She's HERE!!!

Chloe Danielle

Born 12/20/2009 @ 11:03 PM

6 lbs 8 oz

17 3/4 inches

No Baby....

I wish I had an excuse for not posting. Well, I guess I have a few. Let's give it a shot:

1) I'm still pregnant.

2) I have had severe vomiting issues and swelling in my legs.

3) I was on bed rest for about a week. Now I am just on "limited mobility".

4) We have been SO blessed, by so many people! Thanks, everyone, for the help!

5) I would love to no longer be pregnant. Kinda hoping she comes sooner than later!

6) I just said "SHE!"

7) The kids have been a little nutty. They know there's change coming and well.... apparently they don't like change?

8) We are still painting the house. Andy has painted EVERY room and we are now just touching up spots. The house will be up on the market in the new year. YAY!

9) I feel large and in charge. I am told I'm not... but well... I feel like it!

(Look at my studly man!)

10) Christmas is in only 11 days. REALLY?

I think that's all, for now. Everything is revolving around getting things ready for Miss Chloe and keeping sanity! Hopefully we all make it out....alive! :)

Simple Woman's Daybook- November 30, 2009

FOR TODAY... from Brittany’s daybook

Outside my window... a little dreary and cold! COLD!

I am thinking... about packing my hospital bags, this week! I know I won’t use them for a little while, but I want to feel prepared.

I am thankful for... my family, who came and helped us paint this weekend! J

I am wearing... jeans, slip on shoes, a teal shirt, and a ponytail

I am remembering... why I need to be resting. I am feeling a little worn down today.

I am going... who knows? I am not supposed to be “overdoing it,” so who knows….

I am currently reading... “Scream For Me” a murder mystery/romance—I’m not too far into the book, so we’ll see how it goes.
I am hoping... I can get a nap in, today.
On my mind... Not a lot. Just the need for rest.

From the learning rooms... coming off vacation...slowly

Noticing that…. My children are amazing little people and I can’t get enough of their imaginations! :

Pondering these words... “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives”- 2 Peter 3:10-11--- AMEN!

From the kitchen... Leftover turkey soup, bratwurst and sweet potato fries, sweet and sour meatballs… That’s all I have planned so far. J
Around the house... Hopefully we get to get the Christmas décor out soon! J I can’t wait to decorate the tree!

One of my favorite things~ Feeling my baby girl kick… 37 more days!

From my picture journal... My beautiful Matty, shaving like daddy! :)

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My Boys :)

We had the boys' photos taken yesterday! We've decided to keep pictures down to once a year- and I was told I would be allowed to spend more money that way! ;) So we went yesterday and had their 2-year and 4-year old photos taken. It was a BLAST. Honestly. It was the easiest experience we've ever had, when having photos taken. And here are some of the best shots (I'll even throw in some of the bloopers):

(We learned never to say "booger" around Matthew- because he feels the need to pick his nose, when we do!)

Almost 34 Weeks!

I am starting to feel it... You know... that "I want to be DONE" with this pregnancy....NOW.... feeling.....

I feel large.

I feel swollen.

I am getting "sick" again....which never really happened with the other two.

My ribs hurt.

I cry, because I am in pain.

My back hurts.

AND.....

I want to HOLD my baby GIRL! ;)

and here's my cellphone shot of the week... Almost 34 weeks! ALMOST! 

A Few of Adam's School Pictures

I mean...really... can my kid get ANY cuter??! :)

Simple Woman's Daybook- November 16, 2009

Outside my window...cooler today and it's supposed to rain. boo. 

I am thinking...that more sleep would have been nice, but that I am thankful I was able to sleep at ALL! 

I am thankful for... my family and friends! 

I am wearing... My PJs. And I might just wear them all day.

I am remembering... a lot, lately. Not everything is good. But it is making me appreciate where I've been and where I am.

I am going... out with the girls this week! And hopefully to get the boys' pictures done at some point.

I am reading... about sin...

I am hoping... my little Matty feels better soon.

On my mind... a lot. Too much to list, really.

Noticing that... May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.- 1 Thes 5:23--

This was last week's quote, too. But I am keeping it, because I need to keep pondering the words.

Pondering these words... see above. God is a God of peace, we just have to be willing to seek Him. I am willing. I AM willing!

From the kitchen... I am going to make chicken noodle soup, today. :) yum!

Around the house... Lots of cleaning and getting the house ready to sell. STILL! It's a slow process.
 
One of my favorite things~ Coffee. COFFEE. COFFEE!!!!


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