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Saturday, April 10, 2010

The 4-B-4...

We are roughly 10 days away from becoming a Party of Five. It's hard to believe Brody will become a big brother, Jadin will be an even bigger brother and Jeremy and I will be the proud parents of a THIRD child!!! A little scary but we are up for the challenge. I can't wait to hold him or her and find out if he or she is a him or her!

But, before that day arrives... we wanted to take a few pictures to capture our life as it is right now. 2 beautiful boys that we love and adore and a great marriage that we enjoy. It's a bit sad to say goodbye to our party of four since we are preparing for an addition that will soon out number us! But, we believe that each child is such a blessing and miracle. So, if there is room in the heart, then there is room in the home.

Food Fight: Party of One

After serving Brody some lunch, I got busy in the kitchen preparing some buffalo chicken dip for our small group that evening. He was quiet and content which should have been my first clue!

Once I wrapped up what I was doing, I glanced over at Brody to see the tail end of his solitary food fight. He was finishing off the last drop of applesauce by smearing it into his blonde locks. I said, "Brody, what are you doing?!?!?!?!" He replied confidently, "I give me haircut." Of course! Haven't you heard? Applesauce is the new pomade. It's sticky and will smell fresh for at least a few hours.

Stuff like this doesn't get to me. I take the blame if a disaster happens but I capture it with a picture first. Then, off to the bathtub he went. :)

Monday, March 29, 2010

And the forecast calls for... 5 more pounds

At a recent doctor's visit, I was talking to my doctor about how with this pregnancy, I feel like I cannot get enough to eat. With my two boys, I slowed down towards the end of the pregnancy- I felt really full if I ate a normal size meal. But, this time... I am able to put it down and go back for more!

His response was... "Well, we like for women to shoot for about a 30 lb weight gain and you've only gained 20." He went on to say, "In the last trimester, women typically gain a pound a week, where the baby gets almost half of that weight gain. And, you only have 5 weeks to go... so you're only looking at gaining.... 5 more pounds. I say... eat what you want and enjoy it."

And I always follow doctor's orders! Not that I needed his permission, because I was doing just fine eating what I wanted and enjoying it too! But, I got to thinking about how they say half of the weight gain goes to the baby in the last trimester. Yet they kindly don't mention where the other half goes. Well, let me tell you where it goes...

You can count on a couple of pounds landing right on the ole derriere. A good pound or two in your thighs and arms. Why not inject a little water weight into your ankles? And don't forget about your face... where do you think those glowing cheeks come from? Of course, you may benefit from the larger bust size... (sorry to my male readers :)) But, we all know it's a fleeting increase that will leave you worse for the wear.

Don't get me wrong, I am not crying over the weight gain. I mean, I dread seeing the scales go up at every visit like any other woman. However, in the end, I know it's just a few pounds and a little wear and tear for a new life. So... I guess I can sum this blog up with my favorite quote...

Put your big girl panties on and deal with it!!!

Literally! :)

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Marriage with a Force...

I did not want the month of love to end without sharing something from the heart...

This morning, I woke up early thinking about the word 'force.' God has been using this word lately to describe the relationship that I have with Jeremy. It's a force. What do I mean? Well, I'll explain...

I can't help but think about magnets when it comes to force. I loved playing with them when I was little. I noticed that when magnets are aligned correctly, they create a force that attracts them to connect. However, if you flip one magnet over, you can still feel the force between them but it's a force that is working against the other. The magnets are repelling one another.

Jeremy and I both experience a strong relationship with God individually. We both are putting out a force, which is God flowing through us. However, in order for us to be successful in marriage, we must align so that our forces can connect, creating a strong bond. A force to be reckoned with.

However, if one of us chooses to turn our back on the other, the forces will repel. Even in the simplest ways... like choosing not to communicate during a disagreement, or asserting that MY way is the ONLY way.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!"

I feel that Jeremy and I are a force in marriage. We use that force to parent, which creates a united front for our boys. We use that force to work out life’s' busy details so that each day is as productive as possible. And I can see God using us more and more in the future because our force (which is God) is strong and powerful. God has the ability to propel us through life and use us to help others along the way because we are aligned. Imagine how much more we can do together as a force than wasting our energy repelling forces.

I can think of many successful ministries where God has done amazing acts through people. And in most cases, a strong marriage can be found somewhere in the mix. Marriage can be such a force. It's up to you to decide if the force will attract or repel.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

A girl's gotta do, what a girl's gotta do...

So.... three days ago, I dropped my coffee pot while washing it and it broke into a million pieces. I stood in shock for a minute. Seriously? My coffee pot?

I did without coffee yesterday but this morning, I woke up determined. Either Starbucks was going to be getting a visit from me or I would show up at Target in my robe to buy a new coffee maker.

Instead, I decided to make due with some packing tape and a glass bowl.

This either falls in the category of MacGyver or You Might Be A Redneck If....

Regardless of how it looks, I did enjoy a hot cup of Hawaiian Hazelnut, my favorite. And all was right with the world. :)

P.S. Jeremy says I'm only a redneck if I drink from the glass bowl. ;)

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Time for 2!

It seems 2 fast 2 be celebrating Brody turning 2. I feel like I just got done cleaning up the green icing from Brody's frog prince cake he had last year. But, it's true. My baby is now two. And although he is super independent and opinionated, I still want to hold him and try to keep him little. I know that it won't stop the process, but I am sure going to try!

Brody came running into our bedroom this morning and climbed up in his usual fashion. Jeremy and I, after the realization that sleep was now over, started to sing him Happy Birthday. To which he threw up his hands in the middle of our serenade and said "No! Want Moo Moo There!" ('Moo Moo There' is his name for "Old MacDonald Had A Farm")

Talk about a 2 year old response to the Happy Birthday song. Here come the twos. Buckle up. ;)

Happy Birthday Brody!!!! You're 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday, February 12, 2010

4th Annual Valentine's Party...

A party for the girls...

With all the testosterone swarming around in my household, Sportscenter and male bonding, this party is my way to celebrate being a girl. I am a girly girl and proud of it! We had a great time last night diving into heart-shaped EVERYTHING!

For those of you who love love like I do, I invite you to check out all the heart shaped treats that adorned the counters. Eat your heart out!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!! XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

A huge thanks to my husband who put up with my powdered sugar explosions and helped me endlessly and to my parents who are always willing to lend a hand!

Cream filled sugar cookies