a glimpse of spring

Felix brought these home yesterday, only they were closed and today they are opening up!  So pretty!  I am so excited for spring, warmer days and having more sunlight!! 

Monday we go to the doctor again!  I can't wait to see how much the baby has grown and see if the baby is willing to show if we can expect a boy or girl! :) 

Week 15 + 16

I'm home from school today - resting and trying to get over the nasty stomach virus that I had yesterday.  It was a rough day, but thankfully today is much better.  This gives me some time to update my blog. 

Week 15 in my pregnancy was finally the week were I was able to keep food down and feel much better.  It happened just on time, too, since that was the week Felix's family and us drove to the mountains.  They got to go skiing and I got to relax, take walks, swim, read and rest!  It was wonderful!!  I'm very thankful for the time we had together and the down time I was able to have.  Here are some pictures that I took while there:

The snow was so beautiful!!

Last week was Week 16 and minus a few days of not feeling too great, it was pretty good otherwise.  I'm still trying to figure out how much rest I need and how much I can do.  I was able to bake and cook on Friday - I haven't done those things in months!!  Felix was surprised to come home to the smell of dinner.  :)  He's been taking over meals, which has been such a huge help!!  I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful husband. 

Today in a week, we have another doctor's appointment.  If the baby is in the right position, we could be able to find out what we are having!  I hope he or she is ready to show us what they are!!  Everyone keeps asking and wondering.  I dreamed the doctor said it was a boy ... we'll see if that's true or not.  :) 

Happy Monday everyone ... I hope any nasty sick bugs stay away from you!

Week 14

...still feeling sick.
...still throwing up about once a day, some days twice.
...a bit more energy, but still taking long naps.
...wondering when I will keep all my food down.
...please calm down soon, baby!
...hoping the baby is getting all he or she needs.
...praying to feel better soon!
...very much looking forward to a week off of school next to just relax and be away!!

Big news

It's time to announce that Felix and I will be joined by a third party sometime late July.  I am 13 weeks pregnant and we are very excited about this little baby!!  This first trimester has been quite rough - thus the lack of blogging.  I haven't felt up for writing or taking pictures, nor have I had much to write about besides being tired, feeling very nauseous, and taking frequent uncomfortable trips to the bathroom.  I'm hoping this week or the next will take a turn for the better.  Felix has been taken such great care of me.  I couldn't ask for a better husband!  I am truly blessed!!

We had our 3rd doctor visit today.  The baby was soo active - kicking and moving the little arms and legs!!  It was so precious to see.  This is all such a miracle!!  We'll have to wait a bit longer to find out what we are having, so either the purple boots will be perfect or they'll have to wait for another baby to come along.  I'm quite curious to see if this is the 6th granddaughter on my side of the family or the first grandson.  We just pray for a healthy and strong baby.

I'll try my very best to keep updates going on here on how the baby bump develops.  And hopefully, my blogging will become a bit more consistent, once I'm not spending quite so much time on the couch and losing my meals.

So there you have it!  I can't wait to see what these next months hold for us and to meet this little one!!  It's such an exciting time of life.

So sorry

Dear Blogging World,

I'm so sorry that I've been such a slacker.  I can't even explain it.  I guess life has been a bit slower and there doesn't seem like there is much to report.  Please forgive the lack of blogging.  I promise that it will pick up.  Maybe we're just stuck in the deep winter phase of life ... I will try my best to get better at being faithful. 

In the meantime time for a fun read, pop over to my friend, Jess' blog, and read about the English language.  It's quick amusing! 

Thanks for keeping up with us Rings! :) 

long time no read

Sorry for kinda disappearing off the face of blogworld.  November was a fun picture month, but it also left me a bit weary of blogging.  December has been so busy with Christmas parties and school events.  Tomorrow is our last day of school and I couldn't be more happy! 

Felix and I will be flying to Germany tomorrow evening and spend Christmas with my family.  He'll be returning on the 28th (one of us has to be the bread winner) and I'll stay until January 5th.  Sadly, we won't be together to celebrate the New Year, but I will get to see my brother and his family who are coming on the 31st from California...so I have mixed feelings about it all.

Right around Thanksgiving, I got this super sweet letter from one of my students.  I asked her if her teacher helped her with it and she said no.  I love how I am the queen in the middle with a crown on my head!  She even put everybody in their correct seat in my classroom!  

I hope each of you has a very Merry Christmas remembering the true meaning of Christmas.  I've been reminded again this year how great the gift of Christ is and how much He had to give up for you and me.  His love for us is so overwhelming!  Take time to reflect on that this season!

Day 30 - Self Portrait

To end our the photo challenge month, a self portrait picture was to be taken.  I know this is super late...I got a bit busy with life and then didn't really want to take a self potrait...sometimes I feel funny taking those alone.  But today I've finally decided I've got a few minutes and while I'm at my computer, I'll just snap a quick picture with the webcam (cheating...perhaps a bit!) oh well ... 

This has been a fun month.  I've enjoyed finding things to be thankful for and sharing my life with you.  It is a bit of relief though not to have to worry if I brought my camera though! :)
Well, now it's off to our church Christmas party!
Happy 2nd Advent everybody!