So Much Excitement!!

I'm so excited, I can hardly stand it! We have so much exciting stuff going on here and I'm sure I'll be having lots of updates in the future as everything happens!

First, an update on Krista and our Little PeaPod!! She is doing so well - poor thing, though, she is very VERY pregnant and so ready for it to be over! She gave us a few scares last week and the week before with PreTerm labor and she was given a couple shots to stop the contractions. This Sunday will be 36 weeks and so we know it will be anytime after that! I cannot wait to see her face and hold her! More than that, to see Justin hold his little girl - I can hardly wait. He's such a good Daddy already - I'm so proud of him.

Krista fixed up the Nursery so cute! Don't you just love all the Pink with the Espresso crib? The color they painted the room a soft yellow - it all looks so......so.....BABY!! And I love the canopy!! They/We are so ready for our Little PeaPod! Won't be long now!

We spent Sunday at Justin's and went to the pool for a little! Charlee is quite the little tadpole now and loves swimming - she's jumping in the pool now - doing cannonballs!! and pretending she is diving!! No fear there anymore! Then of course she gets all silly taking a picture with Pap!!

Can we be more blessed??!!!!

AND NOW FOR SOME MORE EXCITING NEWS - news we have been waiting for for 7 years!!!

HEATHER & ALAN ARE MOVING TO FLORIDA!!!

I can't explain the elation we are feeling! To FINALLY have both our kids near us is, right now, so surreal!!

After coming down for the shower, Alan saw how beneficial a move here would be, both job-wise and peace of mind, and they made the decision to do it!! We found them a house here and all is approved - they will be moving here the first weekend of October!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!!!!! So hard to believe!! I know life is going to change for them and they will make such a good life down here!

So, Little PeaPod almost here and Heather & Alan moving down here and the blessing of our Little Charlee-girl, watching her grow and having so much fun with her - can it get any more exciting, can we be any more blessed????!!!

I will be keeping you all updated as everything starts happening!!

Love,

Cheryl

Kids!

It sure was great weekend last weekend - the Baby Shower, Heather & Alan home, having the whole family together!!!

Looking at this picture, it is hard to believe they are become mature, responsible young adults - but definitely still my babies! Heather still twirling and Justin still drumming - both of them fighting - now look at them!! Where did the time go? Too bad these moments only happen a couple times a year - who knows, maybe Heather and Alan will get bit by the Florida bug this visit!!

Charlee always having fun, being silly on Pap's chair! She enjoyed having Aunt Heather and Uncle Alan visit!
Prissi just relaxed on the lanai - wondering where did all these people come from and when does she get peace and quiet again!!

The weather has been great - Fay brought us a lot of rain, little bit of wind - but that's the fun of living in Florida - I guess it is better than snow!!

My birthday is coming soon - I think Dave and I will be heading to Key West for a day or two just to get away a bit! Hard to believe I'm turning just 22! HAHAHAHAHA!!

Well, that's it for now - just wanted to let everyone know what's goin on!!!

Love,
Cheryl

Baby Shower!!

The baby shower is over and now the anxious wait begins!! We had a beautiful baby shower for Justin and Krista on Saturday - there were about 30 people there. We had it at Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton. It was a perfect place for the shower - they even have a gazebo for weddings and a butterfly sanctuary and a beautiful koi pond. They even typed on their Marquis - "Who's having a baby? The Letner's, That's Who! Congratulations and Welcome to the Letner Baby Shower!" That was so cool! You can check out all the pictures on the Baby Shower online album - link is on the left here!

This is the diaper cake Heather and I made for the shower. These are so much fun to make!!



We had some great food and lots of fun, and most important, they got lots of great gifts! Krista looked glowing and Justin was just as proud as could be!





You just gotta love this little one - we do! She even got presents of her own and she is so excited to have a Little sister!


Heather and Alan came down to visit for the shower- Dave even got into the fun - Heather is measuring Dave's belly to compare it to Krista's for the Guess Krista's Belly Size game!! lol - he's such a good sport!!

Best of all - we were all together - this is such an awesome family picture and I am going to frame this one for sure!!!

Now - to wait for the baby! She is due October 19th, but i wouldn't be surprised if she comes early! Poor Krista is huge already! Did you all know she is going to Beauty School?!! She is so creatively talented and I know she is going to do really good!!

So - what else is going on? Heather & Alan are still doing good and living in Raccoon Twp. Heather starts Medical Transcription school in September so she can work from home and eventully start their family - she'll do real well - after all, she has a good mentor - me! I wish more than anything they would move down here - we hate when they have to leave to go home. We did have some fun at the beach on Sunday - the left early this morning.

We are sitting here today awaiting hurricane Fay - should be a fun evening and day tomorrow! I'll try to remember to take pictures and put them on here.

Hope all is well with everyone!!
Love,


Cheryl

The Miracle of Technology

Hello Everyone! I have been so negligent to my blog!! I have been so busy getting ready for the Baby Shower (which is next week), that I haven't taken any time to blog!! We are all doing good here in Florida - experiencing typical summer weather with hot days and rain in the evenings!

