Bunk Beds

Well, now that we are pretty certain that we will have 3 boys running around this house, it was time to get a bedroom set that would suit these three little munchkins. Elijah and Caden are delighted to sleep together in the same room, and so far we have only had one night out of 3 that we have had to constantly tell them to "shhhh" and "go to sleep". Here are the boy's beds. Id love to paint in there someday, but we plan to wait on that`for now.

Boy Names

Well, Nick and I have been talking "boy names" recently. We have several that we like, but really aren't sure we found one we want to call our son. I know this is random and I could get lots of thoughts and opinions from all my blogging buddies, but I thought it would be fun to see if anyone is willing to share boy names with us. We have no rhyme or reason to our kids' names so anything is a go. Although we both have strong feelings about a name that could be mixed gender, so we want a manly name:) So all you out there.....any ideas as to what we should call our son??
I think it would be fun if you leave a comment and give me at least 5 boy names you are willing to share. If you aren't willing to share it cause you want to keep it for your own boy someday, then don't share it with us, cause I can't promise you that I might not use one of the names listed:)
Have a blessed day!

My Best Friends Wedding!

All my life I have known Rachel Huber. We grew up together and did something nearly every sunday after church together. We were like two pea's in a pod. We even went on trips together starting at age 3. Ever since Ive been married (nearly 8 years) I have been praying for Rachel to get married as I knew this is what she wanted. Alas one saturday I got a call that she was engaged. Praise be to God!!! I just cried and cried with excitment and then she asked me to be in the wedding. After so many years I figured she would probably have so many friends to choose from that she wouldn't really ask me to be a part of her wedding. BUT SHE DID!! It was such an HONOR to be in her wedding knowing she could have chosen so many other gals. So without further ado here is my best friends wedding. (in the not so great quality pictures)

I LOVE YOU RACH!!

What Will Life Be Like??

I am sure you are all just dying to know:).....ok not really, but for those of you who care to know its official...we are having ourselves a BOY!! Yep, our third boy is on its way. You ask.."how do I feel about this?" I have cried many tears today in disappointment, but I do know that God gives us what we can handle and obviously he has reasons for thinking I need another boy. Im struggling a bit with it as my heart was set on a girl, even to the point where I bought a few outfits that I couldn't resist. Guess I'll either save them or pass them on as gifts to those who have the privelage of raising girls.
My boys are running back and forth all over the house...what will life be like when we add another boy to this mix of activity?? I have a feeling of lots of laughter, fighting amoungst siblings, lots of crazyness and energy and of course love.
The baby looks pretty healthy. There is a minor concern about a "bright spot" on the heart that showed up on the ultrasound. This "bright spot" can mean chromosome disorder in the child, however I have had a blood test to check for this and it came back negative, but we will have another ultrasound in 8 weeks to see if that "bright spot" has gone away. There are times where this "bright spot" will stay there during the entire pregnancy but yet the baby will be born completely healthy. My doctor is not worried at all, she just wants to recheck me in 8 weeks for this purpose. If the blood test had come back positive, or the baby wasn't growing like it should be then this "bright spot" would be more of a concern. I am not really worried about it, but I figure what can it hurt to have people praying for a healthy baby boy?? So if you think of it, say a prayer that this "bright spot" will be gone next ultrasound and that our little boy will be healthy. Thanks.

Prayer Request

Hi fellow bloggers...
Nearly a month ago I posted about Nick being in the ER with leg/back pain. Well, he is still seeing a chiropractor 3 times a week and he has not gotten anywhere with the pain relief. The Chiro wants to do one week of traction and if that doesn't help then he is going to be refered to another doctor. What does this mean...possible back surgery if need be. I really pray that God fixes his back before the need for surgery, but its an option and that scares me. I'm not exactly sure what they would do for a buldging or herniated disk but it fears me to find out. I just pray we don't have to get to that point.
Please Lord, if it is your will I just ask that You help Nick to recover here in the next week with traction and I pray that You will prevent him from needing surgery.
Thanks for your prayers on Nick's behalf!!

Upon Request

Well, Ive had a few gals ask me to post some pictures of my ever growing stomach!! I am really starting to stick out now, and its obvious I am expecting. I get lots of "when are you due" questions. However, I am thrilled to only have gained 5 lbs thus far which looks like Ive gained more, but this is what my doctor says so hey....Im not going to argue:) Enjoy!

Belated Halloween Pictures

Opps....I just realized I forgot to upload my pictures from the boys in their costume's and from trick or treating. So without further ado: My adorable firemen!!!

Thanks Mom Waibel for getting the boys these helmets for their birthdays last year...they came in handy to really make this costume so great.

Wow, look at all that candy!!