Some Quick Updates!

Sorry it's been SOOOO long since I got on here. I know people are wondering about how things are going...

We had a huge virus hit us at work...so our computers were down and now we're on a "lockdown" type mode. I don't feel comfortable getting on my blog at lunch or anything...so if it's not the Gazette's website...I'm not on it! Sorry for that because my time at home has been pretty limited too!

Bob's job is fine as far as we know. He said some people are still finding out here and there that they've lost theirs. He's heard nothing so far so we assume he's safe. Thank you all for your prayers! :)

Maleah is fantastic! She's 2 now of course. We had her birthday, and then little Corbin arrived on Kaitlyn's party day :) It was a hectic January, but things have calmed down since :) I'm done working Saturdays and am currently still working 5 days, hoping to get it down to 4 for a few weeks before our little Alex arrives. Maleah needs some "Me & Mommmy" days :) I miss those Fridays off with her :( Hopefully they come again soon.

She peed in the potty Friday night :) She's not potty trained, but I'm so proud of her for recognizing that she needed to go, and then going, even though some ran down her leg and she said she had to "poop". :) She's getting to be such a big girl!!!

Alex is doing well too. He moves around so strong in there! Sometimes it takes me off guard. It's such a blessing. This has been a much easier pregnancy than with Maleah. I'm sure Bob's thankful...I can still put on my own socks and shoes :) He was doing it for me long before this point with Maleah because of all the swelling. I'm almost 34 weeks...Maleah came at 38....it's SO CLOSE!!!! Keep us in your prayers that everything falls together in the next month. I've requested 12 weeks at work for maternity leave...and I'm not 100% sure if I was granted that or not...so pray that I get my time to spend with my babies :)

We taught 4-5 year olds for the month of February during worship....have to say though I love those kids...I'm glad that is over for a few months! Talk about EXHAUSTING!

I'm pretty sure that's a small taste of everything. Oh, and my dad helped paint and do Alex's room....He painted the George's for us to put on the walls...he is so awesome!!!!! :)

Do Not Worry....

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
-Matthew 6:34

It seems such a simple verse...and really is true to our lives...but how do we stop worrying? In this time in our country, I think we all find ourselves doing just that. So how do we stop? I wish I could answer that question. I could say "just believe God's word" but the truth is, I read it, I know what it says, and I'm still scared out of my mind. Bob got an email this morning...regional jobs will be lost...We won't know until Monday who...but it's terrifying. I don't want to worry. I don't want the fear of what hasn't even happened yet control my now. I don't want to anticipate the bad to the point that I make myself sick, only to later find out that everything is ok...

I have to believe that whether he loses his job or not...everything will STILL be ok. I can look and say "I don't know how". Insurance costs would kill us to go with my company...as well as many other small issues we could list all day long...but the truth is, there really is no point in worrying about it right now. We may as well just wait and deal with it when we find out for sure.

Believing that God will take care of us, and that His plan is greater than anything we could ever have in mind for ourselves....those are things I can trust in when I can trust in nothing else.

Bottom line....GOD IS IN CONTROL.

:) Amen to that! :)

Happy Birthday!

I saw Bob's post and had to make a quick one myself!

Wish all our babies (and big kids) a very happy birthday! Maleah turned 2 on January 19th, Corbin was born January 24th, and Kaitlyn is 3 today :) It's a busy week for the grandparents...and will be for years and years to come. :)

There's so much I want to share about Maleah. She can drink from a big kid cup, likes to play dress-up and plays with her dollhouse...she's talking so incredibly big and has started to sing her ABC's as well as the theme songs to various shows including Wow Wow Wubbzy. I just love her! She steals my heart everytime I see her, hear her, think about her, look at her....She's unbelievably ours. Such an awesome gift the Lord blessed us with!

So Happy Birthday Babies! :)

Don't Give Up on Me!

I've been working 6 days a week for the month of January....and had Maleah's birthday! Bobby & Nicole's baby should be born sometime today and we have Kaitlyn's birthday too! So I've been so busy. And TIRED. All these hours while pregnant can get a little difficult!

Things are going well though. :)

I'll start posting again soon. Promise! :)

Alex Update...

