While we were at my parents this weekend (Jeff was at seminary) Samuel was in heaven on Friday playing in the mud. What it is about boys and getting dirty?
4.09.2008
Wedding Shower Fun!
My brother, Ryan is getting married in June to Erin. We are so excited for them! They have been dating for 7 years! Isn't that crazy? I am so happy to have Erin as my future sister-in-law. She is such a fun, sweet girl and she and Ryan are perfect together. I went to a shower for her this past weekend that my Mom's Bible Study group gave her. The food was delicious and it was really fun to see all her fun gifts. It makes me want to go back and register!
Here is a picture of Ryan and Erin at our house on Christmas Eve last year...this was a few days after they got engaged. Aren't they cute?
4.02.2008
Walking and a Few Pics
Wow, I am so overwhelmed by all the prayers and encouragement about my pregnancy. Thank you so much! I absolutely LOVE to get comments and I especially love to hear from those of you I don't really know are reading...so thanks to the delurkers!
Here is the video of Ellie Kate walking (it was several days ago so she has actually gotten better and rarely crawls now)...only problem is I can't turn it the right way so you'll have to turn your head. Maybe I can take another one later. Ellie Kate has been a teething mess lately so she hasn't been the best subject. This is mainly for the grandmothers who really want to see EK showing off her new skill.
Here is the video of Ellie Kate walking (it was several days ago so she has actually gotten better and rarely crawls now)...only problem is I can't turn it the right way so you'll have to turn your head. Maybe I can take another one later. Ellie Kate has been a teething mess lately so she hasn't been the best subject. This is mainly for the grandmothers who really want to see EK showing off her new skill.
Samuel is the best big brother. He loves to play with Ellie Kate although he can tend to be a bit rough with her. She is going to be a tough girl that is for sure! I thought this was a cute picture of them watching Veggie Tales (it lasted about one minute).
I had to cut Ellie Kate's hair today. It was hanging down to her nose. I really didn't want to do it but she takes her bows out a lot now and then she can't see with all that hair hanging in her face. I'm not sure I like the bangs, but she is still the cutest girl to me!
I had to cut Ellie Kate's hair today. It was hanging down to her nose. I really didn't want to do it but she takes her bows out a lot now and then she can't see with all that hair hanging in her face. I'm not sure I like the bangs, but she is still the cutest girl to me!
3.31.2008
Delay in Blogging
So I'm a blogging slacker again. It's been somewhat of a crazy time. Here are some things that have been going on in my life lately...
That's right...I am pregnant! The Lord has created a new life again and I am humbled to be given another chance. I honestly didn't believe it would happen, and for the Lord to provide this weeks before our last baby's due date is so sweet to me. Like my friend Elizabeth said the other night...."Girl, God has opened your womb!" It's so true. For over 3 years Jeff and I tried to get pregnant and finally did In Vitro Fertilization to conceive Ellie Kate. We had male and female issues that were quite serious. Being pregnant with Ellie Kate must have surely opened my womb and the Lord has taken care of the male factor side of things somehow. I never thought I would be able to get pregnant without very expensive and invasive treatments and I am so thankful that I have been able to twice now in 7 months! However, to say I am nervous and completely terrified some moments would be an understatement. I still miss my 3rd baby everyday and think about it constantly, especially as the due date approaches in 2 weeks. I am so scared I will have to go through the same thing again. Today, I am 6 weeks and 5 days. We saw the heartbeat last week and it was beautiful. God is such a miracle worker. I am sharing my news early because Jeff, Samuel, Ellie Kate and I covet your prayers. We are depending on the Holy Spirit as we trust in His perfect timing and plan for this baby. I have another ultrasound in about 2 weeks where hopefully we will see that our baby has grown and is healthy. This ultrasound will be at about the same time we lost the last baby. I think I will feel a lot better if we do see this baby is doing well at that point. I have been feeling pretty crappy already like I did with Ellie Kate so I am taking that as a good sign! I never felt bad with the last pregnancy.
Thank you for prayers as my angel's due date approaches and as we entrust this new life to the Lord and treasure each moment we have with it.
