Deploying...

I haven't done a family update in a little while...well, from the title of this post John is once again deploying. We found out two and half weeks ago and he will be leaving soon. (Can't give any specifics) It came as a shock and I have had my break down moments, but have a peace about everything now. We have a family plan in place and it is crunch time getting everything ready. When John leaves I will be headed down to Mt Pleasant, SC to stay with my parents. My Aunt Kaye recently married an OBGYN, Dr. Shipley, and he will be delivering the baby in Columbia, SC. The plan is that I will be induced May 14th (17 days away!!!). I will be in SC probably for the next 6 weeks or so. I am really doing well, but I do have my weepy, pull-out my hair, crazy moments. When I think about John missing the birth I could just sit and cry, but their are many positives out of all this and I can see God at work. Prayers during this time are much appreciated...Safety for John and the men that he is with, smooth labor and delivery for me, and that the girls would transition smoothly to having Daddy gone for a little while and a new baby sister, patience and continued peace for me too :)

I am very proud of John and the work that he will be doing! Here are some recent pictures of John and the girls. I am putting together a little album for each of the girls with pictures of them and their Daddy. They can take it with them to my parents and look at them when ever they miss him.

Friends...

Last weekend our good friends Lee Bishop and Chris Deitsch came into town from Lynchburg. Chris also brought his girlfriend Rachel. We had a great time getting to know her and reliving football stories / RA stories. It was a great time! We really miss these guys and all our friends in Lynchburg!

Here are a couple pictures of the guys and the girls that got in :)...

My little helper...

Both my girls love to help. They want to help me cook, do laundry, fold, pretty much anything that I am doing they want to be right there. This particular night, Anna wanted to help set the table. I asked her to put her fork and napkin on the table. It didn't matter to me where she put it...it was just supposed to make it to her place at the table. I turned around and this is what she had done. Well excuse me :) I asked her how she knew how to do this and she just said,  "Mom, I just know." I was impressed and I had to share...it was on the left side too :)

Visit with Nanna

Last week was a crazy week with traveling...I am thankful that we are not too far away from family. This past weekend we went to Hickory, NC. It was a great trip catching up with John's side of the family. On Friday night we met up with John's cousin's Heather, Julie and Aunt Francis at O'Charley's. I stood up to take a picture and then Anna spilled all her milk on the floor...so no picture of our dinner.  She also fell back out of her chair...still not sure how that happened, but she has a huge bruise on her bottom.

The next day we went to the park with John's other cousin Neil, his wife Hillary and their two daughters Ava and Ryan. His Aunt Judy and Uncle George also met us there. Aunt Francis decided to come too. The girls had so much fun playing together...

Taking a break from playing and having a snack...

I started taking pictures and the kids wanted to get in too...

Anna an Eliza wanted in...

So did Ryan...

John and the girls before church...

Nanna and the girls after church...Eliza was so hungry and didn't want to stop eating her goldfish during the pictures!

Thanks Nanna for having us! We had a great time and it was wonderful seeing everyone.

Easter Weekend

Easter baskets are ready to go ... each item cost $1.  They were a huge hit with the girls!

Sunday morning easter service at Boone Hall.

This was our view during the service...absolutely beautiful!!!

Thank you Gigi and Poppi for the cute PJ's. They are ready to meet their little sister! (So am I)

We met up with my cousin Brian, his wife Elizabeth and their two kids Carolyn and Sydney. The girls had so much fun playing with Carolyn. I wish I could have gotten a picture of them standing next to each other, but they were busy running around.

Girl talk :)

You never know what will happen....

when I take a shower! Anna found some scissors and went to town on my list of things to do for the day.

33 weeks pregnant...

Okay...we are nearing the end. I keep telling myself this...I won't be uncomfortable for much longer. This pregnancy has gone smoothly other than being SO sick in the beginning. For the most part I feel really good, but the veins in my legs have taken a beating. With each pregnancy my veins have gotten worse. It, of course, is all worth it for these absolutely precious children, but I don't know what will happen if we ever decide on having a 4th (Mom, don't freak out).