I went Monday for my 28 week appointment. Enter the third trimester! It has gone so unbelievably FAST! It was my sugar test. Bob couldn't go with me, so I was all my by lonesome...save for the little guy who LOVED LOVED LOVED the sugar drink! He's doing fantastic! His heart rate is 144. He's growing just where he should be (thankfully not too big yet!) and when Dr. Parks went to rub the heart scanner on my belly, he kept kicking it! He is such a funny little guy! :) I'm good too, though my statistics don't need to be shared! :) We (Alex and I) were able to sit in the waiting room and read for an hour while I was supposed to be working. That was great! Another Brandilynn Collins book....and soooooo good!

FYI....for anyone who worries about the drink for the sugar test...don't listen to the overdramatic people...it's actually really good. Just go in there thirsty and you are SET. I love the drink. I ended up crashing around lunch time once the sugar wore off....so I had to, just HAD to, eat a 3Musketeer. No choice really! :)

So we're doing good. I'll be going back more frequently as the time nears. :) So exciting and scary at the same time!

Keep praying for us.
Pray for Bobby and Nicole....there time is approaching very quickly.
Pray for Stacy and Kevin....we have 2 babies coming...and we're hoping soon for news of a third!

In My Daughter's Eyes

I was listening to Ross 106.5 at work (which I usually don't do) and this song came on by Martina McBride. It's a beautiful song which I've heard before but never really listened to the words....

In My Daughter's Eyes

In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the
world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me gives me
strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes

And when she wraps her hand
around my finger
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about

It's hangin' on when your heart
has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my daugter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see how happy
she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes

I will never get used to.....

....being called "big" in reference to how much space I take up just because I'm pregnant. People feel it's ok to constantly comment on your size just because you're pregnant...and I find that rather rude. If you want to comment on my "cute belly" you go right ahead! :) Just don't tell me how fat I am!

....people I don't know really well touching my belly. I am not a lamp with a genie inside! Close friends and family, touch it! I don't mind. Hopefully you'll feel Alex kick! :) Everyone else....maybe think twice before inviting yourself in for a belly rub. I have serious space issues...and you are violating my space!

You could call this the rantings of a pregnant woman....because I'm ranting and I'm pregnant...but I have spoken to many women who feel the same way. So....respect the pregnancy hormones! :)

Today SUCKS.

Here's to hoping that somehow, someway it all gets better....before I have a nervous breakdown.

Thanks for listening.

Bob Rocks!

I have to give Bob kudos for some totally awesome Christmas presents this year! With the pregnancy...it seemed it would be a bit of a challenge. However, he came through maybe the best he's ever done!

After a few presents were opened....I had a stack of books and CD's. He was bummed. I wasn't! I LOVE books! He bought me 4 of Robert Whitlow's books. I've never read his before. I'm sure they will be great! :)

He also bought me another Brandilynn Collins book. :) I LOVE LOVE LOVE her books! If you haven't gotten a chance to read them, come borrow some! I've read 6 now I believe. I am starting another series...and we have to finish buying it. I only have 2 of the 4 books needed. She writes fantastic...and none of her books parallel each other. They are all unique and different. And awesome! He was able to email her and get me autographs for each book. And bookmarks! It was a fantastic gift!

He also bought me 3 seasons of the Gilmore Girls...ON SALE. He's a great shopper!

AND he got me a digital photo frame for my desk. My girl scrolls picture after picture all day long! :) She's beautiful and I find myself smiling or giggling over certain pictures (I did that when I pulled up the blog and there she is in the sink with her hair sticking up...and looking oh so happy!).

AND he got me aloe socks. :) They are so soft and comfortable!

He put so much thought into my gifts...wanting to get me good stuff. :) He did a great job. Everything he bought I will be able to use and enjoy. :)

Thanks, sweetie :)

Merry 5 days after Christmas! :) OR should I say Happy New Year's Eve Eve. :) hehe

Heartbroken...

I am absolutely heartbroken today. After 10 wonderfully fantastic days off with my girl, I had to go back to work. It was an awesome vacation and an awesome awesome Christmas with her. She amazes me more and more every day. I miss spending our days playing, hugging, laughing, and just soaking up as much of her as I can. I'll fill everyone in on our Christmas in more detail when the thought of doing it doesn't make me want to cry.

She's my girl. My awesome girl.

Here's a few pics of her....They'll definately make you smile :)

She loved playing with Santa Claus...though he would occassionally get decapitated...


Just IMAGINE the scheming in those eyes!...


Christmas morning at home....(Post haircut...you can see in the prior pics she needed it!)...


Christmas Eve at Grandma Parsons....she LOVED the rocking horse and cowgirl hat...The pointing her hand like a gun is all her!



Scroll down to the next post for a few more pictures!