Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
The girls love their brother
Abby and Leah have been such great big sisters to baby Ethan. Abby has nicknamed him Ethie and loves to take care of him. She is the perfect helper when he is crying and mommy is in the middle of something important. She gives him his paci and sings to him until he calms down. Abby says that she wants to be a mommy when she grows up and I know she will be a very good one. Leah loves to lay down next to Ethan and give him kisses on his head. She tries to be helpful too by putting the paci in upside down or running off with it. Sometimes she gets frustrated when he is being fed and she would like to have a meal herself. One time she said, "I don't want Ethan milk. Put Ethan down!" It was pretty difficult not to laugh. She is too cute!
Having three makes time fly by. Everything seems to run together and there aren't enough hours in the day. It's amazing how fast the kids are growing and I pray that I will take the time to cherish each moment because I know I won't remember them all.
Last week Ethan rolled over for the first time. I put him on the floor in the living room and asked Abby to talk to him. She came in to tell me he was trying to roll over. By the time we both walked back to the living room he was on his tummy. I texted Brian to tell him and his response was that he didn't even know Ethan had been trying to roll over. It's so crazy. I feel like if we blink we will miss something.
Last night we attended a kindergarten info meeting. It was really weird talking about Abby riding the bus and going to school for 8 hours a day. It just doesn't seem possible that we have a child old enough for school. Sure does make us feel old! We have no doubt that Abby is ready though. She is a very bright young lady and quite the social butterfly at preschool. I pray she will always be kind and accepting of her peers and obedient to her elders.
Having three makes time fly by. Everything seems to run together and there aren't enough hours in the day. It's amazing how fast the kids are growing and I pray that I will take the time to cherish each moment because I know I won't remember them all.
Last week Ethan rolled over for the first time. I put him on the floor in the living room and asked Abby to talk to him. She came in to tell me he was trying to roll over. By the time we both walked back to the living room he was on his tummy. I texted Brian to tell him and his response was that he didn't even know Ethan had been trying to roll over. It's so crazy. I feel like if we blink we will miss something.
Last night we attended a kindergarten info meeting. It was really weird talking about Abby riding the bus and going to school for 8 hours a day. It just doesn't seem possible that we have a child old enough for school. Sure does make us feel old! We have no doubt that Abby is ready though. She is a very bright young lady and quite the social butterfly at preschool. I pray she will always be kind and accepting of her peers and obedient to her elders.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Baby Ethan
Ethan has been such a blessing to our family. We all love him very much. The girls take such good care of their baby brother. They always want to help give him his paci and hold him. He is growing so quickly and is the best newborn we have had.
It's been a challenge trying to figure out the new normal. We stay inside most of the time, mainly because it is so cold outside. The toughest part is having three children who need your attention all at the same time. Those moments don't last forever and we are all learning to be more flexible. My time at the computer is very minimal. I try to grab the camera as often as possible to grab a few pictures of Ethan. Most of them are on his changing table because he really seems to enjoy it there. He looks around a lot and takes everything in.
It's been a challenge trying to figure out the new normal. We stay inside most of the time, mainly because it is so cold outside. The toughest part is having three children who need your attention all at the same time. Those moments don't last forever and we are all learning to be more flexible. My time at the computer is very minimal. I try to grab the camera as often as possible to grab a few pictures of Ethan. Most of them are on his changing table because he really seems to enjoy it there. He looks around a lot and takes everything in.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Reflecting back...
Last night, as we finished our 13th and final wedding of 2011 I couldn't help but look back at this year and reflect on all that has taken place. I thought about this past March and the events that unfolded in our lives, specifically mine, and couldn't keep myself from praising God.
At the end of March I slipped on a wet mat and did some major damage to my left knee. I had an MRI and learned of an underlying condition I was experiencing with my knee as well. I needed surgery immediately, but I knew in the back of my mind there was a possibility that I could be pregnant. The day of the surgery I woke early to take a pregnancy test just to be sure. I was overwhelmed with so many emotions and fears as I learned that it was a reality. Set aside the fear of going under sedation while in the beginning, fragile stages of a pregnancy. My mind rushed to the rest of the year and what would it look like trying to recover from surgery, be on my feet 10-12 hours at a time to photograph weddings and finishing up our wedding season while being 8 months pregnant. Also, where would this put us financially if I couldn't work. The doctors couldn't even guarantee that my knee would hold up throughout my pregnancy and that I wouldn't need another surgery before I gave birth.
It's a very humbling position to be in when you can't rely on on doctors or medicine for healing. It was hard to face a future of unknowns. At that point all I could do was turn to God and put my trust in him. I had to trust him with the baby growing inside me and know that he would watch over him/her during the surgery despite the anesthesiologist saying there was a strong possibility of miscarriage. I was both physically and spiritually stretched going into a wedding season with a weak knee and not knowing if I would make it through the day, let a lone the rest of the year. I was told by doctors and physical therapists that the extra weight from the pregnancy would only weaken my knee more, cause more pain and make it physically impossibly for me to continue working, bend down and be active.
Now I am almost 33 weeks pregnant and I feel stronger. I am carrying a healthy, active, growing baby. The last two weekends Brian and I have spent our time photographing like crazy. Yesterday I climbed a very large flight of stairs and wasn't in a single bit of pain. Out of breath, yes, but no pain!! It took me about 6 weeks post surgery before I could walk up stairs using both legs.
God is so good! I have witnessed him preform miracles in my life this year and can't praise him enough! He proved medical professionals wrong and defeated my fears. This is the God that I follow and put my trust in. A God that is real. One who listens and uses miserable circumstances for His good and His glory.
At the end of March I slipped on a wet mat and did some major damage to my left knee. I had an MRI and learned of an underlying condition I was experiencing with my knee as well. I needed surgery immediately, but I knew in the back of my mind there was a possibility that I could be pregnant. The day of the surgery I woke early to take a pregnancy test just to be sure. I was overwhelmed with so many emotions and fears as I learned that it was a reality. Set aside the fear of going under sedation while in the beginning, fragile stages of a pregnancy. My mind rushed to the rest of the year and what would it look like trying to recover from surgery, be on my feet 10-12 hours at a time to photograph weddings and finishing up our wedding season while being 8 months pregnant. Also, where would this put us financially if I couldn't work. The doctors couldn't even guarantee that my knee would hold up throughout my pregnancy and that I wouldn't need another surgery before I gave birth.
It's a very humbling position to be in when you can't rely on on doctors or medicine for healing. It was hard to face a future of unknowns. At that point all I could do was turn to God and put my trust in him. I had to trust him with the baby growing inside me and know that he would watch over him/her during the surgery despite the anesthesiologist saying there was a strong possibility of miscarriage. I was both physically and spiritually stretched going into a wedding season with a weak knee and not knowing if I would make it through the day, let a lone the rest of the year. I was told by doctors and physical therapists that the extra weight from the pregnancy would only weaken my knee more, cause more pain and make it physically impossibly for me to continue working, bend down and be active.
Now I am almost 33 weeks pregnant and I feel stronger. I am carrying a healthy, active, growing baby. The last two weekends Brian and I have spent our time photographing like crazy. Yesterday I climbed a very large flight of stairs and wasn't in a single bit of pain. Out of breath, yes, but no pain!! It took me about 6 weeks post surgery before I could walk up stairs using both legs.
God is so good! I have witnessed him preform miracles in my life this year and can't praise him enough! He proved medical professionals wrong and defeated my fears. This is the God that I follow and put my trust in. A God that is real. One who listens and uses miserable circumstances for His good and His glory.
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