"My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken." Psalm 62:1
- watching my daughter finally start walking at 13 months (video to follow soon)
- doctors appointments
- constant nausea all day
- sheer exhaustion
- blood draws
- girls nights while Jeff was out of town
- did I mention lots of nausea?
- taking naps when Ellie Kate does
- seeing our new baby's heartbeat at 6 weeks!
That's right...I am pregnant! The Lord has created a new life again and I am humbled to be given another chance. I honestly didn't believe it would happen, and for the Lord to provide this weeks before our last baby's due date is so sweet to me. Like my friend Elizabeth said the other night...."Girl, God has opened your womb!" It's so true. For over 3 years Jeff and I tried to get pregnant and finally did In Vitro Fertilization to conceive Ellie Kate. We had male and female issues that were quite serious. Being pregnant with Ellie Kate must have surely opened my womb and the Lord has taken care of the male factor side of things somehow. I never thought I would be able to get pregnant without very expensive and invasive treatments and I am so thankful that I have been able to twice now in 7 months! However, to say I am nervous and completely terrified some moments would be an understatement. I still miss my 3rd baby everyday and think about it constantly, especially as the due date approaches in 2 weeks. I am so scared I will have to go through the same thing again. Today, I am 6 weeks and 5 days. We saw the heartbeat last week and it was beautiful. God is such a miracle worker. I am sharing my news early because Jeff, Samuel, Ellie Kate and I covet your prayers. We are depending on the Holy Spirit as we trust in His perfect timing and plan for this baby. I have another ultrasound in about 2 weeks where hopefully we will see that our baby has grown and is healthy. This ultrasound will be at about the same time we lost the last baby. I think I will feel a lot better if we do see this baby is doing well at that point. I have been feeling pretty crappy already like I did with Ellie Kate so I am taking that as a good sign! I never felt bad with the last pregnancy.
Thank you for prayers as my angel's due date approaches and as we entrust this new life to the Lord and treasure each moment we have with it.
"My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken." Psalm 62:1
3.25.2008
Fun In The Cabinet!
Samuel and Ellie Kate took out all my pots and pans and then had a blast crawling in and out of the empty cabinet! It was so cute to see how excited Ellie Kate was about it. And in case you were wondering, Samuel has on his cowboy shirt that he changes into many days after school so he can play cowboy and rodeo...which really translates into him galloping around like a wild man with his rope and yelling "yee-haw!" Gotta love boys!
3.23.2008
Easter Pics and Prayer
This morning Samuel stayed in big church with us...per his request. He sat very still and really did well! At the end of the service when we took communion he didn't quite understand why he couldn't take it. Jeff and I tried to explain communion and what needed to happen for him to be able to participate. So, tonight when he was praying with Jeff before bed he prayed the cutest/sweetest prayer that I thought I would share...
"Dear God, I want to have the juice and bread one day. And I know that the juice is for...(Daddy, is the juice for his blood? Jeff: Yes...) I know that the juice is for your blood and I know that the bread is for...(Daddy, what's the bread for? Jeff explains...) I know that the bread is for your body that you broke for us...so that we can be forgiven. And thank you God for nailing yourself up...and when I get to heaven one day will you please, please, please show me where you got nailed up? Amen."
3.22.2008
Happy Easter!
This morning was our annual Easter Egg Hunt with our church. It's always a fun time and this year Ellie Kate got to participate!
I hope and pray that you have a wonderful Easter celebrating our resurrected Savior! As we have been talking with Samuel about the true meaning of Easter, it has been such a good reminder of what an amazing sacrifice Christ made for us. It also just reminds me what a loving heavenly Father I have that He would send His Son to die for me and save me from all my sin. One of my favorite songs is How Deep The Father's Love For Us and I thought it was an appropriate song to mediate on as we celebrate this Holy weekend!
How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
I hope and pray that you have a wonderful Easter celebrating our resurrected Savior! As we have been talking with Samuel about the true meaning of Easter, it has been such a good reminder of what an amazing sacrifice Christ made for us. It also just reminds me what a loving heavenly Father I have that He would send His Son to die for me and save me from all my sin. One of my favorite songs is How Deep The Father's Love For Us and I thought it was an appropriate song to mediate on as we celebrate this Holy weekend!How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
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