Krista is doing very well with her pregnancy - she is about 30 weeks right now and doing good - she's just glowing - although she'll tell you otherwise - poor thing - her belly is so stretched! They went for a 3D/4D ultrasound this past Monday - I got to be there - look at what we saw:

Is this amazing or what? Look at her - she is Precious!! She definitely has Justin's nose and his full/pouty little lips!! She looks so peaceful and content! I cannot wait to hold her!! Krista is due on October 19th.

Not much other news, except I am finally back to work after almost 3 months being laid off! Thank God! Dave keeps busy with work - nothing new there! Heather and Alan are doing good - Heather is getting ready to start medical transcription school - she'll do real good with that!

Little Charlee is such a little Princess!! She did not have "Terrible Twos" but I'll tell ya - she is making up for it now!! You just have to Love her!! I know we do! Check out "Pap" - they were making things with these little foam peanuts - they made headbands, crowns and frisbees! AWWW Pap!

I just had to share this picture - this is one of the birds that comes around our lanai daily to eat from our birdfeeder - I believe they are sand hill cranes, I call them the Redheads!

So, that's the news from us here in Florida!! I'll definitely post again after the shower next week!

Love,

Cheryl

We have some PeaPod News!!

We have some news!!! Justin & Krista went for an ultrasound this morning of the baby and we found out that we are having a Little PINK PeaPod!! Yep - it's a Girl!!!! Of course, it didn't matter which it was - this little one is truly a Blessing!! But ya know, it is so much fun to plan PINK!!! Charlee told Pap (David) that she was going to have a "Sister Baby!"

The doctor told Justin & Krista that everything is Perfect and she is measuring at 21 weeks! Her OB said her due date is October 19th!! So now we have the fun of planning a Pink Baby Shower!! WOOHOO!! The shower will be on August 17th - I'll be sending invites out later in July!!

That's all the news for now!!!

Love,

Cheryl

Getting Through It

I don't think I mentioned in my blog, but I was laid off from my job the Wednesday before the cruise. I made sure it didn't effect the cruise, but after arriving home, I am finding it so hard. I really liked my job and now it I am finding it very hard to find another position. This really sucks. Lord knows I don't mind spending the day doing what I want, doing some stamping, cleaning, cooking dinner, no schedule to keep - but the thought of not working is catchin up to me. Afterall, if I don't work, we don't cruise next year! lol I will keep looking!!!

Everyone else doing good. Krista is doing great - I felt our Little PeaPod last week! It was so cool - brought tears to my eyes!! They had a doctor's appt last week, he did an ultrasound, but the little bugger had his/her legs crossed - doctor said there is nothing hanging, but don't paint the room yet - I thought that was funny! They go on June 4th for a more intense ultrasound and they should know then! I think it is a girl, they think it is a girl!! It's fun to guess, but either way this Little PeaPod is such a blessing! Another exciting thing is they filed for Charlee's adoption yesterday!!! In a couple weeks, Charlee will officially be a Letner!!! We couldn't be more thrilled!!

Heather and Alan doing good in PA - I sure miss them. I wish they would move down here in the worst way!! Heather is thinking of starting medical transcription school - she took a course before, but wants a more intense course. She definitely keeps busy with work and helping with Alan's Dad. She still finds time to scrap and stuff!! She is definitely her mother's daughter.

Monday was Mom's birthday. I wish I was home to go to the cemetary. I bought a helium birthday balloon like I do each year and sent it up to her! I'm sure she got it!! She has been on my mind so much. Not a day goes by that she isn't on my mind.

Well - back to job huntin!! Wish me luck!!!

We are Home from our Cruise!

WOW - what an amazing week we had cruisin the Caribbean!! It all started with Heather and Alan arriving late Friday night, and after no sleep Saturday night we were up and on our way to Miami bright and early - all 6 of us crammed into the Jeep with luggage packed to the roof!

We arrived in Miami, no problem, and we went through security and check in and then waited to get on the ship! Once on the beautiful Carnival Victory, we knew vacation had begun!!

After sailaway - we were ready to enjoy 2 days at sea on our way to Cozumel. In Cozumel we went to a beautiful beach called Paradise Beach - we enjoyed great food, drinks, the beautiful clear water, water toys, and snorkeling.

After paradise beach we enjoyed some shopping and then ate a local Mexican restaurant where we even had mariachis serenading us!!

After leaving Mexico, we had another Fun Day at Sea - Heather and Alan celebrated their 3rd Anniversary!! Heather and I even went to a Scrapbooking class they had in the Atlantic Dining Room!! We were then on our way to Grand Cayman, where we went to Margaritaville and did some shopping!After scrapping and then Margaritaville, we on our way to Ocho Rios Jamaica, where we climbed the daunting Dunn's River Falls, which was so cool! and then we went through Fern Gulley and to a beautiful private beach called Mahogany beach!

Jamaica was truly our favorite port so far. We had so little time there and hope to go back and explore this beautiful island again.

Time went fast and before we knew it we were heading back to Miami - total bummer!! My favorite thing on this cruise was having a balcony cabin - I was able to experience our Father God and all His Glory in the beauty of the sunrises and sunsets, and was able to spend some quiet time in His presence and Thank Him for all the Blessings we have!!

We had an amazing time and can't wait to sail with Carnival again!! I could have gone on and on about every little detail, but you'd be reading forever - be sure to click on the Cruise '08 link in the online albums to the left so you can view the multitude of pictures of everything we did!!