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Saturday, June 25, 2011
Kayaking on the Pond
We stayed the weekend at Amma's after Adeline's birthday because Grandmother & Pa were visiting from California and we wanted to spend some time together. While Grandmother was in town she bought Amma a new (second) kayak for the pond so more people could go out at once, so Grandmother and Amma each took a girl out on the pond and kayaked around. One of our favorite summertime activities at Amma's!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Happy Birthday, Adeline!
We had a wonderful time celebrating Adeline on her 4th birthday! She felt like the belle of the ball with all the gifts, well wishes, and adventures of the day!
We left our house in the morning to head over to Amma's. In the afternoon we had an impromptu gift-opening session which turned out to be perfect!
Later we had tacos for dinner and then went over to Tip Toes, a baby/children's store in downtown Holland, to do Captured in Clay handprint tiles for both girls. (Amma's got pictures of this on her camera so hopefully we'll get them up soon.) This is something I've been wanting to do for years, really, and was thrilled to finally take the girls. We'll get to pick up the finished product in a few weeks!
After Tip Toes we went back home to Amma's to have some cake. Adeline's big request was a PINK cake with fresh strawberries on the side. Daddy got his own chocolate brownie cake, too, since his birthday is just around the corner.
It was so fun to make a big deal of our little girl -- correction, BIG girl! -- and see her feel so loved, special, and celebrated. Thanks to all who sent gifts and messages to her. She loved it all!
We left our house in the morning to head over to Amma's. In the afternoon we had an impromptu gift-opening session which turned out to be perfect!
Later we had tacos for dinner and then went over to Tip Toes, a baby/children's store in downtown Holland, to do Captured in Clay handprint tiles for both girls. (Amma's got pictures of this on her camera so hopefully we'll get them up soon.) This is something I've been wanting to do for years, really, and was thrilled to finally take the girls. We'll get to pick up the finished product in a few weeks!
After Tip Toes we went back home to Amma's to have some cake. Adeline's big request was a PINK cake with fresh strawberries on the side. Daddy got his own chocolate brownie cake, too, since his birthday is just around the corner.
It was so fun to make a big deal of our little girl -- correction, BIG girl! -- and see her feel so loved, special, and celebrated. Thanks to all who sent gifts and messages to her. She loved it all!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Grandma's Visit
Alan's mom came out for a visit this week and the girls were just overjoyed (I think Grandma was, too :). Tuesday we just spent around the house -- Alan went to work but came home to take me to lunch while Grandma stayed home with snoozing kiddoes :).
On Wednesday we rented a minivan and all went over to Holland. Grandma hadn't been over to the other side of the state yet so we took her over for a visit at Amma's. We spent a lot of time just hanging out and not doing much besides driving around and showing Grandma some sights because the weather wasn't the best. But we did get a chance to have a fire and s'mores one night on the pond.
Grandma was scheduled to leave on Saturday but not till later in the day so we made it over to the beach that morning. Adeline had been looking forward to going to the beach with Grandma and Amma for weeks but we were thwarted by the weather in Holland. Thankfully Saturday was beautiful and the perfect day to spend at the lake.
Thanks, Grandma, for such a fun visit! See you at Christmastime! =)
On Wednesday we rented a minivan and all went over to Holland. Grandma hadn't been over to the other side of the state yet so we took her over for a visit at Amma's. We spent a lot of time just hanging out and not doing much besides driving around and showing Grandma some sights because the weather wasn't the best. But we did get a chance to have a fire and s'mores one night on the pond.
Grandma was scheduled to leave on Saturday but not till later in the day so we made it over to the beach that morning. Adeline had been looking forward to going to the beach with Grandma and Amma for weeks but we were thwarted by the weather in Holland. Thankfully Saturday was beautiful and the perfect day to spend at the lake.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Kite Festival!
We returned to the Lyon Township Kite Festival this year (we went last year). Both girls colored their free kite this time and had fun running around with it to make it go in the air. They also got penguins painted on their arms. It was hot, like last year, but at least it was windier than last year so we got to see lots of kites in the air. I'm still not feeling great so we couldn't stay or walk around long, but it was still a fun adventure for the whole family.
