29 Weeks: May 11-17 How far along? 7 months, 1 week Babies size: about 3 lbs. each! What’s new with babies? Practicing breathing (we got to see the little boy work on this during the ultrasound 2 weeks ago). What’s new with Mama? Belly button has popped out! Exercise: In addition to my “birth prep” list, my…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 28
My incredible older sister helped us celebrate our “sweet peas” with an ultra-creative baby shower! I loved the whimsical nature of the whole day (thanks for being amazing Rachel!!!). Enjoy the pictures throughout this update! 28 Weeks: May 4-10 How far along? 7 Months Babies size: about 2 1/2 lbs. each! What’s new with babies? Ultrasound confirmed both…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 27
27 Weeks: April 27- May 3 How far along? 6 months, 3 weeks Babies size: about 2 lbs. each! What’s new with babies? Babies currently have more taste buds now than at birth. What’s new with Mama? Feeling more active these days… working hard to get stuff done. It’s just slightly difficult to work around such a huge…
10 Reasons to Study your Bible During Finals Week (Psalms 119)
The end of the semester is approaching fast, and with it, final’s week. So we’ve provided a list of quick tips for studying… your Bible! Don’t forget to engage in some much needed time with God in the next few weeks. Here are a few good reasons why, according to Psalm 119: 1. To finish…
Spring Cleaning Step 4: Give Thanks
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, an effective Spring Cleaning in the home and the heart is not complete without… Step 4: Give Thanks I am priviledged to accumulate so much stuff in my home. I even stumble across things I never expected. But it’s a lot of work-both physically and mentally- to sort through it…
Spring Cleaning Step 3: Organize
Now that I’ve established a decent purge of my home and my sinful heart, I typically want to “call it good” for the day. But step 3 is JUST as important in my spiritual and domestic spring-cleaning as the first 2 steps: Step 3: Organize Step 3.a: Put away the piles! If an item is necessary…
Happy May Day!
I woke up this morning to sun shining, birds chirping, and babies kicking inside my huge belly. Everything about this day says, “it is time to be alive.” Today, kindness is a choice. Humility is a part of my wardrobe. Patience will be my compass, and gentleness my sail. I will forgive and let go;…
Spring Cleaning Step 2: Purge
Welcome to Spring Cleaning Tips (for the Home and the Heart). Yesterday, I established how I prepare a room and my heart for a cleaning-spree. Today I will focus on the bulk of the work: the purge. The process to de-clutter the house and one’s heart of selfish desires can be exhausting work. So grab an…
Spring Cleaning Step 1: Prepare
Spring is (finally) here and summer is fast on it’s heals. For those of us in the western states (like my gorgeous Wyoming), it has been a long hard winter. The cabin fever was definitely taking a toll on my husband and I by mid-Februrary. Now it is April, and I have taken on a…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 26
26 Weeks: April 20-26 How far along? 26 weeks (6 months, 2 week) Babies size: about 2 lbs. each! What’s new with babies? Making melanin (skin pigment) as I am trying not to burn mine in all this sunshine! Exercise: Doing well with the healthy habits. My doula and dear friend and sister-in-law keeps me accountable 🙂 Best moment…