Future Boise State Fan!

Look what came in the mail for Baby Reece! My baby daddy/sweet husband Michael wanted to make sure that our child's 1st outfit was not a tutu or a suit with bow tie, but a blue and orange BSU baby jumper! He was super excited that it came in, so that he could surprise me! I was more than ecstatic to see that he is just as excited as I am about our baby! Something about him going out of his way to buy a gift for a baby that we are not sure even exists yet brings me so much joy!
GO BRONCOS!

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made!

I am currently doing a Beth Moore Ladies Bible Study at church, and of all her studies that I have done this may be my very favorite!
First, ladies if you have never done one of her studies you most definitely should! She is incredibly funny and so real! I just love her :)

We are on week 3 of Sacred Secrets, and this week we were learning the times that the Bible references "good secrets".
The 1st and my favorite is Psalms 139. David is writing about how God knows us. Not only knows who we are and our what is on our hearts now, but also knew us when we were being formed in our mother's womb. Beth talks about


 vs~15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place.

This brought me so much joy! Having the confidence that God will know my baby even before a pregnancy test can detect it's existence is absolutely exciting. As a mom I find myself concerned about Jenna and Kade's futures already, so I know that while I am pregnant I will worry about Baby Reece's future. But I don't have to worry, because everything about my baby from the day I get pregnant, to his/her name, to the day we get to meet, to how many fingers and toe we count that day are all in God's strong hands.

This mommy found such peace being once again reminded God will take care of all 3 of my babies who were Fearfully and Wonderfully made by him!!

Big Weekend to Start Month 2!

Month 1 came to a close-
Last week I found out that I am not pregnant. I know in my head that we just started, it can take months to conceive, and we are in no hurry. My heart was more disappointed than I expected.
To cheer us up Mike got Sushi and wine! Some of our favorites that we can't have when I am pregnant. We also bought a pair of gender neutral booties, so the we could take pictures for our announcements when the time finally comes! If you know me you know that I love pictures, so taking them is always a fall back pick me up when I am sad! Shopping for baby stuff was fun...picture me holding up every cute fancy outfit at the same time Mike is holding up every sports  baby item forgetting that it was booties that we came for! Now add super excited for real baby shopping to my list of moments I can't wait for!!!

Well it took some prayer, but I snapped out of it and I am ready to continue our adventure!

Month 2 started strong-
Friday night we went out on the town with our good friends who The Air Force is taking away from us, Saturday was our daughter's 7th birthday, Sunday we had family over all afternoon for Halloween cookie making, and Monday was Columbus Day (which Mike and I have a yearly kid free day date planned). We definitely had a fun filled busy weekend, and seeing it was already packed my body thought..."let's ovulate"! I never knew how exciting something so natural can be! I will keep everyone updated as things progress... Until then please keep us in your prayers!

Happy Anniversary!

It was our 3 Year part 2 anniversary this week, and I am happier then ever to be married to my Michael! We took a few days off to just enjoy each other kid free, went out with friends one night, and spent most of the time doing things to remember why we are best friends. On our official anniversary we stayed in bed late, watched movies, ate junk food, and then went dream shopping for all the plans we have for our future! 
About 3 weeks before our anniversary Michael gave my anniversary gift! 
The keys to a 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE!! He made sure it will fit all 3 of our kids =] while saving us ton a month on gas (from our van that got 17 miles to now getting 44...a TON) Plus it gets free oil changes, maintenance, and car washes for 3 years! 

So the gift is actually that I get to put all that savings from our monthly car fund to our NEW BABY FUND!!
He gets his anniversary gift soon I hope! ;)

Wishing, hoping, planning, and praying!

I realize that we haven't been trying long at all, but I have never wanted something like this before! Both of our kids are from previous relationships, and to say they were not planned is a huge understatement. So far in life when I want something, I want it now, and it happens!
I wanted to marry Mike, so I did the next month. I am known at work for the speed I do things, if you want something done fast I am your girl. But this isn't something I get control over the speed at which I get it, and that has turned me a bit crazy!!!
Thankfully, I have a fantastic husband who knows how to handle me when I start to freak out, and can make me smile when I forget how happy I am that we are getting to experience the planning part of having a baby together!


Today I am just thankful that no matter what happens in our future baby's life he/she will have my passion, and a strong, patient, incredible daddy who will love us both so much!!
Until then he says we can pick names and go doctor shopping...YAY!! 

Let the baby making begin!

Like most couples Mike and I went into marriage with big dreams of our future together, and those definitely included having a child together. We both came into our marriage with a child, both loved being parents, and wanted to experience the joy of having a baby in a strong Christian Marriage! 

Well over the next years Mike and I took turns wanting, and not wanting a child at the time. Then one day I realized that the dream of being a mom was one given to me by God, and it was not going anywhere. I decided to tell Mike that I for sure wanted a baby thinking he would get mad I changed my mind, which is crazy cause Mike never really gets mad... Especially not at me! But I went ahead and put the ball in his court to decide what was best for our family. He prayed, we talked about everything that it would change, and we prayed.

A few days later Mike and I were officially on the exact same page!!

(We have a note board in our Kitchen that we write different love notes to each other, 

and give each other good news)

While making Jenna breakfast I looked up and read...

I melted… I cried…and I never cry! I called my husband to thank him for loving me & our future so much, and then called my doctor's office! 

So started the adventure of our baby!