Blinked and It's Now APRIL 2020

(family pics from Nov 2019)

No posts for 2019 so why not get at least one in for 2020?!  Life has been crazy busy with four kids!  Being a SAHM for almost 2 years now and while it's the hardest job in the world, it really is the most rewarding.  It tests your patience on a whole new level!  It brings you to your knees and strengthens your faith.  I couldn't do it alone (hats off to all the single parents out there).  I am eternally grateful for my husband who works so hard and is so supportive.  There's no one else I'd rather be on this journey with.  He is my partner in raising these four little people (that we prayed so hard for) and they adore him as much as I do!

The whole world is currently dealing with Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and it certainly is a different world that we live in.  A changing world.  But we find comfort in a loving Heavenly Father and His son,  Jesus Christ. We can find peace during these times by turning to the Lord and trusting in His eternal plan. There is always JOY to be found!

Stay healthy and happy!

Another Year and Only One Post for 2018

Here we are at the end of 2018 and I'm literally squeeezing in ONE post before ringing in 2019! 

What a year it has been!  Two of the major things that happened this year are:

- First, I quit my job in June to be a stay at home mom!  It was a tough decision, but after careful prayer, we decided it was time.  And it's been six months and being a SAHM is the HARDEST job ever!!  It is also the most important and rewarding job.  We have truly been blessed.  

- Second, we welcomed our FOURTH baby into the world in September!  What a blessing and joy he has been. We are exhausted, but our hearts and home are full!

Life is busy with four little ones so there is not much time for blogging or anything else. My Instagram has been my "memory keeper" nowadays (it's quick and easy and thank goodness for hashtags)! Once the blogger app was disabled a few years ago, blogging just became harder to keep up with.  Maybe some day I can blog more consistently, but for now, it'll be once in a while (aka once a year?).  Here's to many more blessings in 2019!  Happy New Year!

(If you want to follow me on IG, you can find me as 'hnwhitcomb' (before I switch it back to private).  

It's Been A Year....

I can't believe it's been a year since I last posted.  Life has been quite busy with three little ones!  I will slowly post updates as time permits (darn blogger app doesn't work!).

In the meantime, let me introduce you to my sweet Eliza (10 Months old).  She is a bundle of JOY!



Thanksgiving Day 2016

Thanksgiving day was spent with Steve's family.  His mom cooked up a feast and we all stuffed our bellies.  The kids had fun with cousins and of course, grandma and grandpa too! 

We are grateful and blessed with so many things. We try to count our blessings everyday, not just on Thanksgiving.  My heart is full because I have my faith and my family. 

Thanksgiving Pilgrim 2016

Sunday pics taken Thanksgiving Sunday.

Little Miss Kate likes to lift up her dress when it's time to take pictures.  We have a few pictures of her doing it.  Hoping she will grow out of that phase. 

Family pictures on Sundays. It's a struggle to get her to look at the camera.  Oh well.

I had the pleasure of helping at Matthew's school with their thanksgiving feast.  How cute is my little pilgrim??!!  He just makes me so happy! 

25 Weeks - Baby No 3

25 Weeks and my belly looks like the size of a basketball!?! Ha!

With the first pregnancy, there were weekly pics and updates, the second one was less frequent and now the third pregnancy has been zero updates!  So, I figured I should document something so I can look back on it and have some kind of memory. 

This pregnancy has been going great.  I'm managing my Gestational Diabetes (and know when I can have my sweet treat - ha!).  No other major issues.  I've been seeing the High Risk doctors, along with a new OB practice. I am grateful that this pregnancy has been issue free so far.  I pray every day that things continue to go well.

I am tired, but it comes with the territory.  I LOVE feeling every kick and roll from baby.  We don't have a name picked yet.  It's been really hard to come up with a name we can both agree on!  I have NO idea on how to decorate the nursery. Waiting for the 'nesting' phase to kick in?!  There's just so much to do and not a lot of time to do anything with two little ones.

Matthew is excited for a new baby sister.  I don't think Kate fully understands how much her little world will change.  I ask her where's the baby and she will point to herself and say 'me!' and sometimes she will point to my belly.

What an amazing journey it has been so far.  There's not a day that goes by where I don't worry about the baby, but with every little kick she gives me, she's reassuring me that all is well.  I am blessed. 

Minnie and Batman - Halloween 2016

Their Sunday best (Halloween edition).

My smiling Batman before the Trunk or Treat activity.

Look at that face and pose.  Batman takes his job seriously.

Meanwhile, a Minnie Mouse who refused to put her costume on for the activity, is enjoying her first horse ride.  She loved it. 

And on Halloween night, I wasn't sure if she would actually put her costume on, but she did!  And I was trying to get Batman to smile, to which he responded, 'Batman doesn't smile". 

The kids had a great time trick or treating.  Kate loves carrying her bucket around the house, which surprisingly still has candy in it, and declaring "mine!"