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A Letter to My One Year Old Daughter
Dear Sariyah, It is really hard to believe we are here now, at one year. I mean how? It seems just like yesterday when those lines immediately showed up on the test. I remember how we were in the middle of already trying to find a bigger home. And you were the greatest testament of faith for me. God whispered your name to me long before it was confirmed. And the meaning behind your name holds so much power.It seems just like yesterday that warm ...
Anakeesta and the Longest Treetop Skybridge in North America
(Special YouTube video of our trip is included. Trust me you don't want to miss it!) I had an exciting opportunity to be one of the firsts to ride the all new Ridge Rambler that launches at Anakeesta later this month. My husband had to work, so I only brought my three older kids with me, ages 4, 6, & 8). My mother in law graciously kept my younger two. This was the perfect trip before they go back to school! Firstly, you would never know it ...
The Meaning of Sariyah’s Name
I have been holding this in for months now, and I am so excited to explain it. Her name is Sariyah Rose. You can find her birth story and photos here. Now to fully understand you have to know the backstory, and that this is something God Himself created.It was back in August of 2018. Around 10 weeks one night at work I ran to the bathroom throwing up. I remember crying in defeat from continuously being sick. This is a girl ...
27 Weeks & Life as A Working Mom
I just thought I’d check in with a bump date. I’m 27 weeks. I’ve finally given up on wearing scrub tops at work, and resorted to stretchy long-sleeved shirts, and loose fitted tops. I also caved and bought a belly band, for the back pain. The baby moves nonstop and that’s my favorite part. At night in bed when everyone is sound asleep I like to keep my hand on my belly and just feel the movement. It has become our special time that I ...
Exciting Announcements
I've been really quiet over this way for a bit, and decided it was time for an update. Back in August on my youngest daughter's 4th birthday I found out some exciting news! Earlier in the day I was feeling really nauseous, and I had some light cramping. I remember feeling really dizzy and for a faint second it popped in my head to grab a test. ...
