Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character;
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

2nd Trimester

I’m still doing great, actually even better than my first trimester. I find that I’m not as tired and have a wee bit more energy. A few more cravings.. much worse than the beginning. Still haven’t gained too much weight, but I’m starting to show a pregnancy belly. It’s kind of fun but at the same time, I don’t want to be wasting too much money on new clothes that I’ll only wear for a couple months. I’m “embracing” my pregnancy, it hasn’t been too rough at all.. thank God. Well I finally got the phone call from a midwife yesterday, her name is Sivan. She told me that I’ve been accepted and then their office called to set up an appointment with her Jan. 26th.. I’M SOO EXCITED! I prayed yesterday morning that someone would contact me because their office sent a rejection email twice to me… I was soo very disappointed.. so I prayed and God knows what’s best for me.. my midwife finally called the same day of my prayer.

Funny parts of my pregnancy so far…. Well last Sat we were invited over to the Lewars and we had curry chicken and it was soo amazing that instead of dessert three hours later, I asked for more curry chicken. Well today.. I’ve been craving that amazing curry chicken… and was wondering how I would get some curry chicken. I go downstairs to see the soups.. and guess what’s there.. curry chicken soup!!! God knows! It’s not as good as the dinner we had on Sat.. but it’ll do.. sooo amazingly yummy!!! The cravings have been mainly Franks Hot Sauce, which I drench my roast beef sandwiches at lunch time with until it’s dripping out, and Bicks garlic dill pickle JUICE!! I have to limit myself to that one because it’s soo salty… but ohhh it’s soo good. The other two normal things that I like to have.. peanut butter toast and strawberry milkshakes!!
Pregnancy is a funny thing!

Happy Holidays!!!

As many of my family & friends will be traveling this season, I pray that you all have safe travels. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Enmax Christmas party. I didn't like this picture because my hair had totally fallen out from the moisture of the snow falling. But oh well.. it's our seasonal picture and Jason looks great!

We will be going to Edmonton for a few days to see my in-laws. I'm so blessed to have such a great family!!

Love and prayers to you all!

No coffee, no tea, no sugar…… nothing sounds appetizing to me except soup, sandwhiches cereal, FRUIT, & the occasional chocolate milk. No weird cravings, no pickles, no ice cream. I feel great so far, I can’t even really tell that I’m pregnant except a bit of fatigue, a bit of the flue, a bit of nausea is kicking in, and I feel pretty bloated all the time. I’ve got energy, I’ve got insomnia, I’ve got love to share and lots of laughs to give. Yes I’m over sensitive, but I feel like if I shut up… it’s best to keep comments to myself rather than share them because I realize that I’m over sensitive. I’m sure I have a boy, I will be very surprised if it comes out a girl…. A good surprise though. I’ll be thankful with whatever God blesses me with. I love it, I’m enjoying it!! My favorite part… I get to retire in less than a year… WOOT WOOT!!! And I’m only 6 weeks..I’m excited to see what the near future holds for me. PS – I have NOT gained any weight yet… just bloatation at this point.. yay!!

Please help us pray... baby de Leeuw is on his/her way!!!

My thankfulness:

• The building of a relationship with God
• The Truth
• My husband
• My family
• My Dad receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost
• My in laws
• My church
• My Pastor & family
• My friends
• My job, my car, food to eat, a place to live in…. There’s soo many things to be thankful for that you can’t even begin to write a list. God has been so good to us. Even as I think of what my family is going through. My Aunt Lori died on my wedding night and now my Dad has been diagnosed with the same lung cancer. But here’s the thing.. my Dad has something to live for and nothing to fear if he’s called to a better place. I believe that God is doing something in the midst of our troubles and we need to stay out of it and let God be God! As hard as it is to leave it on the altar.. that’s the only thing that will give us peace & rest. I’m still so thankful that two years ago dad was filled with the Holy Ghost. In the depth of my heart, I have a feeling that God wants to use dad’s testimony.
  

This past year.. God has been soo good to me. He’s had mercy & grace on my soul, He’s kept me and blessed me with an amazing husband. This time last year.. I would’ve never believed you if you would’ve told me that I would be married today with my best friend. Baby I love you & you are exactly who God choose for me… and I’m forever thankful to God and to you! I’ve got the best in-laws a girl could ask for!! Woot woot.. praisebreak praisebreak!!

Bye bye devil...
bye bye doubt!!

Great message Pastor King. That's just what I needed to hear and obey!

I have the best God, the best life, the best husband, the best family, the best Pastor, the best Church, the best friends…. I love you all! I will try to update once we get back from Browning, Montana. God is doing great things there! Work is busy, life is busy, and I’m busy.. loving God & loving people!!

Wedding pictures

Wedding rehearsal Thanks to everyone for helping set up!


THE BIG DAY - James & Jason getting ready


Jason - my handsome Baby getting ready Groom & Bestman

Me getting ready to go out. Before I walked down to meet my groom, I asked my family to say one last prayer for me. I felt quite emotional, but was trying my best to hold it back so that my face wasn't all red.

My nephew, Josiah getting people to sign the guest sheet

Matthias & Hanna... so cute!

Then I invited Mom & Dad de Leeuw to also pray together with me that all would go well

Josiah escorting Grandpa deLeeuw to his seat. I love this picture!

Rebecca DeMan escorting Jason's parents to their seats

James & Mandy - My Bestman & Maid of Honor

This was so absolutely cute & funny! Hanna & Jenica were supposed to walk up just before me spreading purple rose petals on the path and they poured them all at the very beginning. Everyone was laughing. They were all over the grass.. that's what adds character!

The wedding ceremony

Jason reading his personal vows to me

You may kiss the bride

Going up the path to sign the official papers Another hilarious happening.. we went to go sign the marriage license and it wasn't there. They forgot to bring it up so we were really shocked it wasn't up there.

Finally it's legal!

I was so excited I asked Jason to run back to the house...we are MARRIED!!

We went to the front of the house while Pastor dismissed everyone

A close up

Pastor giving us very special words

Just kissing...

On our way to take pictures... everyone looked soo good!

Can't touch me....

My family. Grandpa Hamlin, Dad, Jason & me, Mom, Lori, Mat & Mel, Lisa & Julio, all the kidlets (Tias was sleeping)

Jason's family. Granpa deLeeuw, Dad, Me & Jason, Mom

Jason's full family. Dad, Mike, Liesje (Jason's sister), Mom, Jason & I

Oops.. there was a lot of pictures that were random, we had no idea they were snapping.

I love the kids in my pictures!

I LOVE U!!

Jason & James sliding down the rails (or James is trying to)

My wedding cake

Jason listening to me sing

We dedicated a song to our parents. Gave them a gift & some flowers.

Jason getting ready to shove wedding cake in my face :P

And we got each other pretty good!

Such an adorable picture of Mathias.. at the reception

Yayyy... time to leave

Another adorable picture.. Jenica bossing the puppy.. at the end of the reception