Jake The Snake

We have been reading/speaking a lot to Jake about animals here lately. The other night he was partial to the snake. He took James belt and squiggled all around saying'''ssssshhhhssss'' like a snake!!! It was sooo cute. And this is him laughing at himself when we started to laugh. What a clown:)

And we are having a .............

BOY!!!!!!


Can you tell? The ultrasound tech. was for certain that it's a boy!!! And, the best part, everything checked out GREAT!!!!!
We are very excited!!! I get really excited to think about what this is going to mean for Jake. He will always have a playmate, a hide and seek partner and a little buddy to get into mischief with as well! They will be almost 2 years apart to the day.
We ''plan''to have 1-2 more and I would be lying if I said I didn't care if I ever had a girl, I do, but God has CHOSEN US to have 2 sweet little boys to shape into men that, we pray, would one day know there Savior and bring Him glory with their lives. It is a little daunting, but we are up for this HUGE calling of raising two young men, because we know through are wonderful Heavenly Father's promise.......He will supply all the grace we need!!!!!

Ultrasound Thursday

Just wanted to ask for prayer for thursday's ultrasound. Please pray with us that this baby looks healthy on the ultrasound. I have had horrible dreams about seeing 3 arms and/or intestines outside of the body.....yeah, I know.....that's what we call NOT trusting God....or His plan for our lives. These fears just show me how much I think I can do a better job ruling my life. I am learning so much about my sinful self-sufficiency these days!!!!!
We are soooo excited to hopefully see if we will be having a girlie or a boy!!! I will post as soon as I get back from the appt. It's in the morning sooooo.....stay tuned!

16 week belly(well...3 days short....)

Preggo Update

I went and heard the baby's heartbeat last week on the doppler! Also, on March 20 we will(hopefully) find out the gender. I totally think we are having another boy....but then again I have been known to be wrong:) We really could care less what it is. Sometimes I see myself being a very happy mom to lots of boys, and sometimes I could see a little girlie in the mix too. I am a little concerned that if I have a girl, i will be tempted all the time to buy tights, bows, shoes to match every outfit and see cute things everywhere I turn!!!!!!. Right now, Jake is so low maintenance...just throw on jeans that are faded in the knees, and a shirt that has spaghetti sauce stains and he STILL is adorable. He seems to smell even sweeter after he has been outside and smells like dog and grass:) I know...such petty concerns:) Anyway....here is the big poll....lemme know what you think it will be........

When I wasn't watching....

Jake got into the pantry, found a packet of crystal light, used his teeth to poke a hole in the foil cap, and began eating the powder. This is how I caught him....

Lots to Say.......

It has been a while since my last post!!! i have been quite tired here lately, so it's either posting or sleeping, and I suppose you know wich one I have been doing more of:)
Here is a month recap........We have all battled the stomach bug, I had a birthday, James and I just celebrated 7 WONDERFFUL years of marriage, we know have had an official ''walker'' for the last couple weeks(so fun!), training lots in the heart department with Jake...thus seeing lots COME OUT in the heart department with me:) So it has been quite a month for us!!! Full of such grace as well! James and I are planning a charleston getaway in march for our birthday's/anniversary, we are soooo excited! we have never been there so still trying to find a hotel that is decent to stay at but not too outrageouse price wise....any suggestions please?!!
Pregnancy going well! I seem to have the early trimester sleepiness back? kinda weird! I like to be in bed by 8:30 or so. I really hope this ends soon, I think James gets bored at night:) I have a doc. appt. wed. to hear the heartbeat and the next appt. we will find out the gender! I would post belly pics but there is nothing to show yet. I am sure it will pop soon though.
Here are some pics so this post won't be too boring:)These are of jake and the annual valentines morning-heartshaped biscuits with all my friends and there kiddos!