In case some of you are checking the blog for baby info, we are still preggo! My earliest due date that we were going with had my due date as May 17, which would make me 6 days overdue today. But, the typical due date wheel would only make me due today May 23rd. Just depends how you look at it! So, I am kinda overdue but maybe not too =)
There has been such an abundance of grace from the Lord this week. He has been so kind and so faithful and I trust He has a handpicked birthday for this cutie =) We will continue to lean into Him in the waiting process =) I'm looking forward to meeting this little one and super excited to find out gender! And I'm ready to move past the pregnant part =)
If you think of us, pray for grace in the waiting, safety and protection for the remainder of pregnancy and the delivery and a great birth story =) Thanks!
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Happy Due Date!
Today is our due date! 40 weeks according to an early ultrasound (otherwise I first calculated this coming Thursday)! Noah was born right on his due date so we'll see what happens though things are very normal right now and it's already 5pm =) But you never know! I'm thinking sometime in the next few days things will happen!
To bring in the due date, we had a tornado warning and heard the sirens at 11:30pm and had to head for the rescue zone! It is like ringing in the new year but instead we rang in the due date with some natural disaster drama! We've not had to do that yet in our 3 years here so far until last night. I had to wake Noah and off we went. He did great and thankfully the sirens went off really soon after so we could return and put him back to bed.
Thankful for beautiful weather today, no tornado near us and 40 weeks today! Come on out and meet us, baby!
To bring in the due date, we had a tornado warning and heard the sirens at 11:30pm and had to head for the rescue zone! It is like ringing in the new year but instead we rang in the due date with some natural disaster drama! We've not had to do that yet in our 3 years here so far until last night. I had to wake Noah and off we went. He did great and thankfully the sirens went off really soon after so we could return and put him back to bed.
Thankful for beautiful weather today, no tornado near us and 40 weeks today! Come on out and meet us, baby!
Friday, May 08, 2015
Waiting in Anticipation
So....38 weeks and 5 days. For some reason I feel extra desire this pregnancy to have this baby already despite not even being due yet. I'm just sooooo curious about whether this little one is a boy or girl and can't wait to meet him or her! Also....a little abnormal.....I'm looking forward to birthing a baby again and having a great birth story to cherish :)
So....still 9 days until our due date of May 17. And I could be overdue. The biggest challenge is surrendering the timing every day. It is all about hoping and anticipating something wonderful and yet not letting excitement turn into obsessive thinking and anxiety. I can't control any of it anyways and just have to wait and contend for peace in the process.
I am feeling ready and hoping my body has rest and grace for the remainder of pregnancy, however long or short it may be. And even more, that my mind and heart have peace and joy in the waiting :)
So....still 9 days until our due date of May 17. And I could be overdue. The biggest challenge is surrendering the timing every day. It is all about hoping and anticipating something wonderful and yet not letting excitement turn into obsessive thinking and anxiety. I can't control any of it anyways and just have to wait and contend for peace in the process.
I am feeling ready and hoping my body has rest and grace for the remainder of pregnancy, however long or short it may be. And even more, that my mind and heart have peace and joy in the waiting :)
Saturday, May 02, 2015
Pregnancy Photo Shoot!
I have totally fallen off the blogging wagon since I went to Canada in March! I spent almost 3 weeks in Canada with family which was great =) Then have been in busy baby prep mode the last number of weeks as we prepare for our newest addition! We are 38 weeks tomorrow and excited to meet this little one soon!
Yesterday we did a little family photo shoot compliments of my sister and I thought it would be fun to show you some of the pics =)
I'm so blessed to have these ones in my life! Thank you Jesus =)
Yesterday we did a little family photo shoot compliments of my sister and I thought it would be fun to show you some of the pics =)
Saturday, March 07, 2015
My Family!
I get to see my family!!! This week!!
After 2 months of prayer, we decided that Noah and I are going to drive up to Canada and spend some time with family before baby arrives in May! I am looking forward to seeing my mom and dad after not seeing them for the past 7 months since we were up in July. Noah's cousins are growing and we're going to have some fun playdates too =)
I'd love prayer for my trip!
- Prayer for tons of grace and protection for driving all those hours with my talkative 3 year old and 30 week pregnant belly.
- A decrease of the annoying amount of Braxton Hicks contractions I get so that it doesn't concern me away from home.
- All that the Lord has in His heart for my time in Canada would come to pass and it would be a special blessing to me at this time of my life. I'm believing for a special time for my heart and wanting a time of rest and peace before a new baby comes!
