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Well, it's been a while- so, we're all settled in now.  The good news is- we finally have internet again!!! :)
In the meantime, quickie update...

Sister # 6 is officially married off!

Sister #5 had her sweet baby girl!

As for me: My belly is growing FAST!

I can't wait for the little man to come out! Oh, and funny story...kinda: 

I've taken a (very) part time job at the YMCA here- since I, basically, have nothing to do before the baby  comes. Anyway, I was at my first day of training the other day- doing paperwork with my supervisor, when all of the sudden I start sweating...not glistening, SWEATING... PROFUSELY. Now, I really don't want this lady to think that I'm a weakling who can't work just because I'm pregnant. So, I casually try to wipe my face and act like everything is cool as she reads over the material. After a few moments I'm literally dripping with sweat (gross) and my vision starts going. I calmly touch her arm and tell he I need to use the restroom. (thinking I can get to the bathroom and cool down- like nothing ever happened) MY ears start ringing. She looks at me (apparently, I'm ghostly white at this point) and says "let me get you a cold rag!" I sit silently because I literally feel like I'll pass out if I move. (seriously)

Long story short- she brings cold compresses and starts putting them all over me and after a few minutes: things go back to normal.  Then, about twenty minutes later it starts again. I'm super embarrassed as I try to convince her that I'm not a fainty pregnant lady! I end up going to my doctor's office to make sure everything is ok and while they're running all kinds of tests, the nurse asks me if I've been taking my pills. "My vitamins?" I reply. "No, your pill- for your anemia." "uh....am I anemic?" "We called in your prescription months ago...?" (I look at her like she's crazy) She starts flipping back in my chart and looks stunned. "I'm so sorry- somehow we forgot to tell you...you are severely anemic. We should've called it in months ago...you need to be on them."

So, it turns out I'm anemic...which is why I almost passed out AND why I've been SO tired!

Craziness. (especially because I have a really good doctor! lol)

Anyway, that's my story for today. 

I hope all is well in your world.... :)

Go Go Gadget- Time warp!

ok ok....I'm ridiculous. Another round of speed catch up shall we?

Since we last spoke I have plenty of excuses for not being around....like...

#1- we STILL haven't gotten internet (but not for reasons you think...see # 2)

#2- We MOVED......

(this is right before we pulled out away from my in-laws house)

....no I'm not kidding- we are in the currently snowy state of TENNESSEE!!!

It's a very long story which I will save for another post- but basically we moved right after Christmas and are working with the youth up here at DESTINY CHURCH (whose website needs to updated. ;)

(and we are LOVING IT!)

anyway, more of that later....

#3- I've been super busy unpacking and such....well not THAT busy but...remember no internet at the house yet! haha

#4- little baby Sasser has been GROWING and wearing me out! I need to scan the ultrasound pics so you can see- but I'll go ahead and tell you we just found out on Friday that it's a BOY! 

Coming from a family of 6 daughters- boys are sort of a foreign concept but I can't wait to meet the little man! :) (and Bobby is THRILLED...he REALLY wanted a boy!)

I'm not the type to post huge bare belly pics so for now- we'll just say...I'm expanding :)

So, those are my reasons for missing you- and I hope to be around more now that I have extra time on my hands....we shall see :)

For now, I need to head home and lay down...I feel a dizzy spell coming on....

Hope you had a TeRrIfIc TuEsDaY!!!!

A little humor- while I'm at it....

Ok....so in case what you needed was a smile today:
I thought I'd include a little bit from another blog I love- which made me smile this morning.
Now, let me first say I'm only in my first trimester BUT I'm definitely feeling the effects of constantly being tired and queezy!
the following is a list of questions she reccomends you ask your local pregnant ladies. (instead of random or silly questions like "can I touch your belly?" or "is that the size your belly is supposed to be?")
I pretty much LOVED her suggested questions:

1. When would you like to take a nap?
2. When can I come over and clean your bathroom?
3. What can I make you for dinner?
4. When can I come play with your toddler, so that you can rest or run errands or shower or sleep? (which doesn't apply to me but I still approve)
5. Can I wash your dishes?
6. Can I scrub your fridge or discover where that putrid smell is coming from in your kitchen?
7. Can I bring you some tiramisu?
8. What kind of cookies does your husband like?
9. What kind of latte can I pick up for you?
10. How often would you like a massage?

Those are good questions, very good ones.  They are magical, life-altering, beautiful questions that would make anyone’s day.


I must say I agree! :) Just thought I'd share that little bit of good advice with the rest of the world. 

Another piece of advice..... SMILE! :)

(Often) :)

ugly (caution: do not read unless you are ready for some self reflection)

Well, let's get right to it....
The other day I was online and (for the safety of others I will keep it vague)- someone made the comment that (basically) said people who bring babies into the world should be around 40 and have basically dominated the business world, and are now retiring with atleast a million dollars in the bank- and anybody who has a baby before that is irresponsible.
Crazy. I know. (and really ignorant - in my opinion)
Now, I'm sure anyone would say that it's my new "momma bear" status that had me feeling particularly flustered by such a ridiculous comment. (especially from someone who is single and from a small family- and has no concept about anything like marriage, family or babies...can you tell I'm still a little annoyed?) :0P
BUT- I was somewhat disturbed by my sudden anger when I read the comment. Suddenly, I was imagining myself smacking this person....telling them off...or giving them a speech about how ignorant their statement was. I was angry. It was ugly. And I thought to myself "where is all of this coming from?"
Now, I know many would come to my defense and say "Absolutely!" "that's ridiculous!" or "you SHOULD tell them off!" (after all, it is a crazy thing to say, right?) Still, I don't think that's really true. I didn't like the rage I felt.
....Could it be? "Is there some ugliness hiding out somewhere inside me?"

