We had our 14 week "tummy check" yesterday. Despite many unsettled nerves leading up to this appointment, we heard a healthy heartbeat and lots of wiggling from our little miracle. In one month from today we will get to find out if baby Irvin is a boy or girl. I can hardly wait!
We watched Brave last night with my sister and her husband. IT WAS FANTASTIC! Daniel and I loved it and chuckled often. We will be buying this one the second it hits the shelves.
Our weekend consisted of lots of construction. Daniel started demo-ing the crappy old fence, then the 105 degree temperatures broke his spirit and he called the fence contractor. We got rid of the remains of a previous demo project (a truckload of broken ceramic tile) and all of our quarter round has been installed. We have a few small projects left to do: touching up paint, repairing the trim on the back door, and some cleaning. By Friday, we will have a sign in the yard!
Tonight, we meet with the lender to see what we can qualify for. I'm hoping it's enough to purchase/build a house I've fallen in love with in the perfect area. We'll also likely be moving in with my parents during the transition. This wouldn't normally bother me, except that I'm only getting more pregnant, and don't love the idea of a newborn in a multi-family living situation. It will provide us with the means to save up a LOT of money while we wait to settle in to the new house. Keep us in your prayers!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
On to New Adventures
Well, after 3 years of living in our first house, we're ready to sell. It's been the perfect home for us, but we are ready for a change.
We currently live a minimum of 20 miles from our church, our friends, our family, and our jobs. We don't even buy gas or groceries here, because the prices are so inflated. We're spending $400/month in gas, and I'm estimating that when we move back to Arlington (our social sphere) we'll be saving $250/month on gas alone. The best part of all: since we bought this house for such a steal, we'll be making quite a profit. Enough to pay off all of our existing debt and have a tiny down payment on our new house. How's that for fiscally responsible?! I'm truly the most excited about this part. I L-O-V-E budgeting and finding wiggle room in the budget. I estimate, that with the money we won't be spending on gas and monthly payments, we'll be saving close to $800/month, which is what my little part time job brings in each month. Can I get a hallelujah?! Not to mention the major cut-backs we'll be able to make in eating out, since we'll live in town and will be able to just drive home and grab lunch.
I plan to have the new home paid off in 10 years. We'll also be in great shape for providing for our little squirt. AND, we can finally afford to actually decorate our home with grown-up, non-hand-me-down furniture! The plan is to stay in this house until it's paid off, so I'm going to be landscaping the crap out of our new house. I've gone 5 years without a pretty yard, it's time.
I will post a "tour" or our current house when it's whipped back into shape and ready for the for sale sign. Pray for guidance and provision during this time. It feels like madness doing this with only 6 months (wahoo!) until the baby comes; during the holidays no less. My hope is to be in the new home in early December. We are trusting God to make it work for us, haha!
We currently live a minimum of 20 miles from our church, our friends, our family, and our jobs. We don't even buy gas or groceries here, because the prices are so inflated. We're spending $400/month in gas, and I'm estimating that when we move back to Arlington (our social sphere) we'll be saving $250/month on gas alone. The best part of all: since we bought this house for such a steal, we'll be making quite a profit. Enough to pay off all of our existing debt and have a tiny down payment on our new house. How's that for fiscally responsible?! I'm truly the most excited about this part. I L-O-V-E budgeting and finding wiggle room in the budget. I estimate, that with the money we won't be spending on gas and monthly payments, we'll be saving close to $800/month, which is what my little part time job brings in each month. Can I get a hallelujah?! Not to mention the major cut-backs we'll be able to make in eating out, since we'll live in town and will be able to just drive home and grab lunch.
I plan to have the new home paid off in 10 years. We'll also be in great shape for providing for our little squirt. AND, we can finally afford to actually decorate our home with grown-up, non-hand-me-down furniture! The plan is to stay in this house until it's paid off, so I'm going to be landscaping the crap out of our new house. I've gone 5 years without a pretty yard, it's time.
I will post a "tour" or our current house when it's whipped back into shape and ready for the for sale sign. Pray for guidance and provision during this time. It feels like madness doing this with only 6 months (wahoo!) until the baby comes; during the holidays no less. My hope is to be in the new home in early December. We are trusting God to make it work for us, haha!
Saturday, June 9, 2012
An Introduction....
We are expecting a miraculous Christmas this year! I would like everyone to meet our 12 week old baby!
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This precious photo was taken at 10 weeks and 4 days. The baby was about 2 1/2 inches long at the time, and I believe s/he is going on 3 inches now. This is the longest I have carried with any of our babies, and I am due on Christmas Eve! Daniel and I are obviously thrilled and taking it one day at a time. God has been incredibly faithful to sustain the baby so far. He has also been faithful to walk with me through this emotional hurricane. I never expected to get pregnant so quickly after our 3rd miscarriage, especially since it took us 3 years to conceive that angel. I must say, it was a complete shock, and I was more fearful than excited at first, but God is using this baby already to draw me closer to him. So, ooh and aww over my cutie, and keep us in your prayers!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Back from Hawaii
We had an amazing time in Hawaii. We saw so many amazing things. Whales and dolphins, the Napali Cliffs, the Waimea Canyon, gorgeous flowers, and basically the entire island of Kauai. It was so good to get away from the routines and the stresses of work and obligations and go sailing, snorkeling, or just laying around the hotel room learning to play my new ukelele.
