Press Release

We have two new things to report:

#1: Trev is a student again! After much prayer and consideration, more prayer, the support of others and answers to prayer, it is official: Trev is a student at Covenant Theological Seminary once again! You might be thinking to yourself, "Does this mean that the Mauss family is packing up again and moving halfway across the country?" Nope! Trev is taking a couple of classes by correspondence from the comfort of his own living room, dining room, local coffee joint or anywhere else he can use his computer. We are thrilled for him to continue his education and we praise the Lord for making it possible! He is just about two weeks into the semester and is excited about everything he is learning. The picture above shows Trev working on his studies and Belle imitating her beloved Daddy by reading in a chair next to him. Awww, precious. :)

#2: Well... Belle says it best:

Her dreams of becoming a big sister will be coming true this August!! That's right! We are expecting our second little bundle of joy around August 21st. We are all really excited and can't wait for Belle to be a big sister! She likes to point to my belly and say "baby" and the phrase "big sister" usually follows close behind. Our new baby will be so blessed to have Belle as an older sister. She takes such good care of her bear and other animals that we are sure she will be a loving older sister.

I am currently about 12 weeks along and am starting to feel pretty good. I've been surprisingly nauseous for the first trimester of this pregnancy. It's so surprising because with Belle I had practically no nausea! It's true what they say - every pregnancy is different, even if its the same person. :) Even though I have felt more sick this time around I always remind myself that there are many women who have it much much worse.

Praise God for this wonderful blessing! We can't wait to meet you, little one. :)