- Tons of grace for parenting without Shane for the next 2.5 weeks
- Tons of grace for my pregnant body, especially sleeping in different beds and in the same room as Noah again at this stage of pregnancy
Thank you for your prayers! It's going to be great!
After 2 months of prayer, we decided that Noah and I are going to drive up to Canada and spend some time with family before baby arrives in May! I am looking forward to seeing my mom and dad after not seeing them for the past 7 months since we were up in July. Noah's cousins are growing and we're going to have some fun playdates too =)
I'd love prayer for my trip!
- Prayer for tons of grace and protection for driving all those hours with my talkative 3 year old and 30 week pregnant belly.
- A decrease of the annoying amount of Braxton Hicks contractions I get so that it doesn't concern me away from home.
- All that the Lord has in His heart for my time in Canada would come to pass and it would be a special blessing to me at this time of my life. I'm believing for a special time for my heart and wanting a time of rest and peace before a new baby comes!
- Tons of grace for parenting without Shane for the next 2.5 weeks
- Tons of grace for my pregnant body, especially sleeping in different beds and in the same room as Noah again at this stage of pregnancy
Thank you for your prayers! It's going to be great!
Sunday, March 01, 2015
KC Weather!
Kansas City weather is so very strange! As I've mentioned before, it can be gorgeous and warm and then suddenly snowing! It is much more unpredictable than the weather I'm used to up in the Great White North!
For example....February 8th we were out in tang tops, shorts/capris and sandals!
And then, yesterday....
We got snow! Yay! So fun! We've hardly had any of this stuff! But whenever we have Canadian visitors then we usually get snow...lol. And so the Canadians have brought it for the month of February!
For example....February 8th we were out in tang tops, shorts/capris and sandals!
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Lovely Canadians!!!!
It has been a super fun 9 days around our home! Lots of Canadians!!!!
First, Shaun, Laurissa and Abigail came for 5 days which were filled with incredible sibling quality time, getting to know my precious niece and the simple pleasures of just being together again! It was such a sweet time with these lovely peeps and since I'm so huge on quality time, this time with my siblings was so special to my heart!
Then, our wonderful friends Mark and Bonnie were here for the weekend! They just left earlier this evening after 48 hours filled with double dates, yummy meals, hang out time and simply being together again! What a delight! I'm sooooo grateful they made the trip all the way here just to spend time with us! I love those guys!
I haven't uploaded the most recent pictures but maybe I will add them when I do =) It has been a fun few days! It is always so special when people from Canada come this way because we have a unique amount of quality connecting time that we just don't get when we head to Canada because of the amount of ways we have to split ourselves and the amount of people to connect with.
So, if you want some super fun connecting time with us, come and visit!
First, Shaun, Laurissa and Abigail came for 5 days which were filled with incredible sibling quality time, getting to know my precious niece and the simple pleasures of just being together again! It was such a sweet time with these lovely peeps and since I'm so huge on quality time, this time with my siblings was so special to my heart!
Then, our wonderful friends Mark and Bonnie were here for the weekend! They just left earlier this evening after 48 hours filled with double dates, yummy meals, hang out time and simply being together again! What a delight! I'm sooooo grateful they made the trip all the way here just to spend time with us! I love those guys!
I haven't uploaded the most recent pictures but maybe I will add them when I do =) It has been a fun few days! It is always so special when people from Canada come this way because we have a unique amount of quality connecting time that we just don't get when we head to Canada because of the amount of ways we have to split ourselves and the amount of people to connect with.
So, if you want some super fun connecting time with us, come and visit!
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Surprise!
My wonderful, precious, beautiful inside-and-out sister turned 30 on Friday. It has been a fun weekend celebrating Stephanie!
We tried to surprise her with my bro, his wife and daughter coming for a surprise visit but she had hoped they would come so badly that she wasn't surprised when they appeared! It has been soooo fun to be together as siblings again! We are soaking in the time together and really enjoying one another's company!
Then yesterday, we got her! We surprised her with a surprise birthday party and blessed her with friends, food, prayer and fellowship =) She is so worth it!
Here's a few pics from yesterday's celebration!
Happy Birthday, lovely Stephanie! I am soooo thankful we are sisters!
We tried to surprise her with my bro, his wife and daughter coming for a surprise visit but she had hoped they would come so badly that she wasn't surprised when they appeared! It has been soooo fun to be together as siblings again! We are soaking in the time together and really enjoying one another's company!
