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August 23, 2017

28 weeks!

Hello, third trimester! We actually took these a week or so ago, but wanted to post them! I have so much I want to post including our trip from Charleston- sometimes instagram and Facebook just don’t cut it :) So blogging them it is! We are at week 28 and I can’t believe we are nearing the end of August! Where did the summer go?! Just kidding, I really feel like this has been a long summer to be honest. Not in a bad way at all, but there has definitely been a fair share of swimming and spending time outside and traveling to go around. I’ve honestly never been so excited for Fall! Trying to savor every moment but pumpkins, pumpkin spice lattes, crunchy leaves, and cool weather all sound real nice right about now.

This pregnancy has gone so quickly! No complications, minor tiredness, and really just a lot of craving Grater’s ice cream- ha! Thankful that it has been easy and I don’t take it for granted. I’ve tried to stay walking almost every night I can which has helped I think with energy :) Not too, too much longer to go…

 

  
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July 17, 2017

22/23 weeks | magnolia plantation and gardens

 

Last week we were in Charleston and it was simply beautiful! (Hot, and humid…but definitely so beautiful nonetheless.) We visited Magnolia Plantation and Gardens and it was gorgeous- so I wanted to snap a few pictures for a quick weekly update. These were take when I was 22 weeks, and now I’m on week 23 (I think…the doctor said I’m either 22 or 23 weeks so obviously I’m going with the later – haha!) There are definitely a few things that are different with this pregnancy than the others:

– Time is going way quicker
– I am more active with this pregnancy than any other, trying to walk every day and I’m still lifting weights
– ….which means I am up in weight a bit since I am hungry more often but eh, oh well. I do feel healthier
– Showing much more, and much sooner
– We still have to buy all the baby things (minus a crib/dresser) because we thought we were done having kids…so that’s fun ;)
– Picking out a name is much more difficult!
– Way less anxiety when it comes time to go to the dr. to check on the baby which is a good thing (…fourth time around I guess it’s about time!)

We are soaking up these summer months, and the time that the boys don’t have school which is making everything go by quickly. I’m grateful for a healthy pregnancy thus far! The kids are excited and Reagan is excited to be a big sister….

 

 

 

  
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Mage

Guess I’m gonna have 3 girls to love… all together ..

Misty Gage

That is such a gorgeous dress! Where on earth did you find it? Photos are beautiful too, looks like a lovely place to visit.

July 6, 2017

fourth of july!

Hope you had a great Fourth of July! The kids had so much fun and loved all of the sparklers, pop-its, and fireworks! :) We went to a fourth of July parade a few nights ago with my sister and her boyfriend- the kids loved getting all of the candy. We are really enjoying making and creating new traditions for our family <3

  
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June 26, 2017

when the light shines through.

 

This morning I woke up feeling so defeated, so I started to pray and the tears just started flowing. The past couple years, there have been really low valleys in my life, and also some really beautiful times. And I’m grateful for both of them. My heart has hurt, but it has also loved immensely.

 “We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

I have felt pressed on every side, but my faith has been strengthened greatly. Even through the ups and downs, the crap, and disappointment- I know the Lord has been there. I’ve seen His faithfulness. I feel like I’ve always had kind of a strong faith, but after having kids- you get busy, you know? You pray when you can…but still, it’s just a totally different season. The last couple years brought me back to a place where I really have had to say “Jesus, where are you?” It has made me press in- and press on, and I’m thankful for that. Jay and I are so ready for a new season in our lives and I see it coming. Freedom. I’m eager for what God has in store. We have prayed for a light to shine through when we couldn’t see the road ahead and I’m grateful for answered prayers. I finally see the light starting to shining through…    (to be continued..)

 

(I’ve listened to this song over and over lately <3 )

  
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Caley

Praying for you sweet friend – whatever you may be going through x

June 6, 2017

it’s a…

It’s a girl!!! Eeeek, we are so excited! Jay and I took the kids with us to the ultrasound and they loved it! I am so happy we brought them along with us, it made it so special. Leland guessed that it was a girl from the very beginning and he was right! On the way to our appointment, Reagan started singing “sister time” (it’s from Elena a Disney show) and Jay and I were like “what?!” Ha ha I guess she wanted a sister, too! More than anything, I am thankful for a healthy pregnancy. I’m grateful that we’ll have two boys, and two girls- what a blessing! I did have boy names all picked out and ready to go- but I have no idea on a girl name! Ah! It’s so hard, no clue…we have time though ;) We can’t wait to meet you baby girl!

  
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Callie

Congratulations! I’m so excited for you! Four is so fun and it’s great to have two of each. I have two of each and am pregnant now with our tie-breaker!

caley

SO SO happy for you and your sweet family – perfect little princess to complete your family x

June 1, 2017

peony blooms.

A couple of weeks ago, I took some of the peonies that bloomed in our yard and Reagan to a field by our house. She really loved the peonies (but didn’t like the “ladybugs” aka ants- that were all over them!) I want to always look back on these photos and remember Reagan at this stage- 2.5- one of my favorite ages. Full of innocence and joy (and a lot of spunk!) I’m so excited for her to be a big sister and an older sibling like her brothers, but for now I’m soaking up the time I have with her being the youngest :)

Peonies are just so beautiful! I was so happy a second Peony I planted a couple years ago bloomed this year!

  
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