For the mean time I will just keep this post short and simple.
We had a lovely morning opening presents and enjoying the cozy ambiance of the candles light and the lights on in the living room. Our coffee flavored and warm, and a camera in hand. Our white Christmas, is perfect.
After presents were opened, paper thrown away, and time for a breakfast. I asked Isabelle if there was anything special she wanted to pray to the Lord about before we ate. Usually its a simple reply, "no" or "Oh yeh..(a family member or friend)
This morning was a little different. She said she wanted to thank Jesus for the presents, and for Him dying on the cross so her sins could be forgiven. My heart melted. She has no idea yet how those words hold so heavy and precious for a mother, but as a sinner that we are. That He was the perfect sacrifice to be made. We are forgiven, our sins are washed. And she doesn't recognize it all yet, .. I don't think I do, but just that the can speak those words off of her lips is making the effort and attempt that He is bigger than she, He is on her heart and mind. Merry Christmas, To you, and yours.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
a news briefing..
Ephesians 1:3
Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in Christ:Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in Christ:
Amelia has been with us for over 2 weeks now, and we are certainly not settling into any good pattern yet. Isabelle has been throwing up this morning (ever so slightly but its there), Amelia has thrush so we are doing the medicine thing 4 times a day. So we are trying to wash and clean paci's bottles, blankets often to prevent recontaminating. I have been on 4 antibiotics in 2 weeks. One in which I broke out into a terrible rash and burn. Im still recovering from the side effects of delivery. And since we've been home Ive had 3 days of fever, 4 days of constant confinement of bed rest and round the clock care for me and my family, and allergies galore! Now im fighting off a sinus infection and hate to hit another round of Antibiotics again so my prayer for this is it will go away soon w.o more medicine. Ive got the normal back aches, and im weak and will be so weak fora while until I recover from everything else and I can start my exercising/stabilization's. I also am fighting a rib that is giving me fits. Chris and Wesley are doing well as of the time I write. Praise the Lord. Chris is sleep deprived. He has been helping me so much with house work, food, the kids, and myself. Constant medicine for someone, or the ever changing diaper epidemic.. There are always bottles to wash or a child to feed. He is also working. He was only able to take off 3 days during the first week of Amelia. Thankfully my mom has been able to step in and help out. She has gone beyond the call of duty. We've been so thankful for meals that have been coming in. That helps me, chris and mom out tremendously. More than anyone outside of these walls would ever know. My dad has been helping with yard projects and chris has been out with him too. (again, i must say bless chris' heart!)
Dad has tore up a side walk, taken out a few retaining walls.. taken down a tree and cut it up, burned brush, and put up a fence in the back yard. As well as leveled the ground and re-seeded. We are so blessed to have a wonderful dad/pappa. He has also been ever so patient with mom helping us out so much.
We have been so blessed in the mix of all the health commotion and chaos. While we are tired, and my health is very pitiful right now and all the other things that come with bringing home a new baby and a full time mommy I have seen the Lord work so much.
We have been blessed by friends and family with gifts and money. People have made such a fuss over me and our new baby it really takes me back. Ive been given 2 baby showers, of which surprised me so much I was really speachless. I also cry very easly so I had to contain a single tear because if I dared let one go, it would be water works!
A real encouragement of friends and family gathering around to support and love on us and be excited.
I want to share the Lord is good in the times our health is frustrating, and in lack of sleep, and 9 months of a very tiring pregnancy, and a fast and furious delivery, and the over all health of our babies. He has been there and He is. He is good. He is not our genie in a bottle, We dont call upon Him when things are only going rough but when things are going well too. We are to count it all joy, throwing up and thrush, and sleep deprivation, and everything else that is hitting us now and has and will. We count it all joy. We see His hand upon us, and reminded of His Love.
I am reminded of situations and families dealing with real true problems, serious life threatening, life shaking issues and reminded all over again, our things are just the Stubbed Toe of life. I will still pray for Grace and strenght and Mercy to get it thru our daily grinds and pray for my health to restore quickly and reminded to pray for our dear friends and families who also have their weaknesses, wither great or small.
Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of [this] calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of [his] goodness, and the work of faith with power:
Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in Christ:Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in Christ:
Amelia has been with us for over 2 weeks now, and we are certainly not settling into any good pattern yet. Isabelle has been throwing up this morning (ever so slightly but its there), Amelia has thrush so we are doing the medicine thing 4 times a day. So we are trying to wash and clean paci's bottles, blankets often to prevent recontaminating. I have been on 4 antibiotics in 2 weeks. One in which I broke out into a terrible rash and burn. Im still recovering from the side effects of delivery. And since we've been home Ive had 3 days of fever, 4 days of constant confinement of bed rest and round the clock care for me and my family, and allergies galore! Now im fighting off a sinus infection and hate to hit another round of Antibiotics again so my prayer for this is it will go away soon w.o more medicine. Ive got the normal back aches, and im weak and will be so weak fora while until I recover from everything else and I can start my exercising/stabilization's. I also am fighting a rib that is giving me fits. Chris and Wesley are doing well as of the time I write. Praise the Lord. Chris is sleep deprived. He has been helping me so much with house work, food, the kids, and myself. Constant medicine for someone, or the ever changing diaper epidemic.. There are always bottles to wash or a child to feed. He is also working. He was only able to take off 3 days during the first week of Amelia. Thankfully my mom has been able to step in and help out. She has gone beyond the call of duty. We've been so thankful for meals that have been coming in. That helps me, chris and mom out tremendously. More than anyone outside of these walls would ever know. My dad has been helping with yard projects and chris has been out with him too. (again, i must say bless chris' heart!)
Dad has tore up a side walk, taken out a few retaining walls.. taken down a tree and cut it up, burned brush, and put up a fence in the back yard. As well as leveled the ground and re-seeded. We are so blessed to have a wonderful dad/pappa. He has also been ever so patient with mom helping us out so much.
We have been so blessed in the mix of all the health commotion and chaos. While we are tired, and my health is very pitiful right now and all the other things that come with bringing home a new baby and a full time mommy I have seen the Lord work so much.
We have been blessed by friends and family with gifts and money. People have made such a fuss over me and our new baby it really takes me back. Ive been given 2 baby showers, of which surprised me so much I was really speachless. I also cry very easly so I had to contain a single tear because if I dared let one go, it would be water works!
A real encouragement of friends and family gathering around to support and love on us and be excited.
I want to share the Lord is good in the times our health is frustrating, and in lack of sleep, and 9 months of a very tiring pregnancy, and a fast and furious delivery, and the over all health of our babies. He has been there and He is. He is good. He is not our genie in a bottle, We dont call upon Him when things are only going rough but when things are going well too. We are to count it all joy, throwing up and thrush, and sleep deprivation, and everything else that is hitting us now and has and will. We count it all joy. We see His hand upon us, and reminded of His Love.
I am reminded of situations and families dealing with real true problems, serious life threatening, life shaking issues and reminded all over again, our things are just the Stubbed Toe of life. I will still pray for Grace and strenght and Mercy to get it thru our daily grinds and pray for my health to restore quickly and reminded to pray for our dear friends and families who also have their weaknesses, wither great or small.
2 Thessalonians 1:11
Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of [this] calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of [his] goodness, and the work of faith with power:
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
all 3 baby photos
Welcome baby Amelia Rose!
In no particular order (you can kinda tell from our clothing!) Family photo right before leaving the hospital and here we are at home!
Isabelle wanted to wear something beautiful to bring Amelia home and below Wesley enjoying some chips
Saturday evening, our first family photo
The kids had shirts mom made for them that said big brother and sister, I need to get a picture of them so you can actually see it :) Amelia Rose, just a few hours old
my 2nd official meet and greet :) about 3 hours old
Saturday morning, at 4:43 am, just a few hours past my due date, and after 5 hours of labor we were blessed by the Lord for sending us Amelia Rose. She was born weighing 7lbs 15 oz and 20 1/2 " long. And a very normal head size! She is our tiniest baby at birth so far. She has a petite face, loaded with Dark soft hair, and long skinny feet.
She is being a good baby for us and is a real pig when it comes to eating. We left the hospital thankfully with no issues of Jaundice, significant weight loss, pooping issues or anything, Just a real small possible heart murmur. Mommy left on that 3rd day with her feeling pretty well but struggling with nursing issues already and after another 3 days has continued to haunt her. Otherwise, alittle sore in the tailbone, not much else to report.
