It was Evan's birthday!

Yesterday was my little boy's birthday! He is now four! What an absolute joy he is to have in my life! My heart smiles at the mention of his name. Here are a few pictures of his (always) smiling face!

Dear Evan,

God gave the world a gift the day you were born! I am so happy that you were created just for me! Your smile will minister to many! God has such an amazing plan for your life!

I love you, Mommy

Dedication verses Baptism

I come from a family that was raised Lutheran. We (my brother and I) were then also raised in the Lutheran church and was taught to believe that we are to baptise babies. Well I am now a mother of 3 and a Christian and have had my 2 eldest children dedicated to the Lord. Dedication process includes the following: the pastors of the church has our family come up to the altar; they announce the name of our baby and what that name means; then they pray for such child and give that baby to the Lord (meaning that we dedicate this child to you God and pray that He will direct his or her path).

Why we do this: We Dedicate because we believe that it should be the choice of our children to be baptised. We believe that a baptism is something sacred and that it should be made when you can fully understand WHY people get baptised. At our church they have a baptism class so that you learn what it means to be baptised and read all the scripture pertaining to baptism. NOTE: I was baptised as a baby and then I chose to be baptised AGAIN as an adult.

NOTE:In the bible there is not one mention of a baby being baptised.

So like I said before, I was raised Lutheran. Some of my family think that this gesture is "weird". Well all I have to say is that we all have the right to believe what it is that we believe. I will have Samuel Patrick dedicated this Sunday to our Lord. THAT is what I have chosen to do~!

Can I get an AMEN!

P.S. I read through this again and this could be taken the wrong way... I was just merely educating you about the dedication process not saying anything is the matter with baby baptism!

Back to my Faith

When I decided to blog I thought it would also be a great outlet to share my FAITH and also my experiences. I have been really digging into the word (God's word) and have some things I would love to share!
Did you know that no matter what God loves you??!! That he chooses to love us through any circumstance we may be in! Did you know that we have to choose to love??!! It is not just how we feel "right now". When I said my vows to my husband they were not just empty words that tradition has you say at the altar. When you say "in sickness and in health" or "for richer or for poorer" or even " in good times and in bad" that you are suppose to really mean it. It is easy to be "in love" when things are going smoothly and finances are OK. But when all hope seems lost, do you just turn your back on the one you said you love before God and all your family? NO... you choose to LOVE. It is a choice you make that takes a lot of hard work! It is a choice you make to LOVE NO MATTER WHAT. People are so easy to write off someone in their life when they get hurt or offended, but the best thing you can really do (for you and for them) is to Love them anyway~!
I CHOOSE TO LOVE! DO YOU?

The obvious

I do realize that my blog name does not fit my status anymore and should be changed, but I have grown quite attached to it. 2 Peas In My Pod was created with a yearning for my third so I feel like Sammy was still included. So I would love to hear your suggestions. My thought was that I could just add something in the text under the title that would include Samuel. Do you feel like I need to change the name all together?? Give me ideas!!!

I am back!!

As all of you know I have been a little busy with my new family status and have had little to no time to blog. I do however still check in and read all of your posts! I thought that if I gave my blog a fresh look it would inspire me to post more often, so we will see how that goes! I will try to let this be part of my routine, a way to vent/connect/share whats going on in this chaos I call my life! So much to share, not enough hours in the day! Looking forward to a new year!

Today I turn 30

Well it is true..... I am 30 today. I don't really know what to think about that. I know most people say that "age is just a number" or that "you are as old as you feel". My response to that is "to each their own".
Although I have accomplished alot in my life such as getting married and having 3 beautiful and healthy children, I can't help to feel a little unsettled. In all the chaos of my life I feel that maybe I have lost myself. Today I am reflecting on how I got to where I am and what led me up to this. The bad times the good ones and the in-betweens have all crossed my mind today. ( it is only 7:30am)
I think that my lack of enthusiasm is due to the fact that I am not at a job that I love. Although it is a very convenient job it is not something I LOVE doing. I miss interacting with other people. Right now I think working at the grocery store sounds pretty appealing. No, but what I really want to do is work at a salon. I would love the company of woman all day! A place to get my creative side working again! I have said many times before that doing hair is like art on a head!
Anyway...... I know I may be a downer today, but I am feeling a little down to be honest.
The only thing that keeps me smiling is my little ones that bring constant humor to my life! That I am truly grateful for!

