Thursday, January 30, 2014

28 weeks with Rhema (Third Trimester)

We are moving along with baby three!!!!  

Happy Third Trimester!


How's Rhema:  About the size of an eggplant, 2.25 lbs, 14.8 inches head to heel.  Rhema is adding more body fat these days and if he/she is like the other two they will have plenty of rolls at delivery

HB:  When I check at home its like 170s but I not good at counting so that maybe wrong :)

Doc Appt:  Next appt is Thursday 2/6 and then every other week, YIKES!

Hows big sis and bro:  A friend gave me a heart beat monitor and the kids LOOOOOVE to listen to Rhema!

Movement:  Still a crazy mover!!!!  My dear friend things the baby is probably transverse because of where I feel movement and the location of the heartbeat.  Guess I better get back into Yoga to get this thing HEAD DOWN!

How's Mommy:  Battling a wicked upper respiratory infection at the moment---ready for spring because this has been a long winter filled with germs from everyone we know and us!

My dearest Rhema:  We are so excited to have you join this family; you are a special little one in so many ways.  My prayer is that you arrive here safe and sound and in God's timing.  Your big brother and sister cannot wait to smuther you with hugs and kisses--I hope you know you have some of the best older siblings out there.  You are a precious and loved baby already---so many people have been praying for you especailly since we lost your little cabin mate Olive.  And thats what makes you special my love, you already have someone in Heaven that knows you and is watching you!  I am thankful God has released all my normal anxiety and fears of the newborn months with you; it is going to be a fun and crazy ride.  Cant wait to meet you----but not too soon.  Lets keep hoping for May :)




 Tummy comparisons
Although it is a different angle with Manna/Caleb---I still think I am carrying more similarly to the way I did with Blessing/Addison.  BUT my body still had not fully recovered from my first pregnancy when we got pregnant the second time---maybe that explains it.  Who knows!






Thursday, January 23, 2014

Nebraska House 2: Entryway, Kitchen, Dining Room

Several of you have asked for pictures of the new house....we are so slow getting things somewhat situated the way we like...here are a few more pictures...

Family picture wall in entryway---it will be getting bigger, YAY!

Family picture wall in entryway and the winter apparel and shoe zone below!


Entryway

Housewarming gift from my WONDERFULLY talented mom!

Half bath off entryway

Kitchen and dining---no high chair for now!!!

Ignore the handprints on the appliances, I can only handle cleaning them once a week!

Our view----why YES that is a corn field, we are SOOOOOOO in Cornhusker land!



New Years 2014

Matthew worked New Years Day this year so we did not do much---except eat....OF COURSE!
Here's looking forward to 2014....I am full of hope, joy and excitement for 2014.  I have confidence that our God will always equip us and God is always Good.  I am so thankful for my precious family and I am so thankful that God permeates his presence in the lives of my little ones because I fail so much as a mother.  He is strong when I am weak!!  Happy Belated 2014 to all!


Matthew and his mini-matthew....quite the handsome pair if I dont say so myself :)
They tried to play in the snow that day but it lasted all of 20 minutes...it was COLD!


Addison knew better than to ask to play in the snow---she never lasts more than 5 minutes. She may have born in the cold temps but our Southern Heritage must be in our genes somewhere

Traditional New Years dinner---Ham, greens, black eyed peas and corn!

The greens were SO good.  I do not usually like them but I think the apple cider vinegar in there was key

A girl after my own heart---loves corn bread...GRAMMY, this is your recipe!


Be still my heart!

The girls....maybe three girls in this picture including Rhema, who knows!

She wanted a big hug she said!

Trying the greens without hesitation!

HE LOVED THEM!

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Christmas Day 2013

Finally some Christmas Day pictures!  We are thankful we spent Christmas at home with our family, my parents and my big brother--it was a wonderful holiday!

Santas spread hand picked by Addison!

As dictated to me by Addison

Santas spread hand picked by Addison!

Caleb

Caleb

Caleb
Can you tell we like books?

Addison
Books and puzzles!










He loved it!


She was curious how Santa knew her size

More interested in Calebs stuff


Puzzle time


He LOVES this game


Realizing Santa and the raindeer ate some of their cookies and oranges


Stockings

Doctor time--Its what she has always said she wanted to be!


Fancy breakfast


Doctor


Mia is sick apparently