Sibling sweetness

11 week appointment- Baby 4

I went in for my 11 week appointment today. All my blood work came back fine and blood pressure was normal. I've gained 3 pounds already since my last appointment- ahh! My Dr went to listen to baby's heartbeat with the doppler and could not find it. I was of course a nervous wreck because I had a dream last night that she couldn't find it. My OB sent me downstairs for an ultrasound even though she said she wasn't concerned. The technician had the screen turned around where I couldn't see it so as soon as she said there's a heartbeat I breathed. Praise God! Josh was with me as well so he helped calm me down. The baby measured 11 week 2 days (one day ahead) and it's little heartbeat was 154. We saw its arms, legs and little hand. I was amazed at how much is developed at 11 weeks! I am very thankful this baby is ok!

7 weeks with Baby 4

We had our first appointment today for the baby. Josh and I saw it's little heart flickering away. I measured right on target based on my last period. We were waiting on telling all the family until we had a confirmed little bean in there! I ordered Olivia a Big Sis shirt  from Etsy a few weeks ago after I found out I was pregnant. She wore her shirt to Josh's family on Sunday afternoon when all his brothers, sister, nieces/nephews, Mom and Dad were there. She came in the door holding out her little shirt (we didn't even tell her to do that) and people commented I like your shirt... wait.. BIG sister! Everyone was very excited for us and not all that surprised!

Expecting AGAIN!

Number 4! Yes, we are fully aware what causes this to happen ;) Josh comes from a family with 4 siblings, we have one spare bedroom in our house, and I've always considered the possibility of four.  We stopped preventing in October and tada.. Number 4 is on it's way. Usually I get pregnant on the first try so when it didn't happen right away I actually told Josh if i wasn't pregnant by my birthday in April I was putting the mirena back in. I'm actually super nervous this time around. I feel that way each subsequent pregnancy. With Isaac I wasn't worried about anything but now I'm paranoid about everything. I am praying for a happy, healthy baby! Boy or girl I could care less. I've saved baby stuff for both sexes so there's not much we are going to need for this one! We found out I was pregnant on January 5th when I took a series of tests...one is never enough ;)

Amanda

 Kellie and I visited our childhood friend, Amanda who was spent Christmas in the hospital and 30 days afterwards. She was diagnosed with leukemia but Praise GOD chemo has worked and she is in remission. We were so happy to see her!

Pool in progress

Slowly but surely. We got the spa rocked!!

Christmas 2015

We had our Candlelight Christmas service at church... this is one of my favorite services of the entire year!

Eli and Olivia saw Santa. They were both a little in awe.

Christmas eve steak dinner at Nana and Papa's house. The Littles are ready for their presents. 

Christmas fun at Nana's

Christmas Day we had brunch at our house with my family and then went to Josh's parents. Josh found a maggot in a Mr. Goodbar.. if you are wondering what that picture is to the right. Olivia loves her Pawpaw.. she pets him so sweetly. 

A few Christmas pictures. I had to document our endless Christmas wardrobe. 

I couldn't decide which dress so she wore one for morning church service and the other for the candlelight service. 

Sampson the reindeer

We celebrated after Christmas with our friends the Ellis's. Jolly fun!

December 2015

I love decorating for Christmas. It's such a pain dragging all the boxes out but when it's finished... ahhh.

Christmas is coming!

Olivia warming herself on the heated tiles while I get ready. 

Josh and I took our Isaac and our niece, Kristin snowboarding. I snowboarded the first 5 hours and skied the last 3. I am so sore!

My big boy

He shaved his mustache.. FINALLY!

We hosted our Annual Christmas gathering while our friend, Jonathan was in town. It's always such fun seeing everyone 

Happy Anniversary 2014

Josh and I had a stay-cation this year for our anniversary. My mom kept all 3 kiddos and we had the house to our self. It was super relaxing and nice to sleep in without little people climbing on my face at 7am.  Friday night we went to dinner and a movie with friends. Saturday, we slept in, drove the Parkway, toured a winery, hiked to one of our favorite spots in Linville Gorge, shopped in Blowing Rock, ate dinner and came home. Our anniversary falls during peak leaf season and all accommodations quickly get filled this time of year. 

Beautiful creation

We saw one group of backpackers leaving as we were hiking in. Other than that it was just us the entire time which was nice!

Happy Anniversary Joshua

Peak leaf season on the Parkway

Empty woods

Frozen on Ice

We took Eli and Olivia to Greensboro to see Frozen on Ice. Isaac opted out and stayed with his cousin Gabe.  I must say it was marvelous! Just seeing the characters and song that we know by heart on ICE nonetheless. It was pretty amazing. The kids loved it. We picked up our niece Allie from UNCG and she went with us. Olivia was mesmerized.