Hello, and let me apologize for the infrequency of my posts! It seems I never have the time and energy (and I need BOTH) to make posts like I would like to.

I'm sure it is a busy time of year for everyone. We are busy in that we are constantly trying to keep up with 4 little ones, lol. We spend a lot of time at home and have been enjoying all of the Christmas movies that come on TV at this time of year. We should be buying stock in popcorn! :-)

The boys are enjoying the season are getting excited about the "big day." They love looking at the houses decorated with lights and they can't wait for a big snow to go outside and play in.

Clayton and Grant are both busy with preschool. They are both doing well and learning so much! Evan has recently potty trained and we are back down to just one in diapers! YAY!! Blake is growing bigger by the minute and is my chubby little buddy. Fortunately, he has been ear infection-free for several weeks now! We are slowly getting into a predictable eating and sleeping routine and Mommy is happy about that. He is almost sleeping all the way through the night, yippee!

Andy and I are taking advantage of this time for him to be home and are growing and working together. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful, caring husband!

Here are some recent pictures and video of baby Blake! I thought you might enjoy. :-) He just loves bath time!

Happy Thanksgiving...

from our little turkies!!

12 weeks old!

Fall's Beauty

I have recently been trying to get out of the house to take an occasional walk while it's still been warm enough (for me) to do so. I couldn't help but notice the array of colors in the trees in the midst of fall. So I took my camera with me one day to snap some pictures and thought I would share. I am thankful for our quiet country road and the beauty that surrounds us!

Happy Halloween!

Here is our crew of trick-or-treaters! Clayton has finally got the knack of what you do and say to get candy, but the smaller ones are still novices, lol. With all these kids, we really racked up the candy!

I had 3 of the REAL Power Rangers with me last night - I felt so safe! LOL And they brought their little dalmation puppy with them, too. ;-)

Here are all of the pictures I took - I cheated and just selected them all to be in my slideshow!

Think about this before you vote

I received this today via email and wanted to share!

http://americaschoicenow.com/

Huber's

We visited a "pumpkin patch" over the weekend, but alas never made it to the pumpkin picking part! Huber's Orchard and winery,huberwinery.com, has a family fun park with a petting zoo, slides, mazes, mini tractors, and a huge "jumping pillow." By the time we finished with the park we decided we were too tired to venture out to the pumpkin patch so we headed home. We're sure the boys will get a pumpkin each before it's all said and done so we weren't too worried about missing that part. They thoroughly enjoyed the park and we had a great day of family fun. Thanks Jody and Brent (my sister and nephew) for accompanying us - it was such a nice day!

8 weeks old!

Sorry, but no smiles for today's picture update. Little Blake is once again battling a double ear infection. :-( I hope we don't battle this like we did with Grant.

Happy 5th Birthday Clayton!

Oh, that first baby. How you are forever changed by two pink lines. There is no preparing for the reality of your very own newborn and Clayton as an infant was definitely a shock to the system. Constant feedings and crying practically shattered my fantasies of having this dreamy experience of emerging parenthood. To my surprise this demanding little creature was relentless in his strength of will, surpassing even my own rumored obstinance, or so I believe (I wasn't THAT difficult, was I? [Mom, don't answer that!]). But through it all, I am growing and learning from both the extreme highs and extreme lows of motherhood.

Today, at 5 years old, Clayton is a budding practical thinker. I think we have FINALLY reached a point where we are over the hump of the toddler years and our exchanges involve much more reasoning. I have a growing admiration and respect for him, as well as a growing appreciation for the fact that he is SO MUCH like me! I like it that he makes me think and has challenged what I know about myself. I never new motherhood would teach me so much about MYSELF!

Clayton at five loves outdoor activities like fishing and hunting and frog-catching (now he gets ALL of that from his dad). He feels the most secure at home with his family and actually likes the fact that we have given him several siblings to play with. (I am glad he is the oldest child because he takes his role seriously and does it so well!) Extracurricularly he likes to play baseball and learn Tae Kwon Do. I know his determination will serve him well in life!

We love you Clayton and I couldn't imagine not having you as a first-child! You've taught me so much!

Good Luck Today Lewis!!

Today is the big IronMan World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. For those who are not familiar with triathlon racing, here is an excerpt from the IronMan site:

If you are a triathlete, there is no bigger day in this sport than the Ford Ironman World Championship. It is the race that defined our sport as it came of age, and continues to be the defining race in our sport for any avid triathlete.