This was the sunset at Poipu Beach our first night in Hawaii.
I spent the entire second day on Poipu Beach with our family. I have a decent tan now!
On the northern coast line: this is the view from the lighthouse. The waves hitting these cliffs was one of the most spectacular things I have ever had the privilege of seeing.
The sails of the Southern Star. A beautiful catamaran that sailed us around the eastern coast. The dolphins raced us out of the harbor. Incredible!
Me and Daniel. We were planning out our future Hawaiian careers. Daniel is going to become a crew member on a catamaran, and I will become a trail guide for the stables.
Coming home was a terrible experience. I was awake for 34 hours packing and waiting at airports or in the plane. We flew all through the night. We got home, and I decided to stay awake to get my body back on Texas time. The next day was spent with my precious friend walking in the park attempting to coax her little one into deciding to be born. I think it worked :) She went into labor the next day, and I am the proud godmother of the cutest little boy. I am completely in love with him, and cannot wait until he gets to come home. I am ready for some serious baby snuggling!
This was the sunset at Poipu Beach our first night in Hawaii.
I spent the entire second day on Poipu Beach with our family. I have a decent tan now!
On the northern coast line: this is the view from the lighthouse. The waves hitting these cliffs was one of the most spectacular things I have ever had the privilege of seeing.
The sails of the Southern Star. A beautiful catamaran that sailed us around the eastern coast. The dolphins raced us out of the harbor. Incredible!
Me and Daniel. We were planning out our future Hawaiian careers. Daniel is going to become a crew member on a catamaran, and I will become a trail guide for the stables.
Coming home was a terrible experience. I was awake for 34 hours packing and waiting at airports or in the plane. We flew all through the night. We got home, and I decided to stay awake to get my body back on Texas time. The next day was spent with my precious friend walking in the park attempting to coax her little one into deciding to be born. I think it worked :) She went into labor the next day, and I am the proud godmother of the cutest little boy. I am completely in love with him, and cannot wait until he gets to come home. I am ready for some serious baby snuggling!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Borrowing a post today.
This is from Donielle at Naturally Knocked Up, everyone needs to know this. I've heard most of theses before, and they are incredibly hurtful.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
The Update
I'm back. I'm working like crazy, playing computer games when I get a few minutes to rest, not cooking nearly enough, and loving Daniel more than ever. We are 4 days away from our flight to Kauai, Hawaii! We're going with his parents, brother, and sister-in-law. I am particularly fond of those 4 people and can't wait to spend 8 days with them. I hope to practice some of my new html skills on this blog when I get back from the trip. I will try to be good and take lots of pictures.
My absence was due largely to my pregnancy. Sadly, we lost our baby on October 21, 2011. Once again, this was the result of my genetic abnormality. We still believe God is loving and sovereign. Continue to keep us in your prayers as we search God's heart and look for his will for our family.
We knew that another loss was likely, but it's still such a shock, and it doesn't get less traumatic or easier to deal with. Actually, I have found that this miscarriage challenged my faith in a way that the others didn't. I had learned so much about the character of God through the other pregnancies and the loss of my first 2 babies. Sometimes knowing more makes a circumstance harder. Maybe, I will write more about it soon, but I'm not ready to yet.
I have decided through all of this, that I am not waiting for my dream to come true any longer. It's too disappointing. Instead, I am actively pursuing a hobby I've always been too chicken to pursue: camping. We've camped plenty, and Daniel and I have become champions at making camping a comfortable and enjoyable experience. The camping I'm talking about is the "hike up a small mountain with only what you can carry on your back with no running water or electricity," kind of camping. I've always wanted to do it, and we are hoping to go on a practice trip in the beginning of March. We're also gearing up to go backpacking in Ireland and Scotland next year! HECK YEAH!
That's a very brief summing-up of what's going on with us.Until next time....
My absence was due largely to my pregnancy. Sadly, we lost our baby on October 21, 2011. Once again, this was the result of my genetic abnormality. We still believe God is loving and sovereign. Continue to keep us in your prayers as we search God's heart and look for his will for our family.
We knew that another loss was likely, but it's still such a shock, and it doesn't get less traumatic or easier to deal with. Actually, I have found that this miscarriage challenged my faith in a way that the others didn't. I had learned so much about the character of God through the other pregnancies and the loss of my first 2 babies. Sometimes knowing more makes a circumstance harder. Maybe, I will write more about it soon, but I'm not ready to yet.
I have decided through all of this, that I am not waiting for my dream to come true any longer. It's too disappointing. Instead, I am actively pursuing a hobby I've always been too chicken to pursue: camping. We've camped plenty, and Daniel and I have become champions at making camping a comfortable and enjoyable experience. The camping I'm talking about is the "hike up a small mountain with only what you can carry on your back with no running water or electricity," kind of camping. I've always wanted to do it, and we are hoping to go on a practice trip in the beginning of March. We're also gearing up to go backpacking in Ireland and Scotland next year! HECK YEAH!
That's a very brief summing-up of what's going on with us.Until next time....
Monday, September 5, 2011
Answered Prayers
April 20th we will be welcoming a new addition to our family! I am pregnant at last! Thank you for your prayers for us. I am 8 weeks pregnant and feeling great. I will definitely keep you posted. Hopefully I will have sono pics in less than a week. Keep our growing family in your prayers!
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