A quick hallo

We have just had 2 wonderful days of relaxing. It was beautiful. I feel refreshed and ready to go for another jam packed week. I visited the midwife this week and I heard the heart beat of our baby, it beats very fast. Really cute. The midwife agreed that I am in tip top shape, so, almost half way through my pregnancy everything is 100% - just how God ordains it to be:)

Lately my desire to get stuck into this community has been growing. We had our first dinner with a couple from our church last night, and I hope that this was the first of many to come. My desire is to know these people and love them and live life with them. This I must say is a revolutionary change from a couple of weeks ago, but that is why we rely on God. We aren't worth much here in Slough without His input and guidance. So I guess all I am saying is that I am grateful for the change of heart and mind.

Greg is doing very well. He is such a happy chappy. I am woken up by his singing and clapping most mornings and it gives me a very good reason to get up in a cheerful mindset. It also seems like he is enjoying seeing the size of my tummy enlarging every day, I think it is the only sign of baby to him. I can see that he is very excited to be a dad soon.

We are mindful of you Gran - we miss you so much and we love everything about who you are. You are a legend. Soon you will be a great Granny filled with endless wisdom for the young ones... like how to properly pin down a sole...

I spoke to my lovely grandma on Friday and it is always a joy to hear her voice - Grans are just the best.

We are off to Ireland in a couple of weeks and we are very excited about that. Will keep you posted.

All our love xxxx

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