33 WEEKS AND 3 DAYS

Well, time seems to have slowed down lately... doesn't that always happen at the end of a pregnancy. Sometimes, when we are really busy I want things to slow down and they seem to speed up around me. Funny, how that works.

I have been reading a few Beverly Lewis books. J. went to library for me and found them... that is love:) If you have never read her books, she writes Amish fiction. How did I ever get into these???? Oh, I remember, I bought a huge box of Christian books at a yard sale for like 5.00 or something. Anyway, I love her reading about the Amish... A few of you know my affection for their lifestyle. In fact, every time I start reading one of her books, J. always says, "Baby, we are not going to be Amish unless Jesus walks through that door and tells me to be Amish...even then I would ask Him...are you sure???"

I agree totally, I would miss the modern conveniences of life too much. But, I have to admit that I am attracted to the simplicity of their lifestyle. It may sound cheesy, but every time I read about the Amish ways, I am reminded of my nature to collect "stuff" just to feel happy and secure. It usually leads to discontentment and more time spent taking care of and cleaning up all this "stuff" I have collected.

Here is one thing I learned from the book: WE MISS OUT ON A GREAT DEAL OF PEACE by rushing around, going from one thing to the next...collecting and maintaining, collecting and maintaining. Then, we evn have to spend more time sorting through all the "stuff" and hauling it off to Salvation Army or a yardsale, etc.

Does anyone else feel this way, or am I just nesting??? :)

Friends

I am a little emotional these days, but I don't think this kind of emotion is a bad thing. 

I have always been so grateful for friends, but lately I have a new appreciation. I have realized how important they are to me and how God places them in our lives for a reason. Friends are a necessity. Good friends make your life so rich. Sigh.....

Our friends have been calling, brining food, encouraging us. laughing with and most importantly, praying for our growing family.  Check out these pictures of some of our friends, some we have had for a long time and some are new friends that we will hopefully stay in touch with over the years. I love doing life with you all! And the many more that I don't have recent pictures of!

New Yard!

You know you are a real grown-up when you are excited about your front yard being landscaped. For some reason, even though I just turned 30... I still have a hard time seeing myself as an adult.
Anyway, we bought this house a year ago and we have loved it here. We bought it because it has LOTS of room for improvement... it is part of our plan to renovate it and then sell it and have a nice amount to put down on the next one. I think we may do this a few times until we can have a house debt free... (at least it sounds good, we will see with 5 kiddos)

So...my very hardworking husband, with the help of his friends and brother, leveled and sodded our front yard. It looks so good I had to brag on him. The yard looked like a jungle when we moved in. He has been clearing it for weeks and weeks. The bare spots are lined with rocks and will soon be flower beds. Good job honey!

Our Crew

Confessions of a bored pregnant woman

Did I just say I am bored? Can you believe it? With 3 boys, you would think that would be impossible. But, after 3 weeks of bedrest I have finally reached it. Thankfully, it has only lasted a few minutes here and there. Seriously, I am so thankful that the babies are doing well that I really am not complaining. I am 32 weeks and 3 days!!! YEAH! Now that I am basically glued to the chair/couch, I thought I would start a new blog. I have another one that is supposed to be for photography. If anyone has checked it lately, they will see I am not doing much photography lately. I am waiting on my two new subjects to be here in July!!!

My youngest.. let's call him ChubbyBubble, ( I love to make up fictitious names for people) a slightly stocky 2 year old...he comes up to me and says "momma...knock knock" I knew he was copying his older brothers (we will get to their names later) so I went along. "Who's there?" ChubbyBubbly grins and says,"Nobody". I say, "Nobody who?" (I know this one because I have already heard it 15 times today) He just grins up at me and stares...saying nothing. Get it? NOBODY!!! Like I said, I am a little bored and have always been easily amused.

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