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    FAREWELL

Yes, this is the last blog entry I will be writing. There are several reasons for this....some of which I won't mention other than that people can be very hurtful because they don't like what you write...even if it has nothing to do with them. What a truly sad world we live in...it really breaks my heart. BUT my main reason for letting this be the end is that Noah requires every second of my attention now...a couple of months ago, he was just my immobile little infant; incapable of wreaking havoc *big grin*. Now, my days are filled with "no's", "stop baby's" and "Mommy loves you but she doesn't want  you to get hurt's!"  I've finally grown eyes in the back of my head so I can truly say I've joined the Mommy club. I've been trying to keep up with my blog during his nap times but realize those are the moments that baby in my belly wants Mama to sleep. And normally, I forego the naps and instead use the time for housework and tidying up. Not to mention, in six very short months, baby number two will be here...and then those precious moments of nap time will be overtaken by precious moments of cuddles, feedings, playing cars with my big boy, and even more "no's" after my Noah learns to walk. I will never get these moments back...of my little ones being babies. I have the rest of my life to write and social network, but I can't keep my children from growing up on me. :-(  Although it makes me sad, I'm so thankful that God has provided me with the opportunity to stay at home with them...it makes me feel like I am not missing out on their childhood. 
     Now, to all of the people who keep up with my blog, I thank you. Without you, I wouldn't have had an audience. I do not apologize for the things I've written, because I feel that each of them were true to who I am as an individual; my thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. I am sorry that some people have chosen to get angry at me about what I've written...especially when I wasn't writing for them, but for myself. :-(  I've had a wonderful time over these last months bringing a smile to your face or presenting you with an idea that sparked discussion...please continue to pray for me that this pregnancy will go smoothly and that the Lord will continue to strengthen our family's walk with Him. May each of you have a blessed week and thanks again for sharing in this short, but lovely window into my life. 

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This Video Reminds Me of Tennessee

     Me, Caleb, my friend Anna and her husband Allen, and my brother and his friend Elmo all took a trip to Tennessee together the year before last. Well, the boys were hanging out in the hot tub so me and Anna thought it would be hilarious to pour ice cold water followed by dish soap on them. They were running the jets so the hot tub turned into a huge tub of bubbles, lol. Needless to say, Anna and I went and got in...it was such a fun trip (even if we did have to drive back in a foot of snow, lol...another interesting story) and a memory I will never forget.

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Only 199 days left to go...

...until our due date. Which for me, add a week or two onto that date and then our little one will be here...Noah didn't want to come out of Mama and I'm guessing that's how baby number two is going to be, too. TOO FUNNY!  Anyways, woke up with another migraine this morning and feeling totally crummy. Praying that the Lord will take this one away...can't wait to go to the baby doctor again next week. We get to hear baby's heartbeat for the very first time and I am so excited! :-)  I'm also going to see if the doctor has any suggestions for what I can do to relieve these migraines...right now the only thing I can take is Tylenol, but since next week I start Trimester 2, maybe there will be another medication that will be safe to take. I pray that each of you are having an awesome week...PRAISING GOD IT'S FRIDAY! :-)  Oh, Noah learned to dance...and has become a total heart melter. *grin*  This is definitely one proud Mommy!  

Loving My Hubby

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I am so blessed to have a 1 Corinthians 13 marriage! My husband is so caring and forgiving (especially right now during my hormonal pregnancy moments) and I couldn't have asked the Lord for a better spouse. Although we have our share of disagreements, the more we grow in the Lord, the easier it gets to work things out...without resentment or anger. Besides, why argue when you can kiss instead?  I love you Caleb and thanks for being an amazing husband and a great Daddy!  

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Butterflies!

     I seriously just felt the baby move...obviously he/she isn't strong enough for me to feel their kicks yet, but I know 100% that was my little one. WOW...I had forgotten what an amazing moment that is; feeling life stir inside of you. I was sitting here waiting on Noah to wake up from his nap and I couldn't help but get the biggest smile on my face when it happened! :-)  I'm in week 12 so I guess it's normal for me to feel movement already, especially since this is my second pregnancy. *grin*  I felt Noah move for the first time at 14 weeks so I was expecting to have to wait a little bit longer this time, too. But, oh my goodness, what a wonderful day this is turning out to be. I go back to the doctor next week and will get to hear little one's heartbeat for the first time (I only saw the blinking white dot on the ultrasound before, which meant a strong heartbeat)....and I CANNOT WAIT!  Anyways, I hope that each of you has a wonderful day and thanks for sharing in this special moment with me!

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11 Weeks Pregnant

     Only two weeks left and my first trimester is OVER. I can't believe it, really. With Noah, time slowed down and I felt like I was pregnant forever! Such a different experience this time around, though, lol. Anyways, here is what happening with baby this week.

11 Weeks

Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden.

She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccupping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming. (Found at Baby Center)


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Going Old School

I decided to find some pictures of when Caleb and I started dating...these are pretty much around 2002-2003. :-)  There are also a couple of our wedding and honeymoon thrown into the mix, as well. Hope you enjoy!

The summer after we started dating.



First year at Roanoke College.


My childhood pet...got him when I was 8 and he passed away when I was 23


Our wedding party


Our honeymoon: Key West, FL

Pooped...

   ... is exactly what I am. I haven't been this exhausted in a while...I guess that's what walking for five hours straight will do to a pregnant woman. And let's just say my ankles aren't very pleased with my decision to put in that many miles today...to show their annoyance, they swelled up into big fat blobs! :-(  Unfortunately, up until right now, I haven't had a chance to sit down. After we left the festival, where my hubby bought me the yummiest Hokie Berry smoothie from Elderberrys, I got a craving for a Pumpkin Spiced Latte from Starbucks; HEAVEN IN A CUP!  Then, we got back home and I made dinner along with a new recipe for homemade peach cobbler, which I'm currently waiting to remove from the oven and see if it fits my standards of yummy.  I'm finally relaxing and kicking my feet up, praying that these fat marshmallows return my "normal, pretty" ankles to me!

