Look at what we made!

Hello again everyone.  Its been a while since either Jill or I have posted an update.  Life has been busy.  We were in Davenport, IA, then we moved back in Fredonia, NY.  Back in Fredonia, I was promoted, Jill found a new job, and most important... we found out that Jill is pregnant!  Woohoo!

So take a look at what we made (are making):

LIttle Baby Barnes - 3D

Little Baby Barnes - 2D

The due date is June 26th, 2018 and we are so grateful for this wonderful blessing.  The accountant in me is calculating the costs, the husband in me is worried about taking care of my wife, and the father in me is so happy that this is finally happening.

Previously at times I felt that I was living the life portrayed in the movie UP.

Destined to live a wonderful life with a wonderful lady, but missing something fundamental to us both. 

Life is funny sometimes.  Plans fall through.  Tragedy strikes.  Expectations fall short.  But sometimes little miracles happen.  Life is punctuated with those little miracles that make the slow march of life meaningful and great.

Thinking over the past twelve months, the following scripture comes to mind:

7 My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment;
8 And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes.
9 Thy friends do stand by thee, and they shall hail thee again with warm hearts and friendly hands.
D&C 121

Although we are far from many friends and family I know that you all stand with us with warm hearts and friendly hands.

Anyways, Jill is more wordy than I am and you all should pester her for more updates to the blog.  I am bench warmer at best for this blog and Jill is the MVP.