24 Weeks with Rhema (6 months)

6 months??!!!  Wow...I cannot believe it; Rhema will be here before we know it!

24 Weeks with Rhema 12.31.13

Blah...I really need to start taking these pictures at the beginning of the day not after the kids go to bed!

12.31.13, 24 Weeks with Rhema

12.09.10, 24 weeks with Blessing

6.30.11, 24 Weeks with Manna

• Weight Gain: 14 lbs (this is the first time I have ever paid attention to this!)
• Baby Size: Ear of Corn
• Baby Weight:  Babycenter.com says a little over a pound but at the 21 week ultrasound we were at about a pound
• Comparisons:  I look much rounder and bigger belly with Caleb than I so with Addison and Rhema!!!  The pregnancy and symptoms have all been close to the same expect I seem EXTRA hungry this go round.  Boy?
• How's Mommy:  Other than a little bout with sciatica that I now have under control---we are good!!!  I love all the flips Rhema does, this is new for me!
• How's Big Sis and Bro:  They kiss on my tummy all the time and Addison asks how Rhema is feeling every day.  
• Names:  We are far from prepared for this.  I think it will be a last minute decision when Rhema arrives!
• My prayer for Rhema:  Praise you Father for every single bump, thump, kick and flip!!  I thank you for these reassurances you give me ALL DAY--I know these are your rich blessings!  I praise your name for entrusting this little life with our family.  Prepare our hearts and minds for this sweet baby.  We truly desire for this baby to be yours now and always!

Thanksgiving 2013

We had planned to have Thanksgiving with our Small group, but because Addison had JUST gotten over CROUP and Caleb was less than 24 hours off fever from his cold (caught from Addison I suppose) we decided to stay at home.  We made our food items for the group Thanksgiving, took them over to the house and then grabbed some of their items too.  It was not our preference, but it ended up being a lovely Thanksgiving.

Daddy started the day with a painting activity!

Hmm...what can I make a mess with?

Admiring Addison's work---as usual :)

"YAY I DID IT"

CHEESE

Making a lion mask

This might be one of my favorite pictures of her

THE TURKEY!!!!!!!

THE TURKEY!!!!!!!

THE TURKEY!!!!!!!

Calebs plate...he was a little difficult as usual but once he tried the sweet potatoes he was in HEAVEN!

Ready to dig in

SHE ATE A TON!

See sweet potato lover!

See sweet potato lover! 

We ended the day with Charlie Browns Thanksgiving---they thought it was hilarious.

They are still talking about it!

Laughing at Charlie Brown

Notice how much Addison and Matthew look alike here :)

Christmas Preparations

I am falling more and more behind on these blogs!!!  Tree decorating and cookie decorating (part one...more cookies to come when Mia is here).

Our Charlie Brown Tree :)

This might be my favorite!

Cookies and dipped pretzel making!

Cookies and dipped pretzel making!

Addison's Christmas Program 2013

She got to lead her class!

She had not realized everyone was watching her yet :)

She got to put the doves on the nativity scene.  I think after she stood up and sat down she realized a lot of people were watching because after this she started mouthing the words; she was getting more and more concerned looking as it continued.

Concern plus distraction with sweet Levi.  He always has the most zesto behind everything he does; I love him!

I was so proud of Addison!  She did fantastic despite her shyness--it was wonderful.  Her future husband, Cameron, even came to watch.  A special spectator and his mommy made her feel very special--she talked about it all day!

Here's to many more cute Christmas programs!