Day 3!

Today we started off with some super yummy donuts at the Donut Hole and then, with the kiddos loaded up with sugar we headed back to the ocean! Reagan wanted to swim in the ocean, so in we went. It was pretty chilly at first, but so beautiful! We enjoyed it so much! Sydney was quite whiny today, BUT once we got back to our room and went to the pool she was HaPpY! She even went under a couple of times! They got to stay up about 2 hours late tonight since we were busy packing up! Reagan thinks she is pretty big these days!

This was such a wonderful getaway! I've been able to rest and enjoy the girls and have even slept well the last couple of nights. I'm so grateful that JJ brought us along with her =)! We'll be back in Orlando in time to pick up Steve from the airport tomorrow! Reagan didn't even hesitate about leaving when I told her we were leaving so we could go pick up her Daddy!

Here's some pictures from today!

Day 2!

Today was another beautiful day at the beach! JJ and I got a little too much sun yesterday, so today we opted to run to Wal-Mart and get a handy-dandy umbrella! The girls on the other hand spent about 4 hours enjoying the sand and sun. Reagan made more new friends and even was great at going down to the ocean to fill up buckets of water. She was so sweet sharing with Sydney and when I told her she needed to come over and play with her sister (and leave her new little friends) she ran over and played with Sydney without even hesitating! Where we are staying has a little putting green right outside our door, so after dinner we went and goofed off a little bit. We ended the evening with some special s'mores. Now the girls are whipped, although Reagan is snuggled up next to me trying to wind down...I think she may just sleep the whole ride home on Friday! She's been so excited since she's been here I don't think she quite knows what to do with herself!

Tomorrow we are headed to the Donut Hole for breakfast and back to the ocean!!!

We are at the Beach!

Steve is working in North Carolina this week and someone blessed us with an opportunity to go to the beach 'til he comes home! So, yesterday afternoon, the girls, JJ and I packed up the van and headed to Destin. It is gorgeous up here. We spent all morning at the beach and the girls had a blast! They even made a couple of new friends! Reagan decided she liked the ocean, too! After dinner we went down to the boat docks to see if we could see them bring in some big fish, but we were a little too late. But we did see some skinned sharks (sorry, the pictures are probably gross, but I thought Steve would like to see them!) . It was such a fun day! Here are some pictures...

Pictures!

Jordyn Michaela Roberts Update!!!

Wow! How time flies - well, some days it does, and some days it doesn't! We are 31 weeks along. Tonight we were taking a walk and we were just talking about how we can't believe she is almost here. I was reading tonight and it explains why I feel like there is hardly any room in my belly any more! Jordyn is probably about 18 inches long and at least 3 1/2 pounds (I'm believing she is probably bigger!). So, she's still has some weight to put on, but inches wise, she is almost done growing. I'm not sure how she is going to get much bigger, but it's amazing that she can! We continue praying for a healthy little girl (if she comes out on a schedule, too, we won't complain =)!)

I'm doing well. The Lord has been teaching me that being limited is not a bad thing! My activities have been cut back pretty significantly, but the girls and I have enjoyed being home more! It takes me about two days to clean house (and I have help =)!!), but it's OK. I'm trying to learn what's the most important...which is taking care of my family and feeding my soul - and what that looks like during this season. I think the nesting has begun, too, so I have to remind myself that cobwebs up on the high ceilings are not important. Dinner and clean clothes are important! Playing with the girls everyday, that's important! I'm feeling pretty good - getting a little uncomfortable, but really I have NOTHING to complain about!

Reagan and Sydney have been doing amazing this week as they have started sharing a room. I had braced myself for quite a challenge, but so far everything has gone smoothly. Sydney is actually staying in bed. She wakes up around 6:30 in the morning - which means she is waking Reagan up, but they play until I go to get them at 8 AM. Hopefully it will just continue to get better and better. Reagan loves having Sydney in her room now and Sydney hasn't seemed to miss her crib at all. My dad got the girls cute little blow up princess sleeping bags, so for nap time Reagan has been laying in the nursery on her sleeping bag and looking at library books...I think she thinks she is quite big!!

Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I can have the nursery all done! Steve will be traveling more before the baby so that will give me some extra time to get things put together!

(Oh, my husband just played a really mean April Fool's joke on JJ - poor girl - he left a message on her phone telling her we were at the hospital and the baby was on her way. She called back so excited - on her way to the hospital - all to find out she had been totally tricked. Next time she gets the call we'll make sure she knows we aren't joking!!)

Once Upon A Time...

I blogged!! I have LOTS of pictures to post, but instead of trying to catch up, I think I better give a quick update and start fresh!

Our little puzzle queen is staying busy with putting together puzzles, playing baby dolls, TALKING, and being my big helper. She is learning to be sweeter to her sister and teach her little things. Also, one of my dear friends gave me an ABC Scripture memory verse book for the girls for Christmas and Reagan can tell us all the verses through letter "F". It's so fun to learn them with her, too.

Sydney is a ham. She loves to play by herself, but she also likes to make us laugh. She is so cute! She's talking more and actually being a lot kinder to her sister (who loves her dearly!). The other day she wouldn't stop giving her kisses! It's so fun watching her little personality develop.

This last week we have hidden Easter Eggs...every day! Inside and out! Hours and hours of hunting! It's been a lot of fun and they don't seem to tire of it. Hopefully we'll be able to dye some eggs this week!

Jordyn is GROWING (which means so am I). I'm at 29 weeks and doing well. Some days it seems like it's flying and some days it feels like I've been pregnant for soooo long. I am anticipating more and more seeing and holding this little girl! What will she look like? How will her personality differ from the other two girls? I'm praying that she is healthy (pretty good chance she'll be chubby!)...so far she is! Thank the Lord!!

Here are a few pictures! My how fast they grow!!

Drum Roll Please...

We have a name! After much talking and praying our new little sweet pea is now being called by her very own name. Reagan and Sydney love being able to call their sister by name (well Reagan does! Sydney just says "JJJJJJ".) OK, so now you know it starts with a "J" - any guesses to what it may be??? Oh, I won't make you wait...well, you have to wait on the middle name because we don't know how we are going to spell it yet, but her first name is...

JORDYN!!

It's wonderful to be able to pray for and talk about this little person now by her own name. Reagan keeps asking "Is Jordyn going with us?" I think she just likes knowing her little sister is with us even though she can't see her. She keeps talking about how she can't wait to hold her and kiss her and play with her!! Sydney loves hugging my growing belly, too, and giving it kisses! Hopefully when Jordyn gets her in less than 17 weeks they will want to love on her even more!!