I thought they were only supposed to look like angels when they slept??

Not only do my girls look like angels when they sleep, they do when they are awake too!!!! We had pictures made about 2 months ago and got them back recently. I was so happy. I will try and post some more of them later. Bethany looked especially cute in her princess dress.

It has been an eventful summer for the Berger house. There has been traveling, working and some fun stuff thrown in for good measure. We have been to Keith's parents a couple of times and just recently, myself and the girls went to Kentucky for 10 days. I was a little nervous about the 10 hour drive by myself with 2 little ones, but they did awesome. We went as far as Dayton, Ohio on the way down and then finished the rest the next morning. Did the same thing on the way back and it worked out great. Bethany has always been a good traveler and Sara seems to be following in her footsteps. Lucky us.

Well, my Bethany will officially be a kindergartener in approximately 2 weeks. My stomach hurts already. I know she will be fine, and so will I for that matter, but it is really hard when the first one leaves for school. I thought I would be doing cartwheels of excitement for the free time I will have, but I am not. I dread it. But, you know me. I am sure I will get over that REAL quick. Life will go on.

Sara is "army" crawling out of sheer laziness. She will get up on all fours on occasion. If she thinks nobody is watching. She is pulling up to her feet at the couch and foot stool. I cannot believe she will be 1 in about 3 weeks. It is so hard to accept. She is saying "bye-bye" and waving. She also says, "dada, mama, Beff, and up". She is so big. Too bad we are done having babies, I think I am starting to get an itch. Don't tell Keith. I am sure it is just a moment of pure insanity. I'll just take a Xanax or something. I bet that will make it go away.

IT FINALLY HAPPENED!!! Keith's promotion he has been waiting 2 years for finally happened. This means he will be working normal hours. M-F/8-4. He will have to occasionally fill in for vacations, but we will have a normal life. I am so proud of him. He is so relieved. We have to wait until his replacement is hired before he changes his shift, but hey, we are patient people. Thanks for all of your prayers. They worked.

Speaking of prayers, I have a few requests for the couple people who are reading this....First of all, I am a "Group Discussion Leader" in our MOPS group this year. I am just hoping to be there for these women and be able to show the love of Christ to those who do not know him. I am really excited but nervous at the same time. Also, and most important, I have a friend in KY that is going through a very hard time that really needs prayer for herself and more importantly for her 3 girls, ages 4,2,and 1. They are going through a life altering crisis right now and really need to be lifted up. Especially the 4 year old, Shelby. If you could just keep them in your prayers. Also, Sara is having surgery on her tear ducts on Sept. 15th. (Her 1st birthday. Am I a bad mom or what!?!?!?)

I will hopefully talk to you guys later. It has been a long month and September does not look like it will slow down any. Take care.

Deb