Baby Nava is here!!! Our friends Meishach & Chera Moore have finally welcomed to the world their newest addition: Nava Bethia Moore. She was born last night at 8:23pm, and weighs 7 lbs. 5 oz. She is beautiful!! They did a home birth so I spent the whole day yesterday and morning today with Judah (3) and Charis (2) They came over for a sleepover with "Beppy & Jodan" It was tiring but so much fun...Chera did a home birth so they needed some space and to get the kids out of the way for a while.

We're so excited she's finally here!! And so thankful that everything went well and Mommy & Baby are doing so well!

I've been absent, I know...sorry. Had a lot occupying my brain space lately from beginning to get geared up for Camp Courtney, to new things happening in our church with our worship arts' department, to lots going on with work and helping my sister with some wedding things-showers and tuxes and dance floors and such, and being "on call" so to speak for a friend who is due any day- her husband has been out of town these past few days so we've been on plan B in case baby Nava arrives a tad early. So, the Roe household has been busy and bustling, but today- today is a very special day.

Many amazing thing have happened on this day in history:
-in 1705, Queen Anne of England knighted Isaac Newton
-in 1724, the first Easter was observed
-in 1862, slavery was abolished in the District of Columbia
-in 1900, US Post Office issues the 1st book of stamps
-in 1940, 1st televised baseball game (Cubs vs.White Sox) That's for Dan!
-in 1962, Walter Kronkite begins anchoring the CBS Evening News
-in 1986, the song "Manic Monday" by the Bangles was at the top of the charts

...these are all well and good, but most importantly...

-in 2005, I married my unbelievable and amazing husband!!

It's been an absolutely wonderful three years. In some ways it's flown by and in others it seems like forever! But whatever the case I love it. He is absolutely perfect for me- I am more convinced every day of a Creator who knows us so deeply and intimately and designed one person to perfectly complete and compliment us. It's a beautiful thing. He makes me excited to get up every morning, and keeps me laughing and smiling throughout the day. We know this next year holds some big changes for us, and even though we don't know exactly what's on the horizon, I am looking forward to the adventure.

I love you so much, Jordan!

Absolutely amazing!! We didn't see it last night, but Jordan told me a while ago that on American Idol gives back, the remaining contestants sang, "Shout to the Lord," an incredibly POWERFUL worship song! God has a way of making His name known to ALL the world and it was awesome seeing Him exalted on a show like American Idol, that is all about giving glory to other people. If you haven't seen it, click on this and type in American Idol Shout to the Lord. I'll try to post the video soon, or go to Nathan's site to watch it.

In addition to Rebox, and the new Hillsong United album, here's another great thing I've learned from Trish! (I'm telling you- if you don't have a Trish in your life, you need to get one pronto)

It's Pandora, and it's the best internet radio. You enter in the artists you like and it plays those artists and others like them. You can give thumbs up or down for songs you like or don't like. I don't typically listen to much music while I'm working unless it's really low, but this is a great option and I am really enjoying it. Here's a list of some of the artists in my pandora box: (where else could you get this grouping together?)
- Alcia Keys, Amy Winehouse, Brooke Fraser, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion, Chicago, Colbie Caillat, Jonny Lang, Jordin Sparks, Joss Stone, KT Tunstall, Keith Urban, Lifehouse, One Republic, Rascal Flatts, & U2! Fantastic!

Just finished reading "Persuasion" by Jane Austen last night. It's been so long since I've read a novel or a fiction book. (Wait, I lied- I read "Prince Caspian" from Chronicles of Narnia on a Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago while Jordan was working on the garage. I wanted to brush up before the movie in May) But anyway.....I don't read them often.

We stumbled upon this amazing used book store in Tucson about 15 minutes before we had to leave for the airport. It was awesome! I found several books and determined to purchase "Persuasion," which I had never read. (I'm a BIG Jane Austen fan)

I finished the couple chapters left last night and of course I LOVED the book! It was amazing in true Austen style. If you've never gotten a chance to read Jane Austen- you should! It's well worth it.

Ten things I loved about our trip to Tucson:

1. Incredible gourmet breakfasts served on Spode china. (ex: fresh fruit with granola and yogurt & a dutch quiche with gouda cheese and spinach or pinapple bake & southwestern egg bake. mmm,mmm,mmmm)

2. Jamba Juice- all I need to say!

3. All sorts of Cacti- so cool! (these are the barrel and saguaro cacti)

4. Tombstone- the town and the movie!! "I'm your Huckleberry!"

5. Javelina's- they are too cool and don't be mistaken- they are NOT pigs :-)

6. Mountains, mountains and more mountains! I love 'em!

7. Lots of Mexican food.....alright for rice and beans! Yum, yum!

8. The Suncatcher Inn- the bed & breakfast we stayed at.

9. INCREDIBLE HIKES in the Saguaro National Park. These were seriously some of the major highlights of my trip!

10. Lots of great time with family and being thankful for Erin feeling better!

TUCSON PICS!