and now a smattering of words..

hello. good morning. i must say that i as i write this post i find myself hoping that the words just continue to flow. Im not in the most creative/artsy state. my husband actually recommended that i blog this morning, or more suggested that i dabble in things that refresh my heart. so here i am, not by my own accord but his. i have wanted to come and sit and write, but i have found every excuse not to. not because i don't enjoy this and not because i find myself doing so many more "meaningful" things but because i have let the random "spilled milk" keep me away. now the humor in this is that about a week ago i updated my blog and informed you that i was back from my blogging slumber refreshed and ready to go, and here i am. discouraged. overwhelmed. grumpy. 

don't get me wrong i love my life-i love being a mom to everly-i love being a wife to wes-and i love the community i am in. but somehow in the midst of all of this i find myself down due to some circumstantial things. i don't want this to be my own personal pep talk but i desire for this to be a beautiful reminder. i am reading a book that is opening the eyes of my soul to the many ways that god loves us. i say opening the eyes of my soul because that is the only way that i can understand how to see god in the midst of everything. in the midst of little money i can grow to know that provision from god is more than money. in the midst of a screaming baby in the car, i am learning to accept god's grace when i bark in response. when my husband asks a question and i hastily assume he means one thing, i am humbled by my inclination to offense but god's nature of patience in the midst.

so i am here faced with my many failures but god's love that grounds me. and will continue to. thanks for reading. happy saturday.

a simple smattering of photos, how fitting.

I'm Back!

I'm back from my blogging slumber and I'm ready to invite you into our story in a new way. Many changes have happened which means many emotions have been experienced. And I'd love to share what's going on in my head and heart with you as I discover what life looks like to be a stay at home mama in ft. Collins USA..

on cloud nine

 Our little girl was born! A little over a month ago on the evening of Thursday the 25th of August my water broke. We prepared to welcome our first child into the world, and at 9:20am on the 26th of August (my mama's birthday) the beautifully painful journey was complete. Everly Ivy was born at 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 21 inches long healthy and overwhelmingly wonderful. Our hearts are completely melted by her. I have been joyfully preoccupied this last month, but birth story and life updates to come. Until then, enjoy some pictures~

4 weeks and 38 1/2 weeks

blurry pic=clear belly

38 weeks and going strong! I returned to work last week and despite missing my morning and afternoon bed rest naps, I feel great. I must admit that I am incredibly antzy to meet this little lady, so that comes out in me feeling a bit impatient. I wake up in the night wondering if its a contraction but low and behold its either my bladder or cat, George. So, with September 1st a tad over two weeks away I may just be sitting tight for a bit. News and updates to come :) I sure hope you are doing good too..

36 weeks, a bit of bed rest and chocolate chip blueberry muffins

A little update on how our little one is doing and the most recent news concerning this pregnancy thus far. I was put on bed rest at 35 weeks due to menstrual like cramping and abdominal pressure, my Doctor said he didn't want to play games and with that put me on a 2 week bed rest until 37 weeks. I haven't dialated, but am 50% effaced which he said is normal at this phase. I had my 36 week appointment yesterday and I was reassured to know that my "bed rest" has done some good. Our baby's head is still down and Dr. B estimates that she weighs about 6ish pounds now, guessing that she will be in the 7 pound region when she is born- we will see if that ends up being true :)

I have been reading The Help and thoroughly enjoying it and have found that although bed rest can be difficult, I enjoying the quiet relaxation that it has brought.

I am embracing all the help from my sweet hubs and family, as I know the blessing it is. I have gained 30 pounds and my face, feet and fingers are feeling rounder than before-thank you summer heat and chocolate chip blueberry muffins :). Pregnancy has been a sweet gift and I wouldn't give up this season for anything.