Sunday, September 15, 2013

Fall Pre-Baby portrait

Keeping with tradition, we've always taken a picture of our family when I am 8 months pregnant.  I really do enjoy showing the kids each picture and telling them which one of them was inside at the time.  The weather has been crazy here so of course today was very windy and a little chilly for picture taking.  Moreover, Damaris was terrified of our friend who was taking the picture so we didn't really capture a jewel.  None the less, it is the reality of family life and especially picture taking with children.  I don't even expect anything in that regards anymore.  If two or three people look okay, I am good with that.

I haven't gotten the photos from my friend, but I was able to take a few pictures with my camera just of the kids.

I was 39 weeks yesterday.  I cannot believe that we are due in less than one week.  I think I just realized last week we were having a baby.  I know it is close because I am doing the weird cleaning.  You know, scrubbing carseats, scrubbing blinds, neurotically cleaning bathrooms like I won't be able to clean them again for another year.  I know the time is near when I begin that mode of nesting.  I told my sister if she came by I might scrub her car engine with a toothbrush.  I took 12 bags to the thrift store today. 



13 comments :

  1. Love Damaris' face! And wow I am so impressed with 12 bags to the thrift store. I tend to get like that too. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and upcoming birth. I will keep you in my prayers. Can't wait to see the first blog post of the new baby.

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  2. You have such a beautiful family! My prayers are with you as God writes the story of your little one's entrance into the world. Hope all goes smoothly :)

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  3. Your kids are just adorable! I'll keep you in my prayers this week! I actually love the nesting phase right before baby comes, it is nice to come home from the hospital in a clean/clutter free home!

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  4. You always do such a good job coordinating colors and patterns! Very cute!

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  5. Beautiful!
    You and baby have been in my prayers.
    God Bless you all and keep you as baby's arrival comes closer!
    Sharon

    www.mytreasuredgems.blogspot.com

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  6. Yay!! You've been on my heart, thinking that each day you don't post perhaps you've had the little one! Praying for God's grace and providence in your labor, delivery and recovery!

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  7. Love the baby's face! These imperfect shots are the greatest.

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  8. I've been doing a bunch of nesting, too. It sure feels good to get some things done even if it's strange jobs that really don't need to be done (like organizing my girls' hair bows into rainbow order).

    Saturday was 38 weeks for me and since I've had 3 of my babies before 39 weeks, I'm almost feeling overdue. I wake up each morning wondering "Will it be today?" and then I go to bed each night wondering, "Will it be tonight?"

    I'll say a prayer for you! Be sure to pray for me too, please! :)

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  9. Aww I love it! Miss Independent loosing it on the end;) HG

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  10. I love how Zellie is sitting so close to Rose. Lol. Very cute. :-) ... and I cannot wait to meet your new little one!!!!! :-)

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  11. 39 weeks? I've been without a computer and not able to browse my favorite blogs, but I didn't realize so much time has gone by. One day...one day, I'm going to knock on your door and say, "Teach me your ways, O wise one!" Prayers for a safe and happy (?) delivery. Jacque

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