Then yesterday, we got her! We surprised her with a surprise birthday party and blessed her with friends, food, prayer and fellowship =) She is so worth it!
Here's a few pics from yesterday's celebration!
The sisters!
My wonderful sister and my big belly (a day short of 27 weeks)!
Noah and Nana! These two love each other soooo much!
Covering her in prayer for a new year/decade!
Saturday, February 07, 2015
We're Not in Canada Anymore Moment
It's been quite a long time since I've done a "We're Not in Canada Anymore" Moment episode! But I thought of it in the last few weeks!
Noah and I were at an appointment and I was talking with the lady at the desk after waiting with other people in the waiting room. I mentioned we were from Canada. Her response was hilarious! She commented how she knew there was something different about us and we seemed different than Americans. She apparently could totally tell we were from Canada. Too funny! What in the world is that supposed to mean?!
I'm hoping the thing that made us stand out in that waiting room was Jesus in us instead =)
Another "We're Not in Canada Anymore" Moment was the weather this week! On Wednesday, it was chilly and we finally got some snow! Not a ton but gorgeous snowflakes fell from the sky for a few hours. I loved it! Then today, the high was supposed to be 19 degrees Celsius! Those extremes are so Kansas City for you!
There we have it folks, a return of the "We're Not in Canada Anymore" Moments!
Noah and I were at an appointment and I was talking with the lady at the desk after waiting with other people in the waiting room. I mentioned we were from Canada. Her response was hilarious! She commented how she knew there was something different about us and we seemed different than Americans. She apparently could totally tell we were from Canada. Too funny! What in the world is that supposed to mean?!
I'm hoping the thing that made us stand out in that waiting room was Jesus in us instead =)
Another "We're Not in Canada Anymore" Moment was the weather this week! On Wednesday, it was chilly and we finally got some snow! Not a ton but gorgeous snowflakes fell from the sky for a few hours. I loved it! Then today, the high was supposed to be 19 degrees Celsius! Those extremes are so Kansas City for you!
There we have it folks, a return of the "We're Not in Canada Anymore" Moments!
Sunday, February 01, 2015
Sickos on the mend
My boys have been sick the past week. Thankfully, I have remained healthy so far and hope to stay that way! There has been lots of grace to be 24 weeks pregnant and caring for a snuggly toddler so I'm thankful for that too!
Noah hasn't had a cold since the summer and it has been a wonderful half year of no sickness for him! Yay! We fought it with essential oils, rest and a dose of tylenol when the fever was creeping too high and he is on the upswing! I must say, I love having the option of essential oils!
Noah is still a bundle of energy and says the funniest and cutest things, despite being sick. He's the sweetest kiddo! I love that guy!
Shane is also the sweetest guy and I love him too =) He is on the mend too but still needs more rest to recover his energy. He is such a hard worker and carries on without complaint. His thankful heart without complaining provokes me all the time.
And...today I graduate to 25 weeks! I'm happy with that number, feeling very pregnant these days and have lots more growing to do!
Blessings for a new week ahead!
Noah hasn't had a cold since the summer and it has been a wonderful half year of no sickness for him! Yay! We fought it with essential oils, rest and a dose of tylenol when the fever was creeping too high and he is on the upswing! I must say, I love having the option of essential oils!
Noah is still a bundle of energy and says the funniest and cutest things, despite being sick. He's the sweetest kiddo! I love that guy!
Shane is also the sweetest guy and I love him too =) He is on the mend too but still needs more rest to recover his energy. He is such a hard worker and carries on without complaint. His thankful heart without complaining provokes me all the time.
And...today I graduate to 25 weeks! I'm happy with that number, feeling very pregnant these days and have lots more growing to do!
Blessings for a new week ahead!
Sunday, January 25, 2015
A Message from Noah
Today I asked Noah what he would want to say on the blog. These are his messages...
"I want to say I love you"
"I love my computer"
"I'm all done"
There you have it, folks =)
"I want to say I love you"
"I love my computer"
"I'm all done"
There you have it, folks =)
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Hello out there!
Sorry for my absence....my time with the computer is limited!
Life here is good. A new quarter has begun and we have some new faces on the base as the January school has started. Shane had the pleasure of speaking to the DTS last week and hopefully we'll get to know a few of the new students this quarter. Last quarter seemed a little overwhelming for me to get to know many students with over 80 students here, the first trimester of pregnancy and a steep learning curve in some areas of parenting. This January quarter is usually our favorite as a couple for some reason =) So, I'm looking forward to it! It is going to fly by!
