Thursday, February 04, 2010

8 weeks

This little guy is a joy! God knew exactly what we needed. Isaac has had one of the most eventful 8 weeks that a baby can have and thankfully he doesn't even know it. I'm praising the Lord that I have been able to nurse him through the events of this month. That is a blessing to me. He's happy and healthy. God is good.

leaving the hospital


After 23 days at North Memorial, Jason came home on February 2. Praise the Lord!

his first request was Subway


Jason lost 30 pounds this month
Jason's wall at the hospital

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Caringbridge for Jason

Saturday, January 09, 2010

leaving the hospital

(Yes, we've been home for almost a month! I'm just now getting around to blogging.)

The morning I was waiting to be discharged from the hospital Jason's had some pastoral responsibilities (thus is the life of a pastor). So, here we are all alone waiting for a dear friend to pick us up. My discharge nurse felt so sorry for me. I assured her that I was ok and this was #4 and I was used to being a pastors wife by now! She was really nice (a mother of 4 herself) and when I asked her if she would take one picture of me and Isaac she literally did a full blown photo shoot! These are just a few of the ones she took. She stayed with me for about an hour to just chat (I was assuming no other poor lady was needing her in the next room)! She was a blessing to me. I'm thankful for God's sovereignty, His provision, and His timing. He always knows best!







Thank you, Lindsay, for coming to get us. You're the best. You're going to be the perfect auntie to this little one coming soon!

Welcome Home!

These cute notes were waiting for us when we got home.



The girls want to hold baby brother every chance they get. They are very affectionate with him. Jonas isn't thrilled with the whole baby stage. He likes Isaac ok, but doesn't get all excited about the sleeping bundle. He can't wait for him to grow up and be able to play ball!






It sure didn't take long for the other babies around the house to take make themselves right at home with all the new baby paraphernalia around here!





my "baby"



It's always amazing how huge they are when you have a newborn!

first bath

Isaac's first bath at home was a big event! While lots of fun for the siblings it was a little traumatizing for him. One thing is for sure, I have lots of little helpers!




brothers

At the 20 wk ultrasound when we found out we were having a boy we came home and told Jonas. He said,
"YEAH! I've wanted a brother my WHOLE life!"



I always have trouble picking just one cute picture. I love them all! My mom made these matching p.j's for the boys this Christmas. The cousins got them too! I wish we could get a pic of all 5 boys together!


Friday, December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas

It was so precious to hear Jonas read the Christmas story from Luke 2 to us last night! It's also amazing to contemplate the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ as I hold my newborn baby boy this Christmas season. God's love is amazing and overwhelming to me in a new and refreshing way. I'm enjoying this privilege of being mommy to these 4 special gifts. These pictures are supposed to be a Christmas/ New Year's/ birth announcement card that I have yet to make. I'm not sure I'll get to it, but here they are- a little sneak peek!


Monday, December 21, 2009

One BIG happy family


Announcing

Isaac Merrill
12:38 PM December 10
8 lbs. 12 oz. 21 1/2"

Sunday, December 06, 2009

the 40 week S-T-R-E-T-C-H

Isaac Merrill
12:38 PM Dec 10, 2009
8 lbs 12 oz 21 1/2"

7 weeks and ALREADY showing
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Friday, December 04, 2009

39 weeks and waiting for you, little one





I'm still here! Isaac is waiting patiently in his cozy cocoon. I'm enjoying every last minute of this pregnancy. I can tell that Isaac is a sweet boy with a laid back personality (hey- I can HOPE!) #3 was constantly waking me up at night- even in the womb. With Isaac, I'm the one waking him up for my regular trips to the next room. I love these pictures and am so excited to share them with you! They were taken by my amazing friend when we were in Tennessee this summer. You have to check out her site: Pleasant Vonnoh Photography. I could spend hours there pouring over her pics. Thank you, Pleasant! You captured some amazing moments that I will cherish forever.