29 weeks! Happy Birthday, Al!

We are at 29 weeks! I can't believe how fast each week is going by! Al is 33 today and we celebrated with Chris, Carina and baby Lars last night. Al and Chris have the same birthday, we call them the twins. :) Do you think they look alike? They are actually a lot alike in random things they say, do and like, but at the same time couldn't be more different. This was our second year to celebrate their birthdays together and we look forward to many more! Al is getting his gift from me and Jeremiah while we are in Tulsa this weekend. (shhh, don't tell him, but his family and I got him a video camera!)

We are heading to Tulsa first thing in the morning for a weekend visit and my first baby shower! I am so excited, I am sure I will have a bunch of pictures to post when we get back on Tuesday night. Our house is about to become over run with baby items and I can't wait! 

Many have asked about the wall I take pictures against. It is in my office at work. This week I started a paper chain countdown to mark the number of days until my due date. (Melinda, I remember you did that for you and Peter's wedding) It will be fun to watch it shrink. I am still working out the details of my end date here, but I am so excited about being a stay at home mom! I know it will be an adjustment, but worth every moment I've waited for it. 

I will see some of you this weekend and I can't wait! Becky, Tiffany, Suzanne, Angela and Mandy have put a lot of thought and effort into this shower and I can't wait to celebrate with them! Angelique will be taking maternity pictures afterwards, I am so excited for our full weekend!

28 weeks!

Here I am at 28 weeks! Jeremiah's arrival is getting closer and closer! We will be in Tulsa next weekend for my first baby shower and I am so excited! I can't wait to get his room set up and ready. Mom is working on his bedding and I have a few people with projects for his room. We are so blessed to have so many who want to help. 

I had a visit with Dr. Presley on Monday. Everything looks good! I am having an ideal pregnancy and Jeremiah is healthy and growing like he should. He is riding low, low, low which means no room in the bladder, but I can breathe easy becuase he's not up in my lungs. :) 

Happy Mother's Day Weekend!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there, mommy's to be, those who want to be moms, adoptive moms waiting on their precious little ones to come home and everyone in between! I am praying your days are full of joy and peace. 

Last year at this time we had just lost our second baby and I was heartbroken on Mother's Day, this year I couldn't be more excited to celebrate the gift of Jeremiah. Things don't always happen in our timing, but I know God has a plan and purpose in the wait. 

I have been very blessed with an incredible mom! I love her dearly and I am so thankful for the example she is to me and so many others. I am also blessed with a mother-in-law who serves the Lord with her whole heart and a handful of women God has placed as spiritual mothers in my life. I love you, ladies! 

This picture was taken on a visit back to Taos, NM where I was born. I am in the yellow shirt glaring at that baby. :) I think I was about 7. My mom is the beauty in blue. (l to r Dianna, family friend and her daughter, Becky on Dad's lap, Peter, Mom, Josh holding friend, me and Sarah)

27 Weeks

27 weeks and counting down the days to Jeremiah's arrival! Not because we are ready or have everything we need, but because we aren't ready and we don't have everything we need. :) I am feeling great, seriously blessed to say I have no complaints. I am a  bit more tired than usual, but giving myself grace for that. This time has flown by and I can't believe we are in the third trimester! Here are some of my current favorite pregnancy things: 

Smoothies: I make one every morning for breakfast. They're delicious and good for me and baby boy so its a safe thing to be hooked on. 

Strawberries: I am buying Kroger out and freezing them for smoothies and eating them with yogurt for a snack. Good thing they've been on sale!

Apples: These have been an all pregnancy favorite for me. Apples, applesauce, apple juice... 

Chocolate: So you don't think that I am choosing all good things for me, I will be honest. :) I have never been one to buy a candy bar and eat the whole thing except for the occasional Aunt Flow craving. These days nearly every afternoon or evening I want something chocolate. Haven't given in too many times, but will now and then.

Coffee Frappuccino: Starbucks Coffee Frozen Frappuccino's are so yummy to me right now! They are not only packed full of caffeine, but sugar as well. Trying to keep them to once a week and early in the day so I am not awake all night. 

Mac & Cheese: I want it nearly everyday for lunch. I have been trying to substitute it for a more adult choice of broccoli cheddar pasta, adding some real broccoli to it, but really there is no substitute for the blue box. 

Last, but certainly not least... Jelly Belly Jelly Beans. I love the Juicy Pear, always have. I have now introduced some new flavors to the mix. Yum! 

OK, this list is making me hungry so I will stop now. 

I am going to try and head out to the National Day of Prayer time at Spring Hill City Hall today.  Remember to pray today for our world, nation, neighbors and families!