Stay Tuned!

Tomorrow is a big day!

Thursday morning, Eric and I will be having our anatomy ultrasound done to make sure everything is going well with Baby O... and to find out (for sure) whether we're having a BOY or a GIRL!!! We are so excited and although our 14 week ultrasound seem to reveal the early surprise, we are trying to stay neutral and wait till tomorrow before we start calling this little one "he" or "she". We are blessed that Eric's parents and his sister and her husband are staying with us this week from Indiana, and they will be able to see the pictures as well as soon as our appointment is done. Don't worry - those who are family and close friends will be getting phone calls or text messages.

BUT if you want to find out what we're having, stay tuned! We will be taking some pictures tonight to prepare for tomorrow's post (thank you Pinterest for all the ideas!) All will be revealed tomorrow, so check back here for details!

Miracle in the Making

Our little miracle in the making has been growing in our hearts for a long and has been growing in my body for almost 18 weeks. Eric and I have prayed our way through this pregnancy and thanks to a proactive Doctor and faith in Christ, we feel peace that this baby is going to be okay. All my life I've wanted and waited to know how it feels to have that little baby move around inside me and kick me from the inside out. My little baby knows the sound of my heart, and now can hear the sound of my voice. As I was laying on the floor in our baby's room tonight and singing Jesus Loves Me, I felt our baby kick and move. I can't tell you how much joy and peace that brings me. I am so thankful for God's faithful and patience. Everyday I learn that my trust in Him is vital, and He has a great plan for this baby's life. Our little miracle in the making is going to arrive already so loved and so wanted. Today I am just thankful for the experiences and losses I've gone through to get to this point in our lives. 

10 Week Ultrasound - Baby O waved at us and kicked his feet to let us know he was doing just fine!

Tag Team.. BACK AGAIN

Ohhh HEY!! Long time no see! I know I know, I’ve been slacking! No posts for… I don’t want to even know how long. BUT the point is I am here now and ready to update you this beautiful life I have.

FIRST – Under Construction

Please don’t mind the horrible template/background I have going on here. My apologizes; but I attempted to upload a new template and adjust all my old settings. Thought I knew what I was doing. Guess not… so if anyone wants to offer up some advice, I’d love it! I tried to use a template from Cutest Blog on the Block and it did not work. I need a professional for this.

SECOND and MOST important change since the last update:

WE’RE HAVING A BABY!

After our second miscarriage in October, my husband and I found out we were pregnant in December. Let me tell you how much I’ve learned about faith and trust in God. If you know me well, you know I’m a worrier! God is teaching me about letting go, and giving me peace about this pregnancy. In another post I will fill you in on details of the meds I was on and the ultrasounds I’ve had. I am so happy to report that I am currently 17 weeks pregnant with a healthy little baby. The first trimester, well let’s just say I was friends with the toilet (puking that is), and enemies with food. I was sick – and sometimes still am – every morning and sometimes at night. I did start to like food or gain weight until about 3 weeks ago. But I am in the second trimester and have officially “popped” I believe. (See for yourself, below!) The exciting news is that next week, we will be finding out if a little boy or little girl will be joining our lives come August. During our 14 week ultrasound, our doctor took a peek to see if he could determine the gender… well he gave us his thoughts, and next week we’ll know for sure!

Don’t worry… I’ll let you know too!

I will definitely be posting more about my pregnancy journey – the good, the bad, and the ugly.

For now… I promised my dear friend Tiffany from Blabbering Thoughts that since she wanted to play tag… I would play too. So, I’m IT!

1. If you could live in any state, which one would you pick & why?
I would live in Arizona (which I do now) or Colorado. Because I absoulety love the sunshine and mountains. I could not imagine living without the views of the mountains now.
2. Why do you blog?
I love writing, sharing my life to hopefully be an inspiration and light to others. To be creative and to just update my family and friends on our lives.
3. What's your favorite genre of music? Artist?
Christian and Worship music, but LOVE country music including Gary Allen, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum.
4. What would be your ultimate profession, no limitations?
I would love to be a full time gymnastics coach for elite gymnasts. Either that or a stay at home mom that only worked part time as a counselor with elementary school kids.
5. If you could swap for a day, what celebrity would you pick & why?
Carrie Underwood... just for her singing voice... and her body, cause let's face it, she's got a hot bod.
6.What's your favorite beverage? Alcoholic or non!
I love a good raspberry or strawberry lemonade.
7. What's your favorite thing to pin on Pinterest? (If you don't pin, WHAT is wrong with you? Kidding :) Let me know & I will invite you!)
Currently, I love looking at the creative baby room ideas. But I also love the outfits! I've always loved fashion and, not going to lie, used to look to Pinterest for outfits ideas during the week. (You know you have too!)
8. If you had a super power, what would you pick?
Flying. Just to take off and go whenever I wanted, as fast or as slow as I wanted.
9. How many babies do you have? {{kids, boyfriends/husbands, doggies, kitties etc}}
I have two babies in heaven and I have one growing baby who is due to arrive in August! Married for 4 years, sometimes I call my husband "child". It's true.
10. What CHORE would you pick to NEVER do again?
I HATE putting away my laundry. I don't mind starting it or even folding it, but I hate putting it away. That and dishes.
11. Before you go to bed at night, what is the LAST thing you do?
Pray with my husband, with our hands on my growing baby bump.

Weekends

Weelll Hheeellloooo darlings. Welcome to the weekend. It's been about 2 weeks since I blogged, but I'm back and with some pictures to share. Last weekend, Labor Day weekend, my husband and I returned home to Indiana (and Michigan) for some family time. My cousin got married in Detroit to his beautiful bride in an elegant, amazing extravaganza. I also got to spend time with my family and nephew. 

So be prepared, this blog is all about the pictures.

My younger sister Katelyn and I before she moved to college last weekend.

My love and I heading to the rehearsal dinner in Detroit

My cousin, Steven, and I. Love him and so excited for his wedding day.

 

Parents of the groom, my aunt and uncle.

Bride and Groom. Husband and Wife. Kristen and Steven.

Not so little brother. Senior in high school. When did I so old?

Some of my beautiful cousins. 

 

With the happy couple.

Meeting my cousins new baby twins. Erik and Lydia. So precious, such a blessing.

 

The big man. Zephaniah Lee!

Smile for Auntie Kelly.

 

He LOVED playing piano with Auntie Kelly. 

 

Zephaniah not only has learned to walk, but runs. Has 4 teeth. Shows us how he can whistle. And knows to smile when you say "1, 2, 3!" and doesn't turn away from the camera until he sees the flash go off.

Smart cookie.