God does answer prayers. Sometimes when he answers it is different than we thought, or planned for. What is the saying man plans, God laughs.
The prayer was for a healthy pregnancy, that my surgery to hold little Kinlee in would work and allow me a bit more freedom than I had with Ethan. Funny thing is I never expected God to answers as big and loudly as he did. Yes God is still reminding me that He is the one in the know and knows all and His plan is best.
We had my 28 week appointment. I was quiet nervous, they were going to see how the surgery was holding up. They had not checked on that for two months and I was fearful that it would not be good and I would be put on bedrest. That was my fear, but I was hoping that I would be put on modified or light duty and not have to work the rest of the pregnancy. Well neither one happened. God really is in the miracle business and at my 28 week appointment I was told that everything that measure so miserably with Ethan was measuring above average for a person at this stage in pregnancy. So I asked my doctor, well what about work, and she informed me that there was nothing that she could write me out of work for. Yea for the miracle! But man I wanted to be done with work. haha
When I first got pregnancy with Ethan I just tried to get used to the idea that I would not be able to do everything, that I might end up on bedrest or limited mobility at some point and I got used to that idea and even embarrassed it. What sent me over the edge with Ethan, I was looking forward to. I had a list of things I could do this time to entertain myself. Don't get me wrong, I did not want complications, I just wanted a little quiet time. We are beyond ecstatic that Kinlee's pregnancy is complication free and that she is on her way to being born a healthy little girl as a result of a normal pregnancy. But I won't lie, I got used to the idea of leaving work a bit early this year. But God is always teaching me (and hopefully one day I will fully get it) that I am not in charge, I don't know what is best for me and He knows the greater plan and He has me and our family in His hand. I would much rather be in His hand than in my own. I just forget that sometimes. It is good God reminds me.
And praise Him for the wonderful miracle that this pregnancy has been. For those that have prayed with us, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We are so excited that our little girl will be here in a couple months and that she will have gotten here with a pretty drama free pregnancy. God still does miracles! :)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
A Friends Blog
Almost a year ago I put a prayer request for my friend Tiffany. Tiffany is the sister of one of my very best friends (who I met in college). Tiffany lived with me and her sister after we graduated from college. Tiffany has been fighting cancer for 10 years, on and off.
I haven't been so great and keeping people updated on her progress, but now, if you would like, you can go check out Tiffany's new blog where she talks about how she is dealing with her cancer and treatment.
Please check out Tiffany's blog and continue to pray for her and her family.
Tiffany's blog
I haven't been so great and keeping people updated on her progress, but now, if you would like, you can go check out Tiffany's new blog where she talks about how she is dealing with her cancer and treatment.
Please check out Tiffany's blog and continue to pray for her and her family.
Tiffany's blog
Saturday, March 12, 2011
THIRTY
About a year ago I posted a 30 before 30 list. Before I hit the big 30 I had a bucket list of sorts; things I wanted to accomplish. I didn't even come close to achieving them all. And really I am not that disappointed. I have come to realize that those things would have been fun to do, but they were not in God's plan for this past year of my life and there were plenty of things that did happen in my 29th year that I never thought would and that have brought me closer to Him. My 29th year was on that I will never forget. I learn how even the most challenging, and at that time horrific, things can show God's grace and mercy and he will use it all to bring us to a closer relationship with Him. My desire for my 30th year is not a long list of tangible things I want to accomplish it is simply the desire to live everyday of my life bringing honor and glory to Him.
But just for kicks, I thought I would repost my list and you can see what I thought I would do and what I actually did do with some added notes on some of them about where I am in the process. :) Happy reading.
Original Post
A while back a good friend posted a list of 30 things she wanted to do before she turned 30. I became inspired and now that I have just under a year left until I turn 30, I have made my own.
30 Before 30
1. Weekend vacation with husband
2. Go to France -as much as I wanted to do this and visit some of our dearest friends, it was most definitely not in God's timing, but oh how we tried to make it fit!
3. Move to a new house
4. Get our debt snowball rolling
5. Get on a regular devotional schedule- I am working on this and am doing a reading through the bible in chronological order. I am enjoying it. But I have slipped quite a few times. I am also now going to our weekly women's study at church and am loving that!
6. Finish Christmas scrapbook-don't even get me started (no comments Silla).
7. Have a mommy and Ethan Day 'O Fun
8. Go to Hawaii-same deal as the trip to France
9. Take a cake decorating class
10. Get a new family portrait-maternity photos are scheduled for next week, and we will get a new family photo then.
11. Scrapbook night with friends
12. Walk on the beach and collect seashells
13. Go on a Missions Trip
14. Work on wedding scrapbook- not yet. We are trying to figure out how to scan the film negatives to the computer so I can have them as digital images to work with. Yea I know, film negatives!!!
