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!

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)

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!

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!

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!

The pretty table!

The Petite Fours (Emily made them!)

Opening Presents...
Molly got so many cute things!

Friends...I love you all!
Becky, Me, and Amy

Lisa and Me

Mom and Me

Sandra and Me

Ashley

Allison

Kristen...we're due 3 days apart!

Brittany

Emily and Me

By the way, I didn't get a picture with everybody. Somehow we missed a few, but I'm so thankful for all of you!!

Pictures, Pictures, and More Pictures

Because I haven't been the best blogger in the world lately, I felt like the only way to catch up was with pictures. But, to start, a little update on the house without pictures. I'll try to add those later when I get some new ones taken.

As of now, we are still on schedule for a closing date of Oct. 20. I still can't believe we aren't going to be closing sooner, but whatever. The only things left to be done are the sprinkler system, installing the carpet, and installing the appliances. Other than touch-ups, that's it! We are really excited!

Now for pictures.

Paul's Birthday

Even though I've already written about Paul's birthday, I wanted to include a picture of him with his girls before we went to celebrate.

OUCH!

My dad was pretty sick a couple of weeks ago and had to have antibiotics through an IV for a few days. (He didn't actually stay in the hospital, just went in for the medicine.) Anyway, the IV stayed in his arm for three days, so Gracie Claire had to have an IV too...of course! These are their reactions to their "IVs."

This is the "mad" pose.

This is the "surprised" pose.

This is the "sad" pose. Loved these!

Funny Sydney

Sydney's personality is so fun! She and Gracie Claire together are hilarious trouble! Here's my Syd with Daddy's goggles on.

I'm SO funny!

Laugh at me, I'm sticking my finger up my nose!

Princess

This is Gracie Claire's normal choice of attire for the days that we are at home. If it were up to her, she would wear her princess outfits everywhere.

The First Day of School

This year Gracie Claire was SO excited to get back to school. (She only goes one day a week, but LOVES it!) We also decided to put Sydney in this year too. She's still a little iffy on the whole thing, but I think she enjoys her day...maybe.

Ready to go!

Sydney really wanted to wear her backpack, but it was a bit too heavy.

My Pretty Girls

Gracie Claire with her teachers Ms. Rachel and Ms. Bria.

Sydney with her teacher, Ms. Rhonda. This was at the end of the day and she wasn't happy that I was taking her picture instead of holding her myself. This is not a reflection of her teacher. Ms. Rhonda has been great!

Molly

Lastly, I am almost 36 weeks and am totally ready (physically) for Molly to get here. She is growing and healthy and we can't wait to meet her. I am hoping that she will stay put (what?!) for the last four weeks so we can get moved and somewhat settled, but I know that it's not up to us, so whatever happens is fine. I know I'm not in charge of timing, but it's OK to hope, right?! I'm just trying to remember that no matter what happens, God is in control and everything will work out according to His perfect timing!

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