Baby update

I'm a week late in updating but so goes life. I had a doctor appt. last Thursday and praise the Lord, the placenta has moved according to the ultrasound. It's now in a safer spot which is such an answer to prayer. I do have a cervical polyp that is causing the spotting that is sometimes heavy at times but it's not affecting the baby. The baby looked very healthy and was still measuring ahead. We were able to see the bladder and stomach and the heart rate was 153 bpm. My due date is now November 8th although if they don't feel like they can safely remove the polyp before delivery, I'll more than likely have a c-section once I'm full term before I would go into labor on my own. We go back for another check-up and ultrasound on June 3rd and will find out what we're having then. Soooo excited!!! =)

Audrey's Big Owie

Yesterday the girls were having a good 'ol time wrestling and this is what ended up happening to Miss Audrey. We're not exactly sure how it happened but it was pretty scary as her eye was bleeding and she was screaming. We got her checked out and it's healing fine on it's own but it sure doesn't look pretty. It will probably leave a small scar where the eyelid has a small cut on it, but other than that she should be looking ok in a few days. No more wrestling!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

I'm so thankful to be a Mommy. I remember years ago when we were struggling to get pregnant with Anna and even before that how much I longed to be a mother. I so looked forward to the day when a child would call me "mommy". Sometimes I forget about those times in the chaos and trials of each day but the Lord is faithful to remind me of all that I have to be grateful for. Anna planted these flowers for me at school, she was soooo excited to show me what she'd been working on at preschool, and both girls made me lots of sweet crafts. They even baked a cake for me with Daddy's help. I am spoiled!! I'm so thankful for these sweet girls and the little one in my belly that the Lord has entrusted in my care. I am blessed to be their Mommy! I pray that I will model for them each day what my mother modeled for me; complete devotion to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. There is no better gift to give your child!

Barbies with Daddy

This is one of the many reasons I love my husband. Does he enjoy playing Barbies? No, but he'll do it because his girls ask him to. What a great daddy!! =)

Cuddly Cows

My Aunt Carol got a cow for each of the girls when they were newborns and both girls have slept with their cows from day 1. As you can see, the attachment to their cows is strong. I couldn't pass up these picture opportunities the other night when I checked on them and they both had their cows right there with them. Too sweet!

Gliding

This glider swing has provided hours of entertainment over the past 2 years. Anna used to swing on it for a half an hour and never stop. Now that Audrey's big enough to swing on it too, the girls will spend lots of time on it together. What a great investment!

Fun neighbors

We had fun "neighbors" living behind our house up until a few days ago when the family moved. The girls used to call for the puppies as soon as we'd step foot out the door and the puppies would coming running, sticking their noses through the fence wanting to be played with. The girls would run back and forth along the fence and the puppies would run with them. They had so much fun wearing one another out. We were so sad to see them move away to a new home.

Pancakes & Pajamas

Last week Anna's preschool class was learning about the letter P. They had a pancake breakfast with their Mommies and Daddies on Friday morning and got to wear their PJ's to school. Anna was quite excited!

Jamocha Shakes... Mmmm Good!

So, many many years ago my mother introduced me and my siblings to Jamocha shakes from Arby's and the addiction was quickly established. I have now passed on the addiction to my children and they are oh, so happy whenever we get them. As you can see, they hardly come up for air until they're gone. =)

April Showers

Rain boots and umbrellas are priceless when you need some fresh air and it's wet outside!