Game & 37 Weeks

Sunday night we went over to my uncle tony and aunt lisa's to watch the Superbowl. Todd and Kayla and Kaydee Mae were over there too. That Kaydee Mae is just adorable and growing way too fast! We were all cheering on our Colt's, bummed they lost, but we still had a good evening enjoying each other!

My dad and B playing before the game started
Brycen Hunter

I was glad it wasn't really late when the game got over, but I still couldn't sleep well :( Yesterday at work seemed like a long day! Ed and Judy (our preacher and his wife) came by to visit for a little bit last night. That was a nice visit! We are so thankful for them (and the cookies she brought too!) haha :)

37 Weeks

I was 37 Weeks yesterday... Full Term! How exciting! I am huge. Uncomfortable. And VERY ready to have C out. Also, very grateful that he is still in there and healthy though! I go to the dr. this evening at 4:50 our time... Hopefully they will have the roads cleared by then so it won't be too long of a trip. I am anxious to see if I have made anymore progress. At the most we have 15 days until my c/s is set for, but man oh man I am hoping for him to come out before then!!! I just can't wait to snuggle this little boy! I told Ryan I don't think I will be able to share him, even with him! hahah! :) But seriously! I am sure I will spoil him rotten because I won't want to put him down. Ever! We have waited so long for this... and although 15 days might not sound like a long time to wait, it feels like eternity right now! I am enjoying a snow day at home with Brycen just hanging out since his school was cancelled.

While We Wait...

Well, I haven't updated since Wednesday, because I've been sick since Tuesday night and I haven't done much of anything (well maybe besides whine and complain to my poor husband!). Sorry I fell off the 14 day Love Challenge bandwagon. I was super excited about it and it was going so well, but then getting sick kind of put a damper on things... You all can still go to Amy's blog at www.womensmarriageministry.blogspot.com and do the challenges along with her. That's what I'm going to do, but I don't think I'm going to post them since I'm behind now! Ryan was sick last week (think I mentioned that...). On Tuesday on the way to the dr. we were talking about how great it was that I hadn't caught it (my dad, grandma, mom, and co-worker have all had the same stuff). Well, not 3 hours later on our way home I was pretty sure I was getting sick. Head cold/sinus infection, not exactly sure what, but I do know it's been miserable, and especially already being hugely pregnant and uncomfortable! This morning I am FINALLY feeling quite better... Wednesday and Thursday I didn't really move from the couch. Friday I did go to work, but only because there was stuff that I really had to do (no one else was in my office on Friday so I wasn't giving my germs out!). I really thought I should of been feeling better, but yesterday was miserable too! In other news, while we wait on Corbin we've mainly been hanging out in our pj's (because that's about all I can fit in!).

playing blocks :)
going to gatti town after my appointment
such a stud!

riding some motorcycles ;)

bowling...
not even sure? just living life with a 5 year old little boy!

he's cute even when he is being dorky :)

Last night we went to my parents for homemade lasagna for my cousin Brooke's birthday. It was nice to visit, but we didn't stay long since I felt like poo. Tonight we're going to some of my families house to watch the Superbowl game. Only 17 more days to wait at the most.... :)

Hands and Feet

I just want to encourage everyone to be the "hands and feet" of Jesus... just as he was the hands and feet of the Lord.

Andon's life was short. Too short for my liking. But perfect. Pure. Just as the Lord planned it to be. I never asked to be a momma to an angel in Heaven... it's not a road I would of chosen for myself if given the opportunity to choose, but it has been a blessing all the same.

I know of three babies and momma's whose lives have been spared in the past year b/c they've heard Andon's story. Concidence? I don't believe in "concidences".
I believe in God's divine plan for each of us.

I believe that He gives us life for a reason and we need to choose to use that life wisely... for Him.

Sometimes it's hard for me to step out of my comfort zone and "be His hands and feet".

I want to do better at this. It's not about my comfort level, it's about bringing people to Him, being as Christ Like as we can, and living out the words in the Bible that we know to be true.

Will you all join me in this? I want to do this EVERY DAY, but I think Andon's birthday is the perfect day to start stepping out in faith even more.

I love each of you. Thank you so much for the support and love you've shown not only to me, but to our entire family over the past year.

Happy Birthday A!

We love you!

