Wow, so I guess blogging everyday doesn't really work for me! LOL.

Everything with the pregnancy is going well. I am still sick and super tired. BUT I am in my 13th week today and that is a good sign. Hopefully I am about over the hump, and I will actually be able to get a little more done. My resolution for a clean house has fallen by the wayside as some mornings I can't bring myself to get out of bed until 9:30. I know some of you are jealous, but I throw up everyday and you don't so if you wanna switch....

Michial is doing great in school. We are working on a project about his ancestors. He is making a giant poster board with pictures and cut outs, stickers and glitter glue! I will post a picture of the final project. These sort of projects seem like more work for the parents, but luckily he has found some interesting things out about our ancestors.

Thats about it from here. Have a great weekend everyone

The New Year

So, this year my resolutions are to keep a clean house (as best I know how), to spend more time with Michial and then to engage my spirituality and relationship with Christ. So far I have been doing really well!

Cleaning my house, is never fun. It seems like every time I turn around there is something else that even though was cleaned a few weeks ago, looks as though it hasn't been cleaned in 4 years! I started on monday and only have two things left to do. Hallelujah! It is so nice to go to bed knowing that if there was an emergency in the middle of the night, I wouldn't break my leg in that emergency on the way to get help b/c there was too much clutter on my floor! So my goal is just to have one cleaning chore per day and I think that will work out.

I joined women's Bible study at church for Tues mornings, and I am hoping to get into the study titled Completely His. A friend of mine is joining me so I am excited. Mike and I also decided to join a growth group at our church on Thursday nights, which will really give us a set night to focus on us and our walk with God.

And as for Michial, we have family night on Friday's, and we talk alot more about what went on at school each day. He started basketball this week and he is excited to start a sport he has never played before.

So here's to a bright 2009!

Well, most of you know that I found out that I am pregnant again. I am 2 1/2 months now. And each day is still as nerve racking as the one before. It doesn't get any easier coming back from the tragic loss of a baby. Sometimes I feel guilty because it's hard to be as excited about this baby knowing there is still risk. Deep down inside I know that my life and my baby's life is all in the will of God, but sometimes that isn't as comforting as I know it should be. So if you happen to remember, prayers are always much appreciated. For comfort and peace and less anxiety.

As far as how I've been feeling...not so great! I have mostly night sickness that begins around 4pm and tends to last until I go to bed which these days has been around 7:30. I don't really throw up, just dry heave but I am extremely nauseous. The Dr. has given me some anti-nausea medication and if I take that then I am good for a few hours, but the second that wears off, it's back. Recently I have started to get some pretty knarly headaches, and today actually broke down and took an excedrin migraine pill, because tylenol just wasn't working...I had the headache for 2 1/2 days...not fun!

Michial still doesn't know yet, and we would like to try and wait until the baby starts to move. I am trying to wait as long as possible to protect his heart in the case that something does happen.

I have a lot of New Year's resolutions this year. One of which is NOT to necessarily loose weight (that will come the end of July!) although as soon as Michial goes back to school from break, I would like to go walking each day. My prayer for this year is for those who have lost their jobs to find prosperous new ones, to spend more "quality" time with Michial, to do my best to keep my home organized and a place full of love and peace, and to spend more time each day with God. And one more...to potty train my dog!

I will try and keep this up to date more often...not sure if anyone even reads it...but I think it will be a good journal for me to keep track of my thoughts.

Fall

Fall is finally here. It seems like it has taken forever for the season and the weather to change. But the leaves are turning beautiful shades of red and orange, soccer season is coming to a close and school is half way done...for me at least!

Michial had a great soccer season. I am so impressed by Mike's coaching abilities. He took a team that had so many players who had never played before and made an incredible team that worked together and worked hard. Mike was chosen to coach an all star team and half our players were chosen as all star players!

I am half way through school and can't wait to be done with this anatomy class. It has been such a struggle to keep up with it. In the spring I will continue to go to school and will be taking a break from the sciences and just doing a fast track Psychology class.

Flu season has hit our house, well, bypassed everyone else and just hit me I should say. And boy was it nasty! I am feeling much better and ready to start preparing for a whirlwind of holidays coming up. I love the holidays though. My dad is supposed to come out for Christmas and New Years and I am just excited to start a new year full of new challenges, blessings and opportunities!

To kick off the fall we went to Bate's Nut Farm, our annual tradition. It was crazy for me to look back on the first picture we took of Michial there and his picture now... he was like 2 yrs our first trip. We had fun picking out our pumpkin, getting Michial's face painted and petting the animals. That same day we went up the street to a neighbors house for a pumpkin carving party. That was a lot of fun...we have a great neighborhood! Our pumpkin didn't win, but it turned out great! Its the first year I ever carved out of the book and not just made a lame smiley face. Mike and I also went to a costume party at some other friends of ours. I was a witch and Mike was...Mike(go figure).

So check out our pics..and hope your fall season is great!

Not our loss...our gift

Well, as many of you know our family has suffered a loss. On September 20th, Mike and I were informed that I had a miscarriage. Words can hardly describe the sadness and despair that we felt. We learned that the baby only grew to be 6wks 2days. Although we are sad, we know that it's spirit is in heaven with our Heavenly Father.

Thank you so much to all of our friends and family. Without you I don't know how I could get through this time. Your cards, letters, flowers, meals and hugs are what kept me together and from loosing my mind. Your prayers were heard and our hearts are slowly starting to heal. It is truly amazing how much love that baby's little soul brought us. It has strengthen relationships, renewed our faith in Christ and brought our family closer together.

Mike, Michial and I are going to go to a park this weekend and send some balloons toward heaven to our baby in effort to have some closure. I hope to get some pictures from this and post them soon.

Again, thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts. We love each and every one of you.

Gosh, I am so clueless when it comes to my blog...I really try and keep it updated, and thanks to Ashley it's somewhat colorful now!

Michial started school and LOVES his teacher. He is doing really well in school and I am pleased when he comes home with 100% on his papers. His reading seems to have improved, which I am grateful for...although he would rather in front of his class than for me! His friend Jamason lent him the Magic Tree House books and he seems to like them pretty well. We have also sarted listening to the Adventure in Odyssey series on c.d in the car and he really enjoys them.

School started up for me as well and I am taking Anatomy. I have just a few more classes after this before I can register for nursing school. I think I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! This class is MUCH harder than I expected, that's for sure. And when it's done, then I can sit back and enjoy the rest of the pregnancy till April.

I just have to say how thankful I am to have all my friends. I feel so blessed to have so many great relationships, friendships and awesome family. I know that I don't say it enough, but I love each and every one of you. Thank you for all that you do to keep me sane, keep me focused, help whenever I need help and always lend a smile or a hand!

Our Baby Bean!

ITS OFFICIAL!!! Tonight we saw our little bean sprout's heart beat. Everything looks good the only problem is that I am less along than I thought....I am 6 weeks exactly. The nausea is starting to kick in, but honestly that is a good sign! We told Michial and he is really excited, he even cried just a little bit! He is so special and will be such a good big brother. Here are the pictures of the ultrasound. Its amazing that you can see something so small already. We are so happy. (ps: I typed in purple b/c that's a girl color!!!!)