To get to the starting line in Kona, you must either be very lucky and get yourself a spot through the lottery, or very talented, and win yourself a qualifying spot at one of the qualifying events held around the world.

Tens-of-thousands of triathletes try to get one of those coveted Ironman spots every year. Only 1,800 succeeded.

That means 1,800 "lucky" people get to test themselves on one of the biggest challenges the sports world has to offer ... 2.4-miles of swimming, 112-miles of biking, and a 26.2-mile marathon run through tough ocean waves, and challenging lava-covered terrain.

While there are thousands of triathlons around the world, it is this one that truly defines the sport. It all began at an Awards Ceremony for a relay running race in Honolulu in 1977. A group of local athletes discussed the idea of an endurance triathlon and combining three major events that already existed on the island. John Collins suggested combining them and making it a single-day event. Later that evening, Collins took the stage announcing the event and that "whoever finishes first, we will call him the IRONMAN." It has since become triathlon's Super Bowl, Wimbledon, World Series, World Cup, and Tour de France all rolled into one. What makes this event so unique is that "average" people get to compete alongside the best in the world.

I am proud to say that my brother, Lewis, has worked tirelessly to be able to achieve a coveted spot among the world's top athletes and is racing at Kona today. This success has come after competing in only his 2nd IronMan race of his career in August 2008 in Louisville, Ky. Lewis' first IronMan in August of 2007 left him just one place shy of a qualifying finish for Hawaii. This year he came back and shaved off 30 minutes of his final race time and achieved a qualifying spot. It is challenging enough to even think about doing a regular triathlon, much less have the determination it takes to compete in such a grueling, lengthy race as an IronMan. We are extremely proud of him! Our Mom and her two sisters have accompanied Lewis to Hawaii and have been enjoying a nice vacation. I'm jealous! ;-)

Here is an article written about Lewis in our local paper and some pictures from this year's finish at IronMan Louisville:
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We expect Lewis to cross the finsih line sometime after 11pm Eastern Standard Time. Hawaii is 6 hrs behind EST so that will be approximately 5pm over there. If you would like to watch live coverage of the race today just go to ironman.com and click on Video Webcast. There is also an athlete tracking system and Lewis' bib number is 1706. :-)

4 weeks old

Today Blake is 4 weeks old! The time is already going by so fast! It is time for another update on him, as well as some more pictures. :-)

Monday was his follow-up heart echo. We had one during my pregnancy and everything looked fine, but the doctor said we would do one once he was born and I was very happy with that. Blake passed his heart checkup with flying colors!!! It was very emotional for me to go in and have them tell me "everything looks perfect!" Such a relief! I am just now realizing how much having had a baby with a birth defect changes you - you lose sense of what is normal and worry about EVERYTHING. So I had tears of joy when I heard that everything is okay. Also on Monday, I took Blake in to his pediatrician because I was concerned at how fussy he had been over the weekend. It turns out that he already has his first ear infection in his right ear. :-( I was really disappointed to hear that, but relieved to know that I made the right decision about taking him in. I think he is still struggling with the pain, but I hope it gets better soon.

Here are some snapshots I took last week.

2 weeks old!

Hello readers! Long time, no post! There is a tiny little being that is absorbing all of my time, as well as stealing my heart! Blake is doing wonderfully! We were discharged from the hospital with a "bili blanket" order to keep his jaundice at bay, but we were told we could stop the light therapy the very next day after his blood was redrawn! Blake was at risk (due to the antibody in my blood) for being both anemic and more jaundice than a normal newborn. His blood counts after birth were great and the jaundice that he did experience we believe to be no more than what would occur normally. So as it turns out, we had a long, worrisome pregnancy with a perfect result! God has blessed us so much and your prayers have seen us through!

I have posted a link to his birth picture on the upper right side of this page, so if you would like you can visit and view a few different pictures that were taken of him at the hospital, as well as post a message. I would like to clarify that he was actually 20.5 inches long instead of the 20.25 inches I was told originally. Here is a picture, as well, taken yesterday at 2 weeks. My, how he has changed already! (I've also updated Evan and Blake's pictures on the sidebar).

Picture Time!

One last picture as a Momma of 3 boys

One last belly shot

My AMAZING doctor who put up with me during this pregnancy! Blake wouldn't be here if it wasn't for her! We love you Dr. W!!

