Yesterday...

Yesterday I decided to make some apple baby food. I was so pleased with the way it turned out. Right before I poured it into the tray Haddie woke up.

Apple Baby Food - Ready to be eaten!

As i started to pour the food this was the look I got from Haddie. I am blown away by how smart she is. She already knew that it was her food.

So...we both had a bite! It is now both mom and kid tested and approved!

Haddie enjoying her apple baby food this morning.

Time for Bed...

Haddie and I had a great day today. However, as I was putting Haddie down for the night I started to fall asleep. Now it is almost 10:30 and I am just getting dinner, a bowl of cold cereal. Sorry Michael. Tomorrow I will eat a proper meal.

More to come tomorrow! Good night!!

Long Night - Fun Day

After a LONG night (only 4 hours of sleep) I decided that I needed to at least get one thing done during the day. Room of choice...the Master bathroom. Here are some before pictures.

Thankfully Grandma Susan (Washington) sent a package which had a puppet for Haddie to play with. I was very thankful for the time to clean and organize. Haddie enjoyed her time with the bunny.

I am very pleased with the end result. Even though I have not really decorated it, everything is put away and I can find what I need each morning. A huge bonus when I am trying to get out the door with Michael not here to help.

Haddie and I ended our day with a coffee date with Jill McAfee at Starbucks. It was a much needed break from the house and a very special time of fellowship. Even though we were supposed to get together for coffee right after Haddie was born, I think God knew that I was going to need it today!!!

Well...I hope that tonight I am able to get some more sleep. I think Haddie is missing her daddy. She knows that something is not quite right and had a much harder time at night. Michael normally does her night time routine. Please pray for her (and for me) as we work through this rough evenings. On top of that I think that she is teething. All that combined with a VERY strong will makes for some tough nights. God is faithful to meet us where we are and to give us the strength that we need to get through each day. Praise the Lord!

Bath Time!!

Haddie thought it was so funny when I dropped some water on her face. I had to capture her having a blast in the tub. This is one of her favorite places to be! What a silly girl.

A Busy Labor Day!!

Haddie has been starting solid food (which she LOVES). There are some unusual foods coming up like papaya and parsnip. So...I thought today would be a great day to go stock up at the Worlds Farmers Market. They have just about anything you can think of and of course many things you have never heard of. An added bonus is that you can't find a better price anywhere else on most things there and the food stays fresh a lot longer. I have really enjoyed making Haddie's food. It not only saves a lot of money and waste but tastes a whole lot better.

Haddie enjoyed her morning nap on the way up to the Farmers Market. I enjoyed taking my time getting there as I listened to some good music.

Here we are heading into the Farmers Market. Haddie LOVED looking around at all the people as well as all the colors from the fruits and veggies.

After the Farmers Market we went over to the Hick's for a Labor Day BBQ/Hang out. It was great having a conversation with someone who can actually talk back to me. With Michael out of town this was a special treat. When we got back home Haddie had a great time cooling off in her bath. I will post a video of her in the tub.

After a long day, Haddie was ready for bed and so am I!

Hadassah Laughing - 5months old

This is the tail end of Haddie laughing. I wish I would have got the first part on video. Oh well. She fills my days with joy!

Going to Church

Always smiling!!!
Today I had fun at Church in the nursery. There are always lots of other friends to play with and nice ladies who watch me while mom and dad are at church. After church today mom gave me my first taste of pears. Boy did I like that! I can't wait to get pears again.

After church we went to Starbucks with mom's friend Ashley. When we got home I got to talk with my daddy on Skype. It was so much fun to interact with him. I kept wanting to touch him but mom said he was all the way in Germany. That is so funny because it looked like he was right here in my house. After I talked with Dad I went for a walk around our new neighborhood. I think I am going to like living here.

I wonder what I will get to do tomorrow???

Carrots!!

Here is Haddie having carrots for the first time!

Good Night Daddy

Hey Daddy! Just wanted to say hi. I hope you are having a good flight to Germany. I missed bath and story time with you tonight but Mom did a good job in your place. I had a battle with the little duck and won!! I also tried to figure out how I could eat my toe while it was still under water. Mom said it doesn't really work that way. I can't wait to talk with you when you get a chance. Keep looking here for more pictures and movies of my time with mom! Sleep well.

xoxo

Hadassah

Michael and Marnus...adventures in Brazil

As most of you know, Michael and Marnus (our next door neighbor, friend, and co-worker) went to Brazil for some meetings for work.  The meetings finished on Friday and they have been looking forward to coming home.  They are flying back on Buddy Passes (standby) and the flights have been quite full.  Over the past few days Lisa and I have been anxiously passing on information as we get it from the guys.  The flight tonight actually looked good and Lisa (Marnus's wife) and I were hopeful that they would make it.   Tonight we decided to have dinner together and we were expecting to hear from the guys that they were going to be able to get on the flight.  There were 8 open seats on business.  This was a really good sign!  At about 7:30 Marnus called to say that they were not going to make it.  Here is a video they put together for us!  It was a sweet way for us to end our night even though we are sad that they did not make it on the flight.  At least we got to see and hear the men we love and miss!  

Video of Michael and Marnus in Brazil 

  

34 Weeks

I can't believe that we only have 6 weeks to go.  I know... the baby most likely will not come on its due date, but we can hardly wait to meet this little one.  Many times I look down at my belly and wonder how my belly will be able to hold much more.  Those who have gone before me simply reassure me that it will just keep getting bigger.  All I can say is that it will be well worth it!  

Over the past few weeks Michael and I have been taking our birth class.  It is a type of natural childbirth called the Bradley Method.  The main focus of this 12 week course is to educate the couple and to equip the husband to be the most effective coach he can be.  Each day I go through a series of exercises and follow a special diet to help equip my body for the upcoming birth.  Michael and I also practice relaxation and practice contractions on a daily basis (most of the time).  I must say that Michael is amazing about giving me a massage every night as well as helping me to focus in on my breathing during our times of practice.  He is going to make a great coach! 

With only 6 weeks to go I find myself starting to get things ready for this little one.  After two wonderful showers (one in Washington and the other here in Georgia) we have most of what we need.  Of course, we are waiting on clothes (except for some basics) until we find out if this is a boy or a girl.  The crib is up, the nursery is painted,  car seat and stroller are on their way, and I am starting to get things put together in the nursery.  Between glances at my belly and the things in the nursery, Michael and I often find ourselves exclaiming, "We are having a baby!"  

Thank you to all who have been praying for us during this time.  We feel so blessed to be pregnant and to have such a smooth pregnancy.  At each midwife appointment I am reassured that the baby and I are doing quite well.  So far I have been measuring perfect (number of weeks pregnant = length of belly in cm) and all my vitals look good.  The baby is VERY active and we are often amused by little body parts pushing against my belly.  While I don't always love it when the baby keeps me awake in the middle of the night, I am so thankful for these times of reassurance that all is well with the baby.  We continue to pray for a healthy remainder of the pregnancy and pray that the baby would continue to grow healthy and strong.  As we get closer to our due date I will try to keep everyone up to date with how things are going.  Be sure to check back for regular updates and pictures!