Crazy Winter!

This winter has been just downright crazy. We have had more storms than normal. Last week we had a significant storm with snow, ice, and freezing rain. It was way too cold and wet to play outside, so we decided to bring the snow inside to us!

We had fun "cooking with snow!"

We even made snow ice cream. (The kids loved this. Mommy thought is was a bit gross and too sweet!)

We are loving the winter weather experiences, but are a bit stir crazy to get outside to play too!

34 weeks!

This week marks 34 weeks in our pregnancy! Only 6 weeks to go. Since Caleb showed up two weeks early, we are trying to be prepared for anything! We are in the midst of moving all the kids up in bedrooms and car seats to make space for the new baby brother. I am feeling as expected when expecting, but my hubby and kids are a great help. For the time being I am still working as long as I can, but I have cut back on my hours. All the kids fight over whose turn it is to rub Mommy's feet! :) With four babies in four years I am just praying this will not be an unexpected home delivery! :)

 

When we moved in August, we thought we would stay at the same church. The extra drive time was just too much and we felt as though we would not get involved with our church so far away. God blessed us with an amazing church body, literally just around the corner from our new house. This sweet family of believers has been a blessing to us from day one. The outpouring of love for our family and children is just phenomenal. There are two other women in our Sunday School class due with new little ones soon. One of them is due just six days before us. 

This sweet church threw a diaper shower for the two families that have little boys due the same week! I was really quite overwhelmed by the love and generosity of this small church when we are so new to them.

Gracie got to join me at the shower along with Jeff's Mom Carol. (There are some perks to being the only girl among so many boys!)

I have seen diaper cakes before, but how adorable was this diaper motorcycle?????!!!

We can't wait to introduce baby Morgan #6 in just a few short weeks!! Please keep us in your prayers for a safe and healthy delivery.

Happy 7th Birthday Ben!!!

Today our Ben turns seven years old! Ben has such intense energy and passion, he brings us loads of joys mixed with parenting challenges. He has a tender heart for God, and loves to learn about Him and memorize His word. Every year unfolds new aspects of Ben's personality that we get to learn about. When focused Ben amazes us beyond words with his abilities in school and athletics. Ben continues to be our non-stop bundle of energy. Thank you Lord for the gift of our son Ben, and another year to celebrate Your work in his life.

Saturday we were able to celebrate his birthday. He had been sick that AM, but thankfully was just fine that afternoon in time to celebrate. He asked for his second favorite food, lasagna, for dinner. We will have his favorite (pancakes) today on his actual birthday.

Instead of a "one-on-one" time with Mommy and Daddy this year, Ben got an I.O.U.  He will get to take Daddy and Luke to the Monster Truck Jam when it comes to Raleigh in April!

Ben loves all things action, including super heroes. This year for his birthday we made him a Spider Man cake! He loved it!

Happy Birthday Ben!! We love you.

 

The many faces of Caleb

So I totally missed the 15 month marker for our sweet Caleb. This little one is such a joy! He is so active and busy, trying so hard to keep up with his siblings. He is trying to talk up a storm, and loves to be my little helper. He absolutely loves holding and hugging on Gracie's babies, so hopefully he will love on his new little brother soon too! It is so hard to imagine my baby being a big brother soon.

Here are just a few pictures of our smiley boy!

Random pictures

Here are just a few cute photos of my five favorite faces! :)