a new baby

yep.

a new baby.

surprise.

for us too.

God has HIS own plans.

Everyone has been very supportive and excited for us.

I am adjusting.

As you do with any addition.

I didn't plan it so it's thrown me for a little loop.

I will be so super excited to meet my new baby and

see what God has planned for our family.

The ultrasound picture is from a 10 week visit.

We were totally guessing on all the dates so

we had an early ultrasound to determine a due date.

I thought I was probably around 6 weeks.

Nope. 10.

I am now 12 weeks.

Due date is October 25th.

We told the kids on Easter morning.

I set a little egg out with a picture of the ultrasound in it and

a little banner that said, 'a new little chick'

Emma got excited thinking we had gotten them a real chick.

They were so happy when they found out.

Emma was like a megaphone all day, telling everyone she saw.

She's excited.

She wants a sister.

She said the picture looked like a girl.

We let Tanner be a surprise in the delivery room.

That was fun for that one time.

But it was alot to take in at once.

I wanted to just enjoy and admire my 'baby' but

I also had to think...It's a boy, It's a boy, Its' a boy.

We will find out this time.

And maybe have a really cute reveal with the whole family.

Plus I want to buy some super cute sleepers and gowns.

That's the fun part, right?

I've been gahhing over the sweet clothes in the stores,

then I snap back to reality as my other 3 are running around my feet.

I like this quote:

"A baby is a sign that God is not yet disappointed with mankind."

I am daily doing my best to make these children into disciples for CHRIST.

I fail miserably. lots.

But the point is that I don't give up.

I also know:

Jeremiah 1:5

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart..."

Babies are miracles.

Never mistakes.

Babies are precious gifts.

We are humbled.