Baby Update..:-)

I feel GREAT, and can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going. Con and I heard the babies heartbeat last Wednesday, and now he has to tell everyone and make the sounds it's so stinking cute. The babies heartbeat is 154, and has been about that since they were able to pick it up. Baby is very active. I can feel the little bugger moving around all the time. Today was the first time that Ryan felt it, so he was really excited about that. I'm 18 1/2 weeks, and still in shock that I'm that far along. I feel great. I am pretty sure this little one is a boy too. I know five other women pregnant that are having boys, so I think it's definitely a possibility. I will also have all the things I need for a baby boy. Lately I've been feeling as good as when I was pregnant with Connor, so I'm hoping this summer wont be horrible. Well that's about it one the baby front. We are super excited to see what God has given us for a second child. I can't wait to find out, but I'll wait until the babies born...:-)

Home

After five weeks, we are finally in Michigan. It's nice to be home. It's true when they say there no place like home. It was so nice to walk through my front door. I wish the snow was all gone, but I know it will be gone soon. It's also true that absence make the hear grow fonder. I didn't realize how much I missed Ryan. Lets just say I missed him A LOT.... While I was gone my amazing husband cleared out the spare bedroom which is going to babys room. He did such an amazing job; I couldn't hold back my tears as I was completely blown away that he did all of this while we were gone. The room looks amazing it just need a painting, and it will be all ready for baby.

While I was gone I really took a hard look at the way I live my life, and I realized there are a lot of changes that need to make. I have rededicate my life to the Lord. I have never been so unbelievably happy as I am right now. I have an amazing Christian husband and a wonderful son. And as I right this, I am reminded of the love that Ryan share from the gentle kicks i feel from the baby growing in my belly. I know I have a lot of work to do as a Christian wife, but I am ready to make the changes in my life. This trip has definitely made me realize how wonderful being Ryan's wife is. I am so glad that the Lord has brought us together.

Well I got to get back to my daily routines, but I will try to post some pics from my trip. :-)

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I have found that being here with my family has definitely prepared me for a lot. Being with baby Eli, and my Con has really prepared me for this second baby. I forgot how easy babies were. They really just sleep, eat and go potty. It's when they get into the toddler years that's it gets a little more demanding. Connor has been very sweet with Eli there is no jealousy that I can see. He wants to hold the baby when he cries, and tries to feed him his bottle. He also tells me he needs his blanky when he is crying. He has been such a great help with Eli. I'm hoping that he feels the same way about his brother or sister.



The church that I've been going to has really been a blessing, and I'm finding there are a lot of things in my life that need changing. I really want to start devoting myself to the Lord.



It's been such a wonderful vacation it will be hard to leave my awesome family. They have been such a wonderful blessing to me, and I'm very thankful for the opportunity to spend with them. The weather definitely has been a wonderful change. Yesterday I even got sunburn. Connor is starting to get a nice golden color, and has loved playing with his cousins. My brother and Con have really bonded. Con always has to know where Uncle Dave is.