Paul, Amanda,: October 2008

Monday, October 27, 2008

News...

Just a quick update for those who don't know. We are moved into our new house and are loving it! We have had so much help and feel overwhelmed by the love that we're being shown. It's awesome!! The most important news is that Molly is coming soon!! She will be here on Wednesday (if she doesn't come on her own before.) We are so excited to finally meet her and introduce her to her big sisters. They are very anxious to meet her...especially Gracie Claire. We are so blessed!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

House Update

Here's the newest picture of the house. I have some of the inside, but since it's empty, it's kind of hard to tell what's what. We close on the 20th and will start moving right away! We're really excited and hoping things don't get too stressful or overwhelming. :o)

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Pumpkin Time

Paul and I took the girls to the pumpkin patch today. I have to say that I truly only go for the picture opportunities, although the girls, especially Gracie Claire, are now interested in doing all of the activities that come along with the trip. Getting the kind of pictures that I want/like are hard with all of the things going on to distract them from my yelling, "GRACIE CLAIRE/SYDNEY LOOK AT THE CAMERA...SMILE AT MOMMY!!!!" (Imagine my volume turned way up...) I think I'm going to have to let go of getting the perfect picture and let them enjoy it. It will make things much more enjoyable for everyone involved...especially poor Paul who only gets beaten down because I get frustrated. I have to say that he is the most patient Daddy and Husband ever. He's just the best! Anyway, back on topic, we did get some good pictures and overall, had a fun time!

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Prayer Time

My sweet, funny Gracie Claire made a funny last night in her prayer at dinner time. She said her typical "I'm hungry, so I'm going to pray fast" prayer which sounds something like this...

"Dear Lord...Thank you for this day. Thank you for Mommy, & Daddy, & Gracie Claire. Thank you Lord for helping me stay in my bed. Thank you for Jesus. Amen."

Now, this might seem like a perfectly good prayer, which it is, but, we're trying to work with her on thinking about what she is saying as she prays. Most of the time she does great on her own, but sometimes she needs a little push. After she finished, I said for her to repeat me as we continued the prayer. I had her thank God for Sydney and Molly and for the food and then I said, "In Jesus' name..." thinking she would repeat me. Instead she says, "And everybody said..." and we all followed her lead and said "Amen!"

It made for a great laugh. Sorry, but I couldn't contain it. It was too cute!

Monday, October 06, 2008

Molly's Shower

One of my bestest friends, Emily, threw Molly and me a "surprise" shower on Friday night. It was SO nice. The food was great, the petite fours were yummy (and pretty,) and my friends were so awesome to be there for Molly and me. I had lots of fun and am so blessed to have such good friends! Thanks to all of you who were able to come and bless our family!