New favorite purchase...

Just had to have these shirts!

Trunk or Treat

We had a bitter/sweet time at the Trunk or Treat this year held by our church.

Harrison and Mary Elizabeth had a wonderful time and looked so cute, however poor Harper was sick and unable to dress up in her costume. I was going to stay home with Harper, but was called to bring somethings to the church. So, we let Harper look around so she would not miss out on everything. Some friends that took Harrison and Mary Elizabeth around also filled up a bucket of candy for Harper. I was happy to be able to get some pictures of the event!

Mary Elizabeth went as a butterfly!

Harrison went as a fighter pilot!

(If you ask Harrison what he wants to be when he grows up, he says fighter pilot!)

One sick little Princess!

Our Sunday School class choose to decorate a car with the theme of Daniel and the lion's den. So, we used Jason's truck as our den, Jason as Daniel (since he is the teacher), and Dixie and Shelby as the lions. I called it the "Redneck" Daniel and the Lion's den!!!

So, this year not only did I have to get 3 costumes for kids, I also had to make Jason and the dogs costumes (all while being and FEELING 7 months pregnant)! Just part of the many blessings of being a mother!

Dixie and Shelby LOVED all the attention!!

Kids getting candy.

Daddy spending time with the sick one that night!

What a great event!!

Also, Harper is much better and back to her happy little self!!

Time on the farm...

We made one last trip down to South Georgia to see family and friends before Baby Bowen is born.

We had a wonderful trip and enjoyed our time on the farm.

These are just a few of my favorite pictures!

This was my grandmother's wagon that she used to haul wood to her house in the winter.

Playing in the cotton field.

Baby Shower in Georgia

We had a great time visiting family and friends in Georgia. We are so blessed to have received so many wonderful gifts for Bowen!

Costume Party at Dance Class

The girl's dance class had a costume party yesterday! All the girls looked so cute dancing in costumes. Hope you enjoy the pictures of my two dancers!

Mary Elizabeth went as a 50's girl.

Miss attitude

Check out this make-up!!

Harper was my little pumpkin.

This child is ALWAYS smiling!

Check out her make-up!

Harrison was upset because he could not wear a costume to Taekwondo, so I painted a bat on his face. Then his instructor called him Super Harrison all class, so that made his day!

Enjoying some cool weather

We actually had to get out our coats a few days ago!!! We love the fall, but NOT cold weather.

Here are a few pictures of some fall fun!

I was so excited when I put on my coat and could not button it!! I asked Jason to take this picture so I could always remember not being able to button it! However, the kids thought that Bowen would get cold.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

3rd Trimester here we come...

Here is a look at how fast Bowen has been growing these last 5 weeks.

As my 2nd trimester comes to an end, I have no complaints! Everything about this pregnancy has been wonderful. My doctor asked me if being pregnant was everything I thought it would be and of course I said it is better! I really had no idea what to expect or how my body would handle carrying a child, but I must say that I wake up everyday praising God for his marvelous work! What a blessing to be able to experience the adoption process (3 times and hopefully again in the future!) and pregnancy (hopefully again as well!). They are completely different, but both so wonderful! I love seeing how excited the kids get when they hear Bowen's heartbeat, and how they love to tell everyone about their baby brother. Our family is a miracle and only God could have placed these 4 children into our family!

At my doctor's appointment today, everything was good. I gained 5 more pounds, so that makes my total weight gain 18 pounds!!