Birthday Party

What an amazingly gorgeous day we had today! The weather was perfect. Sunshine and warmth. Just a beautiful fall New England day. The kids and I went to a birthday party and they had a wonderful time. They ran around and played in a bouncy house, had silly string fight, hit a piñata etc... Alex turned five today. Sam and Sophia both really enjoy playing with him. It is so nice, to have friends that they both get along with so well. Preston played hard all day long, he was climbing all over the place, and tried so hard to be a big kid. He was so cute trying to squirt the silly string and required help.

Walking with friends

SO my two friends and I went on a three mile walk today. It was so wonderful to get out and enjoy the beautiful cool crisp air, and amazing company. These two ladies are such blessings in my life. Michelle just had baby Genesys last week, and Jen had Isaac last December. This is Michelle's Genesys. She also has two other children, Christian and Trinity. Michelle and I have been friends for quite a while and we co-lead the nursery together. Michelle is such an encourager and such a wonderful listener. I am so blessed to have her in my life. Christian and Sophia are both in kindergarten together.

This is Jen's baby Isaac, we also call him Baby Blue Eyes. This little guy has the most beautiful blue eyes ever, and he is such a happy little guy. Jen is a new friend, who has been such a tremendous blessing in these last several months. I am so very thankful for her, and for our friendship. Jen is getting ready to start up a bible study and I am so thrilled to be able to be a part of it.

I am just so blessed by these two special Godly ladies. God truly has given me some amazing friends. Friends that I learn so much from and that we support each other through so much. It is so wonderful to be going through this phase of life with these lovely ladies who are going through it with me.

And of course my two littles were with us on our walk today too. Preston was in and out of the stroller, alternating between running and walking. Paisley slept almost the entire time.

Please say prayers for Sammy. He seems like he is getting sick, but he is also due for his IVIG tomorrow. Please pray that they get the IV in easily and that all goes smoothly. Thank you!!!

My due date

Today is my due date for Paisley! It feels like the pregnancy ended so long ago and that God has healed my body so much since it has ended. Looking back on those crazy few days, and remembering how disappointed I was that I wasn't going to get my full term baby, I am just so grateful that God brought us through all of it, and that our lives are a testimony to His amazing love and grace. My pregnancy buddy Michelle was due two days after me (this coming tues). She was induced this past week as her doctor was expecting a very large baby. So the other day Paisley and I went to go meet Baby Genesys. She is 8lb 6oz, and seemed so much bigger than Paisley. Seeing how uncomfortable Michelle was, I am a little relieved that I didn't have to still be pregnant today :-) Michelle and I are hoping that Paisley and Genesys will be great friends. Paisley wasn't happy at all during our visit so she is screaming, and while there my friend who is also a lactation consultant pointed out that Paisley is tongue tied, which I already knew...

Soccer and friends

Sammy has soccer every Saturday morning, this weekend was no exception. Matt's parents, as well as my parents were there which was a tremendous help as Preston is so busy these days. He loves to run all over the place, and Grandpa was his running partner today. Sam played well and played hard today although his team did lose today which was disappointing to him. But what was even more frustrating to him was that he got hit in the face by another player and got a bloody nose. He wasn't too hurt, but was angry that he had to sit out. He got hit within the last probably 5 or so minutes of the game, so he had to stay out until the end of the game. Sophia wasn't actually with us at the game as she had a sleep over at a friend's house. After the soccer game we went to a new playground that we had never been to before with a group of friends. It was a wonderful afternoon. Preston is becoming so adventurous. The playground had some very tall climbing structures which was so nerve racking. Preston climbed up the tall slide and I cringed, when he first sat down he looked a little anxious too. But he went down repeatedly and loved it. And then he went down HEAD FIRST!!!! I was terrified. I heard an older child at the playground say "Wow did you see what that baby just did? I am going to go try that!" And then he went up there laid down and was too scared to go head first. Leave it to my little dare devil boy :-)