Speaking of time flying by, I'm already 23 weeks pregnant and I really think the next 4 months are going to go by in a flash! I'm cherishing the baby movements and fun parts of pregnancy =) I really do love housing life within me. What an honor. I like being pregnant =)
I have been struggling with heart burn in a big way so prayers for that would be greatly appreciated! And for good nights sleeps/no night time back pain!
Shane and I have been chatting about the beginning of the new year and what the Lord is saying to us. We feel like He is saying a few things as we sort our schedule and prioritize. It is going to be a good season!
I'm praying and hoping for a trip to Canada to see my family before baby comes. We'll see what the next few months hold!
Life here is good. A new quarter has begun and we have some new faces on the base as the January school has started. Shane had the pleasure of speaking to the DTS last week and hopefully we'll get to know a few of the new students this quarter. Last quarter seemed a little overwhelming for me to get to know many students with over 80 students here, the first trimester of pregnancy and a steep learning curve in some areas of parenting. This January quarter is usually our favorite as a couple for some reason =) So, I'm looking forward to it! It is going to fly by!
Speaking of time flying by, I'm already 23 weeks pregnant and I really think the next 4 months are going to go by in a flash! I'm cherishing the baby movements and fun parts of pregnancy =) I really do love housing life within me. What an honor. I like being pregnant =)
I have been struggling with heart burn in a big way so prayers for that would be greatly appreciated! And for good nights sleeps/no night time back pain!
Shane and I have been chatting about the beginning of the new year and what the Lord is saying to us. We feel like He is saying a few things as we sort our schedule and prioritize. It is going to be a good season!
I'm praying and hoping for a trip to Canada to see my family before baby comes. We'll see what the next few months hold!
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all! The start of a new year is always great, filled with expectation for the good things in store for a brand new year!
I love the beginnings and endings of seasons....even though I'm slow to process them sometimes =) I enjoy looking back on a year, journlling the things the Lord has done and recounting all the things I had hoped would happen in a year and did. When looking back at my hopes for my 31st year at my birthday in October, I was blown away and totally blessed by the amazing amount of answered prayer this past year! The Lord heard my cries and moved on my behalf in many ways in 2014!
I am so thankful for:
- Our second baby who is forming and developing beautifully in the womb! 21 weeks already! So thankful to have the honor to be pregnant for the second time.
- No hospital visits for our family in 2014! This is a huge answer to prayer living in the US!
- A 2 bedroom apartment! What an answer to what I've been seeking the Lord about for the past 2.5 years!
- My little family who is full of life and getting to walk out what we feel the Lord has called us to!
- Living in KC....I am really blessed to be here.
- My adorable 3 year old who is teaching me tons every day. He gives the best hugs too!
- My mom....she has been such a support, even from afar, during an intense season of parenting through so many milestones the last few months.
- That my mother-in-law has been healed of breast cancer and heading back to work in the next few weeks. What a huge answer to prayer!
And so much more! What are you thankful for?!
I love the beginnings and endings of seasons....even though I'm slow to process them sometimes =) I enjoy looking back on a year, journlling the things the Lord has done and recounting all the things I had hoped would happen in a year and did. When looking back at my hopes for my 31st year at my birthday in October, I was blown away and totally blessed by the amazing amount of answered prayer this past year! The Lord heard my cries and moved on my behalf in many ways in 2014!
I am so thankful for:
- Our second baby who is forming and developing beautifully in the womb! 21 weeks already! So thankful to have the honor to be pregnant for the second time.
- No hospital visits for our family in 2014! This is a huge answer to prayer living in the US!
- A 2 bedroom apartment! What an answer to what I've been seeking the Lord about for the past 2.5 years!
- My little family who is full of life and getting to walk out what we feel the Lord has called us to!
- Living in KC....I am really blessed to be here.
- My adorable 3 year old who is teaching me tons every day. He gives the best hugs too!
- My mom....she has been such a support, even from afar, during an intense season of parenting through so many milestones the last few months.
- That my mother-in-law has been healed of breast cancer and heading back to work in the next few weeks. What a huge answer to prayer!
And so much more! What are you thankful for?!
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Christmas Week with the Farrows!
It has been a fun week at our place!
