Gratitude....

I think being put on bed rest for the past few weeks has probably been a little harder on me than I have admitted- even to myself. I thought I was doing okay- just REALLY bored- until 2 of my friends found out yesterday that I had been put on bed rest... they dropped everything they had going on in their busy lives, ran to the store, put together a 'fun box'- full of games, treats, lotion, veggies and dip, fruit and even a movie to watch, then made my family dinner and came over to visit. I was so happy to see them that I could have cried- and did-LITERALLY- and then I had a hard time not crying the whole time that they were here. I was so grateful for their thoughtfulness and for the company. I think cabin fever or depression... maybe both... had set in and I didn't even realize how bad it was. When they were here and after they left all I could do was think about how blessed and grateful I am to have friends and family who call to check on me, who look for ways to show me that they love me, who pray for me, who help get me to and from Dr's appointment and who lift my spirits... and that help with Gabriel. It has been a long and boring couple of weeks and I am really excited about getting to my appointment this morning and have my fingers crossed that the Dr. will tell me all is well and that I can resume a LIFE! I miss my friends and my life! Thank you everyone for all that you have done and for brightening my days and lifting my spirits! I know youa re going to kill me for this but..... Dee- Sasha- you are the greatest!!! THANK YOU!!!

Sometimes....

Sometimes I think my kids have too much time on their hands. Sarah is always doing funny things like this and can't wait to show us her creations. Thank goodness for imagination!

A room with a view!

Sarah's room has a window! Her room gets so much light all day long that we keep thinking we have left the light in there on. My father, mother and brother came down last week and my Dad put in the window- with my Mothers help. Just as my dad got to a part that he wasn't too sure about... along comes Paul Turner! Paul is the man that built my house and he felt inspired to come by and check on us. The timing was perfect and the window is perfect. We are so grateful for his help! It is so fun to see the room coming together... NEXT COMES DRYWALL!!!!!

A New Room!!!

We have started working on the 4th (and last) bedroom in our house. And by 'we' I mean my father and Richard. We were going to turn the room into a playroom but have decided it might serve us better as a bedroom for Sarah. She is pretty excited about getting her own room and wants to paint it a very light lavender. Rachel has decided the she wants to switch bedrooms with Gabriel and that she wants to paint her room a light pale yellow. That means Gabriel and the baby will have the bedroom right next to Richard and I- which will be convenient. Gabe wants to paint his room blue and he wants to help! I can hardly wait for that fun adventure! Anyway- we are at the beginning and I am excited to see progress. I am bound and determined to put the pressure on and get the rooms done and painted and organized before the baby comes- among all of the other projects we need to get to this Spring. Ugh! Thank goodness there is time.
My father came today and he and my mother spent the day cutting and bashing a doorway in the hall. Then he framed it and put in the door to the bedroom. Sarah and Rachel both came right in from school and were so excited to go in and out of the door to Sarah's room. Next comes cutting the hole for the window. YEA!!!! Progress!!!! Thanks Mom & Dad- you are the greatest!

Gabriel's new game

Gabriel has discovered a new game... making scary faces! He loves it!!! He spent almost an hour making 'scary faces' for me and the girls the other night and thought he was hilarious. Then we took him into the bathroom to look into the mirror at himself while he made 'scary faces'- he laughed and laughed at himself and thought that was the neatest thing ever! He has spent a good amount of time every day since making 'scary faces' at us and having us make 'scary faces' in return. Every time that he goes into the bathroom to wash his hands we have to make 'scary faces' into the mirror. He thinks that he is totally hilarious and I will have to try and get some pictures of the girls making scary faces back. We are so easily amused in our house!!!

Birthday!

Thank you for the AWESOME Birthday dinner and evening kids.... and hubby!!! I loved the balloons, food and gifts- especially the homemade coupons and musical number!!! You made my Birthday AWESOME!!!! I have to admit that my favorite part was NOT having to do the dishes!