Just some thoughts...

My friend Hope had her 4th baby earlier this week, and I was able to sneak in a quick visit with them at the hospital on Wednesday after my Dr. appointment. Little Elijah was so tiny and precious, and seeing and snuggling him for a few minutes was just what I needed! I have been a little overwhelmed at the thought of adding another little one around here. I have been getting more excited about her as I've gotten baby stuff out and shopping for cute pink clothes, (just cause I love babies so much) BUT I was still just apprehensive I guess about her actually being here. Anyway, seeing Elijah made me realize that she's not going to be just another little one to take care of, but another member of our family for all of us to love! It's not like I'm going to resent her just because I'm already busy with the others, I'll just be busy with all of them! They all bring such joy to our family in their own way... and I can say now that I can't wait to meet her and have her as part of our life!

Why do I ever doubt that God's timing is the best timing?

Some November Pictures





This was soooooo funny! They were dancing like the couple on White Christmas, I may post video if I ever get around to it.


The kids sang in church for the first time, and they both actually sang!


Making our Advent Wreath at church!


Derek's trying to get in all the duck hunting he can before the baby gets here... and Tyler just likes anything daddy does.


They are so cute, they're getting to be buddies as Joel gets a little bigger.


...and then Jaden comes home...

Boys Night


Jaden stayed all night with Grandma Margo and Adi for a girls' night, so Dad, Tyler, and Joel had a boys' night at home. They watched "shooting ducks" (a duck hunting video) in their underwear. What could be better?!?

Preggo Picture


A friend took some Maternity Photos today. I was a little uncomfortable having pictures done... it's just kind of weird to have pictures taken of your (fully clothed) body, but if this is the last time I'm pregnant, I would hate to regret not having any taken. It actually was a lot of fun and not too strange. This obviously is not one of the pictures, but it will be a while before we get those, so I just thought I'd post a picture of what I look like at 34 weeks. Just over a month to go!

Halloween

We had such a fun Halloween! We went up the high school for their trick-or-treat thing, but it wasn't all that exciting, so we headed to visit the granparents and trick-or-treated Grandma's street. The kids were so cute going door to door! Jaden told one person (who I guess had a cat) that she wished she could have a cat, but mom wouldn't let her have one because Grandma is allergic, and another older lady that she looked like she needed a wheelchair! That only made we wonder what she said to the lady who actually WAS in a wheelchair- I was out of earshot at that house. Tyler was just excited to get candy, but he did tell somebody he was faster than a bullet, or did Superman's "duh-duh-duh!" Joel just rode around in the stroller and liked looking at all the halloween lights and decorations. The best part was the beautiful weather, and that we were home with plenty of candy and in bed by 8:30!!!



Superman Ty. The kids decorated pumpkin cookies while we waited for Daddy to get home.


Dino Joel


Cinderella had her face painted at the Union High School trick-or-treat street.


Superman, the Dinosaur, and Cinderella.



Hahaha! The kids trying to hold Joel's hands so he can't take the hat off!