Peppermint, Key Lime Pie and other essentials.

My life seems to be a sea of hormones these days. I'll just start out by saying that I cry a lot and that it results in buying myself lots of Sonic drinks and maybe a pair of new shoes...or two. I actually haven't bought shoes, but that is only because my daughter needs diapers and Jackson had to get a new pair for himself, but you probably didn't need to know that. It sounded better when you thought I was getting 2 new pairs of shoes. It sounded better to me too...

Saturday morning I woke up in a heap of despair. I felt huge with still 3 months to go and had tried on at least 4 different outfits that day that all looked terrible. I sat down on the bed crying and decided that I could in no way go until the end of January. The Lord knew what he was doing when he put Jason and I together because he calmly told me that life would be okay and that I looked beautiful. I still didn't see any of his point, but okay....keep going. My emotional breakdown must have touched a spot of sympathy in him (or fear) and he told me we were going out to buy me some maternity clothes that I would feel good in. I don't argue with a man that wants to buy me clothes. No matter what the purpose.

He's a great husband. I know he will be excited to have his wife back in 3 months. ;)

Isn't he handsome? This time in our lives has brought us closer than ever....even when I am a crazy, emotional, pregnant, swollen woman.

Some questions I've been pondering...

Why do pregnant women suffer from insomnia?
Why can't we have ice cream whenever we want to?
Why do I get acne like I'm 14 again?
Why do naps make you even meaner?
Why do I dream of these every night?

Okay, maybe that last question was totally made up.

The man in my life

It has really been hitting me lately how lucky I am to have Jason as my husband. He & I are so different, but definitely made for each other. He is my hero in every way and I am so proud to call him my husband.

I will be going to part-time hours in the Spring. We have been praying about it for awhile and both feel that this is the time for me to take on less at work and more at home. I am THRILLED that I get to keep working at River City. I love the creative side of my job and I love developing people who I know are called to be worship leaders for God's kingdom! This will allow me to focus on only the things that I know God has called me to do. It excites me that I will still have a role in it, but it gives me so much joy to know that I will have a bigger role with my kids too. It is definitely a step of faith for us, but I am trusting that God is going to provide! I am so proud of where Jason is at right now in ministry too. The Lord is really raising him up and he has a lot of exciting and new things happening. I really feel like this is going to be a very fruitful season for Jason and that I am supposed to support him more in that as well.

I am so thankful for this man. I am not always the nice wife either, so I know he puts up me. Especially when I am pregnant. :) Of course, there is always the reminder that he is a goofball too. Even better for me.

Why are you thankful for your husband? Share it on your blog this week!

24 weeks prego

I am 24 weeks pregnant. It is glorious. I am so happy to be at this place in my pregnancy!! A few things I'm feeling these days...

*I feel better. Thank you God!

*I have not had NEAR the heartburn/reflux that I had with my other 2. It would literally make me sick every night. I am so thankful.

*I am always pretty tired still. I credit that to my 2 kids who are keeping me busy!

*I have gained around 10 lbs. I figure that's pretty good. I gained 20 with Jack and 22 with Reagan. I'd like to keep it around those numbers, but we will see. ;) Trying not to think too much about it.

*I've been craving Minute Maid Fruit Juice like crazy. I go to the store at least 2 a week to buy it when we run out. It's my absolute favorite, but it does have 110 calories per serving...so I need to watch that! I don't really crave any particular foods although I do love spicy things it seems.

*I am getting more and more excited about our little girl coming. I am anxious to see what she looks like. I have been praying for her more and more every day.

*I still don't like maternity clothes. I don't wear them well. I wish I was one of those cute pregnant girls with the little belly's. That is not me. I am hoping to find some things that I can sing in and feel good in as the weather gets cooler. I feel extra aware of myself when I am singing in 3 services on Sunday. I just want to look cute!

So at 24 weeks that's where it's at. Only 16 more to go!

Our newest addition

So I have a lot of things to post about. Earlier it was Reagan turning 2 and now here I am telling you about our new

CAR!!!!!

Can you tell I'm excited!?

Last Sunday, we drove this home.
For a year we have been seeking God about a new car. Before I got pregnant it wasn't that big of a deal, but I felt God speaking to me about what it means to come before him with our needs. So I did. And for awhile I saw nothing. Back in May, I found out I was pregnant again and new that we would really need a 2nd car..or something bigger. However, we did not want to get in a hard place financially and kill ourselves while paying for something we can't afford. No bueno.

So, I continued to pray knowing that God would provide and that there could be worse things in life. A few weeks ago we went to dinner at our friends house. They had this lovely thang...(yes, I said and meant thang) sitting out front with a for sale sign on it. We asked what they were wanting for it and went on our merrily way because we knew we probably couldn't do that. They asked Jason if he wanted to drive it. Jason did. Of course...but then we went home and dreamed that one day we would find something like that. The next day I was driving in my neighborhood and felt God specifically say, go home and ask me for what you need. Now, I know that this is not always the case. I know that sometimes God has other desires for us and other things to learn, but in this case I felt like I had to ask...and so I did.

We received a phone call that night saying they wanted to make a deal with us and offered us the Expedition at an amazing price. They basically gave it to us and now I am feeling so overwhelmingly blessed by what God has done for us. We pay off our HUGE student loan in November and will be able to get this baby paid for too (the actual baby that I am growing..not the car. The car's name is thang. Remember?) I am so excited and I LOVE IT.

The Lord is so good. He is showing me so much right now in my life. I still have doubts about things, but my faith is being stretched to a new place. I know he will provide no matter what.

Reagan & Luke's Birthday Party

Last week we celebrated Reagan turning 2 and on Saturday she had a shared birthday party with Luke Conant. Her best friend/boyfriend, even though she is like 5 inches taller than him.

Reagan, it was always a problem for me too, honey. Just hold out and maybe he'll grow to be 6'3 like your daddy...or you just have to be content marrying someone short cause you WILL marry into the Conant Family. ;)

Their 2nd Birthday was celebrated at McDonald's this year. By far the EASIEST and most relaxing party I have ever done. Ever. It was such a blessing to do it with friends that we love. Reagan was so cute in her cute little outfit, Jenn's mother-in-law made. Her and Luke's outfits coordinated!! Is that not adorable?

I love their faces.

So, now I have a 2 year old. And the 2's are in full swing. She is still my sweet girl, but she is also my independent "I'll do it my way and if I don't I'll throw a fit" girl.

Today. Friday, October 1st.

Today.

Today is....

beautiful.

cool.

fall.

October.

hopeful.

surprising.

colorful.

sweet.

expectant.

joyful.

surrounded.

filled.

busy.

loved.

I am....

all of these things.

and more.

so excited for what God has in store.