I was so blessed that both Chris and my mom were present at delivery, My mom even recorded a few moments from her phone for me so I can better recall the experience! My girlfriend was also present with my dad and children in the waiting room and watched as Amelia was showed cased behind the nursery window with her daddy while she got weighed, measured and her first bath!
So let me be ever so proud and show off some photos for you :)
I feel/felt so blessed with the visitors and support and encouragement, with my friend and Family who were present to share in this awesome time in our life and grateful for all the gifts, food, phone calls, emails and so on. Its such a blessing.
Btw, the kids are taking beautifully to her. They cant get enough, altho today was the first day they would actually go about and play for awhile w/o wanting to know every second about her. They are so gentle, and want to help so much. They make the biggest fuss over her. Sometimes the helpfulness creates more work for us but its all ok really. Wesley ALWAYS referes to her as "Mila Rosth" its really cute to hear him say her name.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Time for some serious updating
altho I believe my updating is unprepared ill throw in some info and some photos and call it an update! ;)
We are *trying* to stay busy and get caught up in preparation for our baby to come. Also since we've had so much rain this summer just trying to get caught up on yard work which right now seems impossible since I am not much of a help.
My pregnancy is going by slowly in many ways, but the summer is moving quickly and doesn't it always go to fast!? Let me just go ahead and post some photos for ya and get you caught up for the summer.
We are *trying* to stay busy and get caught up in preparation for our baby to come. Also since we've had so much rain this summer just trying to get caught up on yard work which right now seems impossible since I am not much of a help.
My pregnancy is going by slowly in many ways, but the summer is moving quickly and doesn't it always go to fast!? Let me just go ahead and post some photos for ya and get you caught up for the summer.
Friday, April 2, 2010
You know after I gave my feelings over to the Lord and watched Him provide this week, He topped it off by blessing us with thoughtful people from the church event we missed tonight. Mom and Dad just brought us down some yummy plates of food that some people made sure for us to have. How sweet :) Really brightens our night!
a very different kinda week
We ended up coming back from vacation early because the kids got the stomach bug, On the trip back, i got it and I was sicker than a dog. I made it through the flight just barely and went straight to our er. After 12 hours of throwing up every 15 minutes I was kept over night in the ER and then early that morning admitted into the hospital. I was released with bedrest orders. We knew we would be on house arrest anyways until the signs of this bug was gone but bedrest was important because of the seriousness of my dehydrated. I have had no outside help this past week. (this took place monday and tuesday) due to the fact we didnt want to give out our NC bug, so bedrest for me, with these 2 little ones is kinda nice but difficult aswell in some ways. I felt exhausted and completely fatigued so it wasnt hard to lay around. It was tough to get them lunch and keep them busy enough to be happy and not bother each other.. or me.. :P
Yesterday I came down with a virus. A headcold. I also have some serious allergies going on. So I have longed for Chris to come home each night and take over with the kids and help me a bit with my own self, as well as laundry, supper and dishes and always disinfecting! Everyday I have felt some sort of pitty for myself and my family. A handful of people called, to make sure we were surviving over the course of the day, and one has sent food down to help & I have often thought.. where is everyone to support and encourage us. Even tho its small to the outsider I know if it were them and it has been them at times, they would like some assistance or Hang in there, this will pass.. (eventually..) I know real people right now going through Real stuff.. stuff that makes our family adventure seem like a walk in the park on a breezy sunny afternoon. I am in touch with the difference and wouldnt even think of comparing my issues and watering down the seriousness with something so trivial as my own. None the less, I have felt left out, isolated and wore out tending to my self and my children.
So, now with all that out I say that not to put down friends and family, they have been there for us.. for me..many and countless times before, but just not so much this time. I am quite thankful for that actually, because I got to see the Lord work otherwise and cant give any credit to anyone else but Him! He has provided food for lunch for Chris 3 days at work when chris went to work not knowing what he would eat, not only for his lunch but at supper times as well. So he was taken care of!
We had one meal brought to us and I reheated that the next day for the kids and they LOVED it and it was easy lunch for me and them. You see, since we got back from our trip, I haven't been to the store to get groceries. Chris went quickly on Tuesday to get some banana's and apples for snacks and some yogurt but we had no clue how the rest of the week was going to put us up in the house for days and days more.
