Drs Visit Update

Apparently I'm not doing my job updating my blog as I should! I didn't realize how many people read it! :) Well, I went to the doctor on Tuesday and the baby looks healthy. No signs of anything wrong at all.
I did not find out the sex of the baby, YET. But I will. I just guess I'm afraid to get too attached right now. I go back on December 1st and I'm almost positive I will find out then.
We close on our house on November 30th so I should have plently to do to keep my mind off overthinking things. I am so appreciative for each of your prayers. Keep them coming! I'm half way there!!!

Refiners Fire

On Sunday at church, a sweet friend asked me how I was doing. I told her that so far, I was good but it was hard to feel confident in anything right now.
She proceeded to tell me that in her Sunday School class, they were talking about how God refines us to make us pure by turning up the temperature. And without struggles we wouldn't be who God wanted us to be. Just like precious metal has to be refined to make it pure, my heart needs refining to make it pure as well.
Although I have known this concept, I don't think I had ever thought of it as it applied to me....

It made me realize that the Lord is helping me! I have faults! Some of them are too deep, too embedded or even too painful to change myself. I know. I have tried. I struggle with and am aware of many of them. I just can't change them no matter how hard I try. But guess who can? And He is! Once I thought about it, I felt a sense of peace. I have changed. My heart might not be exactly where it needs to be, but its getting there. I'm getting better.
And in that, I know that no matter what lies ahead, I know its for my own good and to draw me nearer to Him! To make me who HE wants me to be, not who I desire to be.
So with that, I vow not to worry any more. Life is too short and there is too much to be grateful for.

I have always loved it when our choir sang "Refiners Fire" but now I have a new appreciation for it.

"Purify my heart

Let me be as gold and precious silver

Purify my heart

Let me be as gold, pure gold

Refiner's fire

My heart's one desire

Is to be holy

Set apart for You, Lord

I choose to be holy

Set apart for You, my Master

Ready to do Your will

Purify my heart

Cleanse me from within

And make me holy

Purify my heart

Cleanse me from my sin

Deep within"

Thank you, Lord, that my struggles aren't in vain!

Thankful!

It's NOVEMBER! Can you believe it?
Time is flying by and we are excited about all that is in store for us this month.

First, the baby is doing good. I have had an ultrasound every 2 weeks since I was 8 weeks and everything has looked great every time. I'm trying hard to stay positive and not worry. I go back on the 15th and I will be 19 weeks then. I haven't found out the sex yet because the thought of getting too attached scares me but, maybe on the 15th I will be able to handle it. We shall see...... (Yes, I will keep you informed!)

And this month we will finally move into our new house. We have been told we could close before Thanksgiving but haven't actually been given a date. I am excited and anxious about getting everything ready for Christmas but hopefully my friends will come and unpack a box or two! (Hint, Hint!! :))

And THANKSGIVING! There is so much to be Thankful for. My Lord and Savior who keeps Blessing me beyond my wildest dreams (and way beyond what I deserve)! My WONDERFUL family! My Church Family! My fabulous Friends! I am so blessed and I couldn't imagine my life any different. I am sure each of you feel the same way I do!

I also know that there are many out there dealing with sorrow of some sort, but I know that the Lord has a plan regarding all situations and although we don't understand it, I am certain there is a reason. I hope that we can see the good over the bad, even when it's hard. Just "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:5) Does anyone have the "Hide them in your Heart" CD? If so, you just sang that song while reading it and now it's stuck in your head. YOUR WELCOME!!

And, no post is complete without a picture of my adorable children, right?!? So here you go.....



Fun at the State Fair!



Thor & Green Lantern at the Fall Festival!

Preschool Choir singing at Festival.

I hope everyone had a Fabulous Halloween!!

Happy Fall!!

Price had a few days off from school last week and we decided to go to Cease Farms with some of our friends. It was a great time and the boys had so much fun......especially on the slide. I practically had to drag them from that place. There is so much to do. I highly recommend a visit if you get a chance.

Then today I got to go to the Fair with Price on his VERY FIRST FIELD MGES Field Trip! I am so thankful to be able to share in such special moments with my children and Price was so excited to have me with him.

Everyone got to see all the animals and then they had several demonstrations and shows for the kindergartners. They even got to see the pigs get a bath. I think everyone had a great time and we are looking forward to going with our family on Thursday!

Calling all Prayer Warriors!

Yes, I once again need your prayers!
We are expecting a sweet bundle of joy! Its been hard to tell people because as many of you know, the last 4 pregnancies haven't turned out as hoped and the last one was definitely very hard on me. I am  asking  BEGGING for your prayers, because I believe in the power of prayer. I don't know why I have such a desire for another child, but I do..... and I have to believe there is a reason for this. I know the Lord has a great plan for our family and I am excited and anxious to find out what it is. I just hope it includes this precious little one.
Please pray for our family. Everyday that passes gets harder instead of easier and until I can hold this sweet little one in my hands, I'm pretty sure its not going to get any easier.
I am currently 14 weeks along. Two of my miscarriages have been at 16 weeks and 18 weeks so this is a critical time. Josh and I are so blessed with such great friends and family and I know I can count on you all to be praying for us during this time. I thank the Lord for each of you!!!

Obessed.

Wondering why I don't update my blog?  Well, it's because I'm too busy spending my internet time HERE!

I'm obsessed. At first it was for decorating ideas for our new house. Then it turned into cooking. Then holiday ideas, photography, organizing and sewing. Then I began looking at friends posts and now it's for all of the above!

I love getting ideas! Currently working on my master bedroom even though Josh has put me on spending restriction. But a girl can dream, huh!?!

Just in case you need something to waste your time doing, just know I highly recommend.

New Beginnings

We have been a busy bunch since my last post.

First, Price started Kindergarden! He is at Meadow Glen Elementary and LOVING IT. His teacher, Mrs. Catone, is fabulous and he has learned so much since the beginning of school already. I was so sad to drop him off on his first day. It was an adjustment to have him gone all day long, but it was much harder for me then it was for him. He adjusted very well and enjoys going to school each day. I am so proud of my little man. I can't believe how grown up he is. Today I went and ate lunch with him at school and he was so excited. He loved showing me all his new friends and telling me all about the rules. He is too funny.

Next, we moved out of our house. We are currently staying with my in-laws until our house is ready. They are so sweet to let us stay here because I know we aren't an easy bunch to live with. There is never a dull moment.......Our builder said the latest we could move in would be mid-November but it looks like it could be ours a little earlier. I am so excited about our new house and ready to get in and settled ....but I am patiently waiting. :)

Then Owen started 3 year old Kindergarden. He has Mrs.Dunlap & Mrs. Boyd who were Prices teachers when he was this age so we already knew how awesome they were. He has lots of friends from church in his class and is loving it. He also started speech at Meadow Glen and he loves it there as well. He is excited when he gets to go to "Price's school"!

And Price started his 4th season of soccer and had his first game this past Sunday. His coach is the best he has had and he has already learned so much this season. I hope he continues to be enthusiastic about his sports! :)



If you were wearing this color, you wouldnt be smiling about it either.

(And really, this picture doesn't even do this color justice!:))

We have a lot going on around here, but we are excited about all of it.
Thanks to all who helped us during our move, and for those of you who prayed!
We are really blessed with the most terrific of friends and fam!