"I'm glad God gave Audrey to us."
Me too, buddy, me too.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
It's a GIRL!
What a week! We welcomed a beautiful, baby girl into our family on Monday, May 16th! Audrey Leigh was born at 9:34 AM, weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces, and measuring 18 1/2 inches long. She is a precious, precious little girl, and we are enjoying soaking up these precious, precious moments with our newborn! Such a treasure!
My first time to hold my little girl....
Daddy's first time to hold Audrey
Our first family pictures! I love that we couldn't get Ellie to look at the camera in this one because she couldn't take her eyes off Audrey!
Proud big brothers
Ellie's first time to "hold" Audrey
My favorite moments.... snuggling up after nursing. I'm in love....
Upon arrival...
My first time to hold my little girl....
Daddy's first time to hold Audrey
The siblings meet!
Our first family pictures! I love that we couldn't get Ellie to look at the camera in this one because she couldn't take her eyes off Audrey!
Proud big brothers
Ellie's first time to "hold" Audrey
My favorite moments.... snuggling up after nursing. I'm in love....
Some of my favorite quotes from the week....
Audrey was born with a little stork bite on her forehead. Isaac stated, "Jesus painted her!"
After our first night in the hospital with Audrey, a nurse came in to check my vitals and Scott was still half-asleep. He proclaimed, "I have to pay for TWO weddings!" :)
When Isaac was holding Audrey on day three, he looked over and said, "Thanks for making us a baby, Mommy."
Thanks for making US a baby, Lord. We are truly blessed.
Audrey was born with a little stork bite on her forehead. Isaac stated, "Jesus painted her!"
After our first night in the hospital with Audrey, a nurse came in to check my vitals and Scott was still half-asleep. He proclaimed, "I have to pay for TWO weddings!" :)
When Isaac was holding Audrey on day three, he looked over and said, "Thanks for making us a baby, Mommy."
Thanks for making US a baby, Lord. We are truly blessed.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Seriously?!
We have the privilege of adding ANOTHER beautiful babe to our fam? Thank you, Lord. Thank you SO much....
"Children are a blessing from the Lord...."
"Children are a blessing from the Lord...."Friday, May 13, 2011
Thankful Thursday (a little late....)
So, Blogger has been out of commission for awhile so this is coming to you a little late....
And I think that it will come as no surprise that....
Today, I am thankful....
For the blessing of THIS baby. It's nearly unbelievable to me that my delivery is scheduled for Monday, just three days away. That I will only go to sleep three more times before I hold our fourth little darlin' in my arms and see that precious little face for the first time.
It is one of the greatest privileges of my life to be a momma, and as I stared at the ultrasound screen today as the tech measured bones and a little abdomen, checked on the status of the amniotic fluid, and made sure that blood and nutrients were flowing through the baby's cord properly, I just felt overwhelmed with gratitude. And felt a little disbelief that this was the LAST ultrasound. Six years ago when we were walking through a pit called infertility and miscarriage, I could have never pictured this day, expecting our fourth child. And yet, through God's glorious intervention and the wonderful wisdom that He has given to some incredible doctors, I find myself preparing a nursery for the fourth time, washing bassinet sheets, borrowing a double stroller and second crib, washing pacifiers, deciding on baby names, and trying to mentally prepare for another big, family transition. I don't take the blessing lightly.... and I feel it very, very deeply.
I feel....
Grateful. Blessed. Overwhelmed. Anxious. Joyful. Peaceful. Tired. Consumed. Worshipful. Exhausted. Delighted. Elated.
And it is all good....
And such a sweet, sweet time for our family....
And I think that it will come as no surprise that....
Today, I am thankful....
For the blessing of THIS baby. It's nearly unbelievable to me that my delivery is scheduled for Monday, just three days away. That I will only go to sleep three more times before I hold our fourth little darlin' in my arms and see that precious little face for the first time.
It is one of the greatest privileges of my life to be a momma, and as I stared at the ultrasound screen today as the tech measured bones and a little abdomen, checked on the status of the amniotic fluid, and made sure that blood and nutrients were flowing through the baby's cord properly, I just felt overwhelmed with gratitude. And felt a little disbelief that this was the LAST ultrasound. Six years ago when we were walking through a pit called infertility and miscarriage, I could have never pictured this day, expecting our fourth child. And yet, through God's glorious intervention and the wonderful wisdom that He has given to some incredible doctors, I find myself preparing a nursery for the fourth time, washing bassinet sheets, borrowing a double stroller and second crib, washing pacifiers, deciding on baby names, and trying to mentally prepare for another big, family transition. I don't take the blessing lightly.... and I feel it very, very deeply.
I feel....
Grateful. Blessed. Overwhelmed. Anxious. Joyful. Peaceful. Tired. Consumed. Worshipful. Exhausted. Delighted. Elated.
And it is all good....
And such a sweet, sweet time for our family....
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The one week late....
.... happy birthday, Isaac post! :) It's hard to believe that Isaac is FIVE. I love this kid. He adds so, so much joy to our home and definitely lives up to the meaning of his name: LAUGHTER!
