FEBRUARY POST

Greetings from the Andrade Family in frosty Indiana! The days, since our last blog, have blown by as fast as the winter winds.

Let's see if we can bring you up to date...Matthew is back to work. He still finds time to work in his "Man Cave" (the garage) on his ham radio station. Although, if you ask me, I think he spends more time on the roof than in his "cave". LOL!! He has healed nicely from his Christmas surgery.

Isaac is busy, busy!! He celebrated his 12 th birthday on the 4th and then again on the 9th. Somehow, he always seems to be able to drag it out for a week!! Nana came up from Georgia, where the weather is warm, to Indiana, where it is "COLD", and was able to spend two weekends with us for Isaac's Birthday. Isaac, also, had his first band ensemble this month. With the help of his two partners, Jimmy and Isaiah, they received a gold medal for their rendition of "Up on the House Top". As you can see, they were pretty pleased with their performance!!

As for me, well...My energy level is as unpredictable as this Indiana winter, but, I am trying to get the house ready for Samuel!! I had my first Baby Shower. It was a fantastic time!! Thanks to Carolyn, Amelia, and all of the ladies from the Eagle Creek Ward. We were blessed with many gifts and well wishes!! I've heard that there are a few more showers in the forecast!! I can't wait!! We are scheduled for cesarean section on March 28th at 8am. So, one way or another we will have a baby Samuel by then!! The count down has begun!

Well, I think I have hit the highlights of the last thirty days!! Have a safe and happy winter!! Only six weeks left!! Remember, we love and miss you all!!

Sincerely,

The Andrade Family

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

New Year Greetings from the Andrade Family!!

We are delighted to report that our holidays were spent just as we had planned... with lots of family!! We weren't sure we were going to be able to pull it off!! Matthew ended up with emergency surgery to repair a hernia. He was able to come home on Christmas Eve which gave him 3 short days to heal before our trip to Georgia. He not only made the trip, he drove most of the way. He was then able to finish recuperating in Georgia. He was even able to slide in a fishing trip, where he caught "THE BIGGEST FISH OF HIS LIFE!!" Isaac and Joey were bombarded with spoilage. One of example would be there very own portable DVD players that they were able to enjoy during the trip to and from Georgia. We still aren't sure who was the most blessed by the gift: Isaac and Joey for entertainment purposes or the silence they created for Mom and Dad. Either way "they rock"!! We made it home New Year's Eve in time to watch the ball drop. Well, Matthew and Isaac watched. Joey and Mom fell asleep!!

Life since then has not been dull. We have been busy getting back into the swing of things. Joey is now back in California. Isaac is back in school. Matthew has been medically released to go back to work, and Tami is still busy growing "Sammy". We can't believe that April is right around the corner!! We are all looking forward to a new addition to the family, and are working hard to get things organized, decrease clutter, and prepare, prepare, prepare!! Stay tuned for further information!! I think things are about to get exciting!! To Be Continued...

Love,
The Andrade Family

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Merry Christmas, Everyone!! We hope you are well and reading this blog and in the warmth of your home!! We are very pleased to inform you that Joey made it safely to Indiana, with only minor delays due to the Indiana winter. We are also pleased to inform you that the 6 inches of snow and ice is finally melting!!
We were very fortunate to have an early Christmas with Matthew's entire family, which included a much treasured family portrait session. It was a very special time for us all, especially because we were able to visit with Matthew's brother Jacob, who lives in Oregon (We missed you Catherine !!), and partake in Grandma Sharon's famous clam chowder. We wish them safe travels as they spend the rest of the holiday season in sunny California.
It is our prayer that the winter weather allows us to travel to Georgia the day after Christmas, so we can spend the holiday with Nana, Papa, Great Papa, Aunt Julie, and Aunt Jodi. This will be Joey's first trip to Georgia, and we are all looking forward to the possibility of good, warm weather!! We are so very excited to get to actually spend Christmas with them, rather than experience it by web cam!!
We are looking forward to taking lots of pictures of our family festivities, and sharing them with you in our January blog!! Have a Wonderful Christmas, and a very Happy New Year!!

Love,
The Andrade Family

It's a Boy!!

Well, everyone, the secret is out!! It is a boy, and he was not shy about showing us. This picture was the very first view that he gave us. Matthew and I could do nothing but laugh. Like father like son!! He weighs in at 1#4oz at this point, and his anatomy and measurements are perfect so far!! We surprised Isaac with a balloon in the trunk of the car when we picked him up from school. We are very excited!! Keep your eyes peeled for more pictures in our Christmas Blog!!

Love,
The Andrade Family

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2007

Wow!! October flew by...We have been very busy this fall! We did make time for our annual trip to the pumpkin patch, where we found some of the biggest pumpkins we have ever seen!! Matthew and Isaac's pumpkins had a combined weight of 94#. Needless to say, we had plenty of pumpkin seeds to toast.

We are now on "semester countdown". Matthew has only one month of school left for this semester. Isaac is currently enjoying his first semester break, and will be on vacation until after Thanksgiving. We are anxiously awaiting the holidays. Isaac and I are going to Georgia for Thanksgiving. Joey will be traveling to Indiana for the month of December, and then we are all going to Georgia for Christmas.

The baby is busy growing, and we are scheduled for an ultrasound on December 4th. We plan to post the exciting news, along with pictures, in our December blog update. Oh... the suspense!!

We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Love, the Andrade Family.

October 2, 2007

October 2, 2007

Happy Fall, Everyone!! We have been very busy!! Isaac has been busy with middle school activities, playing the trumpet in the sixth grade band, taking piano lessons, and fall football. This years football record is 4-2 and he plays in the championship tourney this weekend. Matthew has been busy with work, school, and fishing. He just returned from a "fishing weekend" at Lake Waveland. He caught several bass, including this one that was 17 inches long!! Baby Andrade and I have been doing well, with only minor first trimester symptoms. We went to the doctor today and he said that the measurements and the baby's heartbeat are normal!! We will go back on November 6th. I will keep you posted!! Enjoy the fall weaher!