We celebrated Bethany's 1st birthday last week with both our families. Amazing that she is a year old already. She's a delight to us all, and we're having fun watching her grow. She shows a particular affection for her daddy, and never likes to miss out on what the sisters are doing. Pray for us as we train her in the ways of the Lord!

On the 10th we celebrated 5 years of marriage. Where has the time gone? Seems like yesterday, and yet forever. I'm so grateful for such a wonderful husband. How kind of the Lord to give me something far better than I deserve!

Since Hannah is due pretty soon, Josh actually took me out to dinner last weekend. On our actual anniversary, we got to spend a few hours in the middle of the day just hanging out, wandering around a small town after a yummy lunch at quaint coffee shop. Hopefully in the next coming months we might be able to go on a small trip somewhere, but even if not, I'm grateful to have as much time with Josh as I can.

Thank you for all your prayers in regards to the end of this pregnancy. Most days are good, but I'm having more bad days than I like. I think the "end of pregnancy hormones" are really strong this time around, as I've had quite a bit of anxiety over labor/delivery. So keep the prayers coming! That I can sleep good, relax, and let my body do what God created it to do!

Bethany was smiling as we all sang Happy Birthday (the grandparents, aunts & uncles included, so it was quite loud!)

Big sister helps her eat -- she wasn't expecting something so cold!

Just over 37 weeks -- so happy cause I was with my man!

End of August to September
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