The boys meet their newest brother!


Our new family of 6! I coulnd't be more proud!

Wide awake!

Thank Heaven for little boys

He's Here!

We are proud to announce our newest arrival, Blake Aaron, weighing in at 8 lbs 11 oz and 20.25 inches long! We had another successful VBAC after roughly 8 hours of labor (he was born at 5:16 pm) and Mommy and baby are both doing GREAT! The baby will be closely monitored for any effects of the antibody and we will take things one day at a time, but we expect his health to be optimal. Thank you for praying for us and thinking about us through this entire journey!!! This Momma is tired, but I promise to try and get pics up soon! Love you all so much!! God is so good!

Aug 20th - 38 wks

Hello and sorry I have not given an update since last week! Unfortunately, there has not been much of an update to give until today. We did get all of the results of the amniocentesis from last week so I want to share those first. Two of the three lung maturity studies came back negative and the third was borderline. So it was definitely a good idea to postpone delivery based on the first result that we got back on Wednesday of last week. The other test we were waiting on from the amnio, called a Delta OD 450 - a measurement of bilirubin in the amniotic fluid, came back within normal limits. That is great news! It WAS decided last week that we would delay delivery as long as baby was faring well on the inside and we would continue to monitor his health by ultrasound. I had my first appointment since the amnio last week this morning. Baby looks great by ultrasound! I also got an exam and I am almost 3cm dilated and 50% effaced - so exciting!! We went ahead and scheduled an induction for delivery for next Wednesday, August 27th at 39 weeks. There is a good chance I could go into labor on my own before then, but if I don't that will be his birthday! So now we know for sure - no more than a week to go!!! Please pray that I go into labor on my own, as it would mean a lot to me to avoid an induction. I will let you know what happens this week - I am excited! :-)

Baby Access - DENIED!

Today was amnio day at UofL Hospital and we got the first of 3 of the lung maturity studies back this afternoon. Baby is NEGATIVE for lung maturity! My doctor said his result needed to be over 30 and his was not even near that at 19. We certainly don't want a baby being born where we are not certain of his breathing capabilities outside of the womb, so delivery has obviously been postponed. This was a little shocking as there was an 85% chance of his lung maturity coming back positive. Now we wait for the rest of the results from the amnio to come in and I should speak with my doctor again tomorrow and we should have a plan formulated for delivery as late as Friday.

It has been a little difficult to completely switch gears and realize that we are not having our baby tomorrow, but at the same time I am very thankful for many reasons. I am thankful that we have the technology that tells us how safe it is for him to be born. I am thankful that I get at least one more week for my body to go into labor naturally. And I am thankful that I now have a whole week to heal and recuperate from my recent injuries!

So, as of right now, no baby this week! But as you are probably aware, labor/delivery is not the most predictable event! LOL I will continue to update you on what is happening with us. :-)

London Bridge

Tomorrow is amnio day followed by delivery the following day. Unfortunately, yesterday added one more hospital visit for me this week. I fell down a flight of four steps off of our front porch and had to go get x-rays of my legs and feet. Andy and I suspected my leg to be broken from the looks of it, but fortunately I got away with just a broken toe and a very bruised leg. My legs, knees, and hands caught all of the force of the fall, and my belly was spared from impact. I am so thankful!! The baby's heartbeat was checked at the ER and I have been feeling regular movement from him so that is reassuring that he is okay. I was in quite a bit of pain yesterday but today it has been much better and I am able to bear weight on that leg again already. The broken toe is not feeling too painful right now so that is good. Here are some pictures I took of my injuries. You might not want to take a look if you are squeamish, lol.

