In my last post I stated that we had not been doing too much. Well, times have changed. I am currently in Shreveport, LA on Abbey's sofa and the above picture is what is happening currently! About a week and a half ago she started having come contractions in her 32nd week of pregnancy. Her doctor sent her home to be on bed rest and so I decided that now would be a good time to be in LA. So, Matt and the kids and I packed up the car last Wednesday and drove the 25 hours from Arizona to Louisiana (in an ice/snow storm) through the night. It was a memorable trip and we are not ready to turn around and go home tomorrow, but life calls. I have loved being here and serving Abbey in a way that she needs right now. She is doing well as long as she takes it easy and allows everyone around her to serve her and meet her needs (she has found that is not very easy to do). I hope that I get to come back once the baby gets here (several weeks from now...I pray). Please pray that Abbey continues to take it easy so the baby will grow healthy and strong. I do want to mention that the Lord has already been answering prayers as Warren was allowed to come home 2 weeks early (last Friday) from his 5 month deployment. I will try and keep you informed with all their happenings! I will also make sure I post pictures once baby Carroll arrives (I am sure she would prefer for you to see a picture of baby carroll rather than the one above!)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
BEDREST
In my last post I stated that we had not been doing too much. Well, times have changed. I am currently in Shreveport, LA on Abbey's sofa and the above picture is what is happening currently! About a week and a half ago she started having come contractions in her 32nd week of pregnancy. Her doctor sent her home to be on bed rest and so I decided that now would be a good time to be in LA. So, Matt and the kids and I packed up the car last Wednesday and drove the 25 hours from Arizona to Louisiana (in an ice/snow storm) through the night. It was a memorable trip and we are not ready to turn around and go home tomorrow, but life calls. I have loved being here and serving Abbey in a way that she needs right now. She is doing well as long as she takes it easy and allows everyone around her to serve her and meet her needs (she has found that is not very easy to do). I hope that I get to come back once the baby gets here (several weeks from now...I pray). Please pray that Abbey continues to take it easy so the baby will grow healthy and strong. I do want to mention that the Lord has already been answering prayers as Warren was allowed to come home 2 weeks early (last Friday) from his 5 month deployment. I will try and keep you informed with all their happenings! I will also make sure I post pictures once baby Carroll arrives (I am sure she would prefer for you to see a picture of baby carroll rather than the one above!)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Nothing New
As the title implies, we haven't been up to anything new recently. We have had our playgroups, lunch dates, and library time. The kids have been enjoying the routine and the BEAUTIFUL weather. We have been seeing Gran Gran and Daddy Steve often and loving their backyard. We frequent their kitchen table and then sit around the fire after dinner. Can I say again...we love having family down the street!
Last week we started our "mommy time" co-op. There are 8 mommies participating and 15 children. Every Thursday 2 mommies watch all the kids for 2 hours and the mommies get to do anything they want...BY THEMSELVES! Today was my first day of watching kids. It wasn't as bad as you would think. The kids range in age from 3 months to 3 years. The best part is having guilt free mommy time and I am happily awaiting next Thursday!
We are also still doing our produce co-op. Every other Saturday morning we have a delivery of a produce basket which includes half vegetables and half fruit. It costs $15 and then we buy 5 loaves of homemade DELICIOUS 9 grain bread for $10. It is a great deal. Every week we come home with a cooler FULL of food. The way it works is it bypasses the grocery store and it is based on volunteers and so there is no overhead. You can buy completely organic (offered in the larger cities) and the produce is always really nice looking. I love the Saturdays when we get the basket. The kids do too, as they always "help" me unload the cooler and wash the goodies. You should check and see if there are in your area.
I will try and post some pictures soon. I haven't really taken any since we have not been up to much. Emma Kate is a typical 2 year old and is doing EVERYTHING by herself (putting shoes on the wrong feet, pants on backwards, etc.) and will not let me help. Mason is getting his 1 yr molars and wishes he was a big as his older sister. He thinks he can do everything she can but obviously he can't just yet. I hope everyone is having a good start to February!
Last week we started our "mommy time" co-op. There are 8 mommies participating and 15 children. Every Thursday 2 mommies watch all the kids for 2 hours and the mommies get to do anything they want...BY THEMSELVES! Today was my first day of watching kids. It wasn't as bad as you would think. The kids range in age from 3 months to 3 years. The best part is having guilt free mommy time and I am happily awaiting next Thursday!
We are also still doing our produce co-op. Every other Saturday morning we have a delivery of a produce basket which includes half vegetables and half fruit. It costs $15 and then we buy 5 loaves of homemade DELICIOUS 9 grain bread for $10. It is a great deal. Every week we come home with a cooler FULL of food. The way it works is it bypasses the grocery store and it is based on volunteers and so there is no overhead. You can buy completely organic (offered in the larger cities) and the produce is always really nice looking. I love the Saturdays when we get the basket. The kids do too, as they always "help" me unload the cooler and wash the goodies. You should check and see if there are in your area.
I will try and post some pictures soon. I haven't really taken any since we have not been up to much. Emma Kate is a typical 2 year old and is doing EVERYTHING by herself (putting shoes on the wrong feet, pants on backwards, etc.) and will not let me help. Mason is getting his 1 yr molars and wishes he was a big as his older sister. He thinks he can do everything she can but obviously he can't just yet. I hope everyone is having a good start to February!
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