Under the Sea

Saturday, My mom and I took Addison to a local high school play- The Little Mermaid!

This was my absolute favorite movie as a child, so I was excited for Addison to see it in a play.

 We sat in the back just in case we had to leave early...

But she did great! The only part that she did not like was the "thunder and lightning" from the Ursula.

The kids did a fabulous job! 

After she got to see the "princess" mermaids in their costumes. 

I wish I would have snapped a picture, her face was precious as she waved at each one. 

We wore this sweet girl out... 

I turned around when we got into the drive way and A was passed out! 

I love Saturdays spent with her! :)

-Meredith

Trust in the Lord with all your heart...

Proverbs 3:5

18 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along: 18 weeks

Size of baby: Turnip ( 5in, 5 oz)

Gender: ?? Find out beginning of May! :)

Maternity clothes: Pants- A few 

Tops- a few
Ready for it to be warm to pull out all my dresses! ( which = comfy!)

Movement: YES! Love the feel of those baby flutters.

Sleep: When do you get sleep with a 2 year old???? :/

Cravings: cutie oranges and salty foods

Symptoms: Still sick but its not everyday anymore... Which I am SOOO thankful for! 

Best Moment this week: Addison loving on sweet baby P!

Prayer this week: Praying for Hope: Praying that God will fill him or her with joy and peace to trust in him!

Romans 15:13

¹³ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

We can not wait to find out what we are having. We are slowly picking out names we like. Im pretty sure we have a girl name but still searching for our favorite boy name. I am excited to start the fun things... DECORATING and buying matching outfits for Addison and baby P! :)

Boy or Girl we will see??? 

Life Lately...

The days seem to be flying by. 

 It is almost the end of April and I feel like it just begun.

Here is a little catch up on our life lately..

 Brent was out of town so we had a sleep over at Gigi and Pops house!

 Dressing up in Mommies boots..

 Last friday, we had a girls night at church so this little one got spoiled by her daddy!

 Having fun at swim lessons!

 Addison got super star at school for having no accidents! YAY!!

 Having fun at Daddies softball game...

 playing in the dirt!

 Look what we found at Gigis... 

She had forgotten how to suck on it! ha

 Life of a toddler is rough... ;)

Life has been crazy. 

With all the different tragedies that have happened in our country this week, I am thankful for a crazy week.

 I am thankful for getting to spend every moment with my precious family. 

I am thankful for God blessing me with one more day. 

You never know when it will be your last and I would rather spend every moment busy with fun events with my family, then afraid of what is to come. 

I have prayed this verse this week

Deuteronomy 31:6 
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you

Our God is with us and will not forsake us!

What a awesome promise!

Happy Friday!

-Meredith

Mary, Mary quite Contrary...

Today was beautiful!

We took full advantage of the weather before the rain is suppose to head our way and went to our local square to take pictures.

The tulips where absolutely beautiful.. 

and I have to say this little one looked pretty precious herself! :)

 My two favorites! 

 I lOVE that smile!

 And this sweet little girl!

We had so much fun walking around with Gigi and enjoying the beautiful weather. I love getting to spend special moments like this with her and can not believe how fast she is growing! 

Happy Wednesday! 

-Meredith

17 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along: 17 weeks

Size of baby: Avocado ( 4 to 6 in, 3 to 5 oz)

Gender: ?? Find out beginning of May! :)

Maternity clothes: Pants- A few 

Tops- a few

Movement: YES! Love the feel of those baby flutters.

Sleep: better this week. I have been so tired, so when I hit the pillow I am out!

Cravings: cutie oranges 

Symptoms: Night nausea. Praying this is going to end soon. 

Best Moment this week: Feeling sweet baby P move around for the 1st time. I can not wait for Addison and Brent to experience this as well!

Prayer this week: Praying for Faith- He or she will love the Lord with all their heart!

 "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

Luke 10:27 

Addison has been so fun. She LOVES to talk to "Butterscotch." Every morning she lifts up my shirt to tell him/her good morning and that big sister loves "her" and every night we kiss and hug my tummy to say goodnight. Such precious moments I cant wait to share with both kids when they get older! 

