The Stocking Story
"How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand;" Psalm 139:17-18
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Easter Bunny 2015
Ryder Jeremiah's awkwardness with the Easter bunny made us all a little uncomfortable. We tried a variety of things to get him to smile but he was very leery of the giant bunny. I guess you can't really blame him.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Showered!
Baby Joy and I were showered with so much love this past weekend! My mom, sissies, aunts, family and friends threw us the most beautiful garden tea party and we were so blessed by everyone! I have not purchased a single girly thing (shocking, I know!) so it was pretty awesome to open up gift after gift of tutus, bows and dresses!
Love my sissies and mama so much!!
All of the guys went to the Hot Dog Shoppe (a local hangout) while the girls enjoyed an afternoon tea. When we got home, daddy insisted on going through baby Joy's new wardrobe giving his approval/disapproval. He is not a fan of baby bikinis, or anything that shows too much skin - already one protective daddy! So cute!
Thank you to everyone, near and far, who showered us with nothing but love on Saturday! Now it's time to organize and put together baby Joy's nursery! So fun, exciting and nerve-racking....all at the same time. We'll soon have two little munchkins to love on!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
It's Getting Close!
Started my NSTs (non-stress tests) this week. I go twice a week for 30 minute sessions where they monitor baby Joy's heartbeat and fetal movement. I love hearing her heartbeat. It kinda makes me fall asleep. I'm also enjoying these 30 minute sessions all to my mama self. Even though I'm strapped to a chair, it's nice to just lay there and do absolutely nada! NSTs is yet another reminder that it's getting close!
Ryder J and I have been spending these mornings snuggling on the couch. I think he knows something's up because he's been a lot more cuddly lately. They say sibling a can sense the approaching arrival of their baby brother/sister and I totally believe it.
He likes to use his sissy as a pillow. She kicked him earlier today and he looked up at me like I had done something.
We had a play date this afternoon with our cousin Skylar, but before she came Ryder took a gnarly fall to the corner of our kitchen cabinets. My heart dropped the second I saw him trip. Thankfully, no blood or open wounds but he's sure got a battle wound on his forehead. Just in time to sport his toughness for pictures with the Easter bunny.
Monday, March 23, 2015
32 Weeks!
My new girl BFF will be joining us in just a few weeks! I'm 32 weeks today and if she follows in her big brother's footsteps, she could potentially be here in 6 weeks (at 38 weeks is when Ryder decided to join us). Baby Joy's c-section is scheduled for 5-12-15 @ 7:30am but I have a feeling she's planning her own birthday. It's a good thing we have her baby shower this weekend because she'll be here soon and honestly.....we don't have a single thing ready. Her room is empty, her crib is still being occupied by her big brother and I haven't purchased a single girly thing.
I'm savoring these last few weeks of mommy and Ryder time! I love that I get to spend every waking moment with him. He's my buddy! I've witnessed every "first" with him, no sitter has had to send me photos of "what he's doing now" or tell me "guess what Ryder did today?" I've been the one to experience it all and I'm SO glad we've had this opportunity and time together. Sure, there are some days when I'd love a break here or there but NO job, "mommy/work time" or amount of money could ever replace the memories we've built together! I've been there for every cry, smile, crawl, walk and milestone and I'm oh so grateful!
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Hot Dog!
We celebrated cousins Grey's birthday at disneyland on Friday. Daddy was able to join us and we hung out with Mickey Mouse - hot dog it was fun! Only the coolest babies celebrate their first birthday with Mickey!
Yesterday we celebrated cousin Grey's birthday with family. It was the cutest Willy Wonka themed party but unfortunately I didn't get any pics. Thankfully my sis sent me this adorable pic of Ryder with cousin Noah. They were playing the golden egg (aka hot potato) with everyone. So cute! I love watching these cousins all grow up together!!
Friday, March 20, 2015
One Step At A Time
These are our new friends Shelby and her son Kanaya. We had the pleasure of meeting them for dinner last night. Just like our Ryder Jeremiah, Kanaya was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. He also has the same plastic surgeon as our Ryder J. He's 12 years old, has overcome 13 surgeries, plays soccer, the saxophone and is so loving and confident. Both Kanaya and his mama are amazing, and hearing about their cleft journey has inspired us to continue taking one step at a time. ||"It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it".||
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Errands
Ryder Jeremiah is my errand-running buddy. Although he can sometimes make errands last twice as long, I wouldn't want to do them without him. It's always an adventure! After yesterday's ultrasound and Ryder's speech therapy we ran to Costco. Ryder J is all about the samples at Costco (can you blame him?!)
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