15. Have a girls night out (or in)-for my birthday, Chris planned a mini semi-surprise party with some of my closest girl-friends
16. Get on a regular workout schedule
17. Have an Auntie and Madison day
18. Get on a cleaning schedule
19. Fishing with Ethan and Chris
20. Everyday remember that life is precious and not guaranteed
21. Get more involved in Hemophilia Association
22. Go to Disneyland
23. Go see a taping of a live TV show
24. Get new larger coffee mugs (current ones are too small for my caffeine needs)- no but I have cut back on my caffeine. Does that count? :)
25. Go snowboarding- yea, snowboarding and pregnancy don't go together.
26. Go to a spa
27. Update my passport (maiden name probably won't cut it anymore)
28. Clean out closet and donate clothes
29. Swimming lessons with Ethan
30. Put music on my iphone (finally)
**Those in red are ones that I have accomplished. :)
I hope you enjoy this fun little recap. More on the 20-10 club later. :)
But just for kicks, I thought I would repost my list and you can see what I thought I would do and what I actually did do with some added notes on some of them about where I am in the process. :) Happy reading.
Original Post
A while back a good friend posted a list of 30 things she wanted to do before she turned 30. I became inspired and now that I have just under a year left until I turn 30, I have made my own.
30 Before 30
1. Weekend vacation with husband
2. Go to France -as much as I wanted to do this and visit some of our dearest friends, it was most definitely not in God's timing, but oh how we tried to make it fit!
3. Move to a new house
4. Get our debt snowball rolling
5. Get on a regular devotional schedule- I am working on this and am doing a reading through the bible in chronological order. I am enjoying it. But I have slipped quite a few times. I am also now going to our weekly women's study at church and am loving that!
6. Finish Christmas scrapbook-don't even get me started (no comments Silla).
7. Have a mommy and Ethan Day 'O Fun
8. Go to Hawaii-same deal as the trip to France
9. Take a cake decorating class
10. Get a new family portrait-maternity photos are scheduled for next week, and we will get a new family photo then.
11. Scrapbook night with friends
12. Walk on the beach and collect seashells
13. Go on a Missions Trip
14. Work on wedding scrapbook- not yet. We are trying to figure out how to scan the film negatives to the computer so I can have them as digital images to work with. Yea I know, film negatives!!!
15. Have a girls night out (or in)-for my birthday, Chris planned a mini semi-surprise party with some of my closest girl-friends
16. Get on a regular workout schedule
17. Have an Auntie and Madison day
18. Get on a cleaning schedule
19. Fishing with Ethan and Chris
20. Everyday remember that life is precious and not guaranteed
21. Get more involved in Hemophilia Association
22. Go to Disneyland
23. Go see a taping of a live TV show
24. Get new larger coffee mugs (current ones are too small for my caffeine needs)- no but I have cut back on my caffeine. Does that count? :)
25. Go snowboarding- yea, snowboarding and pregnancy don't go together.
26. Go to a spa
27. Update my passport (maiden name probably won't cut it anymore)
28. Clean out closet and donate clothes
29. Swimming lessons with Ethan
30. Put music on my iphone (finally)
**Those in red are ones that I have accomplished. :)
I hope you enjoy this fun little recap. More on the 20-10 club later. :)
Ethan's turns three celebrations!
Awhile back I promised some photos from Ethan's 3rd birthday celebrations. SO here you go.
On his actual birthday it was an night ALL about him. The dinner was all the food he loves, you know those lovely and oh so healthy toddler foods. We had sting cheese, jello cups, goldfish crackers, Mickey Mouse chicken nuggets, and some juice boxes. Before his birthday I asked him what kind of cake he wanted. Thinking for sure it would be Lightening McQueen. But he said "a frosting cake." When further prompted he asked for a "blue frosting cake with Toy Story." I didn't realize we went with an entire Toy Story theme until his actual birthday, right down to his birthday gifts from Chris and I. Honestly I really didn't plan it. I actual started shopping back at black Friday and slowly started picking things up and then took advantage of those wonderful after Christmas clearance isles at Target. So a complete Toy Story theme is what he got.
We also took him to Chuck E Cheese with some friends. He had so much fun, he loves to play skeeball on my phone and thought the life sized version was too die for.
But he really liked this game...he would drop a ball and it would bounce around and land on a number and out would pop tickets; instant gratification!