36 Week Appt.

Another good appointment! My blood pressure was 110/70. I hadn't gained weight again (I'm stuck at 20 lbs, which is perfectly fine with me!). I am still measuring right on track. C's heart rate was 133 and he wouldn't hold still (as usual)! The exciting news for me was that I am 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced. She said that that I def. might not make it 'til the 24th and if I am in labor before then she would def. go ahead and do my c/s. I realize I could go back next week and it could all be the same, but it was still exciting to be SOMETHING!

14 Day Challenge- Lesson 7 & Other Thoughts and Corbin's Name Meaning

Lesson #7

Leave a note for your husband that says, "Thank you for wanting to work hard for our family. Your desire & commitment makes me feel secure". Words are healing. Proverbs 16:24 says, "Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."

Hang in there. You are halfway through! Keep an open heart toward God. Let God act on your behalf in response to these plans. Proverbs 16:9 says, "The mind of a man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps".




I am excited about this one! I love leaving little notes for Ryan. I used to do it all the time when we were dating, but I don't much anymore... okay, hardly at all anymore... It only takes a few minutues to write that out and put it somewhere for him (I like to leave him notes in his vehicle and make him smile on his way to work)... so I'll sneak out tonight and put it in there so tomorrow morning... which is going to be an emotional day anyway he can have a pick me up first thing!



I can't believe it has been one year tomorrow since Andon was born and went to be with Jesus. Oh, our precious little Andon. As we prepare for his little brother to make his arrival I find it hard to be emotional turmoil. I don't want to be and quite honestly, the big bad one year mark isn't hitting me as hard as I thought it would. I miss Andon. I love Andon. I find myself wondering what it would be like to have a one year old running around our house... how different our lives would be. Don't get me wrong, I am sad. I want him here. I want all three of my boys to take pictures of and kiss and hug and tell I love them... but just like last year, I still have my hope in Jesus. I know I am going to see him again. It makes the thought of Heaven so much more real, so much more tangible. It gives me a whole new lease on living for the Lord. I don't want to come across like I am not sad, like I don't care, because oh believe me, my heart hurts... but Jesus just gives me so much HOPE!


Speaking of hope, I realized I haven't shared the biblical name meaning of Corbin. I came across this AFTER we decided to name him Corbin, but man oh man, it is sooo fitting.
If you look up Corbin it means- black bird; raven. If you look up the biblical meaning you get this--
The raven was the first bird that Noah sent out of the ark.
When the prophet Elijah was hidden by the brook Cherith, God commanded the ravens to supply him with food.
Ravens were used by Jesus as an example of why people should believe in God. Ravens neither sow nor reap, yet they are provided with food by God.


I think our little Corbin is def. example of why people should believe in God. God is so good. Even though Andon went to Heaven, God gave us Corbin. Not as a replacement for our 2nd son, but because having another child was the desire of our hearts. He put Corbin in our lives and in my tummy at the perfect time. He gave us more hope than we deserve. Twenty-two more days at the most 'til we get to meet our 3rd little miracle. I am beyond ready. I am so excited. Yes, a little nervous... especially since the past two February's haven't treated us so well in the baby department... but I have hope that this February is going to be so much better (even if that stinkin ground hog saw his shadow!).

36 Week Belly Pic

36 Weeks Down

23 DAYS to go!!!

Dr. Appt tomorrow to check on C and me :)

14 Day Challenge-Lesson 6

June 2003

Lesson #6


Think of something that your husband would enjoy doing this evening. Say, "I'd like to watch the football game with you, when is it on"? Or, "I know that you have been talking about cleaning out the garage, I'd like to help". Whatever it is that he would like to do that you may not normally be interested in. If he declines, that is fine. You sent a positive message. If he says ok & the game comes on at 8pm, be there & excited. Maybe even go the extra mile. If he loves the Carolina Panthers, put on some black & blue. Get into it & make it fun!


If while you are spending this time together he says, "You have really changed. What has gotten into you"? Just say, "Thank you. Tell me again about the quarterback. Didn't he just have a run in with the law recently"? Then change the subject. Pull him out on some topic related to the activity. Please do not enter into any relationship discussions or talk about any arguments or negative feelings that you are having. We want you to learn that you can energize your husband simply by being with him.

Okay- so I guess we were supposed to skip Sat. and Sunday, but I didn't follow along and went ahead and posted and did those Lessons too! I guess we'll just be a couple of days ahead if you are doing it with me.