Monday, August 23, 2010

Elli's birthday!

Birthday Party for Elli!


Sorry it has taken a few weeks to get Elli's birthday pictures posted. But, as you can see she had a great time. Birthdays are her "favorite holiday" she repeats to me every time a birthday cake is presented.
We had a small party for Elli at our house. A few work buddies and neighborhood friends, and family members. It was a good time. Lots of cake and candy!
Elli received many puzzles. She just loves putting puzzles together. I am amazed at how she will complete a puzzle and then do the same puzzle again and again. She insists she does it "all by herself" even if it takes her a long time.

Of coarse we had a Dora cake and goody bags. Both of which were Elli's ideas.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Surprise!!!

Well, after all the hustle of the dance recital, vacation to Hilton Head and the start of the summer for the kids and my work I look back and realized why I was so tired. Not to mention so moody! After a few weeks I finally looked at all facts and accepted that baby #4 was on the way for me! Needless to say this was an unexpected surprise. Not sure weather to feel excited or worried about what this means I decided to go about my life and hope that God would give me a sign so I could be at peace with this news. Don't get me wrong, in my heart I wanted to have another child but I was just out of the baby stage with my girls and enjoying my bother's new baby.
Then the sign came....my parents finally sold their house and bought a new house in Brownsburg all in one week! This was definitely the sign I need to let give me the reassurance that God knew what he was doing and to trust him and be thankful for my wonderful family. My parents will be moved in by September! Yippeee!
Bill and I are happy to announce that the arrival of this surprise baby will be February 16th.
All the kids are excited and they all have their opinion of what it should be and names. The girls ask me every morning "how big is the baby today?" They love their baby cousin so I know they will love having their own baby in the house. However this means that Elli and Laney will be sharing a room. This could be interesting! I am saying more prayers these days and taking time to enjoy the small moments with my family in preparation for a change in the household.