Closer and Closer

30.5 weeks along in the above shot.


Can't believe I only have...8.5 weeks to go (at this time). Baby is taking up more and more space and I am getting very ready for him/her to make an arrival! :)

Acronym for Jaron on Valentine's Day

J: Jovial-one of the most upbeat and positive people I know!

A: Active-doesn't like sitting around when there's work to be done.

R: Righteous man of God!

O: Observant-perseveres when things are wrong and goes to work trying to fix them.

N: Nerd-what can I say? He loves his electronics and intricate man-made equipment...;)

R: Realistic-doesn't jump on every bandwagon but thinks things through and researches them.

I: Intelligent-in his job; does things on his own; seeks info on things he doesn't understand.

C: Courageous-willing to take on new things.

H: Hysterical-can make me (and everyone else around) laugh until our sides hurt.

A: Accessible-there when people need his help/assistance with projects.

R: Real-what you see is what you get.

D: Dedicated-when he starts something, he finishes it through til it's complete.

H: Helper-one of his Spiritual Gifts which he uses in abundance!

O: Original-there's no one quite like him.

R: Ready-good head on his shoulders that he uses to plan/prepare for the unexpected.

S: Sarcastic-anyone who knows Jaron knows he has a deep root of sarcasm running thru him

T: Talented-so many gifts and talents that I cannot name all the ones I see in him. :)

I LOVE YOU, Jaron!!

Ode to Baby Horst

 

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A flutter, a movement, a jolt, a bump...

A finger, a toe, an elbow, a nose...

A hiccup, a smile, a grimace, a sigh...

A prayer and praise to the Lord Most High.

A seed, a fetus, a baby, a child...

Skin, bones, muscles, & organs compiled...

Growing, stretching, transforming inside...

Two parents that observe with great pride.

A blossom, a leaf, a sunbeam... relief...

From the biting cold of winter's thief...

Through pain and struggle of birth...

Will come a beautiful new life to earth.

Just as spring is anticipated with joy...

So is this tiny infant girl or boy...

A radical change to this life that we know...

We cannot wait to observe you grow.

The nights will feel much longer...

Our patience *hopefully* will grow stronger...

As we experience each new season...

We expect many changes to be pleasin'.

We look forward to holding you...

Also hearing you talk and coo...

Finding your personality inside...

We're gearing up for one wild ride!

God, bring health to this child I carry...

Jaron and I love him or her so dearly...

Give us the wisdom to raise Baby Horst... 

Our 'Leon' or 'Zoe' on Your perfect course

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Baby Belly is Popping

So, finally around weeks 21-23 my belly has actually begun to make a visible appearance! It's fun watching baby wiggle and jiggle under the skin on my stomach... feeling the unmistakable evidence that life is growing inside of me is a remarkable and unforgettable experience!!


Jaron and I are enjoying this season in our lives and look forward to this spring's new arrival with marked anticipation!

Little Bit of Sass!

Baby kicks?

"I hear it!"

Practicing Peek-a-boo!

"Don't worry, Jaron...mine will catch up soon enough!"

Cheeky grin

Feeling fuller and fuller...

Almost Half-Way

        
  In three short weeks, me and my baby will be at the half-way mark until we get to meet face to face. It's very exciting and I look forward to that wonderful day with all the joy and love inside me. This baby is going to be so special, wonderful, and one of the biggest blessings in Jaron's life and my life. I cannot believe how a year ago I was desperately longing to start a family but both Jaron and I chose to wait until we felt God was leading in this area. How hard that wait was too! But here we are, nearly half-way through and having a very good pregnancy at that! God is good and gracious and knows the perfect timing for His plans to unfold in each life. I look forward to when I'll be posting our first pictures of the wonderful life that now grows inside of me. :)