Overall I think our little guy had a great third birthday! Happy birthday E. We can't wait to see how much you grown and change and how God shapes your life! You are such a joy!
On his actual birthday it was an night ALL about him. The dinner was all the food he loves, you know those lovely and oh so healthy toddler foods. We had sting cheese, jello cups, goldfish crackers, Mickey Mouse chicken nuggets, and some juice boxes. Before his birthday I asked him what kind of cake he wanted. Thinking for sure it would be Lightening McQueen. But he said "a frosting cake." When further prompted he asked for a "blue frosting cake with Toy Story." I didn't realize we went with an entire Toy Story theme until his actual birthday, right down to his birthday gifts from Chris and I. Honestly I really didn't plan it. I actual started shopping back at black Friday and slowly started picking things up and then took advantage of those wonderful after Christmas clearance isles at Target. So a complete Toy Story theme is what he got.
We also took him to Chuck E Cheese with some friends. He had so much fun, he loves to play skeeball on my phone and thought the life sized version was too die for.
But he really liked this game...he would drop a ball and it would bounce around and land on a number and out would pop tickets; instant gratification!
Overall I think our little guy had a great third birthday! Happy birthday E. We can't wait to see how much you grown and change and how God shapes your life! You are such a joy!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
In the Mood...
to BLOG!
But I have a bunch of things to do tonight before the work week starts. Maybe in the next couple days I will get to blog.
Things to cover:
But I have a bunch of things to do tonight before the work week starts. Maybe in the next couple days I will get to blog.
Things to cover:
- 30 before 30 status
- the 20-10 club
- 28 week appointment
- and I am sure some other things will pop up in my mind between now and my blogging time.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
27 weeks
I am nearing the end of the second trimester and yes I am still off of bedrest. WOOOHOOO! Praise God, He is awesome! I really thought by now that I would be on bedrest, but so far so good. I go back to the doctor next week.
Here is a photo of me now at 27 weeks. Don't mind the grainy photo shot, or the prenatal vitamins, tums, Pepcid AC, water, lotion (for my gigantic belly), etc on the nightstand on my side of the bed.
This is me pregnant with Ethan at 3o weeks. I think I am this big now if not bigger than I was with Ethan. I am almost grown out of clothes I wore with Ethan at the very end of the pregnancy. Oh man! :)
Here is a photo of me now at 27 weeks. Don't mind the grainy photo shot, or the prenatal vitamins, tums, Pepcid AC, water, lotion (for my gigantic belly), etc on the nightstand on my side of the bed.
This is me pregnant with Ethan at 3o weeks. I think I am this big now if not bigger than I was with Ethan. I am almost grown out of clothes I wore with Ethan at the very end of the pregnancy. Oh man! :)
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Ethan turns three
My little guy turned three a couple weeks ago. We had decided this year to keep it relatively low key, no actual party. Although somehow that ended up being more than a three year old could ask for. His Avo and Ava took him to Legoland, he celebrated his birthday with his Uncle Walt (Ethan was born two days before his birthday; many years later of course). He an evening ALL about him with mommy, daddy, Auntie and Brandon and then a night at Chuck E Cheese with just a couple friends. Nothing special, nothing formal. It was right up his ally. He seemed to have a blast. I'll post photos of those celebrations soon. I promise.
Ethan at one
Ethan at three
Letter to Ethan:
I can't believe how fast you have grown up. This has been quite a year of changes for you; two to three has been huge. We put in preschool about a year ago. At that time you were not speaking too much (by choice) and still insisting you were a baby and not a big boy. You are learning so much so fast now it is hard to keep up. You can say just about anything you want and your vocabulary knowledge surprises me all the time. You know all your letters and your numbers up to about 15, although occasionally you can count to 22 without skipping any. You know your shapes and even told daddy what a hexagon was the other day. You love asking us "why" and it is interesting to see your little brain hard at work learning how the world works. You love to tell us how to get places and if you don't know how to get places you will ask us to give you the directions as we go (are we turning left here?). You are an active little guy who has a killer basketball shot and can kick a soccer ball very well. You still love all things cars related and went to RideMakerz with your Poppie and Uncle Walt and built a remote control car recently; you loved that. You love being right were we are. You would rather help daddy work on the car or help me cook something in the kitchen then play with a toy in your room or watch a movie. You are curious about EVERYTHING.
You love reading books and one of your favorites is the Jesus Storybook Bible. You just moved up to the children's church class as church and you are so happy to be out of the nursery. You get so excited carrying your bible to your new class.
