...to the pumpkin patch!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
I'm still here...
I know...I know...no new posts in a month. I have a good excuse, this little girl has kept me busy!
She loves her carrots!
We have definitely been busy this past month. I looked at the calendar this morning and realized that it has been 6 weeks since we have had a free weekend without anything planned! We've had family in town, we've been out of town and have had friends for dinner. We are looking forward to a weekend with NOTHING to do. Oh, except for a trip to the pumpkin patch!
She loves her carrots!
We have definitely been busy this past month. I looked at the calendar this morning and realized that it has been 6 weeks since we have had a free weekend without anything planned! We've had family in town, we've been out of town and have had friends for dinner. We are looking forward to a weekend with NOTHING to do. Oh, except for a trip to the pumpkin patch!Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Rainy Tuesday
Not too much going on around here, as the sun is hiding behind the clouds and there is rain in the forecast for the next several days. I thought I would share a few pictures of our girl!
She is getting used to her johnny jump-up--she just doesn't realize that her feet are what makes her have all of the fun!
Anna Claire has started to roll EVERYWHERE--even towards Mommy who is down on the floor taking pictures!
On another note, I just finished a wonderful book (I won it a few weeks ago from Nicole Baart). I am not good enough with words to give you a review of it, but if you are looking for a wonderful, insightful, page-turner to kick off your fall reading, this might be the book for you! It's Havah: The Story of Eve by Tosca Lee 
She is getting used to her johnny jump-up--she just doesn't realize that her feet are what makes her have all of the fun!
Anna Claire has started to roll EVERYWHERE--even towards Mommy who is down on the floor taking pictures!
On another note, I just finished a wonderful book (I won it a few weeks ago from Nicole Baart). I am not good enough with words to give you a review of it, but if you are looking for a wonderful, insightful, page-turner to kick off your fall reading, this might be the book for you! It's Havah: The Story of Eve by Tosca LeeHope the sun is shining where you are!
Friday, September 4, 2009
September 4, 2009
A Birthday Letter
There is so much I want to tell you and share with both you of all that has happened in this last year. You would have been 2 years old today. Some days it feels just like yesterday you were born, others it feels like a lifetime ago. Regardless, I miss you....terribly. We are going to visit the memorial garden today and have a picnic. My heart aches to have you here, eating cake and singing "Happy Birthday." We will sing together soon though and I know the songs you are singing now are the most beautiful anyone has ever heard.
You are big sisters now! Anna Claire was born in February and captured our hearts the moment we heard her first cry. We tell her about you and one day will share the beautiful pictures we have of you. I know you two would have been amazing big sisters.
I want you to know that people remember you...cards are sent...flowers sit on our table...friends ask about your lives and strangers want to know your story. We remember you everyday, but especially today, Allison Elizabeth and Emily Ann, on your birthday.
Rest in the arms of Jesus, sweet girls...until we can hold you again.
We love you,
Mommy, Daddy and Anna Claire
A Birthday Letter
There is so much I want to tell you and share with both you of all that has happened in this last year. You would have been 2 years old today. Some days it feels just like yesterday you were born, others it feels like a lifetime ago. Regardless, I miss you....terribly. We are going to visit the memorial garden today and have a picnic. My heart aches to have you here, eating cake and singing "Happy Birthday." We will sing together soon though and I know the songs you are singing now are the most beautiful anyone has ever heard.
You are big sisters now! Anna Claire was born in February and captured our hearts the moment we heard her first cry. We tell her about you and one day will share the beautiful pictures we have of you. I know you two would have been amazing big sisters.
I want you to know that people remember you...cards are sent...flowers sit on our table...friends ask about your lives and strangers want to know your story. We remember you everyday, but especially today, Allison Elizabeth and Emily Ann, on your birthday.
Rest in the arms of Jesus, sweet girls...until we can hold you again.
We love you,
Mommy, Daddy and Anna Claire
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
August 25, 2009
My chest feels heavy. My eyes are blurred with tears. My 6 month old daughter sleeps in the bedroom across the hall while I sit and remember the sisters she will never know. I write this on August 25th. The day 2 years ago we found out we were having twin daughters and the same day we found out we were going to lose them. I've felt it coming on the past few days.
There is a part of me that I think subconsciously pushes these memories from my mind because right now...in this moment...life is good. I fear that it will change in an instant, like it did when Allison and Emily were born. It's unfounded, I know, but when you experience loss, in any way, shape or form, there are those thoughts in the back of your mind....what if this happens again?