Aug. 6th - 36 wks

Yesterday was a big day because it was more than just a regular appointment. I had my cerclage removal procedure done on the labor and delivery floor of UofL Hospital. It was painful, but it is OVER and I am so thankful! Upon exam after the procedure, it was found that I am 1.5 cm dilated and 50% effaced. That is exciting because my body is already starting to prepare for labor. :-) I also had my MCA doppler ultrasound and that result was good with an MoM of 1.25 - this baby is hanging steady! I contacted my doctor later in the evening to get the results of my biweekly titer draw. She said the result was back down to 1:16!! She spoke with the lab and apparently there was an error in the elevated result we got 2 weeks ago of 1:64. This is great news because it means that the antibody in my blood is still mild. We are really hoping that the effect on the baby is very minimal! :-) My doctor also wanted me to consider what day I wanted my induction on. I had assumed that I would be choosing the week after my amnio, but the doctors are more comfortable with delivering the baby as soon as we know his lungs are mature. So that is NEXT WEEK!! I am scheduled for my amnio on Wed Aug. 13th and the results should be back that same day so I was given the choice of staying and starting the induction that day (we are fairly sure his lung maturity will come back positive), or coming back the next day on the 14th. I went with the 14th and it was scheduled and confirmed today! I still can't believe we only have one more week until we meet our newest son! Daddy is very excited and Mommy is scrambling to get everything ready, lol!

July 31st - 35 wks

Yesterday was my weekly appointment with the MFM. The ultrasound looked good on the baby with the highest MoM being 1.31. That is a little higher than I would like, but it is still below the critical value. So, wow, these final weeks are coming down to the wire. I am scheduled to have my cerclage removed on Wednesday of next week (Aug 6th). Then the following Wednesday is my amniocentesis (Aug 13th) and then the next week will be delivery! We are looking at less than 3 weeks before we meet our little miracle! It is hard to believe! I will be spending these last weeks and days cherishing what it is like to feel a life inside of me, as well as preparing for a new baby in our house! Thank you for reading and for supporting us throughout this journey - I want to say that before I forget. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and are often overwhelmed by the spirit of love and prayers that are shown to us.

Happy 2nd Birthday Evan!

I can't believe my sweet little "baby" turned two yesterday! It's been said a million times, but they do grow up so fast! (That's why I have had to keep having babies - HA!)

Evan, you are such a joy to parent. You had such a rough beginning, but you were such a trooper through it all. You are full of smiles and are always wanting to help! You like to be by Mommy's side most of the day (which makes Mommy wonder how you will handle Mommy giving her attention to the new baby!). Your favorite play things are balls and anything with wheels, especially motorcyles. You adore your Daddy and big brothers, but I think Mommy ranks at the top. ;-) You do have some stubbornness/orneryness under that sweet exterior, but it is mild, lol.

Happy Birthday - we love you so much!

July 24th - 34 wks

Yesterday was my weekly MFM appointment with ultrasound, as well as a consult with one of the university neonatologists (we will be delivering at UofL Hospital). The baby looked great on ultrasound and his MCA doppler reading was a PSV of 53 with an MoM of 1.08, a little lower than what it has been! The consultation with the neonatologist went well and together with my MFM we came up with a game plan for when to deliver. Because it can get to the point rather quickly at the end of an isoimmunization pregnancy where the baby is safer out than in, it is recommended that the pregnancy not progress to full term so as not to take the risk of the baby becoming sick (anemic) inutero. So with that, we all agreed on doing a repeat amnio at 37 weeks to check for lung maturity, as well as any evidence of anemia (checking for bilirubin in the amniotic fluid), and more than likely deliver the following week around 38 weeks. In the meantime we will definitely continue the weekly MCA doppler ultrasounds as this is a very accurate gauge of how the baby is doing and if he is developing anemia. One other note is that I had my regular biweekly blood work drawn yesterday to check my titer and we got those results this morning. My titer has risen quite significantly in the last two weeks, going from 1:16 to 1:64. This justifies what the neonatologist was saying in that changes can happen more rapidly the later in pregnancy you get. So with this increase in titer we may have to move the amnio/delivery up a little because the MCA doppler results may POSSIBLY start to increase. These weekly ultrasounds are very important and give us the information we need to make the best decision as to when deliver. I will have two more ultrasounds before my amnio that is scheduled for 37 weeks on Aug. 13th. We will anxiously be anticipating what the outcome will be over the next several weeks! We are all optimistic that everything will turn out fine and we will have a happy, healthy baby in the end. Keep praying - we are getting close! :-)