Friday, June 3, 2011
"Figgy" Conrow
Now that I'm feeling a little better I'm going to try to update the blog more faithfully. I'm hoping to feel exceptionally better in the next few weeks, but marginally better will have to do for now.
Two weeks ago our baby was the size of a fig, so we dubbed him/her "Figgy". Adeline was "Kumquat", Evelyn was "Floyd" and then "Pink Floyd" once we found out she was a girl, so I definitely needed something creative for #3. This will also help us keep the name a secret if and when we have one before he/she arrives.
I had a midwife appointment this morning. I'm at 13 weeks and I've only lost about 4 pounds thus far -- different from the other two pregnancies where I lost 15 pounds in the first 6 weeks. My blood pressure continues to be low, but that's no surprise. I heard Figgy's heartbeat for the first time today. I was able to see it on the ultrasound monitor at 9 weeks, but today I heard it. That sound never gets any less amazing to me. She put the wand on my belly and we listened. At first I couldn't hear it and it sounded really slow. I said that to Sarah, the midwife, and she said that was my heartbeat. Then Figgy's heart came through loud and clear, but I could still hear the undertones of my own. There was something truly awesome about the mingling of my heartbeat with my tiny baby's. What a miracle life is! I love you so much Figgy and I haven't even met you yet.
I go back in 4 weeks for another regular appointment and two weeks later, on July 13th, we have our ultrasound and will find out the gender. Feel free to venture a guess in the gender poll on the right sidebar!
Thanks for being faithful readers even though I'm not a faithful writer! Hopefully more soon =).
Two weeks ago our baby was the size of a fig, so we dubbed him/her "Figgy". Adeline was "Kumquat", Evelyn was "Floyd" and then "Pink Floyd" once we found out she was a girl, so I definitely needed something creative for #3. This will also help us keep the name a secret if and when we have one before he/she arrives.
I had a midwife appointment this morning. I'm at 13 weeks and I've only lost about 4 pounds thus far -- different from the other two pregnancies where I lost 15 pounds in the first 6 weeks. My blood pressure continues to be low, but that's no surprise. I heard Figgy's heartbeat for the first time today. I was able to see it on the ultrasound monitor at 9 weeks, but today I heard it. That sound never gets any less amazing to me. She put the wand on my belly and we listened. At first I couldn't hear it and it sounded really slow. I said that to Sarah, the midwife, and she said that was my heartbeat. Then Figgy's heart came through loud and clear, but I could still hear the undertones of my own. There was something truly awesome about the mingling of my heartbeat with my tiny baby's. What a miracle life is! I love you so much Figgy and I haven't even met you yet.
I go back in 4 weeks for another regular appointment and two weeks later, on July 13th, we have our ultrasound and will find out the gender. Feel free to venture a guess in the gender poll on the right sidebar!
Thanks for being faithful readers even though I'm not a faithful writer! Hopefully more soon =).
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Let's find out who faithfully checks our blog even when I'm not so faithful with posts...
So those of you who continue to faithfully check my blog for new updates despite the fact that for the last year they have been few and far between get a special announcement before the news goes further. Now you're saying, "Okay! I'm ready! What's the news???" Well............
We're Pregnant! =)
Yep, Baby Conrow #3 will be making his or her debut sometime around the first week of December. In the meantime I'm trying my darnedest to stay healthy and put off (the inevitable) throwing up for as long as possible. You're prayers in this area are greatly appreciated.
Well that's all. Thanks for being faithful readers of my not-so-faithful blog.
Much love,
Meredith for the growing Conrow clan :)
We're Pregnant! =)
Yep, Baby Conrow #3 will be making his or her debut sometime around the first week of December. In the meantime I'm trying my darnedest to stay healthy and put off (the inevitable) throwing up for as long as possible. You're prayers in this area are greatly appreciated.
Well that's all. Thanks for being faithful readers of my not-so-faithful blog.
Much love,
Meredith for the growing Conrow clan :)
Monday, January 3, 2011
I think it's time for a post...
