We packed up and headed out to our new home! When we got here and saw all the people waiting to help move us in, saw the work they had done to the house, the cards of encouragement(the week before I moved I received several cards from my new church members telling me they were specifically praying for me because they know how hard it is to move and leave the people you love), and the food they brought. They poured out their love to us and at that moment God let me know, It's okay, I'm going to take care of you here just like I did there.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
What A Year
We packed up and headed out to our new home! When we got here and saw all the people waiting to help move us in, saw the work they had done to the house, the cards of encouragement(the week before I moved I received several cards from my new church members telling me they were specifically praying for me because they know how hard it is to move and leave the people you love), and the food they brought. They poured out their love to us and at that moment God let me know, It's okay, I'm going to take care of you here just like I did there.
Friday, November 18, 2011
5 Months
Honey, Maggie, Courtney, and Miley came for our Fall Fest
Our current church has been so kind to us during this transition and really poured out love on us. I've cried quite a bit but excited at the same time. I am excited about getting the house ready, but again will miss my friends and church family SO much.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Never Say Never
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
4 months
Sidenote: My picture editing is thanks to this AMAZING app I found for $.99, Camera +
The story: This was her first time in jeans and I had rolled them so I thought she was too cute and I wanted a picture. When I told Nelson to stand her up she just looked at Nelson and dropped that lip. She never cried just pouted.Now that Caroline is sleeping at night, more routine during the day, and smiling and laughing, it makes it fun and rewarding. She is such a happy and content baby. She can some days go without crying except when letting me know she is up. She does great on the road and if she gets sleepy she just quietly falls asleep in her carseat.
A few new milestones: She found her toes, has moved to a tub that she sort of sits up in, laughs out loud when tickled, and can finally go on my hip. I love once they can hip ride, it just makes it easier. She hasn't mastered it, she will still try to lean forward, but we are working on it.
Up next: A potential move! 5 month update will be almost Thanksgiving-crazy, but next is Halloween. We have a Captain America and a Tinkerbell this year!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Sweet Caroline...Bom Bom Bom
I had a digital test in the cabinet that I had saved for when I would know for sure I was pregnant. I usually used the line ones because it hadn't gotten so hard to see the words 'not pregnant.' Something about a line not appearing didn't hurt as bad. Again, this was the only one I had so I just sort of did the "close your eyes during a scary movie with one eye open thing," maybe that would let the blow not be so bad. Typing this makes me smile again, I had the test sitting on the floor and I just waited. When I saw from a distance only one word I remember shaking, saying oh my gosh, I'm pregnant, I'm pregnant, there is only one word. The next thing I remember is running out the door and shouting "I know I said I wouldn't do it this way but I'm so excited that I'm pregnant." My family just started hugging me and went nuts with me. I started crying when Nelson and I finally got a hug in. I called family and friends. It was truly one of the best days of my life.I remember going to the LSU game that night, I didn't care a lick about the game. All I could do was focus on this sweet baby in me. Trying to remember all the pregnancy do's and don'ts, trying to figure out how many weeks I'd be at different times of the year, so excited to tell people we weren't going to find out the sex, getting to make my first doctor's appointments, and so much more.
Before I ever got pregnant with Caroline and it was taking a while I told my SIL that whenever I have this baby I will understand why God had me wait for her. And as only He can do and He did was carry me through each month with my verse, "but those who WAIT on the Lord He WILL renew your strength." And month after month he did that. He also taught me humility in having to ask others for prayers, contentment in Him and only Him, trusting His voice and Word. I am thankful that He waited, my Sweet Caroline is truly a gift from the Lord!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Happy 3rd Birthday
My mom warned me that age 3 was the age I needed to keep my eye on him even closer because he is trying to do like me. Example, he needed to put daddy's tie on so I found him and he had wrapped the tie around his neck like daddy, or he pushed a chair to the counter got up there and when I caught him he said he needed medicine to feel better. Today I was playing with Caroline on the floor and he was playing with his toys, I walked out a second and came back and he was playing leap like the frogs over his sister. When I asked what he was doing he said I obeyed, I just playing with my favorite sister. Did I mention he tries to wiggle himself out of any kind of trouble. I can't wait to see what God has in store for my little man.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
3 months
She and Carson loves going for walks.
August 18th-September 18th brought many new wonderful memories and fun milestones. I can't wait to see what the next month brings. I'll have a 3 year old which keep reminding me every day that his party is today and I have to tell him we have x number of days left. These are truly the best days.
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