Vacation Time!!

So a bunch of months ago friends of ours invited us to join them at Elkhorn Resort for a week. 

Of course we couldn't say no, even though it was close to our due date. :)

So 2 weeks ago we packed our van up to the roof and headed out.

We had an amazing week, just relaxing, hanging out and being together, it was really nice to do something together before the baby came.

We had our own 2 bedroom place, it was super nice!

Coming in from the entrance to the kitchen.

Kitchen, I really liked the bar, and kids loved it for watching what was going on in the kitchen, and yet they were out of the way. :)

Dining room.

Living room, complete with a fire place.

The master bedroom, yes it was a really nice tub! :)

And we even had an upstairs, it was just one big bedroom where we had the kids sleep, they slept really well!

We spent many hours at the pool, the kids had a blast. Of course we went first thing after we got there and had unpacked and eaten supper.

Kayla off to the pool in her bathing suit. :)

Brendan's favourite spot was the hot tub, or bath tub as he called it. At first we couldn't get him out of there, and even after we did he always came back ever few mins to warm up. :)

Andy's favourite part was the water slide, I wish I could have counted how many times the kids went down it, it was no wonder they were so tired at the end of the day!

While Kayla also did her fair share of sliding she got really brave this time around and was jumping i to the deeper water and swimming around on her own, she swam a lot while we were there.

When we finally got Brendan out of the hot tub and onto the slide he loved it!

Also jumping in and splashing Daddy. :)

One afternoon we headed out the their toboggan hill, it was a beautiful day and the kids had a lot of fun there too!

Many rides down.

And many walks back up. :)

After sledding we went to see the horses.

And then we went back and relaxed. :)

Josh made very sure that I took it easy, which I did, and the baby waited to come, and is still waiting now. :)

I have everything crossed of my list now, and since its Sunday evening that means only 2 more days till Wednesday!!

1 More Week

We have made to the last week!

Where the time went I have no clue!

But each day has been enjoyed, made the most of, and busy. :)

We made it back from our vacation on Monday, pictures to come. Everything went well and no baby came.

Today I had a midwife appointment, Josh was hauling grain so I took the kids with me.

We had fun listening to the babies heart beat, doing some shopping, and stoping for ice cream.

Everything looked great, the baby is growing and getting ready to be born, and we cant wait!

My 39 week picture is blurry, a funny colour and has terrible lighting, but its perfect.

Its all I love, the people that I live for and am blessed to have in my life.

They are the people that make my life go by so quickly, they have sticky hands, and loving hearts.

And I cant wait to add another one to the bunch!!

My hear is full!

Pregnancy #4

As we get to the end of this pregnancy I am once again amazed by the fact that we have been chosen to be the parents to another blessing. 

To be trusted to train this child, protect him/her and one day have the opportunity to lead them to Christ.

I never take for granted the large task that comes with parenting, but I do enjoy every minute of it!

We are blessed so with the 3 kids and cant wait to meet this little one!

We are packed and ready to leave for our vacation tomorrow morning, and will be getting back on the 30 of November, so Im hoping that this baby doesn't decide to come to early! :)

So far I have been feeling great, some braxton hicks here and there, the baby is dropping and is head down, so it basically just waiting left to do!

Back in October Josh's sweet sister Megan took our maternity pictures.

She did a flawless job once again, thanks Megan, you're the best!!

37 weeks

We are down to 3 weeks left!!!!

The kids can hardly wait.

Every day I have one of them giving me ideas on how to get the baby out :)

They remind me that I'm getting really fat. :)

They have many different name ideas

I get lots of help from them getting the nursery ready and many other little jobs

Yesterday Kayla and I washed all the baby clothes and got the nursery all ready

All thats left do now is pack the diaper bag and my bag for the hospital

But first we are taking a mini family vacation to Elk Horn, so no count down happening yet. :)

I am feeling great, less tired than with my other pregnancies, which is rather nice! :)

This baby is still moving around A LOT, which means that I'm sharing even more of the space where my ribs and bladder are, but whatever keeps the baby happy! :)

Count Down and a Birthday

The app says 35 day.

Yup, 35. 

I double checked it because it seems like it should be more!

But its not, and we are getting closer and closer to meeting this special little person, and I cant wait!

We had an appointment yesterday and everything looked and sounded great!

The head is down, the heart rate is 140 and the kicking and poking are continuing.

I have been feeling great! So far I don't need to have a lot of naps (if I go to bed like a Grama) :)

I am so thankful that I have energy to be up and around and enjoy this time of life!

I was looking through my pictures and found the ones of me at 35 weeks with the other kids, well not Andrew, but here are ones of him 5 weeks old so its kinda the same thing.

And seeing as today is Andy'd birthday we are thinking back to this tome anyway.

When I look at pictures of Andrew in the hospital its hard to believe how far he has come!

We are so thankful for the many prayers that have been answered and that God chose us to be the parents to the special guy!

Andrew, 5 weeks old.

And now 6 years later, Andy is a wonderful big brother to Brendan and Kayla.

He loves to play outside, and with one of his siblings or Uncles, he hardly ever plays by himself.

He loves school and has been doing great in kindergarten this year!

He enjoys helping out with chores around the house, and he is usually taking orders from his little sister. :)

He loves to ride in the tractor or combine with Daddy or Grampa.

He has a very kind heart and is looking forward to the new baby.

We love you Andrew, and pray that you grow closer to God in the coming year!

And back to the 35 weeks pictures. :)

Makayla...

 Brendan...

And baby number 4.