Happy New Year!
My goodness. Here we are in 2011. I know it's cliche, but the time really does fly, and seems to move by ever more quickly when there are little ones in the picture. Evelyn is 20 months old today. When Adeline was this age we were only two short months away from welcoming Evelyn into the world! Each day is filled with more joy, more challenges, and more lessons to be learned. And each day requires just as much if not more faith and trust in the Lord as the days prior. God seems to be teaching us more and more with each passing day to lean on Him completely. He has certainly provided for all our needs and even some beyond that.
My prayer is that He will give me the desires of my heart. If the desires come from Him the satisfaction and joy is multiplied exponentially when he fulfills those desires. It is a difficult prayer to pray. Sometimes - to be truthful, too often - I fall into the trap of American materialism and kick it into high gear with "get it done" mode and try to fulfill all my needs and wants on my own. When I do this I am thankful in the end that God has placed limitations on my life, even thorns in my flesh, that prevent me from doing too much on my own. Otherwise I know I'd be in a whole lot of trouble!
I am reminded of the story of Rebekah, when she tricks Isaac into bestowing the birthright on Jacob instead of Esau. God had revealed to Rebekah years before that Jacob, the younger son, was going to receive the blessing, but instead of trusting in God to work His will in His own time, she saw Isaac dying and decided to take matters into her own hands. But Isaac ended up living another 35 years! I am convinced by this story that this is why God does not tell me more than I need to know for the moment. It is a daily process to die to myself, my selfish desires, what I think is right for the moment, trying to force something that I believe God wants for me but just not yet... By the grace of God I am learning to lean on and trust in Him more each day.
So I suspect 2011 will include much of the same "hurry up and wait" feeling I often get these days. But I can't tell you how excited I am to see what God has in store for us, for 2011 and to the end of our days here on earth, because His blessings are, simply put, the best. Nothing compares to the glorious feeling of being right within the will of God, right where He wants you, primed for His goodness and blessing in our lives. That is my prayer for my family, and it will be my prayer for yours.
Love and blessings,
Meredith
My goodness. Here we are in 2011. I know it's cliche, but the time really does fly, and seems to move by ever more quickly when there are little ones in the picture. Evelyn is 20 months old today. When Adeline was this age we were only two short months away from welcoming Evelyn into the world! Each day is filled with more joy, more challenges, and more lessons to be learned. And each day requires just as much if not more faith and trust in the Lord as the days prior. God seems to be teaching us more and more with each passing day to lean on Him completely. He has certainly provided for all our needs and even some beyond that.
My prayer is that He will give me the desires of my heart. If the desires come from Him the satisfaction and joy is multiplied exponentially when he fulfills those desires. It is a difficult prayer to pray. Sometimes - to be truthful, too often - I fall into the trap of American materialism and kick it into high gear with "get it done" mode and try to fulfill all my needs and wants on my own. When I do this I am thankful in the end that God has placed limitations on my life, even thorns in my flesh, that prevent me from doing too much on my own. Otherwise I know I'd be in a whole lot of trouble!
I am reminded of the story of Rebekah, when she tricks Isaac into bestowing the birthright on Jacob instead of Esau. God had revealed to Rebekah years before that Jacob, the younger son, was going to receive the blessing, but instead of trusting in God to work His will in His own time, she saw Isaac dying and decided to take matters into her own hands. But Isaac ended up living another 35 years! I am convinced by this story that this is why God does not tell me more than I need to know for the moment. It is a daily process to die to myself, my selfish desires, what I think is right for the moment, trying to force something that I believe God wants for me but just not yet... By the grace of God I am learning to lean on and trust in Him more each day.
So I suspect 2011 will include much of the same "hurry up and wait" feeling I often get these days. But I can't tell you how excited I am to see what God has in store for us, for 2011 and to the end of our days here on earth, because His blessings are, simply put, the best. Nothing compares to the glorious feeling of being right within the will of God, right where He wants you, primed for His goodness and blessing in our lives. That is my prayer for my family, and it will be my prayer for yours.
Love and blessings,
Meredith
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