A Couple of Updates on the Nick and Dani Bastian Family

As for NICK:

• A little over a month ago my sweet husband shipped off to Fort Benning, GA to train with the Army for six months. I miss him very much, but I am doing well and I'm happy. I haven't blogged since just before he left because I haven't felt up to it. :)Hopefully this is me starting up again.
• Nick is happy and he's got a great attitude about being out there at Boot Camp.
• He has been made squad leader in his platoon.
• Nick is currently bringing 11 people to church with him from basic training. (He's at boot camp and he still finds every opportunity he can to share the gospel. I love and admire him for that!)

As for ME:

• I'm still pregnant. (5 1/2 months to be exact...)
• I'm learning how hard it really is for single moms.
• I'm really doing well and I'm happy. I keep my days busy and visit family every single day.
• Unfortunately, since Nick left I don't like my house anymore, so it's falling apart around me. :S
• I'm starting a quilt for the new baby! (This will be my first attempt at sewing something other than pajama pants, purses, or a pillow case that we made in school! Wish me luck!)

As for Z:

• HE'S SCOOT-CRAWLING ALL AROUND!!! (He's been officially going wherever he wants for two days, now.)
• He has four teeth!
• His favorite game is to shake his head and have you shake yours back at him. (Over and over and over!)
• His favorite things to watch are tractors, motorcycles, lawnmowers, and garage doors, but interestingly he is afraid of the blender and the vacuum...
• This kid is entering the cling-phase. I'm really worried about that. 

And Finally the new BABY:

• The new baby is a !!!BOY!!!
• His name is Elias and he'll go by Eli. (No middle name has been chosen, yet.)
• He kicks his mom when she's desperately trying to sleep and I imagine he thinks it's funny.