Amazing Grace

What better way to celebrate Easter than to think of the true meaning. Enjoy this video!

Just Checking In

It has been a wild night in Sweet Home Alabama. My goodness..tornado warning-to-severe thunderstorm warning-to....... There is nothing like living in Tornado Alley during this time of year!

I am in the "busy season" at work! Paperwork is not my favorite thing..not even close. But, that is all I have done for about two weeks. YUCK! At least we are in the downhill swing of things. Summer break is swiftly approaching.

I'm taking off work tomorrow to take Lauren for her 3 year well check at the dr. Hopefully he won't get on to me for giving her too much junk food! Ahhh, I'm not that bad-it just seems like lately that's all she wants. Moving right along, we are going to go ahead and make a Mommy and Me day out of it. The plan is to get her 3 year pictures made first thing in the morning. I am in love with Portrait Innovations. They do fantastic work, and the entire package deal is very affordable and ready to take home within about an hour. You can't beat that. After pictures, we are going to grab a fun lunch. Red Robin is next door, so we'll probably pop in for a tasty bite. Lauren loves that place because of the free balloons. I enjoy the atmosphere! Then, we'll probably stop off at Target and pick up a birthday gift for our little cousin who is having his first birthday party on Saturday. - It is so much harder shopping for little guys. I am well rehearsed on princess, and Barbie, Care Bears, play make-up...but the popular trucks and action figures, etc..not so much. As I digress, the dr. appt. is at 1:30, so we'll head there for what I hope is a quick checkup. If Lauren is still awake, we might conclude the day with a run to an ice cream shop. That will be my behavioral incentive anyway. You know, "If you're good here and here and here, we'll get ice cream on the way home". I know I'm not the only one that does that! Hey, there is nothing wrong with a little positive reinforcement.

I go for my BIG ultrasound on the 13th. We are praying that the baby continues to be healthy, and that he/she is becoming a strong little person. It might be that long before I check back in. As I stated above, my life is not my own at this point. It should slow down by May. Now that I've bored you to tears, I'll leave for a few.

Short Post

We have had a restful Spring Break week. It was oh so needed, but Chris and I both are ready to get back and finish the final 9-weeks of the school year. It is hard to believe that summer is lurking just around the corner. God is good!!!

I am adding a couple of 16 week belly pictures. To me, the 4th and 5th months serve as the bridge between the yucky 1st trimester and the miserable 3rd trimester. I am happy to have reached that milestone. In addition, I feel pretty good most days, with the exception of sinus/allergy headaches....darn pollen!!

Until we meet again, enjoy the belly pics. Also, Lauren insisted that she have a picture made too. So, enjoy her cute pics with her disheveled hair, but absolutely adorable smile.
Brandi


16 weeks

Lauren being silly

Life's Littlest Reflections

I am up very early on this first day of Spring Break. I couldn't sleep, as I have so much on my mind. Thoughts of the baby Chris and I lost last summer consume me today. Am I sad? At this point, the grief process is different. Yes, there are times such as this week when our little one would have been due, that thoughts of loss rush back in. I am reminded though of how far we have come. While losing a child so early into a pregnancy, I never got the opportunity to get to know him/her. However, I will always have my precious angel in Heaven. God has blessed our family so much, and he continues to do so. Lauren is our absolute joy, and our newest family member will be joining us in August. We choose to move on, yet never forget those than have gone before us. God bless!

...more to come as Baby #2 continues to grow like a weed and Mommy "blossoms" as well.
Brandi

What is on the rise????

...my waist line and probably my weight!!! I am attaching a couple of pictures Chris snapped of me tonight. I am 14 weeks; however, I look more like 5 months. YIKES! I've always heard that most women show sooner in the second pregnancy. Well, I would have to confirm the validity of that statement. I am well on my way to looking like I ate a bowling ball. It's hard to believe I could barely eat until about two weeks ago. Enjoy the belly pics..more to follow. I am going to try to take a picture every week...or every other week. That is one thing I regret not doing when I was carrying Lauren. I would love to compare where I was then to where I am now at each stage.
God Bless,
Brandi

It's the Big 3

Wow. Life has a way of moving faster each and every day. We are all doing well, just busy and occupied.

Chris's birthday is tomorrow. I'll not say how YOUNG he is turning..he might get a little irritated. He'll always be 2 behind me, so he can't say anything!! ;) Lauren is turning 3 on Friday. I cannot believe it. She will starting big school before too long. Time flies!! Anyway, we have a lot going on this weekend. I've got a wild week ahead in getting everything set for her party on Sunday. The circus is also coming to town this week. We're going Saturday night. So, our entire week and weekend is turning out to be very hectic. I'll take lots of pictures and post some soon.

Until next time.
Brandi

Alive and Well

I am still here..just busy!! I have a lot to update on when I find the time. Until then, Happy late Valentine's Day. And, yippeee for President's Day. I am off work tomorrow.