gone to be with the Lord which is such a blessing in the fact he did not have to suffer the sin of this world but we will miss him dearly but will never forget him and the joy that he brought in the short life that he had. How he kicked his mum and kept her from sleeping at night. How he responded to his dad when he talked to him. Precious memories. Also we got to spent time with him in the hospital which was such a blessing to us. He just looked like a little baby who was asleep. Do keep us in your prayers as right now this is what is giving us the peace and comfort that we have.

6 Months

Took some pictures with dad. He is still holding up well. Wow! We have reached the six month mark. 24 weeks with 16 to go. Never found out until I was pregnant that you were really pregnant for 10 months instead of 9. Something not right with this deal!!!

1st Pictures of Daniel Alexander Spiess

Here are the first pictures of our unborn son. It is amazing.

Look at these pictures

There is no doubt that he is a boy. Top picture is his foot and bottom is self explanatory. She even put an arrow in for those that need help.

New Year 07

The first day of the New Year and we have not only got a little bit of leftover snow from 27th Dec but we also have loads of ice. Take a look and see.

Christmas 06

From a Cowboy Christmas to an Irish Christmas. Cross cultural is always good. Merry Christmas everyone all around the world from the Spiess household.

5 Months

Praise God. Half way there. I really think men should carry babies and not women.

4 Months

Just turned 4 months. Clothes starting to not fit.
Only 24 weeks to go. Seems a long time but I know it will go quick.

Thanksgiving 2006

Hi all
For thanksgiving we cooked a turkey that must have been 40-50lbs. It sure smelt good when it was done. We then brought it up to the dinner hall for family lunch at His Mansion. There were 4-5 other turkeys the same size done. We had left overs the next day and got to take extra turkey home for the weekend. This is us Thanksgiving day.

12 Weeks and Counting

Here I am at 12 weeks and here daddy is also. He is looking good and very relaxed. Wait until I am 9 months. I think neither of us will be relaxed!!!

Maryland & Virgina

Just had a vacation in Maryland and a day in Virgina. Here are some pictures. One is Chris with his grandma and the other is his aunt's bird. Beautiful color but not so sure about the friendliness!!

Fall

Here are some more pictures to enjoy. We are blessed to be in New Hampshire in the Fall

Reflections

On 6th October Chris and I went out leaf picture taking. Here is a picture just about 2 mile from us at the Mansion. I love the colors and the reflection. Made me wonder how often we reflect God as He should be reflected. Have to say I fail miserably a lot fo the time though He gives us a lot of grace in the fact that He put seasons in ourlives ot grow also.

7 Weeks

Now at 7 weeks I am told the baby is the size of a rasberry. This isn't big yet but I guess with 7 months to go I'm glad of that!!!

Here I am on 9.2.06, 2 weeks pregnant. I had started to feel nauseous but no sickness yet. That didn't last long. Within a few weeks I was being sick in the mornings with nausea throughout the day.