seems that i'm behind in posting

Well, well, well. It has been a while and I'm sorry about that. Life has been a little busy. I'm 38 weeks and 2 days el preggo and the end is in sight. Jude William will be here soon. This has been a beautiful pregnancy and I'm so thankful for that. Even with the Gestational Diabetes and swollen feet, I have continued to feel wonderful.



In the mean time, our eldest son is growing up before my eyes. Looking through pictures from Christmas until now (to catch up on posting) has pointed that out to me. This is a fun age! I've really loved every age, but these 2 year olds never stop moving or talking or doing or testing. :) It's amazing to watch him take in the world and figure out how it all works. I hope his transition into big brotherhood is smoothe. He tells me he'll cook for us while I recover. ;)



I've been doing lots of laundry in preparation for Jude's arrival and I had forgotten how little those itty bitty clothes are. And the diapers. Newborn diapers are tiny. They're really tiny when held up next to big brother's size 4 diaper. Oh my.



Silas went to the hospital pharmacy with me last week. He was thrilled over the helicopter out front.



Life at our house will be different soon, but I know it will be wonderful. Baby Jude, we're ready when you are!



Lord, thank You for boys! Big boys and itty bitty boys. I am blessed and it's all from You.


New, catch-up Christmas post below...

happy birthday, Jesus!

While looking through Christmas pictures for this post, I realized I did a totally inadequate job taking pictures this year!

Christmas Eve at Gaga and PawPaw's house.

The littlest cousins on my side of the family.

Christmas morning at our house. Aunt Khaki came over to celebrate with us.

Welcome to the family, Bubba! Silas hasn't slept without him since he arrived.

We made a birthday cake for Jesus and after we sang, we had it for breakfast.

Christmas afternoon at the Coen's.

The cousins on the Coen side (except for the newest baby Kendall...we missed them!).


Ummm. That's it. It was a wonderful Christmas though we missed Daddy. Next year we'll have Daddy and Jude! Woo hooooo!!!

merry christmas 2009

what a difference a year makes

This is Silas one year ago. A plump baby that wasn't even walking on his own yet...

And now he looks more like a little boy. This is him today, sitting on the couch watching Yo Gabba Gabba and occassionally running over to get a bite of his peanut butter sandwich...

What a difference a year makes!

Oh and get this...I realized something really special last night. I was reading some blogs and someone was celebrating their "referralversary". Got me thinking about our referral and how that anniversary of 2 years is coming up.

We received Silas' referral on Feb 7, 2008.

My due date for Jude is Feb 7, 2010.

God is in the details and it just makes me smile.

growing belly

My little Jude, dancing in my belly as I type, reminded me to post these pictures. I'm feeling really good. Honestly by this time I thought I'd be waddling and uncomfortable. Instead I feel wonderful. I think because I can't really sit still with Silas, I haven't had a chance to feel uncomfy. Darn those occasional leg cramps in the middle of the night (like bad charlie horses).

I don't think I really look 8 months preggo, but my mom says she was smaller than me, so I guess I'm "normal". Stop laughing. Had a doc appointment last week and all looks good and is measuring on target.

29 weeks 1 day (because I'm sure the one day makes a big difference).

31 weeks

A couple of weeks ago I tested positive for Gestational Diabetes. Oh joy. Actually my doc visit confirmed that all is going well with that. I'm controlling it with diet and keeping track of glucose levels by sticking my finger 4 times per day. Sweet Jude, you're worth it. Because of the GD, I had to go see a "high risk OB/GYN". Since he gave me a good report, he said I could continue seeing my Nurse Midwife which makes me really happy.

Working on the nursery now and feeling the nesting coming on. Going to childbirth classes and after those videos, I'll never be the same. Actually after the miracle of this birth, I know I'll never be the same.

I turned 32 weeks on Sunday (yesterday), but I haven't taken a picture yet. I'll add it when I do.

Hope you're in the Christmas spirit and getting ready for the ultimate birth...Jesus!

silas turns 2

Silas sort of insisted on posing in lots of "before" pictures. We asked his guests to bring non-perishables to donate to the local food care center.

the grandparents

James, Austin, Matthew and Matthew's friend

Carrie & Katy


Leslie & Katy

Bailey Beth

Silas hearts pizza.

Since he turned 2, I let him drink a juice box. He really couldn't have cared less about everything else after that.

It was such a beautiful day, the boys (we have lots of boys in this family) got to play outside.

Grandy & PawPaw

Bevin was a great helper.

We had a great time with a Sesame St theme. Couldn't have done it without my mom and Katy. It does take a village!

Thank You, Lord for our precious 2 year old son. I couldn't love him more if I tried.

fall fun

Fall has been full of fun. Holidays, birthdays and a real, live concert. Silas will turn 2 on Wednesday. Can't believe it! Here is this weekend in review:

28 weeks and 6 days. Let's just call it 29 weeks el preggo.

This is Silas' new way to pose for pictures with me. I kind of love it.

Went to Matt Redman/Casting Crowns concert last night. It was a great night of worship.

Today we went to Zayden's birthday party. There was a big blow up bounce house/slide. Silas normally shys away from these things, so this time I climbed in with him and Ryan helped him climb up the wall to meet me at the top of the slide. Then we all went down together.

You can't see Silas' face, but he loved it! I really loved it.

I knew my limits, but Silas wanted to go again. I had to pull him out crying. :( Wonder what he'll do the next time one of these is around. I'll let you know.

Gobble, gobble, ya'll!!