A post about my Buddies.

Ok.. I am going to totally talk about my breasts for a minute.

I have been told time and time again that the engorging will end. Well I feel as though I am just not getting it right here. I go from not producing enough to producing WAY to much. I am having a day with the latter. I am 2 months in and thought that by now they would know what to do. BUT NO.

Anyway...... This to will pass. I get to feed my baby the best stuff and he seems to be happy and content! ( not to mention growing just fine) He is a big boy!!! Love those rolls on his legs!!

I will be posting some new photos soon! (when I get a free moment!)

I am trying...

to keep up with all that is in my life. I am really trying! I hope that I still have a few readers left??? But I will say that this 3rd baby has been an adjustment.

• My house will never be as clean as it once was.
• I may not shower as often as I once did.
• Eating is a luxury (my kids eat...I meant I don't get too)
• Sleep is overrated
• Laundry piles up
• I didn't brush my teeth yesterday.. hey I am being honest here.
• Husband????..... what husband? Ohhh him ... I forgot about him

BUT LET ME JUST SAY THIS..................... It is all worth it! Love this little guy! Love my family! Love my chaos!

Please stay tuned!!!................

Swine Flu Paranoia

Just a little humor for Friday!

Happy Anniversary!!

To my loving husband!!! I am so thankful for what we have, what we have conquered

and what we have yet to share! You are my rock and I love you very much! Although we may not have celebrated today, I celebrate you everyday!

Thanks for the best gift ever this year!

SAMUEL PATRICK!!

Um.... CUTE!!!

I am in love!!!!!!!!!!

~Welcome Samuel Patrick~

Born on September 11th, 2009

7 lbs 1 oz

20inches

1:31am

Mommy and baby are doing great!!! What an absolute joy he is! He has completed our family and not a day too soon!! More details and pics to come when I have had enough sleep to actually

think!

Here are my 3 peas!!! Thank you Jesus for blessing me with an abundance of love and family!

Ok....

I am so disappointed that this baby boy of mine has not come out to meet us. I am anxiously awaiting his arrival and I am just too excited to see his little face. I want to be able to finally name him and hold him tightly in my arms. But like all things in life worth waiting for, so is he! Come on baby boy! There is so much love waiting !!

IF YOU ARE PRAYING PEOPLE.........

PLEASE PRAY THAT THIS BABY BLESSES US TODAY!!!!!!! We are so ready for him to join our family and this waiting game is DRIVING ME BONKERS...... This weekend would be the BEST weekend for his arrival for many reasons.... some include:

• My actual Doctor is on call this weekend!! (never has delivered any of my children yet)
• We have a 4 day weekend!!
• The kids are off on Monday and could spend the day getting acquainted with their new brother!
• No one would have to run the kids back and fourth to school.
• C. and K. are in town!!!
• AND I WOULD HAVE A BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So say a little prayer for me.

Very Good Idea!!!

I was watching Shark Tank the other night, which is a show about investors that help people get their business started. Well these two ladies came up with a great thing. Take a look. You can cover any Pack n play. Whether you are on vacay, someone else's house, or to just dress up an outdated one. I thought this was a great idea. Also you can just throw it in the wash instead of trying to clean the thing out!

Here are the links

http://www.coverplayard.com/

they also sell it at Target for less

http://www.target.com/gp/search/190-9122130-9369664?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&viewID=drill-down&field-keywords=coverplay