3rd trimester

Well, here we are in the 3rd trimester of my pregnancy.  So thankful to have made it this far and have a healthy baby!  Earlier on I was informed I had complete placenta previa.  Sometimes complete previa will not resolve itself and this results in a c-section (and other complications) instead of a vaginal delivery.  I was informed today that I had the most mild form of complete previa and that as of today, everything had resolved itself!  This means I will not be a high risk pregnancy anymore.  Very grateful!! :)

Today the ultrasound tech also went over everything with SarahBeth, she checked on her measurements and everything looked well.  SarahBeth weighed about 2 pounds.  I was very thankful to be able to see all her little body parts, spine, heart, brain, and even her hiccups!  :)

Hannah took this picture of me this week… (a little blurry) :)

And here is a picture of SarahBeth (head to the left, body to the right).  Cannot wait to meet her!!!!

Easter 2012

Not too much to report here.  We had our first Easter service at Willow Baptist Church.  We got a family picture up near the front before the service started.  The kids got to wear their wedding outfits from Wade and Jennifer's wedding this past fall. :)

Hannah (5 years)

Micah (2 years)

Andrew (3 1/2 years)

Pregnancy Update

I feel like I have REALLY slacked off posting during this pregnancy.  I wonder why?  :)

Today I am 22 1/2 weeks along.  Less than half way left to go!  I still don't feel like I have accomplished much in this pregnancy.  Just so much more for the baby to grow and develop!

In the first week of March we found out baby #4 will be a GIRL!! :)  I shed tears of JOY in the ultrasound room, so blessed that the Lord would give us another girl in our family.  With her arrival the household will once again be even.  I ran to Target and bought this ADORABLE little dress that matched Hannah's dress we had gotten the week before.  I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!

I purchased some fabric for a super awesome price at Joann Fabrics and made some burp clothes, receiveing blankets, and other cute little things for baby sister.  I cannot wait to use them for her!!

I also got busy making hair bows!!!!!!  I bought some of the nice knit headbands and started making bows for all her outfits etc.  I am going to have so much fun!!!!!! :)  I have been waiting for another girl to spoil with cute girly things.  Don't get me wrong, I loved shopping the boys side, and I love to match my boys, but I was so ready for Hannah to get to match a little sister and share her girly things.

Hannah BEGGED me almost right away to re-organize her room and set up sister's crib.  One day I felt good enough to do so and with Hannah and Andrew helping hold pieces in place while I put in the screws we completed the crib in about an hour.  :)

We are using Hannah's baby bedding, but we had to go out and buy the "my first doll" and a Carter's pink rabbit for sister to have.  They are sitting in her crib awaiting her arrival!!!

And we have picked a name.  I just love saying baby SISTER.  Her name will be

Sarah Elizabeth Tillman

fondly known as SarahBeth!! :)

Some Picture Updates

Eating a picnic lunch outside (in the church pavilion) one day

We had a mall day last weekend and Hannah, Andrew, and Micah got to ride the indoor carousel :)

Andrew chose the rabbit!

Micah wearing Hannah's bike helmet 

New jammies picture pose :)

Micah holding a baby bunny

One of the baby bunnies our next door neighbor had.  Such a sweet and precious bunny!  They were tormented by my kids and her grandkids.  hee hee

Andrew with a bunny

Hannah with a bunny

Micah Turns TWO

March 16th my crazy, BUT sweet, Micah-Moo turned TWO! I can't believe how much he has grown up.  He wants to be big like everyone else in the family!  He has even outgrown his high chair.  He only wants to sit in a big-grown-up-chair to eat his meals.  He is learning to sit still, but that is still a daily challenge!

He can also say 3-4 word sentences to communicate.  He favorite food is CANDY and JUICE.  :)

Watching his Curious George Movie from Grandma :)

Hannah helped me decorate the birthday cake with M&M's

And of course to celebrate we had to go to Chick-fil-A.  Milkshakes are yummy! :)

Newport Aquarium

Last weekend the Newport Aquarium had a "Faith Weekend" and church members got more than half off admission.  Since the kids had never been we decided to take advantage of this 

special offer and go for the day.  :)

Here are some pictures of our trip.

Updates in Pictures

Kids in golf cart with Nana Jane.

Super hero Micah!!

Our awesome snowman :)

Eating at Truett's (Founder of Chick-fil-A)  Kids meal came in an old fashioned car.  Cute!

Micah new favorite outfit even in 40 degree weather. Ha.

We have had an interesting winter, not near as much snow as we would have hoped, but have tried to have fun despite the crazy winds we have out here!!

Hannah's 5th Birthday!!!!

My sweet Hannah is growing up.  She turned FIVE last week.  I am so proud of the girl she is growing into. She is a help with her younger brothers and Mommy.  When she woke up on her birthday she told me, "Now that I am five I can help you cook and wash dishes!"  :)  LOVE MY GIRL! :)

My boys didn't mind wearing flower purple birthday hats.  They are so good for their sister!  The boys (even Daddy!) ate off Barbie plates too.  :)

 Micah

 Andrew

 Birthday girl, Hannah

 with birthday cake!

Thinking back to last year Hannah had a huge party at our other church.  She had lots of friends, and different days of celebration.  Out here she doesn't really have any friends her age.  This year it was just our small family, we made pizza for lunch, and had McDonald's for dinner complete with playplace.  Thankfully,  Hannah didn't compare last year to this one. Instead she gave me a big hug and said, "This was the best birthday EVER!"  :)

Lastly, I just had to show off a picture of one of Hannah's birthday presents.  I made her some felt food off inspiration from Pinterest! :)  Set includes, several different kinds of cookies, pop tarts, bow tie pasta, chicken nuggets, and french fries.  LOVE :)

New Year Update

Josh and I were just talking last night and realized we just finished our first full month (January) living in our new house/new area!  Honestly, it seems like a lot longer!  There are some things I really like about living here, #1 my eat in kitchen! #2 all living space (minus laundry) on same level - love! #3 slowing our life down. most days we stay at home.  #4 walking to church :)  #5 "my" kroger has a starbucks and these cute things for the kiddos:

 cars on the front of the shopping carts and…

Mini shopping carts for my mini me :)

But it has been hard living far away from any friends, 45 minute drive from Kroger/Meijer/Walmart etc and 1 hr drive to Target, and starting all over with ministry at church.  We are still trying to figure out where we "fit" exactly in the community, and how to keep the kiddos busy during the winter months.  Pray for us during the new season of life.  More updates coming soon! :)