Here are some pictures of our day:

Noah and his Papa Luke.

Noah trying out the rocking horse!
Lovin' his papa.

Remembering September 11th

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“Now, we have inscribed a new memory alongside those others. It’s a memory of tragedy and shock, of loss and mourning. But not only of loss and mourning. It’s also a memory of bravery and self-sacrifice, and the love that lays down its life for a friend–even a friend whose name it never knew. “
- President George W. Bush, December 11, 2001

A Beautiful Day Ahead

     I am SO looking forward to this day. Today is Old Salem Days, a Fall Festival type event our town has every year. There is so much to look at, and of course, plenty of friends and family to bump into. *grin*  If this alone is that wonderful, on top of it all, it's supposed to be in the 70s today....the perfect temperature to kick off the autumn season. And yes, I know it sounds strange that I consider Old Salem Days the beginning of fall, but it just seems fittin'!  Not to mention, Starbucks has already started serving their pumpkin spiced lattes...a DEFINITE sign that Fall has arrived. In addition, every single store in the area shouts "Fall is here" by the endless amounts of reds, yellows, oranges splattered all over the store...and last but not least, I know autumn has arrived because every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday I get blessed with the joy of watching football with my boys...unfortunately, this year I get outvoted EVERY SINGLE TIME! *sighs*  That's all right, though..I love this season and I mean...LOVE IT...and that means everything that comes with it; even every weekend wondering if my hubby is going to pop a blood vessel shouting so loudly at the television when his team, favored to win, just isn't up to par! *grin* God is so wonderful and I see it more and more with each passing day; especially in the simple way that summer fades to fall with an explosion of color. 

Belly Shots

    
Well, I said I would post some tummy pictures as soon as I got around to it. :-)  Here are some of the more recent ones...taken at 10 1/2 weeks. I'm definitely carrying higher than I did when I was pregnant with Noah so I'm hoping, hoping hoping this means we are having a little girl! *grin*  I hope that each of you are having a fantastic day!

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10 Weeks Old Today!

     Baby Johnston turned 10 weeks old today...I can't believe we are almost through the first trimester. WOW!  I will add new belly pictures soon, but until then, here is an update on what's going on in my belly this week.

Though he's barely the size of a kumquat — a little over an inch or so long, crown to bottom — and weighs less than a quarter of an ounce, your baby has now completed the most critical portion of his development. This is the beginning of the so-called fetal period, a time when the tissues and organs in his body rapidly grow and mature.

He's swallowing fluid and kicking up a storm. Vital organs — including his kidneys, intestines, brain, and liver (now making red blood cells in place of the disappearing yolk sac) — are in place and starting to function, though they'll continue to develop throughout your pregnancy.

If you could take a peek inside your womb, you'd spot minute details, like tiny nails forming on fingers and toes (no more webbing) and peach-fuzz hair beginning to grow on tender skin.

In other developments: Your baby's limbs can bend now. His hands are flexed at the wrist and meet over his heart, and his feet may be long enough to meet in front of his body. The outline of his spine is clearly visible through translucent skin, and spinal nerves are beginning to stretch out from his spinal cord. Your baby's forehead temporarily bulges with his developing brain and sits very high on his head, which measures half the length of his body. From crown to rump, he's about 1 1/4 inches long. In the coming weeks, your baby will again double in size — to nearly 3 inches.


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Our Williamsburg Getaway

    Sorry it's been a while since I posted on my blog...very, very busy. Anyways, we had an AWESOME time on vacation...Noah really enjoyed himself. I do believe my favorite part of it all was just getting to spend quality time with my family without having to deal with "everyday worries". You know, bills, work, etc. We started off by visiting Busch Gardens, which is ALWAYS a must for our family...I wasn't able to ride any of the bigger rides this time, because of bean in my belly, lol. :-)  Caleb rode a couple of coasters, though, as always....gotta love my coaster freak husband! *grin*  Daddy and Mommy took Noah on the Carousel, the train, and the river boat ride...we also visited a couple of the kid areas of the park and hung out with our Sesame Street friends. On Sunday we woke up (and were both so proud of our Noah for sleeping so good away from home) ate breakfast at the hotel and headed out to Bass Pro where Daddy bought Noah the cutest little camo hat EVER. :-)  Then, we debated about going ahead and visiting Washington D.C. over the weekend, but decided it would be a little much for Noah Bug. Instead, we opted to visit York River State Park (beautiful, by the way) and then headed back home...during which Noah slept most of the way. :-)  I, as always, have pictures to share, so I hope you enjoy!

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Take it Back....TWO TEETH

     So, Noah's other bottom tooth came through too...just a day after the other one. His sleep pattern is totally off right now...as in, most nights he has been waking up between 4-5 times....which equals total exhaustion. *sighs*  I really, really don't know what we are going to do...other than wait it out, I guess. I can't figure out whether he is in pain from teething or having a growth spurt, because last night alone he drank 20 oz. of formula. I just wish he would start feeling better soon!  Anyways, just wanted to update everyone on what's been happening around this place recently, lol. Noah and I are always so busy I am having a harder time keeping up with my blog, but that's all right with me; I'd rather spend the time with him *smile* After all, he is only this age once and I won't be able to get this time back. So, just be patient with me if you only see me blogging every other day, rather than every day. Have a wonderful Wednesday! 

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