Monday, May 19, 2014

14 weeks

14 weeks 

What a joy it is each time I remember I have been blessed with a sweet life growing inside of me. After praying for another baby for almost 2 years it was such a joy to see those two lines on a pregnancy test. I love thinking back to that moment when I first knew I was pregnant. We had a lot of friends and family praying for us. That month I had been wondering if maybe it would be the month. I took a test in the afternoon, although not clearly visible to the naked eye, I knew. I immediately started sobbing, I was so overwhelmed with joy and surprise. I walked out to the living room and got down on my hands and knees and thanked God for answering all the prayers and I prayed for our growing baby. I took 5 more tests that day, the second line was very faint on all of them. That night when Paul and I were alone I told him there was something on my tummy, he came to look and saw a little heart with the word "baby" inside of it. He looked at it and said, "what is that?", I am obviously not the artist in the family. After a long laugh I told him what it said, he was so excited but also hesitant. When I showed him the test he didn't know if he could see a second line, I admit I had a bad habit of thinking I saw a second line when there wasn't one. The next morning he went out to buy a "fancy" pregnancy test and after taking it there were those two lines. We are so excited and grateful! A story of answered prayer. Thank you Lord for this little one.   

Saturday, May 17, 2014

20/52


"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Owen: Celebrating his cousins 1st birthday with a train party. Wearing his train hat and enjoying his rootbeer. He sure loves his cousin. 
Baby: A little book to record your sweet life, big brothers comb and the second time we got to see you and hear your precious heartbeat. Its hard to believe that was a month ago. When I asked your big brother if you were a boy or a girl he said, "maybe a goose!" We love you so much, our little goose. 

Counting the Days
A mother's joy begins when new life is stirring inside,
when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time,
and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone. 
                                                                Unknown

Part of the 52 Project Series |  Started by: Practising Simplicity

Monday, May 5, 2014

18/52


"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Owen: He is a big brother!! It was so sweet to watch him pick out a bunny for the baby. He knew right away that the baby should have the "black" bunny. 
Baby: I am due November 15th with our second little sweet pea. We couldn't be more excited that God has blessed us with another baby! 

Part of the 52 Project Series |  Started by: Practising Simplicity

Friday, April 18, 2014

15/52



"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Owen: He let us know a couple of weeks ago that he wanted tiny hair. He was like a little old man sitting there happily getting his hair cut. What a big boy he is. 

Part of the 52 Project Series |  Started by: Practising Simplicity

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

These two

I'm so grateful for these two. I found these images from our time together last April in Fort Bragg. They have such a very special relationship with each other and mean so much to me. 

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Easter goodies




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I love to look at Easter goodies for Owen. I love to have a little basket and a few things for him to hunt for. Each year he is at a different stage. I cherish my memories from the past years and look forward to seeing how he is more grown up this Easter from the last. I love remembering his first Easter, Paul and I were so excited about hiding eggs for the first time and he didn't really know what was going on. Last year he was so excited to find eggs we just kept hiding them again and again like the never ending egg hunt. I was putsing around online for non-candy Easter treats and thought I would share a few. So far we have what we need for coloring eggs and a harmonica and natural play dough for his basket. I better collect my last things soon. Its just around the corner. What are you getting for your kids Easter baskets this year?

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

14/52


"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Owen: My blue eyed sweet pea. He makes everything a little sweeter. 

Part of the 52 Project Series |  Started by: Practising Simplicity