You have a stubborn streak and really like things done a certain way and love your routines and structure. You like to have oatmeal everyday for breakfast and you have to sit in your chair at the table. No mixing that up allowed. You notice when a room is clean or messy (recently heard "mommy this room is messy"). You recently started a Star Chart at home with all the daily activities you should be doing like brushing your teeth, getting dressed for school, taking your vitamins, cleaning up your toys, and you get so excited when you earn each star.
You love music and enjoy playing your drum set. You are always drumming on things and have even shown interest in the guitar. Although you don't sing much, we have caught you, on occasion, singing along to songs in the car.
You are not a big eater, although you have recently been see eating chicken; we try to make a big deal out of it though. You will eat when you are hungry as proven by how tall you have grown.
You are about to be a big brother and you are so excited about that. You are often asking me to "open it up" or show you my belly so you can give kisses and hugs to Kinlee. You also like to tell me how big she is getting. When we told you her name, we asked if you could say it. You politely told us no and proceeded to be very quiet. After a couple minutes I talked with you about some flowers on the side of the street. You told me they were pretty and after another short pause you said "Kinlee will like them." You always have to do things on your time and in your way.
Mommy and Daddy love your sweet heart and how much love you show your cousin Madison other family members. You are not a huge people person (a bit like your mom), you don't like big crowds or people in your face, you like to be around one or two people at a time. Some would think you were shy, unless they saw you in your comfort zone and realize you can be pretty active and social then.
We love you so much. You have brought so much joy to our lives and we can't imagine what life was like before you. It is an honor to that God entrusted Daddy and I to be your parents. You teach us more everyday than I ever thought possible.
Happy Birthday Ethan! We love you more than you could ever know!
Mommy and Daddy
Ethan at birth
Ethan at one
Ethan at two
Ethan at three
Letter to Ethan:
I can't believe how fast you have grown up. This has been quite a year of changes for you; two to three has been huge. We put in preschool about a year ago. At that time you were not speaking too much (by choice) and still insisting you were a baby and not a big boy. You are learning so much so fast now it is hard to keep up. You can say just about anything you want and your vocabulary knowledge surprises me all the time. You know all your letters and your numbers up to about 15, although occasionally you can count to 22 without skipping any. You know your shapes and even told daddy what a hexagon was the other day. You love asking us "why" and it is interesting to see your little brain hard at work learning how the world works. You love to tell us how to get places and if you don't know how to get places you will ask us to give you the directions as we go (are we turning left here?). You are an active little guy who has a killer basketball shot and can kick a soccer ball very well. You still love all things cars related and went to RideMakerz with your Poppie and Uncle Walt and built a remote control car recently; you loved that. You love being right were we are. You would rather help daddy work on the car or help me cook something in the kitchen then play with a toy in your room or watch a movie. You are curious about EVERYTHING.
You love reading books and one of your favorites is the Jesus Storybook Bible. You just moved up to the children's church class as church and you are so happy to be out of the nursery. You get so excited carrying your bible to your new class.
You have a stubborn streak and really like things done a certain way and love your routines and structure. You like to have oatmeal everyday for breakfast and you have to sit in your chair at the table. No mixing that up allowed. You notice when a room is clean or messy (recently heard "mommy this room is messy"). You recently started a Star Chart at home with all the daily activities you should be doing like brushing your teeth, getting dressed for school, taking your vitamins, cleaning up your toys, and you get so excited when you earn each star.
You love music and enjoy playing your drum set. You are always drumming on things and have even shown interest in the guitar. Although you don't sing much, we have caught you, on occasion, singing along to songs in the car.
You are not a big eater, although you have recently been see eating chicken; we try to make a big deal out of it though. You will eat when you are hungry as proven by how tall you have grown.
You are about to be a big brother and you are so excited about that. You are often asking me to "open it up" or show you my belly so you can give kisses and hugs to Kinlee. You also like to tell me how big she is getting. When we told you her name, we asked if you could say it. You politely told us no and proceeded to be very quiet. After a couple minutes I talked with you about some flowers on the side of the street. You told me they were pretty and after another short pause you said "Kinlee will like them." You always have to do things on your time and in your way.
Mommy and Daddy love your sweet heart and how much love you show your cousin Madison other family members. You are not a huge people person (a bit like your mom), you don't like big crowds or people in your face, you like to be around one or two people at a time. Some would think you were shy, unless they saw you in your comfort zone and realize you can be pretty active and social then.
We love you so much. You have brought so much joy to our lives and we can't imagine what life was like before you. It is an honor to that God entrusted Daddy and I to be your parents. You teach us more everyday than I ever thought possible.
Happy Birthday Ethan! We love you more than you could ever know!
Mommy and Daddy
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