Half way there!!

Hello all! I'm sorry I haven't posted in so long. We do not have the internet on our home computer, so I have to use John's work computer. We can only get dial up here unless we want to spend $100 bucks or so a month. Maybe someone has a suggestion??
Just wanted to share some news.
We recently went to the doctor and had an ultrasound to find out we are having a beautiful baby girl!! I think we have decided to name her Brylee Hope. (Not sure how we are spelling it yet)

I am now 20 weeks pregnant and feeling very good!! Brooklyn is sooo excited about a new baby. She was very upset at first to find out it was a girl because she wanted another brother. But she is okay now. She sings to the baby every night and kisses my belly all of the time.

Elijah on the other hand doesn't seem to notice! He is now 18 months and saying quite a few words. His new words are waffle and blast off! He loves to take baths. He tries to take his clothes off and says "bath, bath". He and Brooklyn play and fight together all of the time! Elijah loves to pester and always takes Brooklyn's babies.

We had a great Thanksgiving! We ate lots of turkey and had a good time visiting family. John's family comes to our house on Christmas Eve and then we have Christmas at our house on Christmas morning and then head off to my grandma's later that day!! I can't believe that it is almost Christmas. It is snowing today and it is so beautiful!

John is finishing up his Master's. He will be completely finished on Dec. 15th!! We haven't had supper with him for a few weeks now b/c he has been working on his capstone project after work every night. Plus, he has been traveling a few days out the week every 2 weeks!!! So, needless to say we will all be very glad when he is finished with his classes!!! I am so proud of him for his accomplishment!!!

Well, I will go for now. Hope to hear from you all soon.

Love Kristi

I found these pics and almost cried!! The top one is Elijah on Easter Sunday and the bottom is Elijah in his car seat for the first time!! Isn't it amazing how fast they grow!!

Elijah is such a good boy. He is always smiling! People always tell me he is the happiest baby they've ever seen. He always has a smile for everyone!!

He turned 15 months yesterday. He is trying to say words. He can now say Hello, momma, dadda, papaw, nana, sis, baby, bear, shoe, dog, duck, quack quack, water, etc.

Brooklyn is sooooo excited about having another baby. One day I said "What will mommy do with 3 kids and only 2 arms?" Brooklyn said " I will watch all the kids!!" That's a scary thought. I know she will be a big help though!!

I can't believe she just celebrated her 3rd birthday. She keeps telling me that she still wants to be 2 still. She is so funny!

Well, I go to the doc next Wednesday to hear the baby's heartbeat. I am excited. I know everyone thinks I am crazy. But this baby was a surprise to me too!! I thought we were done having kids. John had convinced me that 2 was plenty. But I knew deep down that I wanted more. And John knew I wanted more. I just wasn't sure I was ready yet. But READY OR NOT here it comes!! A couple of my friends have 3 and they keep telling me that I will be fine. Dad says I will be fine, plus he gets another grand baby!!

I guess I'll go for now. I miss you all and love you all so much!!!

I was listening to the song "I can only imagine" today and I was thinking how wonderful heaven will be. I'll get to see my family every day. It's so important to have a personal relationship with Jesus every day!!

I'll talk to you soon.

Love,

Kristi

We will soon be 5!!

Yes, you read it right!! We are expecting our third baby!! I am excited, terrified, and a bit overwhelmed. I haven't been to the Dr. yet, but I think I am about 5 weeks. I am feeling really great though a little tired. I am glad that I still have several months before the baby comes so I can mentally prepare myself. I am so scared that I won't have enough time for all 3, but there are families that have more children and seem to do fine. Phil, you'll have to help me out here. How much differerent is 3 than 2?
So, when you think of me, say a little prayer. I want to have a smooth pregnancy, labor, and delivery and a healthy baby. Also pray that I'll have wisdom to be a godly woman and mother. And for Brooklyn and Elijah to adjust well.
I'll talk to you all soon.
Love,
Kristi

My wonderful husband

John was on travel all week and got home at 1 am this morning. After breakfast he decided he wanted to take us to the zoo!! I know he was sooooooooo exhausted but he took us shopping and to the Evansville zoo! I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband.
By the way, we were able to stay here without going to mom's to spend the night!! Needless to say, we are all happy to have him back home with us! We always miss him so much when he's gone!!

Starting a Play Group

I am seriously thinking about starting a play group this fall. I was going to put Brooklyn in preschool a couple days a week, but I don't think she's ready. She is totally ready academically. She is already writing some letters and she's interested in learning, but she doesn't want to leave me. I don't think I'm going to push her to go this year. She will only be turning 3 in August.
Instead, I think we will either start our own play group or join a play group so she and Elijah both get the social interaction. (and I'll have adult conversation!!)
If anyone knows of a playgroup we could join, please let me know or if you're interested in starting one with me!!

Don't let children play with child-proof bottles!!

Last weekend Elijah got into my iron supplements!! Needless to say we took him to the ER. His iron level was elevated to 357!!! Thank you Jesus for looking over him. We were so worried and I felt soooooooooo bad b/c I saw him have the bottle and didn't take it away. (I was loading the dishwasher and thought it would keep him busy). Well it did keep him busy b/c he broke into the bottle with his teeth and ate a few. John came in from outside and said, "Kristi!!" I jumped and looked over and saw Elijah with red all over his mouth and iron pills all over the floor!! Elijah threw up 5 times and the Dr. gave him medicine to make him stop puking. If his iron level hadn't gone down,we were going to have to take him to Evansville via ambulance to give him meds to lower it.
I am so thankful that God is with us ALL of the time!
So............. don't let your kids play with pill bottles!!

Finally Did It

I finally found the time to start my own blog page. I enjoy looking at other pages and I hope you all enjoy my blog!
Brooklyn and Elijah are doing well. We are looking forward to going to the parade tomorrow!! Talk to you soon.
Kristi