-Meredith

Swimming Lessons

We signed up Addison for her 1st swimming lessons class.

She LOVES the water so it was time for her to start learning how to swim and safety tips!

We are taking the class with our sweet friend Rahely and they are having way to much fun!

It took A a little time to warm up but...

She ended up doing great!

We had so much fun with these two sweet girl!

After, we headed to the March of Dimes walk for our sweet friends!

Olivia was born premature but is growing and doing great all by the grace and healing of God!
We love this family and how positive they have been every step of the way in their jouney!

Happy Thursday!

-Meredith

Proverbs 17:17 
¹⁷ A friend loves at all times...

15-16 weeks

( this was the best picture we could get this morning)

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along: 15 weeks ( 16 tomorrow)

Size of baby: Navel Orange ( 4.5-5 inches long & 2-4oz)

Gender: ?? Find out beginning of May!

Maternity clothes: Pants- a few or using the belly band

Tops- no

Movement: none just yet but according to the 10 week ultra sound we have a very active baby

Sleep: not so good. I have been having backaches and leg cramps. The heating pad has become my best friend!

Cravings: carbs.... which is not good! 

Pretzels, Candy apples, and cutie oranges

Symptoms: nausea. Slowly going away but still hitting me at night time. 

Best Moment this week: getting to hear the sweet little heart beat. It was 148 and healthy!

Addison is beyond excited to meet her "little sister"(according to her.) 

She has even chosen a name... Butterscotch Penzo! :)

Psalm 127:3
Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him.

Easter Weekend!

We had such a fun busy Easter weekend.
This year Addison was really starting to understand the meaning of Easter and hearing her say it was all about Jesus and he rose in 3 days was so precious and melted my heart!

Saturday, our church, Cross Church, held a magic show and a egg hunt!
It was pouring that morning so it did not look to promising, but Addison was so excited.

 Helicopter dropping the 20,000+ eggs
( Do you see ALL that WATER?!?)

 Addison was loving it!

After tromping through a very muddy, very wet field

 Addison got to pick up a few eggs.

 We were all soaked by the time we left.. defiantly a memory we will never forget! ha

After coming home, drying off and taking a much needed nap, we decorated eggs.
Addison LOVED every minute of this.
She wanted to do everything all by herself... and since my "hard boiled" eggs where not so hard boiled it made it a little harder.. haha

I found this fun idea on Pintrest

Glow in the dark egg hunt... and it was SO much fun.
We played over and over in our dark house.
Defiantly a must do every year!

Sunday morning the Easter bunny hopped on by and left Addison a few treats..

 She was beyond excited!

Our sweet girl ready to go PRAISE our RISEN king!

 

Praise Jesus- He is our RISEN king. I am beyond thankful for his grace and blessings..

Happy Easter!
-Meredith 

The Last Week in Iphone pics!

I have been a absolute horrible blogger. 

I am now 15 weeks so praying I get a boost of energy and the horrible nausea decides to go away!

( will be posting baby updates and pictures soon! :) )

This past weekend, Brent and I got to take a fun little weekend away just us two to Dallas.

We had so much fun just hanging out and SLEEPING IN! 

 While we we out shopping Saturday, we got this picture...

 I am so glad that this sweet girl loves her Gigi and Pops house! 

It was a fun little getaway, that was much needed but we were excited to get home to see A, even though she wanted to stay with her grandparents instead of go home with us! ha

Sunday night, we did a little egg practice hunt for Addison's class party on Monday.

She loved every minute of it!

 And of course I had to pack her a fun lunch :)

Monday-

This poor tired girl did not want to get up for school.

Tuesday-

We met up with our sweet friends Rahely and played!

Wednesday-

We hung out at home so I could get caught up on laundry.. Addison played "baby" with Marlee.

Thursday- 

Gigi wore this sweet girl out! 

This never happens... fell asleep before 8! 

Friday-

"Mom come play tea party with me!" 

Little did I know... 

She was playing with real tea that she had snuck from the kitchen! 

It was a fun busy week! 

Looking forward to a slow down this week and praying for warmer weather.

-Meredith

Proverbs 17:17 
A friend loves at all times,