After all, Jesus did teach us to "turn the other cheek". "blessed are the peacemakers"....
In Galatians we learn that the fruit if the spirit (in other words, what our life produces when we do it right) is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. 


None of those seem to say "teach him a thing or two!" "yeah- you have every right to get angry" No....in fact they say "where is that coming from?" and invite me to take a self inventory. Is my life truly reflecting what the Bible says it should? (a question we should ask ourselves daily) An invite to be real and to surrender myself, my will, my pride....to the one who knows best. And letting Him teach me (as He lovingly does) how to be all that I'm created to be. (junk free) :)


So, let me encourage you as I have been encouraged: Live a life that produces good fruit today....and if you need help getting rid of something. Just ask Him. 

Hope you're all having a HAPPY SATURDAY!!!!!!!

unbelievable

ok....you're not going to believe this...

1. I've gone without internet in our house this entire time. (hence my mysterious disappearance)

2. I'm sitting in starbucks again and the SAME lady just came in (dressed...a little more age appropriate) and sat down next me with a new giant book. (are we dating?) no tears this time. (must be a better book)
(should I talk to her?...again I feel like I don't know the etiquette here.) :0P

3. I have some news (an update to a previous POST)

yep- it's true. There's a little baby bobcat on it's way!

Bobby and I were getting ready for a weekend in TN and took a trip to walmart around midnight- I decided it was time for a test- after a few week of weird symptoms. (like "food poisoning?", 4 hour naps, etc.)

I thought my eyes were going to come out of my head! Not that I was worried- more excited- I just wasn't expecting it to actually say positive! ;)

Anyway, so there is much transition going on in the Sasser house right now. I think it's the theme of the year for us?

Oh and

4. The last of the Montanez girls is engaged! :)

CONGRATULATIONS CIARA!!!

5. One of my sisters entered us in a Regis and Kelly best friends contest...

and apparently we are finalists! So, we're trying not to get our hopes up but if we win they fly us to vegas for some awesome spa stuff. (woohoo!!!!!!)

So that's pretty much it for today...can you believe thanksgiving is next week?! Time is flying! Hope you're spending time doing what you love and with people you love! See ya soon! 

I make no promises....

I'm on! Oh- moving is so crazy. The dust has settled- but there are still boxes lining the wall in the kitchen and still no wi-fi for blogging.
I'm currently sitting in Starbucks down the street from my house (have I mentioned I LOVE where we live now?) in a cushy chair...next to another cushy chair where a middle aged woman (who is dressed like she's twenty) is reading a very large book and weeping. I don't know what the book is and am not sure what the proper etiquette is in this situation?
ANYWAY, though I've missed blogs- I've actually enjoyed living wireless. No facebook, no web surfing, no obsessing over my phone (I still have my phone- I've just resolved myself to not carry it every waking moment of the day)- I used to think that sounded terrible but it's been SO nice. Kinda freeing, really. So much more time for other stuff...makes me feel like my brain can work without a screen in front of it all the time.
So....time for another round of quickie catchup!
1. I've started my new (old) job. Where I used to work- at a chiropractic office....which is really awesome for someone who has back problems. (free chiropractic care!)
2. I turned 27 and realized that  I forgot all about my LIST (add it to failblog) ;)
3. My sister turned 28 yesterday....wish I could've been there!
4. We went to St. augustine for my birthday weekend....it was GREAT! (as always)
5. Bobby got me a beach cruiser for my birthday!

I LOVE it- and because where we live is a sweet little community by the beach- I now ride it EVERYWHERE. Even to the grocery store to pick up a couple things. (I should probably get a basket)
6. I did NOT get a new camera....and that's ok. (I'm really just explaining that the bike pic looks bobo because it's from my iphone) ;)
7. um.....my brain doesn't seem to be working.

So, I think I'll hop off for now and go be responsible....

To Do List

1. sink full of dishes

2. groceries

3. get some more cardio in

4. vaccum car

5. clean disaster in living room...and rest of house (for that matter)

6. pay bills and work on budget

7. Order new Marykay catalogs

8. groom! haha (I'm not kidding...I look rough!) 

9. start planning our upcoming trip to Tennessee!!!

Just wanted to say hi! I hope you're doing well, rest of the world!

I'll see you again soon....hopefully! :)

Am I getting old?

Last night for "family time (which is what we call our get together and hangout night) for our student interns, something possessed me to say yes to having an all-nighter at the church. It wouldn't be something to say no to if I weren't going to have to do it alone or if I didn't have a work appointment to be at at 9AM....which I ended up sleeping through! ((sigh))
Anyway, our night consisted of swim time at the pool, walmart pit stops, many hours of sardines in a dark church, dodgeball, movie, crash:

(4AM)

So, all in all- a good time. But I'm TIRED and behind on my to-do list...but what else is new?

PRODUCT OF THE DAY TIME!

So glad that Tresemme came out with their own dry shampoo! (because other brands can be REALLY pricey!) I must warn you, the dry shampoo spray must be used sparingly on dark hair- unless you want to look like you're pre-maturely graying. BUT it works GREAT! AND the "refreshing mist" is good for freshening up- especially if you have a blow-dryer handy. My sisters (unlike me) all have really thick hair and can skip a day (a a few days-for some) between washing their hair. Not this girl- I HAVE TO make sure I wash my hair everyday- it's too fine not to! BUT this helps me give my hair a break AND is super-handy in a last minute pinch! 

Just thought you'd like to know! ;)

HaPpY FrIdAy!!!