Last Friday, we started out with Baking Day! Here are some pics from that. That same day, started the installation of our DISHWASHER!!!! Our dear friends, the Falks, moved back to Texas =( And they gave us their dishwasher! I am SOOOOOOO blessed! It is the first time I've had a dishwasher in my years since leaving my parents house after high school!
Then, on Tuesday, we had the pleasure of seeing our little cutie on screen! It was ultrasound day and Shane and I enjoyed seeing Baby Farrow #2 wiggling around and looking so cute! To celebrate, we grabbed supper in the van and drove through Christmas in the Park (all kind of Christmas lights set up in different scenes)!
Christmas Eve was a relaxing day at home and then off to the candlelight service at church! That is a fun highlight of the Christmas season! And a shot of the belly at 19 weeks!
Christmas Day was a nice family day! We stayed home, Noah opened presents and we had a yummy meal with Nana (Auntie Stephanie)!
We hope you had a very Merry Christmas! Big blessings from our family to yours!
Last Friday, we started out with Baking Day! Here are some pics from that. That same day, started the installation of our DISHWASHER!!!! Our dear friends, the Falks, moved back to Texas =( And they gave us their dishwasher! I am SOOOOOOO blessed! It is the first time I've had a dishwasher in my years since leaving my parents house after high school!
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Holiday Time
I am looking forward to the week ahead, anticipating some peaceful, quality time with my little family. We are staying put in Kansas City for the holidays but getting a few days together at home which I'm really looking forward to!
It has felt like holidays lately since my sis is done her fall semester and is on holidays! I'm feeling the holiday break too and loving her presence with us without her having lots of homework to run and attend to =) We had a Christmas baking day on Friday and baked some very yummy goodies!
Back in the day before Noah and back in Winnipeg, we made a tradition of having a Christmas baking day with my mom and the two of us at the end of November each year. We haven't done it since we've been here and this year, despite the sad part that my mom isn't here, it was time to start again! And with our new apartment, I've got a big kitchen to bake in =)
We are kick starting the few days off as a family with our ultrasound on Tuesday afternoon! Shane and I are excited to see this little one! And though you'd think we'd have grown horns on our head and come from another planet, we hope to NOT discover the gender. We love the surprise =) Apparently, around here, that makes us very unusual.
So Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you have a wonderful week with your family and can calm your heart and mind enough in the midst of life and busyness to remember the true meaning of what we celebrate. We need Jesus!
It has felt like holidays lately since my sis is done her fall semester and is on holidays! I'm feeling the holiday break too and loving her presence with us without her having lots of homework to run and attend to =) We had a Christmas baking day on Friday and baked some very yummy goodies!
Back in the day before Noah and back in Winnipeg, we made a tradition of having a Christmas baking day with my mom and the two of us at the end of November each year. We haven't done it since we've been here and this year, despite the sad part that my mom isn't here, it was time to start again! And with our new apartment, I've got a big kitchen to bake in =)
We are kick starting the few days off as a family with our ultrasound on Tuesday afternoon! Shane and I are excited to see this little one! And though you'd think we'd have grown horns on our head and come from another planet, we hope to NOT discover the gender. We love the surprise =) Apparently, around here, that makes us very unusual.
So Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you have a wonderful week with your family and can calm your heart and mind enough in the midst of life and busyness to remember the true meaning of what we celebrate. We need Jesus!
Saturday, December 06, 2014
Noah turned 3!
This week was Noah's 3rd birthday and we had a fun time celebrating this little dude!
In the morning, Nana, Daddy and I were all up and waiting for the birthday boy to awake! Then we showered him with love and gifts to start the day off (and allow for play time before we heading out for his lunch party)! He also got to facetime 2 of his grandmas which was special!
For lunch, we headed to Chick-fil-A for a toddler boy party! 6 little guys age 1-3 and their families were there and we had a fun time of playing, eating and celebrating!
The afternoon was spent playing with new toys and resting at home! Then we prepared for some base friends to join us for a cupcake party at our place after supper!
It was a great day and we are so in love with our big boy! He is growing up so fast and getting so independent, smart, caring and funny. He really brings so much joy to our family!
Happy 3rd Birthday, Noah!
In the morning, Nana, Daddy and I were all up and waiting for the birthday boy to awake! Then we showered him with love and gifts to start the day off (and allow for play time before we heading out for his lunch party)! He also got to facetime 2 of his grandmas which was special!
Happy 3rd Birthday, Noah!
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