Deep Thoughts by Jer Handy

Hello there folks, family and friends alike. Alas, we are in our third year of marriage soon to start our fourth but it feels like we have been together for decades. We have been so blessed to have made so many memories in such a short amount of time. Never thought that I could really fall in love so deeply and find my one eternal companion after failing in marriage earlier in life but with Natalie at my side, I have found true happiness. Back in 02' I ended one chapter to the interesting story of life and was fortunate to start another when me and Natalie met in June 04'. It has been a non stop thrill ride with twists and turns ever since. We have been fortunate to travel experiencing many different adventures to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle of work and survival.
We came to a mutual decision that we wanted to get a dog and chose our beloved Winnie out of a litter of puppies for sale back in August of 04' We couldn't have asked for such a sweeter little girl to provide us with that extra little touch of companionship and unconditional love. She is definitely more than just a dog to us. "The daughter before the daughter" exhibits traits of that little girl who likes to play and depends so much on her parents. She whines when we leave for the day and is deeply saddened when she is home alone. The excited look and joy in her face when we come home is is a simple little gift that we so treasure and try not to take for granted. We try to enjoy everyday that we have with her and appreciate her little spirit and her playful attitude to life. Although daddy might get annoyed sometimes by her constant need to play with her toys and a never ending impulse to tip over her toy bin and spill all her toys to lay out all over the house, it helps me to learn patience and to prepare for our human little princess soon to come.
When I found out that we were going to be parents, I was ecstatic to say the least. Not until our first ultrasound when I was able to see her inside the womb, did I realize a dream come true of someday becoming a father. Even though it may have taken me more time than other proud fathers before me, the wait was worth it as I am blessed to have Natalie as the mother of our children. I hope that we can do a fine job and learn from the experience and provide them with a safe, nurturing and loving home; one that they can feel good to come home to and cherish times with their parents. These are my thoughts for now as we prepare for our little princess not to be comfused with our furry little princess Winnie. Only 3 more weeks left and I sure can't wait for that joyous day!

WOW!!! Crazy couple of weeks!!

Things have been crazy!!! We're just getting ready for this baby to come. Guess she'll come when she wants. When I was 32 weeks prego I got sick and came down with constant dizziness! Yuck! Haven't been able to do much besides enjoy the ride! :) We're now 37 weeks prego and just impatiently waiting for this little princess to come. Both Jer and I are continuing to work and slowly, but surely get the house ready. Our 3 year anniversary is almost here!! Horray! Wow! 3 years!!! Seems like it's been longer. But, it's sure been a great 3 years and continues to get better and better each year!