We had a wonderful weekend full of family and now I am completely exhausted. We had the girl's dedication at church this past weekend, so family arrived to town Saturday afternoon. We spent the day hanging outside and then took all 11 of us to Mellow Mushroom for dinner.
Sunday we hosted a brunch at our house then headed to church for the service. The service was very sweet and it was a very special time for our family. We committed ourselves to raise our children in a Christian home, promising to raise our children with Christ in the center of our lives. I pray our girls will grow into godly women, trusting and turning to God, loving Jesus, and building their lives around His promises. It was a wonderful afternoon and my heart swelled as we stood on the stage, committing our family to grow in our understanding and trust of our Lord Jesus.
"that I may walk before God in the light of life." - psalm 56:13
Pictures to come :)!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
16 weeks
I seriously cannot believe I am already 16 weeks pregnant! Having another baby around the house completely takes up my time and I hardly realize I am pregnant most days [except the days nausea comes out to play]. People are right when they say 2nd pregnancies go by so much faster!
I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and everything looked great. I had lost weight since last time I was there, so the doctor told me I needed to start gaining. I contemplated whether or not to stop at Chick-fil-a on the way home for a chicken biscuit treat! The heartbeat was 150bpm... which still has me thinking girl. My husband is thinking boy, so I guess one of us will be right ;)! I head back in 3 weeks for the gender ultrasound. Exciting!
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 16 weeks 1 day
Total Weight Gain/Loss: down 1lb (can you hear me cheering?!)
Maternity Clothes: No maternity clothes yet.
Best Moment this week: Haven't had any movement this week
Gender: We find out in 3 weeks!
Movement: Nothing this week
Food Craving: crushed ice, purple gatorade
What I miss: Sleeping on my belly
Sleep: I am beat most days, so sleep has been okay
What I am looking forward to: Watching my belly grow, finding out the sex, getting nursery ideas!
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: None yet.
Symptoms: Some nausea here and there, killer headaches
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
11 months!
Happy 11 months, sweet Say!
11 months?!? Say it ain't so! This year has been the fastest and absolute best of my life. I cannot believe we are one month shy of your first birthday [cue momma breaking down!]. I am pretty sure you are the most darling little girl in the world.
You are an absolute joy and are so much fun to be around. You definitely have grown into your own personality and are quite hilarious. You are laid back and so easy going, which we are so thankful for. You have a little temper in you as well (we see it when mommy tells you no and you act like I broke your heart, ha). You love to play and love trying to figure out how things work. You love to turn pages in books and fill up baskets and bags full of toys. You love to hand mommy toys all the time and help me with laundry :).
You have decided that you don't want to scoot around anymore and have taken to full out crawling on all 4's and pulling up on things. You are so precious when you come crawling around the corner to the kitchen to find me.
You still sleep like a charm. You go to bed each night at 8 and wake up each morning between 7 and 730. You take 2 naps during the day... one around 9am and the other around 2pm. You usually sleep about 2 hours. When you are tired, wherever you are, you take your blanket and lay on the floor. So sweet.
You love toys and love to play and are definitely ready to jump in with the big kids. You love to watch people, especially kids, run around and play. You talk to people wherever we go and love when people play with you.
You love bath time!
You weigh somewhere around 21 pounds and have grown so much. You are in size 3 diapers and are wearing 12-18 month clothes.
You are a great eater and eat whatever we are having for dinner. You still take 4 bottles of formula a day and drink water in a sippy cup. We just introduced whole milk to you in a sippy cup and you love it! Your schedule:
8 oz bottle with rice cereal when you get up
8 oz bottle after morning nap
protein/vegi/yogurt for lunch
8 oz bottle after nap
dinner - you eat whatever we are eating
6-8 oz bottle before bed
This past year has been the absolute best year of my life. You brighten every single day. You are my sunshine. I love the precious way you cross your feet when you sit down to play or ride in the car. I love the sweet way you lay your head in my lap when you are sleepy. I love walking into your room in the morning and seeing you so excited and smiling. I love your giggles. I love hearing you say "mama." I love you, sweet girl, and can't wait to celebrate your precious first year. I love you to the moon.
You are smart. You are beautiful. You are loved.
Love you forever, Say. Happy 11 months!
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