This cracks me up...

Nate and I were having some popcorn for a snack yesterday and this is what I later discovered... I guess he thought Elmo was hungry too! :)

Elmo seems to be Nate's new friend.

He carries him everywhere and loves to give him rides in his car.

So sweet!

He gives and takes away...blessed be the name of the LORD.

Today was supposed to be a very exciting day. The day was finally here to go to the Dr. for my first prenatal visit for our second child! I had been waiting for this day for weeks! I couldn't wait to hear the little heart beat and see the little one forming inside of me on the ultrasound screen. I was going to waste no time getting home so I could announce it to the world (well, at least to my fellow bloggers and facebookers) that we were expecting!! But, God had different plans this go around. Last Saturday I had some light spotting. I called the Dr. Monday morning and they assured me that although it was not something to take lightly, it was probably nothing to be concerned about. Unfortunately, by Tuesday evening it was getting worse and by Wednesday I knew I was losing the battle I did not want to fight. Having a miscarriage is never something that you think is going to happen to you so it was very unexpected. It has been a difficult week, a disappointing one... But I continue to raise my eyes to the Lord where He gives me comfort and hope. Hope of another life to come.
So, today is a bittersweet day. I am grieving the loss of my sweet child but looking forward with hope of another to fill my arms very soon. The Lord does not take something from our hands without filling it with something better. I'm hanging on to that!

I love this picture!

Merilee just sent me this picture that Mom took when we were there.

Yes we are wearing the same shirt;

it was our Valentine's gift from Mom.

Doesn't Nate look like a little politician? :)

It's amazing all three kids are

actually looking at the camera.

What a goof!

Cousins!!

Nate and I flew down with my mom to visit my sister and family in Missouri last week. We had so much fun!! Keeping up with three toddlers definitely kept us busy! It was so fun to observe each of their personalities... so different. Nate had a blast with his cousins, and loved flying on the airplane! He even came home with a few new words! Here's a few pictures from our week.

I am sitting here ready for church and waiting for Derrick to get ready (isn't it supposed to be the guy waiting on the girl??) so I thought I'd post a photo or two from the last few weeks.

Derrick's birthday January 19th

(notice the picture Nate colored for Derrick)

My little boy who loves to read. And I love that smile!!

Streaker!

Nate loves to take a lap around the house after his bath.

He thinks its so funny!