Since I have been pretty tired lately, I have not been to the grocery store or Target in over three weeks. Greg has been running, what seems like daily, to the store to pick up whatever we need to just make it through the day. After feeling like I really needed to get on top of things, I found two ways I could get a little cooking and shopping done without much effort.
1. Super Suppers - a couple friends have used them for a while and I finally decided that we had eaten out enough and needed to have some formula for home cooked meals. They have a monthly supper club which is very reasonable and the meals are great! I ordered the meals online and then went to the store to pick them up. So easy!
2. Sam's Club - they have 'Click 'n Pull' where you can shop online and they pull all your groceries for you, at no cost. I simply went in today, they pulled my order, I payed at Customer Service (with no wait), and we were off. Again, so easy!
I have no idea why I have not tapped into these resources before. Our pantry is now full and we will again have hot semi-home cooked meals!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Twins Update
We are just getting back from our ultrasound this morning. Everything looked great. God answered our prayers - the babies have a septum between them! Both babies were measuring exactly the same.
Please continue to pray for the babies' health and continued development. We are hoping for a January delivery. We know that these two babies are a blessing from the Lord so we will continue to trust Him to carry our family through the months to come.
Please continue to pray for the babies' health and continued development. We are hoping for a January delivery. We know that these two babies are a blessing from the Lord so we will continue to trust Him to carry our family through the months to come.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Worry
This past week the boys went with Greg to young singles Sunday School. Their round table discussion was on worry. Since the boys wanted to participate, Camden made a Top 10 List of Worries for he and Landon:
1. Being sprayed by a skunk.
2. Getting an A-.
3. A squirrel scratching me on the head.
4. A failed math paper.
5. Daddy taking my pen away.
6. Being chased by a deer.
7. A bear trying to kill me.
8. Being speared by an Alcus Indian.
9. The building breaking.
10. A bullet hitting me in the eye.
Worry, it has always been something I struggled with. However, I can honestly say none of these have ever topped my list.
1. Being sprayed by a skunk.
2. Getting an A-.
3. A squirrel scratching me on the head.
4. A failed math paper.
5. Daddy taking my pen away.
6. Being chased by a deer.
7. A bear trying to kill me.
8. Being speared by an Alcus Indian.
9. The building breaking.
10. A bullet hitting me in the eye.
Worry, it has always been something I struggled with. However, I can honestly say none of these have ever topped my list.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Baby, oh Babies
Two. That is the number of the week for us and will be for the next 30. Last week we found out that we are expecting identical twins! Nothing could have prepared us for that news. When the nurse told us, we were speechless.
After a pretty normal ultrasound, only seeing one baby, I starting asking a few questions to make sure there was nothing that caused any alarm to the sonographer. After looking a minute more, she said, "I think I may have lied to you." Our hearts sank. Then, she proceeded to explain that what she originally said was part of the yoke sac was not, it was another heartbeat. Sure enough, when she was able to look more closely, there was baby number two!
Afterwards, we came home and told the boys. The only thing that concerned Camden was the thought of changing diapers. After assuring him that he would only have to do so if he wanted, he was excited. Landon on the other hand had a little different response. He internalized it a little while and then said, "If they are girls, can one wear a ribbon and the other not so we can tell them apart?" A minute later he had name suggestions for them as well - Cindy Lou Who and Pumpkin. Nicknames we suggested.
We have a long road ahead of us. The risks with identical twins are higher as well as the concerns with my Crohn's Disease. The babies are in the same yoke sac and have the same placenta. Over the next couple weeks, we are praying that a septum will grow between them to separate them from each other. We will have another ultrasound on July 9th to hopefully see a little division.
Two. What a blessing. We are trusting in the Lord's hand to carry us through this pregnancy.
After a pretty normal ultrasound, only seeing one baby, I starting asking a few questions to make sure there was nothing that caused any alarm to the sonographer. After looking a minute more, she said, "I think I may have lied to you." Our hearts sank. Then, she proceeded to explain that what she originally said was part of the yoke sac was not, it was another heartbeat. Sure enough, when she was able to look more closely, there was baby number two!
Afterwards, we came home and told the boys. The only thing that concerned Camden was the thought of changing diapers. After assuring him that he would only have to do so if he wanted, he was excited. Landon on the other hand had a little different response. He internalized it a little while and then said, "If they are girls, can one wear a ribbon and the other not so we can tell them apart?" A minute later he had name suggestions for them as well - Cindy Lou Who and Pumpkin. Nicknames we suggested.
We have a long road ahead of us. The risks with identical twins are higher as well as the concerns with my Crohn's Disease. The babies are in the same yoke sac and have the same placenta. Over the next couple weeks, we are praying that a septum will grow between them to separate them from each other. We will have another ultrasound on July 9th to hopefully see a little division.
Two. What a blessing. We are trusting in the Lord's hand to carry us through this pregnancy.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Loving It
A few weeks ago I heard a song on the radio that I loved so I decided to download it. While downloading, I decided to listen to more of the album and ended up getting the whole thing. Right now, they top my playlist - Tenth Avenue North - love it.
Monday, March 2, 2009
B-Ball Boys
This year Camden played his first season of basketball, which he LOVED. Now, when the boys are outside, you can bet that they are playing basketball.
Landon's Class Events
Valentine's Chapel
This past month Landon had several events to take place in his class. First, they celebrated the 101th day of school with Dalmatian Day. The kids dressed up like dalmatians and had different activities all morning centered around dogs. Also, their class was responsible for the Valentine's Day Chapel. The kids recited a poem and Bible Verse. He was so excited about these events. Being a part of these days has made me want to teach preschool again. So much fun!
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