Then tonight, with no clue what we would have and no one to bail us out, I felt so sad and drained, chris shows up with Panera Bread company food. The Lord uses people all the time, and when the Lord lays on your heart to help a brother or sister in need.. be obedient to do so! You will be blessing someone and it will bless you in return! But, when the Lord doesnt nudge you to serve,.. dont worry.. He is bigger than that and He can, and will take care of his Children.
(foot note: I do know a few of you have prayed for us and that is much appreciated! And my mom has passed word along from when so and so has called her to ask about us and that means alot too! As well as a small handful of emails and post that have made my day:))
Yesterday I came down with a virus. A headcold. I also have some serious allergies going on. So I have longed for Chris to come home each night and take over with the kids and help me a bit with my own self, as well as laundry, supper and dishes and always disinfecting! Everyday I have felt some sort of pitty for myself and my family. A handful of people called, to make sure we were surviving over the course of the day, and one has sent food down to help & I have often thought.. where is everyone to support and encourage us. Even tho its small to the outsider I know if it were them and it has been them at times, they would like some assistance or Hang in there, this will pass.. (eventually..) I know real people right now going through Real stuff.. stuff that makes our family adventure seem like a walk in the park on a breezy sunny afternoon. I am in touch with the difference and wouldnt even think of comparing my issues and watering down the seriousness with something so trivial as my own. None the less, I have felt left out, isolated and wore out tending to my self and my children.
So, now with all that out I say that not to put down friends and family, they have been there for us.. for me..many and countless times before, but just not so much this time. I am quite thankful for that actually, because I got to see the Lord work otherwise and cant give any credit to anyone else but Him! He has provided food for lunch for Chris 3 days at work when chris went to work not knowing what he would eat, not only for his lunch but at supper times as well. So he was taken care of!
We had one meal brought to us and I reheated that the next day for the kids and they LOVED it and it was easy lunch for me and them. You see, since we got back from our trip, I haven't been to the store to get groceries. Chris went quickly on Tuesday to get some banana's and apples for snacks and some yogurt but we had no clue how the rest of the week was going to put us up in the house for days and days more.
Then tonight, with no clue what we would have and no one to bail us out, I felt so sad and drained, chris shows up with Panera Bread company food. The Lord uses people all the time, and when the Lord lays on your heart to help a brother or sister in need.. be obedient to do so! You will be blessing someone and it will bless you in return! But, when the Lord doesnt nudge you to serve,.. dont worry.. He is bigger than that and He can, and will take care of his Children.
(foot note: I do know a few of you have prayed for us and that is much appreciated! And my mom has passed word along from when so and so has called her to ask about us and that means alot too! As well as a small handful of emails and post that have made my day:))
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
one of those days
Today is one of those days that you love the fact you know your husband will come home and not be disappointed the house has consumed you while he was at work today, or that supper was not ready or burned for that matter.. Today has been a day like that, that, im so grateful for Chris' compassion and flexibility for me and the kids.
I feel like today is one of those days that makes a stay at home mom rough and super hard work. How many times can that kid really poop in one day, or how many times have i dug something outta that one's mouth, or said to this one stop kicking that one or.. no.. You did start it and dont do that and come here and stop being hateful and clean up this mess and dont eat like that and sit still! whew! Its days like today, not horrible, but days when your girlfriend calls and said, Ok your having a rough day Ill be there in 10 minutes to have some hot tea with you and you appreciate that they can walk though a path into your house and they arent judging, they are just loving.. when that girlfriend calls and says hay for no good reason Im thinking about you! Or the email that says.. I know mommy work is hard, the Lord is pleased, you are doing a good job hang in there! And not that, by any means im this terrific friend all the time, I mess up terrible often, but that the other friend is so terrific they just dont care about imperfections and disappointments and it takes aload off! My kids, much like dogs, are loyal and dont care that we cant find a clear place to sit, or that they are having Soybutter Jelly sammys again, but they also miss the boat of compassion and sharing a laugh, and those verbal communications that says hang in there, Love ya, let me cheer you on.. or my husband that reminds me this isnt all there is to being a stay at home mommy and the Lord is blessing us in doing what He has called us to do.. how much I appreciate that girlfriend (s) or husband on a day like today that says.. after all tomorrow is another day ;)