July 17th - 33 wks

Yesterday was 33 wks and today was my weekly MFM appointment. I was anxiously hoping we might have the rest of the amnio results back, meaning we would FINALLY know this baby's blood type and whether he shares Andy's blood type (Duffy positive) or my blood type (Duffy negative). The results were in, and although we were hoping and speculating that the baby would be negative, he is in fact Duffy positive. This was a little bit of a shock and disappointment because it means that he is definitely at risk for being affected by the antibody (meaning an attack on his blood by my blood, causing any varying degree of anemia). However, with all of that being said, there are definitely some positives in our favor. Firstly, the antibody that I have is Duffy, and because it is so rare we have very little statistical information on it - but, with what little info we have, it tends to be one of the less agressive antibodies. Secondly, this is my 1st affected pregnancy, and 1st affected pregnancies tend to be more mildly affected than subsequent pregnancies. Lastly, we have already taken a measurement of the bilirubin in the amniotic fluid and that result was absolutely ZERO, meaning he is not showing any signs of anemia so far, which is great news considering we now know he is at risk! And today's doppler reading on ultrasound was within the normal range giving us a PSV of 59 and an MoM of 1.26. So all of these things keep us optimistic that he will not need any extra medical attention either before or after delivery. We will continue to have to take it one week at a time and see what each week brings us with ultrasound and possibly more amnio results. Again, we are so appreciative of all of your support and prayers and ask you to keep them coming! :-)

Amnio Results Update

Well, it is late, but I was finally able to get some of my results from yesterday's amniocentesis. With my MCA dopplers being a little elevated this week, we wanted to confirm whether or not the baby was showing any indication of being anemic by looking at the levels of bilirubin, if any, in the amniotic fluid. I am ELATED to report that the result of the bilirubin level is 0.000! Yes, that is the actual result as it is a number that is given as a decimal. My doctor was extremely pleased and says that there is a very good chance that this baby shares my blood type (meaning he is Duffy negative like me), which means he should be completely unaffected by the antibody in my blood. If our blood types are compatible then my blood will not attack the baby's. We will not know for sure what the baby's blood type is for another 1-2 weeks, but will continue to monitor by ultrasound to be on the safe side. We are thanking God for this wonderful news tonight! Thank you for your continued support and prayers!!! :-)

July 9th - 32 wks

Yesterday was my weekly MFM appointment. If you remember last week I was a little concerned about the increase in the MoM with a result of 1.38 and was very anxious to see what the readings were for this week. Both the ultrasound technician and the doctor took several readings and got varying results. Some of the numbers were more normal and some were on the higher side. The lowest MoM reading we got was 1.29 and the highest was 1.52. A result of 1.5 or greater is where you start to be concerned that the baby could becoming affected by the antibody. Since there was not a consistent reading of either lower or higher numbers, my doctor decided it would be best if we double-checked those results by perfoming an amniocentesis. We had already discussed doing the amnio at 35 wks to determine baby's blood type and this would just move it ahead a little and give us our information sooner, as well as serve as a secondary method for checking on the baby's anemia status. I was very comfortable with the doctor's suggestion and so our amnio was scheduled for this morning on the labor and delivery floor of the university hospital. The procedure was not painful, and was relatively quick, although I have to admit I was ready for it to be over as soon as possible. I was monitored both before and after the procedure and sent home with no complications, which are rare. I hope that we have at least some of the results from the test by tomorrow and I can share with you how baby is looking. The baby's blood type we expect to take at least a week to get back so we'll have to wait a little longer on that one. My doctor is confident that all will be well with the results and is really doing it to err on the side of caution, which I appreciate. It is so nice that she feels it is necessary to always try and stay one step ahead of any problems. I am well taken care of! Wanted to let you know and I hope to have an update tomorrow. Also, my weekly appointment next week will not be until Thursday instead of Wednesday, where we will continue the MCA dopplers to get an MoM.

4th of July

Happy belated 4th! We spent part of our day at "Day Out with Thomas" at the Kentucky Railway Museum. The kids got to take a train ride and do various other activities while there. I think their favorite part was playing with the train tables that were set up. Here are some pictures - it started out as a rainy day but once it passed it was pleasant.

Train Ride




Train Tables





Thomas Tatoo




The latter part of the day was spent at our local festival, White Mills Days, where we we enjoyed a fireworks show. Hope you had a good day, too!

July 2nd - 31 wks

Yesterday was my weekly MFM appointment with MCA dopplers. Baby is still looking good with an MoM of 1.38 (PSV of 58.71). This number was slightly concerning to me since it is a little higher than it normally is, but my doctor said it is fine since it is still below the critical 1.5 value. I go back again next week and every week after that until delivery. As we get further along in the pregnancy and get a better idea of when this little guy might be born, we can formulate a better plan for delivery, including where to deliver (at the university hospital or my local hospital).

