Good-Bye Crib...Hello Bed

Today we decided to make the move for Ireland from her crib to the bottom bunk of the bunk beds we got for the girls several months ago. Isabelle has been sleeping on the top bunk since we got the bunk beds doing great up there. We've been going back and forth with when the "best" time might be to move Ireland out of her crib and into the bed and we decided that today was going to be the day! Our #1 reason being that we'd rather deal with any getting out of bed issues or getting up in the middle of the night issues b/c of being in a new bed BEFORE the new baby comes and deal with one or two kids up rather than 3 children up in the middle of the night! Reason #2 being that Ben changed ireland's green and pink stripe room to Isaac's green and blue striped room today! (Looking good and will post pics when completed)

Thankfully so far the move to the bed is going great!! Ireland went to bed like a dream in her crib so we were hoping the same would be true in the new bed and room. When we put her dowm for her nap today she had no problems. She layed right down (still with her paci and several cloths) and only had to be told one time to lay back down and she was out! (Side note: We were going to get rid of the paci a couple months ago but haven't had the heart to take it from her yet. She only has it at nap and bed, spits it out right away, she loves it, and don't see much harm in it right now. Will be gone by 2.5 years old though!) Tonight we put Ireland to bed first and let her fall asleep, didn't take long, and then slipped Isabelle in there to go to sleep too. The first night has gone well so far. Both went right to sleep without any trouble. Hoping for a good night too! I was a bit sad to move Ireland out of her crib but it makes things better when she did so well with the transition so far.

33.5 Weeks

Had a good appt today at the dr. The ultrasound measured Isaac to be 2 weeks ahead of schedule in growth. He weighs around 5lb 10oz according to the ultrasound. And he has done a flip and so he's head down! Praise! The dr also decided to put me on a low dose of medicine to help with my contractions which we're glad about. Praying that little Isaac will stay in until at least 36 weeks 37 or 38 weeks would be even better!

I'm 33.5 weeks along and still standing! No bedrest as of yet and we're continuing to pray that I can remain off of bedrest til the end and that my contractions stay to a minimum. I go to the dr tomorrow for an ultrasound on the baby to check his growth (will hope to update after the appt) and position. Praying that he will get into the right postion in time. He was still breech a week ago. A few nights ago I had a couple hours of 6-7 contractions per hour...a few too many to be having. Thought we'd end up in the hospital but thankful that many prayed and God answered with slowing them way down so that we were able to stay put! Thanks for bring us before the throne! God is good. We're conitnuing to pray for at least 36 weeks (which is Oct 5th) of pregnancy before little Isaac comes but would love to make it to at least 37 weeks!

4yr & 2 yr Pictures

We took the girls last week to picture people to get their 4yr old and 2 yr old pictures taken. They haven't had proffesional shots since last year when they turned 3yrs and 1yr so it was time! We were so glad they turned out so well. We had a rough start with Ireland being scared of the camera and the camera guy but after a switch to a lady she warmed up and we got some good ones! We praise the Lord for two healthy little girls that God has blessed us with and look forward to being blessed with a little boy soon!

The girls are eachother's best friends and worst enemies at times (as with all siblings I guess!). Ireland loves her sister "Ibee" as she calls her and usually is found following her around or doing whatever "Ibee" is having her do! Isabelle loves Ireland and thinks she should play exactly the way she wants her to play. Isabelle will ask is she can go into Ireland's room when she hears her up in the morning or up from nap and will run in there and entertain her for a while. We enjoy hearing many giggles and high-pitched screaming (all in fun of course!!) at our house these days.

The girls love to run around the house in dress up clothes and wear princess shoes. Ireland is esp all about shoes!! Soon the two girls will be sharing a room as their baby brother comes along. Isabelle is already enjoying sleeping on the top bunk of their bed and Ireland will soon make the move from crib to bottom bunk. We'll let you know how that goes!!! :)

SISTERS!!
Isabelle Grace 4yrs old - 29.5 lbs, 36inches tall

Ireland Faith - 19.4lbs, 31inches tall

Our precious Isabelle!

Our sweet Ireland!

Isabelle's 4th Birthday

Isabelle is 4 years old!! On Friday, her actual birthday she enjoyed taking in rice krispie treats for her preschool class and for dinner we took her to Red Robin for a free birthday mealwhich included a birthday song and free sundae too!! This year we decided to have a little birthday party for Isabelle with a few friends. It was actually a double birthday party with Isabelle's dear friend Callie. Isabelle and Callie celebrate their birthday on the same day so we've celebrated theri birthday's together the last couple years. Today was a fun party day. The girls were able to slide on a water slide, eat hotdogs and chips, cupcakes, open presents, and take home a goodie bag. Happy 4th Birthday Isabelle and Callie!