I feel like today is one of those days that makes a stay at home mom rough and super hard work. How many times can that kid really poop in one day, or how many times have i dug something outta that one's mouth, or said to this one stop kicking that one or.. no.. You did start it and dont do that and come here and stop being hateful and clean up this mess and dont eat like that and sit still! whew! Its days like today, not horrible, but days when your girlfriend calls and said, Ok your having a rough day Ill be there in 10 minutes to have some hot tea with you and you appreciate that they can walk though a path into your house and they arent judging, they are just loving.. when that girlfriend calls and says hay for no good reason Im thinking about you! Or the email that says.. I know mommy work is hard, the Lord is pleased, you are doing a good job hang in there! And not that, by any means im this terrific friend all the time, I mess up terrible often, but that the other friend is so terrific they just dont care about imperfections and disappointments and it takes aload off! My kids, much like dogs, are loyal and dont care that we cant find a clear place to sit, or that they are having Soybutter Jelly sammys again, but they also miss the boat of compassion and sharing a laugh, and those verbal communications that says hang in there, Love ya, let me cheer you on.. or my husband that reminds me this isnt all there is to being a stay at home mommy and the Lord is blessing us in doing what He has called us to do.. how much I appreciate that girlfriend (s) or husband on a day like today that says.. after all tomorrow is another day ;)
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Happy Birthday Isabelle Elaine
Just wanted to run through the day of events 4 years ago.. I dont have any photos of us before we left for the hopsital but i was thinking though that special time line this morning as I woke up next to my birthday girl.
My contractions started at midnight, we left for the hospital around 7..
After 12 hours, and 2 and half of that time was pushing, a broken tailbone and all other sorts.. the Dr told us "Its a girl!".. wow.. totally surprised!
What you dont see here is the intensive hours Chris and Kristy stood next to me with wash clothes, ice chips, and all other kinds of good coaching things; here we had our first baby :) Happy 4 year old birthday Boo :)
Friday, January 29, 2010
Where is the time going?
We are at the end of January, 2010. The first month of this new year is almost over!
The end of January also brings me to tell you that Isabelle Elaine is turning 4 years old tomorrow.. my baby girl.. 4 :) She is so precious to us and what a blessing she is! Happy Birthday Kittle'Dittle's!
Also I should take the time to update that, for while most of you know but just to make it official here on the blog that our family is expecting another baby. I am in my 3rd month and due end of August. Im looking forward to having a summer baby :) We plan this time to find out what we are having because I think Isabelle will respond better that way.. Besides, we did the first 2 w/o knowing and we loved it, we'll see how we like this too :) I also need all the help I can get so Id like to get the clothes brought up from the tubs downstairs and get them washed and ready.. id rather do that this time sooner than later.
So things are a bit different around here but everyone is working very nicely together to deal with the set backs that morning sickness and back problems bring. I've had some terrific help, I had no idea was possible. Its so emotionally helpful too.
Wesley is talking much more, so expressive now and really getting into the language thing! Him and Isabelle are really cute to watch as they interact together and fight and play and love. They are really a full time job just refereeing their squables and ideas they come up with that have to have a stop put to them!
wesleys first time in the snow and the kids licking the frosting and batter from Isabelles birthday cake
The end of January also brings me to tell you that Isabelle Elaine is turning 4 years old tomorrow.. my baby girl.. 4 :) She is so precious to us and what a blessing she is! Happy Birthday Kittle'Dittle's!
Also I should take the time to update that, for while most of you know but just to make it official here on the blog that our family is expecting another baby. I am in my 3rd month and due end of August. Im looking forward to having a summer baby :) We plan this time to find out what we are having because I think Isabelle will respond better that way.. Besides, we did the first 2 w/o knowing and we loved it, we'll see how we like this too :) I also need all the help I can get so Id like to get the clothes brought up from the tubs downstairs and get them washed and ready.. id rather do that this time sooner than later.
So things are a bit different around here but everyone is working very nicely together to deal with the set backs that morning sickness and back problems bring. I've had some terrific help, I had no idea was possible. Its so emotionally helpful too.
Wesley is talking much more, so expressive now and really getting into the language thing! Him and Isabelle are really cute to watch as they interact together and fight and play and love. They are really a full time job just refereeing their squables and ideas they come up with that have to have a stop put to them!
wesleys first time in the snow and the kids licking the frosting and batter from Isabelles birthday cake
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