Hello friends, no I did not fall off the face of the earth. It has just been a tough year. In January I had a miscarriage, in April, I lost my grandmother the day that my husband had to go out of town(that's tough). I also found out I was pregnant but was throwing up nonstop (not fun while trying to take care of two little ones). In May I had to play catch up in school (for missing while grandma was in hospital, funerals etc) & was put on bedrest. I could go on & on but lets just say its been a tough year. Its also been a very blessed year. I was by my grandmother's side up until the very end. I did well in school, I'm pregnant & just an all around blessed girl.
I'm going to fill you in on the pictures below. They are in no specific order (lower your expectations people).
We had a long overdue visit with Uncle Charlie. We see Yaya (Kathryn) & Tad (their little one) alot but Uncle Charlie doesn't get away too much so we were oh so happy to see him (just ask Jude)
Below:Yaya & Sis with Mommy
Easter 2012
Below: Audrey & Jude reading....She is such a good big sissy!!!
As soon as the sun came out, we headed to Grammy's to get in the pool. She is always prepared & as you can see, we have goggles, rafts & floaties!
Front Porch Posing!
Being silly!
This little girl, man she just amazes me everyday! She is so stinkin smart! She is such an encourager (to both Jude & me). The other day, she said something like "Good job Mom" & she is always saying, "today was the best day or you are the best mommy ever or I'm a lucky girl". I pray that God uses this gift for His glory am so thankful that I get to witness this precious girl growing up.
I am trying to teach her to read this summer & I really think we are making progress.
Reading to her brother
I thank God for the bond that these two share. Jude ADORES his sissy & would follow her to the ends of the earth. She loves "setting a good example" (her words today) & being the "little mama" (what we call her). She is literally helping me shape this little man.
We did a small reno to the house. We took the stepping stones that were becoming overgrown & the bushes that needed pruning & would never get it & added a brick walkway. My dad & I also put gutters up. I like to document the renovations that we do but am not really comfortable putting pics of the front of the house.
In August we are planning a few more little makeovers (if I get to work at all this summer-due to baby not cooperating). I am definitely planning on taking lots of before & after pics.
You can see that Jude has another person that he truly ADORES!!! He is his Daddy's little mini-me. Ryan had some little mini tools for him & he stayed out in the cold working with daddy. He didnt care that his nose was about to fall off from the cold. He just wanted to work with daddy. I love seeing this bond between father & son. Its different (but just as precious) as daddy & baby girl. Jude is SO much like Ryan that its fun for me....I get to see what Ryan must've been like as a little boy.
In August we are planning a few more little makeovers (if I get to work at all this summer-due to baby not cooperating). I am definitely planning on taking lots of before & after pics.
You can see that Jude has another person that he truly ADORES!!! He is his Daddy's little mini-me. Ryan had some little mini tools for him & he stayed out in the cold working with daddy. He didnt care that his nose was about to fall off from the cold. He just wanted to work with daddy. I love seeing this bond between father & son. Its different (but just as precious) as daddy & baby girl. Jude is SO much like Ryan that its fun for me....I get to see what Ryan must've been like as a little boy.
We also got to spend some time with our cousins at Easter. Audrey loves playing with Rollins & Christian. We did an Easter Egg hunt at their Yaya's(gramma) house. It was fun seeing all the kids running around.
Family Photo (these are becoming increasingly hard to capture)
Easter Egg Hunt
Jude loves all things boy!!! Especially the lawnmover. Good thing bc I'm ready for him to be helping us with the lawn.
And here is our 3rd little trouble maker. HE is definitely trying to make his place in the family. Yes, We are having another BOY!!!! I keep telling Ryan that its such a difficult pregnancy so he will be a good, easy baby. I was sick for the first 13 weeks and when I say sick, I mean SICK!!! I got migraines, I threw up until I puked blood, If I wasn't puking, I was naseus, I had NO energy, I was barely able to eat. IT WAS BAD. Thankfully, it ended with my first trimester. I still have bad days & I still feel sick but it is totally manageable now. On top of that, at 11 weeks I started bleeding. At first, I thought I was having another miscarriage but when we got to the hospital the baby was kicking around & seemed fine. After some investigating, the doctors found that I have a hemorrage on my uterus & put me on strict limitations. After 6 weeks, the bleeding finally stopped. I have a follow up ultrasound tomorrow & am hoping to get a little freedom back (just the ok to pick up Jude would be an answer to prayer).
