Insta-Friday!

Here's a little peek into the life of the Edwards' lately...

Girlfriend is in the 1st percentile for weight at her

18mo well visit... Donuts it is!

 

A sweet little sleeper for Baby Sissy to wear home from the hospital!

 

She asked Daddy to read her Bible... precious.

 

LOVING this age! She is so much fun!

 

Oh goodness... that smile!

 

Teaching her baby how to play piano...

and fist bump, sing row, row, row... they do everything together.

 

Valentines Day...

 

Mama whipped up some Strawberry-Creamcheese

filled French Toast for my lovies!

 

A lunch date in the city with her Papa.

My girl and my Daddy... so sweet.

 

 

Have a wonderful weekend y'all!

 

He's Always Been Faithful...

Well hello there! I know it's been super quiet around here lately.  I've even heard from a few of you, asking why I "quit blogging." I'll admit that there was certainly a time when I wasn't sure I would even blog again, ever. I just didn't have the creative energy or the desire to pour out into words all that has been going on.

My babies.

The sad thing is, there has been SO MUCH GOOD in my life. I've been seriously convicted that sharing the ways God has BLESSED our little family, and his constant GOODNESS and GRACE is so important. We need to encourage each other and remind others that even in the rough spots, God is FAITHFUL. ALWAYS. I'm reminded of lyrics by Sara Groves [one of my favorite song writers]

"Morning by morning I wake up to find the power and comfort of God's hand in mine. Season by season I watch him amazed, in awe of the mystery of his perfect ways. All I have need of his hand will provide. He's always been faithful to me."

It's another sweet GIRL!

The fact of the matter is, that the Hypermesis [constant nausea and vomiting during the duration of pregnancy] is here to stay. I kept waiting for the sickness to be OVER and THEN I'd get crafting, blogging, nesting, etc. Well folks, God is GOOD. He has provided me with medicine to help keep food down - and seriously limit the amount of vomiting. He has given me a wonderful family and devoted Husband to support me and help take care of my sweet girl. He's given me friends and a Church family to pray for me and care about me.

So in LOVE with this child.

Most importantly is the fact that I am So. Incredibly. Blessed. to be carrying this sweet baby--and no amount of discomfort will change that! I am often stopped in my tracks, to the point of tears and reminded of this truth. I'm truly blessed to be Lovebug's Mama and I'm blessed to be given the opportunity to once again care for a precious gift from God.

 

So I'm here to stay... maybe not posting frequently, but still here.

Insta-Friday & a long overdue {Update}

Well Folks, Christmas came and went... I realize that this blog has been sorely neglected. I suppose I just haven't had either the physical or creative energy to write or share. It's such an amazing privelige to be carrying another sweet baby and to be entrusted to spend my days with my little girl. I must admit that it hasn't been easy lately. I'm sure it's a combination of hormones, and winter-blues, morning all-day sickness, and general fatique, but this Mama has been in a funk. I had a hard time finding joy these past few months and when I stop and see all the many blessings all around me... I know it's not a true lack of joy... it's a bit of depression. It slowly crept in while I was laying on the couch, trying to will the nausea away and wanting so desperately to find the energy to create and blog, cook, nest, and all those things that usually come naturally to me.  There are actually quite a few new projets to share with you...handmade christmas gifts, furniture built... I just couldn't find the energy to share. So this is my confession... I have not been myself. I'm praying hard that this too shall pass and that I'll soon find energy and excitement to be in this space more often. Until then... here's a snapshot of our days via Instagram...

 

Merry Christmas!

I hope you all are enjoying this special season! This Mama is finally feeling better and am so happy to be spending these days curled up with my sweet girl enjoying the coziness of the twinkle lights and making memories!

{Our Lovely Card was designed by the very talented Lesley!}

 

Have a very Merry Christmas! God Bless!

Big News {& New Family Pictures!)

We are very excited to anounce...

 

 

 

 

 

Lovebug will be a big sister June of 2013!

 

Insta-Friday!

Whew it's been a while since I've given y'all a look at what's happening lately via Instagram huh? Things have been busy, busy (they always are this time of year.) Baby girl is cutting molars, which has been so hard on her... and leaving us all a little sleep deprived. I'm so glad it's Friday though, since the Hubby and I are taking our first trip away this weekend, and leaving our Lovebug in VERY good hands! I'm sure Gramma, Grampa & Auntie will spoil her while we're away!

Her first bad fall... jumped off the jungle gym.

Mama cried more than she did.

  



Halloween morning... lovin on her pumpkins!

 

Auntie and her little mouse! She LOVED trick or treating!

 

Playing at Chik-fil-A... our favorite treat!

  

Our sweet little Minnie...

That post HERE.

My lovely Pleated Poppy Birthday goodies from my Sis!

My wonderful In-laws gave me a DSLR!

Get ready for much better pictures y'all!

 

Happy Friday! 

 

Our little Minnie Mouse...

I know I'm a little behind, considering Halloween was a week ago... but goodness, Fall is a busy time! Sweet baby girl is cutting a few teeth, leaving us all a little sleep deprived, and Monday I celebrated my 28th Birthday!

Halloween is such a fun holiday... I'm not sure why I like it so much, but I think dressing up in costumes and getting sweet treats must be so fun for littles! This year, I decided that I better make Lovebug something adorable, since she may have more of an opinion next year! A few weeks before Halloween, she started pointing to the TV and saying "Minnie Pweese!" So Minnie it was. I had a very talented friend come over and take some pictures a few days before... which was a very good thing, since Lovebug fell off the jungle gym and got a shiner the next day!

All photos by Jenny's Lens... if you're in the area, she is amazing with kiddos!

Love this girl. Now I'm gonna go eat some more of her Halloween candy!