Saying Goodbye

After 11 weeks of getting to know and love Brittany, the helper we hired while I have been on bed rest, it was time to say goodbye on Friday. We made the decision the week before as we learned of an increasing uncertainty in the security of Andy's job. Plus, we are quickly approaching the recommended point in my pregnancy (32 wks) where it is "safe" for me to be a full-time mom again. I cannot begin to tell you what her service to us has meant to me. But of all the duties placed upon her, I am most appreciative of the love and patience that she showed my children. The time spent reading books, blowing bubbles, horseplaying, and just laughing are the memories we will cherish. Thank you, Brittany - we will always remember your time with us.

On this same fateful day, we learned of another goodbye. Unfortunately, Andy found out that morning that he will be laid off indefinitely from his manufacturing job, effective immediately. We are disappointed, but not discouraged as we are confident that God will sustain us through this time. We trust His will for our lives and look forward to seeing what He has in store for us. Your prayers during this time are appreciated as we figure out what the next steps are and strive to make the best decisions for our family. As always, we are grateful for your love and thoughtfulness.

June 25th - 30 wks

Wow, how exciting to be 30 wks along!!:-) I am so thankful to have made it this far! Today was my weekly appointment with the MFM and everything is still looking great! The baby's MCA doppler was a PSV of 45.7 and an MoM of 1.12 - very good. My cervix is still looking nice and long measuring in at 4.4 cm. I was a little more concerned this week as I have had lots of cramping and a bout of contractions at one point, but it is not changing my cervix so that is a relief. He still needs to cook a little while longer before I am really comfortable about going into labor. My doctor told me that I might feel more spells of contractions as the weeks go by and gave me some guidelines to go by so I know when to call or go in and be checked. I am slightly more at risk for pre-term labor with the cerclage (stitch) in place so I just have to be watchful of what my body is telling me.

I was very fortunate today to have the ultrasound tech give me some 3D/4D shots of my little angel! Seeing his tiny little face in real-time brought tears to my eyes and wonder to my heart. It's AMAZING what technology can do these days. So, here are some really neat pictures of our little munchkin as he is still growing in my tummy. I hope you are able to make out all of his features. I think he already has his daddy's full lips and "sizeable" nose, lol!





And here is is on the outside. ;-) We are definitely GROWING!!

A Day at Camp!

Yesterday, Clayton spent the day at White Mills Christian Camp's "Day Camp" program for 4 and 5 year olds. He had a wonderful time! The day was spent doing group activites learning more about God, and of course, swimming and canteen time. :-) Here are a couple of pics of our little camper.

Eating Lunch

Ready for recreation

Waiting to get in the pool

June 18th - 29 wks

I had doctor's appointments both yesterday and today and everything is going GREAT! Cervical length was great at 4+cm and the baby's MCA doppler (measure of blood flow in his brain) looked great, too, with a PSV of 48 and an MoM of 1.24. I go weekly to the MFM (in Louisville) for the MCA doppler ultrasounds on baby's brain and every two weeks at my local obstetrician's office (in Elizabethtown). I am feeling fine, but definitely GROWING, lol. I am used to it by now, though, and every week that goes by adds more excitement in my heart about meeting my newest son. :-)

Happy Father's Day!

I can't imagine a better way to celebrate the man I married than to showcase his life as a father. My kids are so lucky to have a dad like him. His fun-loving personality brings so much laughter into our home and he always knows how to put a smile on our faces. He is constantly aware of his responsbility as a role model and leads by an example of Godliness, respect, and humility. His willingness to sacrifice and put himself last never ceases to amaze me. He has patience where I do not. He lives for his family. We are so blessed. We love you Daddy!

Can you guess?

Which one of these women is 28 wks pregnant and which one is 37 wks pregnant? Which one of these women has 7-lb babies and which one has 9-lb babies? LOL My sister-in-law and I have had the pleasure of sharing yet another pregnancy (her son and my Evan are 3 months apart). She has just 3 wks or less to go and we are exited about meeting their newest addition, a little girl (somebody has to have girls, right?). I am praying for a smooth delivery for you, Laura! :-) (By the way, please ignore the fact that I squeezed into those overalls that I'm wearing in the picture, lol. It was part of our "barnyard" theme for Vacation Bible School.)