It is so interesting how and when the thoughts of Allison and Emily come. Most recently, when we were driving to have lunch at a park a few weeks ago. Nothing was said to bring them to the forefront of my mind, but all of a sudden, they were there. My girls and all of the moments surrounding their birth. More often than not, when I think of them, I think from beginning to end and play out the entire scenario in my mind, but it stops when we said goodbye to the them the last time. The moment when I had to hand over their bodies to the nurse in the hospital. I don't think of their memorial service even though that is the one tangible place where I can go and remember them. I think it is because we stand in the confidence of eternity and we are intentional about including their lives in our conversations (to those who know our story). Just last night, Mike and I were wondering if Anna Claire looked like them. Yes. I'm confident that she does.
Their birthday is September 4th. These days in between the 25th of August and September 4th hold so much weight than the other days of the year. It doesn't feel as heavy as it did last year, but a presence I know will be there for the rest of my life.
There is a part of me that I think subconsciously pushes these memories from my mind because right now...in this moment...life is good. I fear that it will change in an instant, like it did when Allison and Emily were born. It's unfounded, I know, but when you experience loss, in any way, shape or form, there are those thoughts in the back of your mind....what if this happens again?
It is so interesting how and when the thoughts of Allison and Emily come. Most recently, when we were driving to have lunch at a park a few weeks ago. Nothing was said to bring them to the forefront of my mind, but all of a sudden, they were there. My girls and all of the moments surrounding their birth. More often than not, when I think of them, I think from beginning to end and play out the entire scenario in my mind, but it stops when we said goodbye to the them the last time. The moment when I had to hand over their bodies to the nurse in the hospital. I don't think of their memorial service even though that is the one tangible place where I can go and remember them. I think it is because we stand in the confidence of eternity and we are intentional about including their lives in our conversations (to those who know our story). Just last night, Mike and I were wondering if Anna Claire looked like them. Yes. I'm confident that she does.
Their birthday is September 4th. These days in between the 25th of August and September 4th hold so much weight than the other days of the year. It doesn't feel as heavy as it did last year, but a presence I know will be there for the rest of my life.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Monday
Whew! It feels like I can finally sit down and breathe. After traveling through 5 different states this summer, we are glad to be at home and have no immediate trips planned. We enjoyed our summer so much; spending time with family,visiting places we had never been before and enjoying it all with our little girl. She did fabulous through it all! And when I say fabulous, I mean, when we went to D.C in July and walked around the city for almost 12 hours, she did not cry ONCE! Later when we spent the night at a different house every night for a week, she woke up every morning with a smile on her face. She ate well and slept well (10-11 hours a night, UNINTERRUPTED!)
When we visited my niece last week, my mom drove over from Virginia to visit as well. By the way, my parents just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary yesterday! After all these years, my dad can still make my mom laugh and she still surprises him with little things (Graeter's Raspberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream!).
In between all of the trips, the second job Mike took this summer, tutoring some kids from school and working on the lawn, he had time to make this.... 
Our TV used to sit on an old desk, with all of the cords showing, and the DVD/DVR stacked next to it. We also got the TV as well (thanks to the tutoring $$$). My contribution....this cute knob I found at Hobby Lobby.
Mike is back at school and since he works close to the library we met him for lunch in the library courtyard. I have a feeling this will become a standing lunch date. He misses her so much during the day so to get to love on her for a while in the middle of the day is special.
When we visited my niece last week, my mom drove over from Virginia to visit as well. By the way, my parents just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary yesterday! After all these years, my dad can still make my mom laugh and she still surprises him with little things (Graeter's Raspberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream!).
In between all of the trips, the second job Mike took this summer, tutoring some kids from school and working on the lawn, he had time to make this....Our TV used to sit on an old desk, with all of the cords showing, and the DVD/DVR stacked next to it. We also got the TV as well (thanks to the tutoring $$$). My contribution....this cute knob I found at Hobby Lobby.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Girls Day
We are in Ohio right now visiting my niece before she leaves for Hawaii the beginning of September. Jessica has enrolled in the Youth With a Mission program and will be in Maui for 3 months and then off to an outreach (TBD where!!!) in January for 3 months.
We traveled up to say goodbye to her since we won't see her for several months. We enjoyed lunch together at Cheesecake Factory and then hit the shops. I couldn't resist taking a few pictures when we saw these bows!
Anna Claire had her 6 month well visit; she is 13.6 pounds and 23 3/4 inches long! She is the 6% for weight and the 16% for height. The doctor looked her over and said, "she looks perfect!" We started her on cereal this past weekend too. She seems to like it but is still getting used to the spoon in her mouth.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)