A Whole Year Ago!

A year ago, we were blessed & surprised to hold our adorable baby boy weeks earlier than planned.
A year ago, God blessed us with health and family & friends.
A year ago it was 40 degrees colder outside!!
A year ago we were driving a car instead of a minivan (Yikes!)
A year ago, Uncle Craig went to be with our Lord
A year ago I could hardly walk let alone chase.
A year ago I could only sleep 2 hours at a time.
A year ago I couldn't walk into let alone find anything in Ethan's room

Now, here are a few most recent pictures of us celebrating the year.


Ethan had a white train cake and chocolate cars!
(Mommy had to play with her inherited cake decorating kit!)


Ethan loves his new 4 wheeler!




Let there be cake!


So excited to see what God has in store for us in the next year!
Thank you Jesus for this opportunity to love our beautiful baby boy!

Week 12

So today marks the beginning of week 12 for me. I can't say that I'll be able to do this for every week but I can only start with today.

I have been feeling better. Everyday seems to be different with some days being fine and others sleepy and still others queasy. And then there are the days when I go through all three. I have noticed that I get so exhausted so easily now too. I can go up and down the stairs at work now and then need to take a break. However, I don't feel the need to nap 24/7 so that is an improvement!

The last doctor appointment went well. I seem to be measuring on schedule and baby's heartbeat was healthy at 172 bpm. Some of my clothes definitely do not fit anymore while others I will be wearing for a while yet. The cooler weather has helped greatly so I can wear bigger baggier sweaters and shirts. I have gained 2 lbs roughly since getting pregnant. I say roughly because I was always fluctuating before within a couple of pounds. So, maybe I haven't gained anything :)

Jason began working on the house again last night. The latest project is to install new exterior doors on the front and back of the house. He is starting with the most difficult one, the one in the laundry room. He had to grind down the cement to accommodate the height of the new door. We purchased new screen doors last weekend so now we can get that project done before it gets super cold outside. Hopefully these doors will help with heating costs this year too. But the cement dust has been a pain and I really do not want to see the laundry room for a few days until Jason's had a chance to clean it a bit.

After the doors are installed we plan to start saving for new carpeting in the bedrooms and hallway. Smokey dug up parts of the carpet when we first got her so now every time I vacuum little carpet pieces end up everywhere. Smokey doesn't dig in the house now, but still can't resist the little pieces. I don't want to have our child playing with carpet pieces next year!

This week Jason and I will be 30 (hard to believe!!) and we will be very busy between projects and family gatherings. We still hope to make it to the Allegan County Fair this week but time will tell. Still, it will be great to see everyone.