Refreshing Weekend

This weekend we had our church women's retreat at Pickwick. We stayed at the Pickwick Lodge and had a WONDERFUL weekend. It was such a refreshing time to fellowship and spend time with friends. During the weekend, we talked about rejoicing in the rain. We learned how to focus on God at all times, good and bad. It was a great weekend. God does not always promise us what makes us happy. It is through trials and struggles that I have learned some of the best lessons in life. One of the speakers started by telling us if everyone brought their problems and sat them on the stage but had to leave with someone else's problem that most people would choose their own. How true is that? God equips us to deal with our own situations. We may not always know why something is happening but he will carry us through. If we lay our burdens at the cross God will give us peace without having to understand why. That is not always easy though! I am learning to take it to the cross. It is amazing what can happen in situations when you just give your problems to God. I just wanted to share about my weekend. I hope that you had a great one!

I can do all things with Christ who strengthens me. Phillipians 4:13

Avery

These are a few fun pictures of Avery playing at Chelsea's house!

Name Choices

I am having so much trouble deciding on a name. Just when we decide that we know the name for sure then I change my mind. Here are the choices.....Tell me what you think! These are in no specific order.

Harper Kate
Tyler Ann
Tyler Kathryn (Tyler Kate)
Sara Kathryn
Emma Kathryn (Emma Kate)

Some Pics That I Never Put On Here

These are just some pictures of the girls...I will put some more on in the next couple days from this month!

The Puppies Are Here

Last Saturday, our dog Bailey had her puppies! She is a German Short Hair Pointer and we bred her at the end of November. Bailey had 8 puppies and she did a great job! Dustin and I helped her through labor. I have never seen a dog actually give birth so it was really neat. The funny part is Dustin was so excited to breed her beacuse he wanted a male GSP to take quail hunting. We assumed since Bailey is not a really big dog that she would have maybe 5 or 6 puppies. After puppy #6 came out Dustin started flipping them over and they were all FEMALES! It was really funny because we have been teasing Dustin about having all little girl children and being outnumbered. He was in shock that his dog had 6 females as well! We waited another 2 hours and then out popped #7 and #8. They were both male so Dustin got his hunting dog! He was excited. He said that it was God's way of telling him to stop at 3 girls because it would take a few more before he got a boy! It was too funny! Bailey and all of the other puppies are doing great. We took them to the vet on Wednesday to get their tails and dew claws done! They will still have to go back in 2 weeks for their wormer and shots. The girls were home when the puppies were born and they loved looking at the tiny little balls of fur! They were both a little intimidated by the puppies at first but now Avery will not stay away from them! She will sit out there all day and watch them! They should open their eyes in the next couple days!

On The Run

Lately, I feel like there has been something going on all the time! I am sure I will be a better blogger after the baby is born. Hopefully, everything around here will be complete (nursery and other projects around the house). I went to the doctor today and the baby is measuring perfectly. My kidney stones are gone! Thank goodness! I will be going to the doctor every two weeks now! The baby will be here before you know it. Notice, I still refer to her as "the baby" because we have not nailed down a name for sure. I am still working on the nursery as well. We have been busy around here trying to get everything done. I am ready to monogram though so we will try to pick up the pace!

Baby Update

I went to the doctor on Tuesday because I was having really severe back pains. It was mostly at night and then I always ended up getting sick after a couple of hours. I was worried I was having labor pains so I went ahead and went in. I have a kidney infection/ kidney stones! I started an antibiotics yesterday afternoon and I am already feeling better. When I left Dustin called and told me he was a little worried that they were going to put me on bed rest for pre-term labor because I was in so much pain the night before! I was worried as well! The thought of me in the bed for 10 weeks would not be pretty for any of us! So kidney stones are actually a blessing. Although very painful, antibiotics should do the trick! Other than that I have had no more nausea or sickness and it makes pregnancy so much better! The baby is measuring perfectly and is moving around great. Avery has been helping with the nursery decorations so she asks us daily when the baby is coming. She says, "Is it April today?" Madison said she hopes that the baby is not as wild as Avery! Too funny! We both agreed that it is Dustin's fault that Avery is a wild child! He encourages it and thinks that she is hilarious!