Mixed Prints Life

How far along: 32 weeks! Total weight gain: 7 lbs – I’m hoping not to gain much more – my stomach is really feeling smushed so the amount I can eat is slowly decreasing… Maternity clothes: Still a mixture! Sleep: Enjoying immensely. Best Moment this week: hearing the heartbeat! (140s) Movement: HUGE bumps Gender: I’ll trade off and say girl…. View Post

Mommy: In honor of Veterans Day, today I am thankful for all the men and women who have fought so hard to get us the freedom we so freely enjoy! May we never take for granted their true sacrifice. Charlie: I am thankful for caves and tents with my daddy!

Mommy: Today, I’m thankful for my part-time job and for a boss who is understanding. I am thankful for co-workers who make me laugh and for a place that I enjoy while making money for my family. Charlie: I’m thankful for all of my books! They make me happy, help me to learn, and give me some good time to… View Post

Mommy: I’m thankful for sister-in-laws who are my sisters – who have helped me weather some difficult storms and who make me laugh. I also love that they have given me such a cute niece & nephews!! Charlie: I’m thankful for toothbrushes! I love to keep my teeth clean, sometimes even with 3-4 of the toothbrushes at a time!!

Mommy: Family! Today, I am thankful for my extended family – for the men and women who are best friends, ascloseas-siblings, and family all rolled into one. I am SO lucky to have each of you in my life! (And if you know or are a part of our family, you know this to be the absolute 100% truth). Charlie:… View Post

How far along: 31 weeks! Total weight gain: I should find out this week…heaven help me! Maternity clothes: A little of both. Sleep: Daylight savings time wreaked no havoc in our house thankfully! Best Moment this week: Getting a few hours out for a date with my hubby! Movement: Yes, with a butt in my rib cage most days. Gender:… View Post

Mommy: I am thankful for our home today. With all of its hitches and needed renovations, I am thankful for a roof over my head for which I can enjoy time with my family. I’m thankful that I have a place to lay my head at night and a place to call “home.” Charlie: I’m thankful for ice cream! I’ve… View Post

Mommy: After suffering my third miscarriage (first after Charlie), I struggled to process why it seemed I was traveling this road again. Just one cycle later, I was blessed beyond measure to discover that I was pregnant with my current (littlest) miracle and lo & behold, due in January again. God does not make mistakes and I don’t believe life… View Post

Mommy: As I listen to Charlie babble this morning and ask for our traditional “family hug” dance, I can’t help but be filled with thankfulness for my first miracle in him. After two miscarriages (on January 15th coincidentally), my third child (Charles Aiden) entered this world on January 15th, 2009. He is truly a blessing to our family and our… View Post

Mommy:This morning, I’m thankful for a husband who loves and takes care of us all the time! He works hard to provide for our family, is great at what he does, and even helps me a ton around the house. I love him and couldn’t imagine a better husband or father for my children! Charlie:I’m thankful for a nice cozy… View Post

Mommy: I’m thankful for a country that allows me the right to vote and voice my opinion – no matter the outcome. Charlie: I’m thankful for my Word World videos!!

Mommy: Today I’m thankful for amazing grandparents to watch Charlie while Jim and I work to support our family. They love him to pieces and he loves spending time with them!  Thank you! Charlie: What my mommy said! 🙂