My very, very, VERY favorite thing that he does these days: out of the blue and ALL the time, he'll start saying, "Mom, mom, mom, mom...." until I look and make eye contact.... just so he can flash me the sign for "I love you" and the cutest little grin that always warms my heart.
I am so blessed to be Isaac's mommy and can't wait to see what God does with his precious life!
My very, very, VERY favorite thing that he does these days: out of the blue and ALL the time, he'll start saying, "Mom, mom, mom, mom...." until I look and make eye contact.... just so he can flash me the sign for "I love you" and the cutest little grin that always warms my heart.
I am so blessed to be Isaac's mommy and can't wait to see what God does with his precious life!
A little video from his golfing birthday party (please forgive all of us who were also trying to get the perfect picture in the background... but wasn't he so sweet and patient with us as he posed?!)
And while we're celebrating Isaac, how about an oldie but a goodie from our little dude....
Saturday, May 07, 2011
I have a confession...
... I cried at my son's baseball game this afternoon. As in... choked up, couldn't talk, cried. I'm blaming it on hormones, but nevertheless...
This season has been a major lesson in perseverance for Aaron. Bless his sweet little heart. This is the first time that he has ever played an "organized sport" where they have actually kept score, and I'll say it, on the record, the deck is stacked against our team. We have recently learned that returning coaches can hand-pick their players which leaves all the newbies to one or two other teams. Aaron is on one of those teams.
So while Aaron has been learning a lesson in perseverance.... his momma has been learning a lesson in CONTINUAL ENCOURAGEMENT. As in.... help my child pick his lip up off of the ground after every game because they have lost by over 15 points, and he only even got to bat once.... encouragement. I think it's been good AND challenging at the same time.... for BOTH of us! ;)
But then, there was today. Our team finally met the other team of newbies. It was a nail-biter. And we won 7-6 in the final inning. And I don't think that I've ever seen our little slugger quite as happy.
And yes, I cried happy tears....
And it brought me even more joy seeing him love on his buddies who were on the other team afterwards, too.... and loved it just as much when he said to me, "I would have liked it even better if we could have ended in a tie since they hadn't won a game yet either!" Sweet, little heart....
This season has been a major lesson in perseverance for Aaron. Bless his sweet little heart. This is the first time that he has ever played an "organized sport" where they have actually kept score, and I'll say it, on the record, the deck is stacked against our team. We have recently learned that returning coaches can hand-pick their players which leaves all the newbies to one or two other teams. Aaron is on one of those teams.
So while Aaron has been learning a lesson in perseverance.... his momma has been learning a lesson in CONTINUAL ENCOURAGEMENT. As in.... help my child pick his lip up off of the ground after every game because they have lost by over 15 points, and he only even got to bat once.... encouragement. I think it's been good AND challenging at the same time.... for BOTH of us! ;)
But then, there was today. Our team finally met the other team of newbies. It was a nail-biter. And we won 7-6 in the final inning. And I don't think that I've ever seen our little slugger quite as happy.
And yes, I cried happy tears....
And it brought me even more joy seeing him love on his buddies who were on the other team afterwards, too.... and loved it just as much when he said to me, "I would have liked it even better if we could have ended in a tie since they hadn't won a game yet either!" Sweet, little heart....
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Thankful Thursday....
Today, I am thankful...
1) For the privilege of serving as the MOPS Coordinator at our church this year. I've learned a lot. God has used this time to stretch me as a leader and has continued to grow my heart for this group of women. They spoiled me with kindness this morning at my last meeting before baby.... and I felt so blessed.
2) The not-so-thankful part: a leaking water heater. The very thankful part: we found a plumber.... and the water heater was still under warranty, so we only had to pay for labor and NOT for a whole new water heater.
3) For the sunshine (I think that everyone in Indiana is shouting "AMEN" to that one!) ;)
4) That the Lord hears me each and EVERY time that I say, "Jesus, HELP ME!" in the midst of my mothering journey!
5) That my kiddos are so excited about baby, too. Truth is, Ellie has NO idea what is about to happen.... but the boys = EXCITED!
Love to all! Have a blessed day!
1) For the privilege of serving as the MOPS Coordinator at our church this year. I've learned a lot. God has used this time to stretch me as a leader and has continued to grow my heart for this group of women. They spoiled me with kindness this morning at my last meeting before baby.... and I felt so blessed.
2) The not-so-thankful part: a leaking water heater. The very thankful part: we found a plumber.... and the water heater was still under warranty, so we only had to pay for labor and NOT for a whole new water heater.
3) For the sunshine (I think that everyone in Indiana is shouting "AMEN" to that one!) ;)
4) That the Lord hears me each and EVERY time that I say, "Jesus, HELP ME!" in the midst of my mothering journey!
5) That my kiddos are so excited about baby, too. Truth is, Ellie has NO idea what is about to happen.... but the boys = EXCITED!
Love to all! Have a blessed day!
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