The City

Ooooh, how wonderful it felt to leave my little homestead and head for the big city yesterday. As we whipped through the rolling hills of Pennsylvania and slid into the mainstream of New York City life, my heart lifted. The weather is so pleasant. Lately in PA it's been really chilly in the evening so we're still in sweaters! But last night as we lounged at my dad's, the night was warm with a light breeze to refresh the air around you. We sat an munched on chinese food that we bought from up the street (Sarah I had soup from there!!). And today we're going out to enjoy the weather and take a walk in Battery Park with Cylas and his new trike! I'll make sure to have photos. Cylas and David just woke up and I'm going to make breakfast and then we''ll be headed out to enjoy the gorgeous weather! But, the reason we're here is because my little bro Sky is flying in early Sunday morning. We're all really excited. He'll be with us for a whole month!! The boys back in PA can't wait to meet him...
I'll put photos up of our day soon...

Address

For those of you who have our old cell phone number it is now dead. I know, I know. It almost seems like a betrayal to give up my old number. I tried to hold on to it for as long as possible but, it's just too expensive to keep three cell numbers and a home line. So, I have a new number.
Our home is: 570.524.1278
My cell is: 570.428.5648
David's cell is: 570.428.5909

Our new address is:
692 Warren rd
Lewisburg, PA
17837

I just figured it would be easier to post this than to hand it out individually.

Yikes...

I am a Canna What Flower Are You?

"You stand up for what you believe in, even if it gets in the way of what other people think. You are proud of yourself and your accomplishments and you enjoy letting people know that."

This sounds so haughty to me!!! Am I truly this way...? I sound really judgmental and hard to get along with...I guess it's hard to see the truth sometimes...hahahah. Oh well, those who love me for who I am in spite of this THANK GOD for you alllllll!!!! You all must be AMAZING people to put up with me. And I say this sincerly...

Among other things...

Well, it's official. I'm going to be a mommy again. I'm three and a half months pregnant and totally under the weather!! James, as a side note, this is the "condition" Von de Leigh was referring to all that time ago.....hahahah. Some condition, huh? I'm once again treading down that nine month road to giving birth to another Kelbatyrov!! I'm really hoping for another boy (so MUCH fun they are) and as usual David is indifferent. Anyways, this pregnancy has been soooo different from my last one! Who ever imagined that onions could insight such a violent fit of throwing up and gagging, and even oatmeal at times... More often than not, I would have David fix the dinners while I stood from afar with a bandanna tied tightly around my face directing him. But Cylas gets a real kick out of my ailing. Some mornings he'd be right along side me trying to "throw up" but only producing gobs of slobber. David would then rescue me leaving me to my misery. Please, future mothers don't think that morning sickness lasts only for the morning. What a complete misnomer! Hahahha, mine would last all day. Now, it doesn't happen to everyone. When I was pregnant with Cylas I wasn't sick one day! THAT was good...but, then again, I talked to God about the whole "morning sickness" thing and told him that I didn't have time for it. Mind you, I had just been accepted to UCDavis as a full time student and didn't think that running out of my classes at any giving moment would be productive. Why didn't I talk to God this time around?? Maybe he knew I'd need something to do out here so, he gave me this gift. At any rate, my sickness has subsided but, hasn't completely left. Pretty soon, I'll be fat instead of pukey...Did I mention, it's been fun!?

Excitingly, wonderful changes!

So, Sunday night was the first of many new adventures as the Lewisburg UPC's newly appointed sign language interpreter. Yes, make no mistake. I'm moving on up in the world...hahah. And boy is it nerve wracking. My sign language is really rusty but, God is helping me to remember a lot. And the man I'm signing for is really understanding. Last night, me, David and brother from our church went to this man's house and gave him a bible study! It was really neat to see how hungry this man is for God. I never imagined that I would be signing but, I'm so thankful that I'm able to use my talent for the Lord. I just need to get better at it!! Joe, the deaf man, said that as soon as my sign starts to progress he'll invite more deaf people to church. So, pray that I get better quick!! He has a girlfriend who is also deaf that is willing to help me learn. So, I'll probably find myself taking lessons from her in the near future. After focusing on Russian so long, it's a little hard to change gears. I'm up for the challenge though and can't wait to be more useful in the deaf community. What fun!!

MatreDey

Yes, yesterday was a day for Mother's. And wow, wouldn't you know I'm a mother! Hahah, much to my surprise it wasn't only a day for every other mom but for me as well. I don't really think of this day as something that I should consider for myself but for my mom and all those other wonderful people who have invested half their lives mothering. I've spent only a mere two years...heh. Doesn't really feel like much or that it should be recognized but, I was recognized and I liked it! We spent the weekend at David's cousin's house and woke up to the smell of bacon, eggs, waffles, Russian crepes and hash browns prepared especially for us by the guys. Then we visited their church and returned home to have grilled burgers and chicken tostadas. It was nice to get out of the house and the area for those couple of days. Cylas had a great time with his cousins...fighting, screaming and playing together. I was blessed with two cards this year. One from my little boy...soooo cute! and one from my love. It was very sweet and made me feel so special. It takes some getting used to...this mommy thing. But, I love it. It's helping me to grow. And thank you to those sweet people who either called to recognize me or left blog messages. I really appreciate everything...
And a side note for those who have helped me to become...without those people I don't think Cy would have half the mommy he has today.

Tagged

I got tagged...I've been noticing that a lot of people having been "tagging" lately. I don't know exactly what that is or how to tag someone else! I guess I'm supposed to write a 6 word memoir and then tag some people.
Let's see...

Read Books. Be Sweet. Stay Consistent.

I suppose this sums me up and my mantras quite well. I love to read and one of the most respectable people I know told me to always be sweet and my fear of inconsistency helps me to remember that I always MUST be.

Now, how do I tag??

Auction

Today, we visited an auction. As a side note, we still don't have any furniture so, we figured this would be a great opportunity to find some great deals on what we need! This particular auction was called a "Benefit Auction" and the proceeds were to help a nearby Bible Institute. I wasn't prepared...What I mean is before we walked in the door I saw skirts, skirts, and more skirts. And when we actually stepped through the door it was like going back into time. The women sat with hair piled high and swirled into little nests atop their heads. Their faces were pure and their skirts slitless. Did I just walk into Pentecost past??? The lady at the desk smiled and took our names and gave us a number so we could participate in the bidding. Everywhere I turned there were Pentecostals -- so I thought. Come to find out they were Methodists, Independents, God's Missionary and many more uber-conservative Christian types. What a weird feeling, looking at these people holding the same standards we do and preaching something totally different. I didn't know such people existed. The only obvious religious sects that I would expect to see these standards in would be the Mennonite and Amish. I'm still amazed. Oh, yeah, and we bought the neatest looking box/trunk for our front room for $25! Yyeeesss! Officially our first piece of furniture in this house.

Descriptions of sounds where I live...

Actually, this is just to inform those who only have this link that I posted a more journal(y) piece on my family blog...

mishadavidcy.blogspot.com Enjoy!!