Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Christmas Morning 2013

Christmas Morning, we had our traditional breakfast at Wick and Patti's.  Josh had to work the night before and the night of Christmas, so we had it early.  It's always so relaxed and I love that.  We had a great time together!
 Gracie loved opening all of her presents and would say "take my picture" after every gift :)
Poppa and his new hat from Gracie! 
 Missy and her yummy treats!
 Chloe getting in on all the action.
 She had to help Josh open his gifts.
 Nana opening her gifts
 Josh's Fav

 Baby D's gift from Gracie
 And our letter from Gracie
 Patti opening the hand painted sign Josh and I got for her
 All the festivities wore this girl out
And the family!!
Merry Christmas!
~"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign:  The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel."  Isaiah 7:14~

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Gracie's 9th Birthday Party

I can't even believe I'm writing this...but our sweet niece is 9 years old.  My how time really does fly.  It seems like only yesterday she was just a baby...
And today we had her 9th birthday party!!  
The Birthday Girl!!
It was a fun time celebrating with family and friends!  Gracie got lots of great gifts and had a yummy Sponge Bob birthday cake!
 Gracie with her Mom
 Gracie with Uncle Josh and Aunt Brandie
 Gracie and Amy
Gracie and Aunt Kay
 Gracie got an awesome present from Kay.  A Marcus Lattimore 49ers jersey!  She was stoked because she loves some Marcus!
 Precious!
 Me and my girl!
 Gracie with Mommy

 Missy and Josh
 Me, Missy and Amy
 Nanny Tuck and Gracie
 Zack and Gracie
 Suzanne and Gracie
 Cake Time!
This is what I got when I said "Gracie, keep your eyes open..."  Too funny! 



 Blowing out pretend candles ;)
 Wes
 Gracie reading her cards and opening presents
 Getting some help from Uncle Josh
 Love this picture!  That's our "slumber party bucket."


 Jennifer and Brantley
 Grant :)
 The presents she got from Pa Knight


 Gracie with her Pa Knight
 Mrs. Schell and Gracie
 Jennifer and Gracie
 Gracie and the Evans' Family
And Gracie with Nana and Poppa!
Happy 9th Birthday Gracie!  We love you so much and so proud of you and all that you have done!!  Can't wait to see how God is going to continue to use YOU for HIS glory!!  Love you bunches my "brown eyed girl!"
~"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.."  Psalm 139:14~

13 Weeks

Today I am:
 And sweet baby is the size of LARGE APPLE
And I am officially in the Second Trimester!!
This is the newest picture of our sweet little one!  We had another u/s yesterday and it was amazing.  We were shocked at how big the baby was and how much he/she has changed since our last u/s.  The baby was moving around and turning and moving its little arms and legs...well, make that big arms and legs.  By the u/s, the baby's legs look very long.  He/She is going to be like its Daddy!!  It was a special time for us.  I could have watched that sweet thing all day long!!  During this u/s, they checked for abnormalities and I am happy to report that everything looked great and perfectly normal!!  Praise be to the Lord!!
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along:  13 weeks
Size of Baby:  Large Apple
Most dramatic developments this week:  Fingerprints have formed, veins and organs are clearly visible and the body is starting to catch up with the head, which makes up a third of his/her body size.  Also, the neck is getting longer and the head is becoming more erect and on top of the little head....he/she may be sprouting some hair!!
Total weight gain:  lost one pound
Maternity clothes:  my new love :)  Wearing more of them just because they are comfy!
Gender:  Don't know yet.  Josh is leaning more towards a girl and I'm thinking it's a little boy!  We will soon see who is right.
Movement:  Not yet, but I can't wait!
Sleep:  Still working third...and sleep is still crazy.
Cravings:  It's something different every day!
Anything making you sick or queasy:  Anything and everything
Symptoms:  Still having pretty bad nausea and vomiting.  Also noticing a lot more reflux.  Tums are my friend! :)
Best moment of the week:  The ultrasound and seeing our precious little one getting so big and strong!
Looking forward to: CHRISTMAS!!
Merry Christmas!!
~"Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift."  2nd Corinthians 9:15~