10 on 10

Here are a few pictures from our July.

July has been a hard month for various reasons, but I'm thankful for God's promises and faithfulness that has sustained us. 

For about 2 weeks Lily was dealing with a weird health issue that resulted in doctors appointments, losing 4lbs, an ER visit, x-rays, and other tests. We praise the Lord for guiding us through this rough time and giving much grace and strength. Thankfully all is well and it turned out to be a food sensitivity causing the problem. She's been so much better after removing eggs from her diet and getting her tummy back in working order.

The three big kids had a 4 day art camp, so I got to spend extra time with these sweeties. It's SO hot and humid, most of the time we spent walking around stores to stay cool. 

We managed to spend about 20 minutes at a park before we were all melting.

Funny kids!

Reading together.

At an outdoor concert.

Ezra loves the splash pad!

New art supplies = non-stop creativity.

Yummy popsicles on a hot, hot day!

I love beautiful sunsets.

10 on 10 {weekend edition}

We had a busy weekend, so I didn't get 10 pictures on one day, so we'll just call this the weekend edition :)

Beautiful weather and I love this tree!

Picnic at the park.

Not the greatest picture, but my sweet daddy telling my kids stories about me when I was little.

28 weeks! How am I already in the 3rd trimester?!

I love these kiddos!

It took all my courage, but I managed to take our new van through the car wash! We barely fit, but thankfully we made it ok!

My youngest brother graduated from homeschool high school!

Lunch at 5 Guys with family.

We had a great time visiting with Uncle Joseph and Aunt Audrey!

We've been married 9 years!!

10 on 10

10 pictures from our day May 10, 2017.

Happy 1/2 birthday, Ava!

24 weeks.

Levi's last speech therapy lesson with Ms. Amber. She is moving away and we are going to miss her so much!

Using the Instant Pot for the first time - making yogurt.

This girly loves painting!

The boys in their "club"

Tea time.

Sweet Ava.

Supper - grilled chicken, mashed cauliflower, and steamed broccoli. 

Journaling before bed.

Baby #6 update

I thought it was about time to do an update on this precious little one because I know I'll one day want to remember these details and won't be able to keep them straight in my mind.

I am currently 21 weeks along! How can we be past the halfway mark already?! Baby is moving all the time and I love the little kicks and movements. I feel huge this time. Maybe because this is #6 in a short amount of years? Maybe it's because I started out smaller than I'd ever been? I don't know. It's NOT really a big deal, I really think it's just how I feel when I look in the mirror. haha (just being honest and recording my thoughts, no need to tell me I don't look big! LOL)

Overall I'm feeling well and my energy has mostly returned! There are still days where I'm extra tired and still some nausea on some days, but for the most part I feel great! I am working out and walking most everyday and that really helps my emotional/mental health and my physical body! 

We found out a few weeks ago that Baby is a GIRL!!! We are all thrilled! I especially hoped for a girl because Ava (age 3) was very insistent that she NEEDED a little sister because she already has a little brother. haha! We had a little gender reveal party with family and some church family and it was fun to see the kids' reactions when they bit into their cupcakes!

We bought a new-to-us 12 passenger van this week because we've outgrown our mini-van! It's definitely BIG and I'm having to learn how to drive/park it, but we love it! haha! I'm so grateful for how the Lord provided it and worked out all the details for us to get it!

10 on 10

10 (or 12) pictures from our day, April 10, 2017. 

Good Word to start the day.

Sailing in their basket boats while they wait for breakfast. 

Homeschool morning time.

Waiting for an appointment.

Levi and Ava at the park - it was such a beautiful day!

My Lily is growing up so fast!

Jacob was able to come to the park for a little while between teaching. 

The kids wanted to bake cookies to take to Grammie and Aunt Elizabeth after a sad farm (animal) accident happened. 

Workout time for me! I love this pregnancy bootcamp I get to try out as a beta tester! I have been doing Olivia Cagle's workout programs for over a year and just love them!

We spent the evening at the ball field - Levi and Asher are playing this year!

This is Asher's first year and he is doing great!

Bottle days are coming to a close with this little guy I'm afraid, but I love this quiet time alone with him at the end of each day.

Have a great day!

10 on 10

10 pictures from our day March 10, 2017.

The day started early for me - 1:00AM - a huge storm hit and woke the girls. Thankfully there were no tornadoes, just tons of thunder, lightening, wind and pounding rain.

A verse to meditate on for the day.

Reading before anyone else woke up.

Ava helping fold Ezra's clothes. 

Everyone helping put the beehive together! 

Asher brought these books to my room where I was folding clothes and asked me to read to him. Special memories!

We obviously do lots of reading here. hehe

Lily left this note for me on the toaster. 

Jacob and I ran out for a quick coffee/tea date after the kids were in bed. We ran into some friends and enjoyed chatting with them for a little while before we had to run to the store and get birthday decorating supplies for Asher's birthday the next day.

Sweet Asher on his 5th birthday!

Have a great week!

Guess what?!?

We are expecting another precious baby in late August! We are all excited and I will post more details about the pregnancy soon!