our latest....

Jay had a double hernia surgery on Tuesday and it went well. He does have pain while he is recovering but that is to be expected. We have been laughing that we look like Grandpa Jo and Grandma Josephene in Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory. We've been laid up on the couch together while his precious mom has been taking care of us, the boys, and the house. Thank you God for taking care of us through her, what a blessing! I do feel like I have started to turn a corner this week, less throwing up and moments with out feeling nauseated. Praise the Lord!

Jay and I hobbled into my Dr.'s office yesterday for our 3mo. check up. We got to hear little one's heart beat for the first time and that was very exciting! All checks up well and our next appointment is Nov. 17th when we will get to find out whether we are adding another sweet boy or a new little girl to our family. :)

Caleb, oh how I love you!

Is this cute or what? While Caeden is off at Kindergarten Caleb and I get to spend a lot of time together. I feel bad that 99% of it is at home right now while I am throwing up, but he seems to make the most of it. As we play "guys" (action figures of every kind) he'll say, "I have a wonderful idea...." or "that's awesome," "amazing." Last night I looked at him and said, "you're pretty cute" he looked back at me and said, "that's right, God made me cute AND smart!" So thankful for the smiles he brings during this tough season for me!

He has been so sweet in this last month, every time, and I mean every time he would hear me throw up, he'd come ask, "mom, you ok?" I kept thinking wow, that is one thoughtful 2 year old. Now that I've been throwing up so long it has turned from "mom, you ok?" to "you are always throwing up", or "I don't want to hear you throw up anymore!" I know buddy, I don't want to throw up anymore either, I am sure hoping that we are nearing the end of this for all our sakes.


I'll leave you with one last funny. Grandma Shelley was over helping with dishes in the kitchen, I was on the couch and Caleb was in and out of all the rooms doing his own thing. At one point I thought he's awfully quiet right now... "Caleb", I said, "whatcha doing?" He came out and said, "I don't like that brownie very much!" I said, "what brownie?" He came back out with a package of daddy's cigars with a nibble off the end and said, "these." :) for the next 45 minutes we sat on the couch together with a bucket in between us because he said he had a stomach ache and thought he too was going to throw up. :) I don't think he'll be looking to smoke cigars anytime soon. LOL!

We welcome you little one....

That is....... our little one. We are expecting baby #3 in April. We are very excited for the next member of our family to arrive. Boy, or girl we know that God ordained your days long before we knew you would be a part of our family. We are so excited to meet you! In the meantime...

Please be praying for me as I have started throwing up and Daddy has gained a lot of extra responsibility around our house. As scary as it feels at times to be so sick we know a few things....

1. Strong hormones are at work making a healthy baby.

2. God is always with us, His presence is Mighty in our lives and He will be strong when we feel/are weak.

3. It is a blessing that Caeden will be in Kindg. all day (post below) and I will only have 1 monkey to look after most of the day.

4. We are surrounded with an amazing group of family and friends that have already brought meals, helped watch the boys and are praying for us. Thanks to each of you that are the Army God has given us to get through this battle! I am eternally grateful!

5. As long and treacherous as it seems it is only a season and I won't feel like this forever! Thank you Jesus!

Stay tuned, we will keep posting as we learn more about our sweet new addition!

Yay for Kindergaten!

This is Caeden's Kindergarten classroom. Daddy took Caeden today to meet the classmates and get comfortable with the room day. Tomorrow is the first day of 8 to 3 school! Here the class are holding hands praying to make God the Lord of their classroom. I love private school!
Here is our boy dressed in uniform for the first time, tall handsome man. :)
This is his teacher Mrs. Poulson. She came to our house last week for a home visit and it was wonderful! This woman was made to teach Kindergartners. I feel sooooooooo blessed Caeden will be in her hands every day this year! Their classroom mascot is the Frog... for Fully Rely On God! So perfect for us! Thank you Lord for your hand of blessing upon us!