The end of babyhood

Yesterday marked the end of of my baby days. Becca is now 4 years old. I must admit to being a little sad about this little fact. She hasn't really been a baby for a while but for some reason her turning four has made a mental change for me. I am not baby-hungry in the idea of wanting to carry, hold, and feed a child of my blood so much as the realization that it will never again happen(my own choice). Se-la-vie. I am happy with my little family which continues to grow. We are ready for Halloween now! It only took me an entire to make 3 aprons for my little candy corn witches. But they are really cute!!!! Here is a picture of the first one I made. I had to send one to my mom the minute I finished the first one. Teia is the star of the picture.
Have a great day
NINA

Friends remembered

I have recently gotten on a find old friends kick. Every once in a while I will start thinking about the past and wonder what happened to so -and -so. There are several people I have heard from since I was nine years old and I still wonder what ever happened to those dear friends. I recently found a few from high school and it is wonderful to "catch up." The Internet is a wonderful tool for those of us who really stink at writing letters but who no longer live around everyone they grew up with.Me, the longest I have ever lived in one place was 8 years. That makes for a lot of lost contacts. I know this blog doesn't make a lot of sense I just wanted to share some of my joy at finding old friends and my sorrow at losing some. I have not used names for the sake of security(in case you were wondering). Maybe you have an old friend you are missing, maybe its time to find them.
Have a great day
NINA

I am a chicken

Today is the annual spouses flight for Nathan's squadron and I am going to be sitting safely on the ground for the second year in a row. I went our first fall here, two months after moving in, and ended up losing my lunch right in front of the base commanders wife:( I haven't wanted to repeat this experience even though Nathan promises it was just because the pilot was showing off and pulled in to steeply. Well that's all for today. Now the whole world knows that I am a chicken!
NINA

Everyday Goodbye's

An average day in our house starts out in the morning around 6:30. We wake-up, read scriptures, and pray as a family. Then, while I make breakfast Nathan helps the girls unload the dishwasher and make their beds. We then eat break fast and Nathan leaves for work. All of that was leading to this our daily good-bye to daddy. Nathan goes around the table giving everyone a kiss and telling them good- bye individually.When he gets to me the girls usually giggle because daddy kisses mommy on the lips.OOOHHH!!! When he gets to the front door one of the girls inevitably yells "See you later, Crocodile(they think its silly to put in different animals instead of alligator)". To which Nathan replies with another rhyming epithet like; "see you there teddy bear" . I love watching this banter in the morning. I have also found that the girls have learned rhyming words fairly easily because if they start a see you... statement we help them finish it. I hope you have enjoyed a glimpse into a Leakey morning.
Have a great day
NINA

weirdest feeling in the world

I am doing physical therepy for TMJ a disorder of the jaw. Part os my PT is Ultrasound therapy or muscle stimulation. This is by far the weirdest feeling in the world. It is like being shocked while at the same time having a very lovely massage. In your Face! I have only had one session of this therapy and it was on a very low setting and for only 4 minutes on each cheek. Next week I am supposed to do double that.I ought to be twitching for a good 1/2 hour afterward. Yippee!

First Lesson

Well I got the Manual for my new class yeaterday at church. BTW I am the new Miamaid advisor. The first lesson I get to teach is a doosy. I get to teach 14 and 15 year old girls the importance of forgiving themselves and how self- forgiveness can impact our eternal progression.Yeehaww!! I am sitting here with 5 books and a cup of tea hoping I don't completely botch my very first lesson. Please pray for me on Sunday!!Other than that it has been a very normal Monday. I got the girls to school on time,barely. B and I went to the gym and then get allergy shots.
I hope that everyone has a great day
NINA

blessings

I was at book club last night with 5 other women from church when I had one of those moments. You know one of those moments when you are absolutely sure the Lord is speaking to your spirit. We were discussing the book "Left to Tell" by Immaculee Ilibagiza. As we talked about the struggles of faith in everyday life I was struck with a very real knowledge of just how blessed I trully am. I have Great children and a Wonderful husband. I have friends who are there for me at every turn in life and I have family (in-laws included) who are loving and bless me richly.
I am defiately on a soapbox there and I apologize to all reading this but I just had to share it with someone.
Have a Great Day
NINA

By-the-way I am now a new aunt to a litlle boy. The first on Nathan's side of the family!!!
It is a happy day!!!