First, the baby. Last night we had our 23 week appointment. All seems well and on track. I feel big but no one seems to agree with me. I guess that is okay. My doctor thinks my weight is on track so I guess I can't argue with that! Here are a few pictures of the progress...
Thirteen Weeks
Fourteen Weeks
Fifteen Weeks
Seventeen Weeks
Twenty Two Weeks
Twenty One WeeksWe did miss a few weeks of pictures but that was due to the fact that we've really stepped up the home improvements and it has been hunting season. Jason hasn't gotten a deer yet but the season isn't over either. For the home improvements we started with the laundry room exterior door. The cement had to be sanded down and part of the wall removed to accommodate a standard size door.
In addition to the new door in the back we changed out the front door as well. We also decided to take advantage of a very good deal at Lowes and purchased a house full of carpet. We had it installed professionally but saved some money by ripping out the old carpet first. In order to do all of that, we moved all of our furniture into a large enclosed trailer (can be seen in some of the pictures). There is a gap in the time frame for these pictures as the camera got lost in the shuffle for a couple of weeks.
Smokey seems to love having the couch back and makes herself right at home.
After all of that craziness with the house, we celebrated Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for! I think back to a year ago when we were devastated to have medical professionals inform us that children without medical intervention may not be possible. God is so good and proved them wrong. We've also had chances to build memories on trips with family and friends. Who knew God had so much in mind for us?! We celebrated the holiday by spending lunch with my mom and siblings. Then, that evening we spent with Jason's dad and the whole clan on that side. Friday I hit the stores at 5:30 and didn't have any problems getting the deals I set out for. Saturday we spent with Jason's mom. We are thankful to spend another year with his grandparents and pray that his grandma continues to do well. We found out this year that she has stage 3 breast cancer and she's coping well with the treatments so far.
Now, I can't believe it is December with Christmas knocking on our door already! December has arrived with much snowier weather than November. I have to be thankful that it held off as long as it did. I enjoy watching it snow and it really sets the mood for Christmas. However, I can't help feel as fall gives way to winter that I want March to be here that much faster.
In addition to the new door in the back we changed out the front door as well. We also decided to take advantage of a very good deal at Lowes and purchased a house full of carpet. We had it installed professionally but saved some money by ripping out the old carpet first. In order to do all of that, we moved all of our furniture into a large enclosed trailer (can be seen in some of the pictures). There is a gap in the time frame for these pictures as the camera got lost in the shuffle for a couple of weeks.
Smokey seems to love having the couch back and makes herself right at home.After all of that craziness with the house, we celebrated Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for! I think back to a year ago when we were devastated to have medical professionals inform us that children without medical intervention may not be possible. God is so good and proved them wrong. We've also had chances to build memories on trips with family and friends. Who knew God had so much in mind for us?! We celebrated the holiday by spending lunch with my mom and siblings. Then, that evening we spent with Jason's dad and the whole clan on that side. Friday I hit the stores at 5:30 and didn't have any problems getting the deals I set out for. Saturday we spent with Jason's mom. We are thankful to spend another year with his grandparents and pray that his grandma continues to do well. We found out this year that she has stage 3 breast cancer and she's coping well with the treatments so far.
Now, I can't believe it is December with Christmas knocking on our door already! December has arrived with much snowier weather than November. I have to be thankful that it held off as long as it did. I enjoy watching it snow and it really sets the mood for Christmas. However, I can't help feel as fall gives way to winter that I want March to be here that much faster.
