Rich arrived home safe and sound Thursday night….about 10:30-ish. Thank you to all who prayed for him and for me during his business trip. Thankfully, he does not have anymore trips scheduled until March.
It’s been pretty cold here but it hasn’t kept us home. I took the kids to the library on Thursday and then on Friday Jacob, Ethan, and Grace were with friends during the day from 11 until 5, which was really nice for them.
Today Rich and I took them to the library again, because I had a book come in that I had requested. Then we went to McDonald’s for lunch. Jacob ate the most…..about 13 chicken nuggets, fries, and a drink. He sure is growing fast. They all are. After McDonald’s we all went home for naps.
I was able to get out tonight. I met my sister and a couple of my friends for dinner. Rich dropped me off and while I was busy there at the mall and with dinner, he took the children to Chucky Cheeses. When they picked me up after a couple of hours, the kid’s mouths were all blue with cotton candy. Caleb said so cutely, “Chucky Cheese was FUN!” Even Rich admitted to having more fun than he thought he would have. It makes me happy to think of them making that memory together.
In the midst of the day, I did manage to get a few more belly pictures.
Rich took this one, of the children all putting their hand on Seth. I love it.
My dear daughter freshened up my toenail polish for me. Yes, we’re using a math scrap-paper to protect the floor.
This is Rich putting his hand on my tummy….
Grace took these…….
When I look at these pictures I think about how tired I am (I can see it in my eyes). But, I’m glad I went through the effort of getting the camera out and asking my family to help me take them. After the baby is born, I know I will enjoy looking at these photos, as I remember what it was like to be pregnant, tired and all. It’s been such a special, hopeful time. I’m truly more happy and thankful than words can say.
Good to be Home 
You are absolutely adorable, Shanda!! You’re right, you’ll be SO glad that these pictures were taken after little Seth is born!13 chicken nuggets, fries and a drink? Must be a growth spurt??Try to stay warm!!!
You look gorgeous!
Seth is cute as a button!
You look so cute! You will enjoy looking back at these pics when Seth arrives!
I’m glad you are taking the time to take PG pics. I don’t have that many . . . well, the truth is, I’m always behind the camera and there aren’t many pics of me – PERIOD!Glad Rich is home. I woke up one night and snuggled closer to Jesse and prayed for you knowing Rich wasn’t there for you that night. Things just seem all in place when everyone is in their “right” place, you know???!!
You look tired in a good and fulfilled way! And your haircut suits you!
You must have a working camera! Yea!! You are so cute, Shanda! I love all of the pictures of you and Seth. Your time out with your sister and friends sounds like so much fun. I’m glad you were able to do that. Rich taking the kids to Chuck E Cheese’s was great. I’m sure the kids had so much fun, and they will remember that time with their Daddy. Love ya!
you look great!!!
these are such cute, chic, preggo pics!! love it~
Awww! Even though you feel so tired, you look beautiful! I especially love the picture of Rich’s hand on little Seth 🙂
So much love for little Seth already!
Cute pictures! I have that same necklace too, I actually have it on right now! Haha. I also love the new song on your play list, what a great version!
Very Sweet!!! I love the picture with all the little’s hands on your belly…precious!
Beautiful…absolutely beautiful……print them, save them….cherish them.
Oh such fun seeing these pictures. You are such a cute mommy!! I love the kids hands on Seth, and the one of Rich holding you. You look great! Your body is working so hard with the Lord in growing another beautiful boy. I bet it is feeling crowded for you. How is Seth’s kicking these days? God bless you all! Jenny
You are a stunning pregnant lady! Especially to be so close to the end – wow!
Such sweet, sweet pictures. From the front I would hardly know you were pregnant! So beautiful and trim, LOVE the side shots though – that big, gorgeous belly!! (((HUGS))) to all of you.
I love the pictures. I think you look great! I am getting really excited about Seth, and I will probably never even meet him! Isn’t it funny how you can feel like you know people, when technically you don’t really? In a way it reminds me of that scripture that talks about how we rejoice in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in the flesh… (can’t remember now where it is!) Here on Xanga we don’t really know people “in the flesh” but I feel I know your sweet, lovely spirit so well through your blogs and pictures, and you make your family come alive for us, too! Thank you, Xanga friend.
You look great!
Great picture and word journaling.
I love all the photo’s! Great job Grace! Shan you look great. Seth is just right out there! you’re almost there and i can’t wait for the good news! I love you!
Ahhh. Sweet and beautiful. Can you believe you are only weeks away now? It always seems so long at the start but is over before we realize it. Taking these moments to cherish and focus on just being pregnant… such a joy. Thanks for sharing them with us!
You are just beautiful!! Thats a perfect baby belly. Sorry your tired but its all for the good huh?Many blessings!xoxo, QE
It is so nice to have those photo of your pregnancy so you can remember those times.
Those are great belly pics! You look gorgeous. You are model-woman for all pregnant ladies. LOL!
Lovely!!!Did you get the camera fixed??
The one with all the hands is such a great photo idea!
So beautiful! I love the one with all the hands on your belly
Beautiful!
I LOVE the first picture. It is really beautiful. I think you look great. I have 2 boys and a girl. Congratulations on your upcoming arrival of Seth. I love his name.
aw! sweet!
🙂 You look so happy and beautiful!
Beautiful belly!
how awesome! there’s a little person growing inside of you. What a miracle. Congrats.
You look awesome! Congrats.
You can barely tell you’re pregnant in the last photo! These are beautiful.
I adore that picture of you and your husband. I think it’s adorable…
(I came here on TheTheologiansCafe‘s rec)
your pictures are beautiful! :]
so gorgeous! :)Hey you are on top blogs on the xanga frontpage!!
Honestly, I’ve coveted a baby bump far more than an actual baby. I think that makes me a bad person, but god how cute you are!
all belly. Cute as can be!
You look so cute pregnant!! I’m glad Rich made it back safely. Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend!!
wow, you can definitly carry a baby well. don’t you love how all your weight is baby? you are so beautiful shanda!
you look exactly how i picture the perfect pregnant lady to look – beamingly happy and adorably beautiful! =) love the last shot especially. fun pink toes (you should do BLUE before Seth comes!). and the hair just goes great with it all!
You’re so beautiful 🙂
I can’t wait to “meet” your little Seth! You are so cute pregnant!! I love that maternity top too. Such a pretty stylish mama (with painted toes no less!) Have a blessed week (and stay warm!) 🙂
super cute!
Yep, you really ARE pregnant! I remember the days – but have no pictures! That was long before digital cameras!
ahh i too learned what a blessing Chuck E Cheese was about a month ago lol. You look so cute! And you are very fortunate to have children who are so eager to help and participate in things as a family. Yall will be in my prayers still 🙂 Hope all is well
<3-Kimberly
I am glad you took them too! Is that a new shirt? I like the shot that Rich took with everyone’s hands on your stomach!
Love, JO