Bits & Pieces of our days lately…

Grandpa & Nana brought this little boy a load of sand for his new sandbox!  He loved helping and he has spent so much time digging and playing in that sand box.

I did this little jewelry project a few weeks ago, which I totally stole the idea from my friend, Megan.  Thanks for the idea friend!

Who knew a girl could have so much jewelry pilled up?  Now I can wear it, because I can see it and find it!  And, I have plenty of room to add more…ha!

My wonderful husband and son have been on a mission to plant new trees all around our house this last month.  We have several new trees planted in hopes for more shade around the house in the years to come. 

Kaden man is quite the digger.  He LOVES it and will just dig holes in our yard, so we try to get him to do some productive digging when Daddy needs holes dug.

This is Kaden digging, digging, and digging!

He never gets tired of digging!

I felt like we needed some color on our porch and in the front yard for spring and summer.  So, we picked some of these pretty petunias and mixed flowers at Lowe’s.  A pregnant girls quick fix for color without all the work.

Isn’t it funny how a little color can make you feel so much better?  And, make your house look so much more cheery. 

Back to the tree planters… 

I sure do love this DIGGIN boy!!!

Lance made this strawberry planter for me out of an old watering trough.  I can’t wait to have our own strawberries growing! 

 

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have been passed away; behold, all things have become new.

–2 Corinthians 5:17

Tonya’s Wedding

I am only a month late getting this post made!  I am trying really hard to “catch up” on my blog, so you may see a lot of posts this week. 

My beautiful inside and out step sister, Tonya, was married on March 10 in their home near Austin, Texas.  Lance, Kaden, my Mom, and I all loaded up and headed down for the celebration. 
This is Tonya with her Mom before the ceremony.

The ceremony was small and private and so beautiful. 


I loved that I got to share this special moment with Tonya, Aaron and Lewis.  What a beautiful wedding at home!
Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Gordon!
Then, the super FUN Gender Reveal Party!
This special cake was either going to be blue or pink in the middle!  None of us could wait to find out which it was.  But, Tonya and I both were pulling for a GIRL for her! 

And, it was BLUE! A BOY!!! 
This is Momma and Daddy seeing their IT’s A Boy Sonogram Picture for the first time!


So, we officially have a Team PINK and Team BLUE!!!
I am so happy for Tonya and her family and her new beginnings.
While we were there we got a few family shots…

Kaden, black eye and all…  This is his second black eye from falling.  He had one for his first birthday party, and then one now at three years old. 

I was 21 weeks pregnant in these pictures.
This little boy loves his ‘baby’ growing in Mommy’s belly.  He is always hugging and kissing the baby.  So sweet!

As you can see, it was a GREAT day! 

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. –1 Corinthians 13:5-8

24 Weeks!

We are 24 weeks pregnant today with baby girl, and we are so thankful.  I wanted to share these pictures from last night really quick because they crack me up.  I asked Lance to take my picture last night because we had not taken any since like 19/20 weeks.  Kaden had to be involved in the picture taking as well.  He already had his pull-up on and ready for bed, he is fully potty trained, and has been for 9 months, but he sleeps in a pull up at night.

Here we go… 

I feel like this top makes me look like a tent!  My mom bought me this, it’s really cute, I’m sure I’ll grow into in. 

Look at this boy!  I love him to pieces!

Showing off his tummy like Mommy!

This little boy is going to be the BEST big brother!  Everyday he asks me, “Mommy, is your baby growing?”  As soon as he gets home or walks in the door from being away from me for a few hours he immediately hugs my belly and lifts my shirt and kisses baby.  He is so sweet about the baby.  He has wanted a baby sister all along, he is so sweet with baby girls.  I can’t wait to see how he takes care of his baby sister.

Baby girl is growing and so is Mommy at a rapid pace!!!

We are so thankful for this 24th week of pregnancy.

Do you know that you are the temple of God and that the spirit of God dwells in you?  1 Corinthians 3:16