Katie Turns 5!!!!

We had planned to celebrate Katie's big 5 year old birthday by going to Disney.  So 6 months ago I made reservations for our celebration!  This was day one.  Katie was so excited to go to the Magic Kingdom and see princesses.  So we (Grammy, Pop Pop, Daddy, Katie and I) headed through the park.  Our first stop was to get a fast pass to visit the princesses later.  And not wait of course, my princess shouldn't have to wait!!  As we made our way to the Small World ride we passed a long line of glittery 3 foot princesses waiting in a long, I mean long line.....  Who could they be waiting for?  RAPUNZEL!!!  Katie wanted to get in line, but it was a LONG wait.  We figured we could come back later and have a better chance.  We had all day....right?  At magical Disney time flies!  We did go back to see Rapunzel and it was time for her to have lunch.  Hmm, okay she should eat.  So we moved on to visit the 'other' princesses which were now second rate since Rapunzel was there.   

But she was still very excited.....

Then we got there and she was scared.... just a little and then she warmed up.

She liked Belle a little more....

She really liked Cinderella.  But mom had to stay in the picture.  Oh well. 

Then guess what?? It started raining!  Yep, raining.  Now it didn't last very long.  Maybe for about 30 minutes it drizzled.  Then it stopped and we headed back to see Rapunzel.  Due to lightning she was sent back inside.  But many little princesses remained in line waiting for a chance to see her.  This includes my little princess.  Meanwhile we sent the guys to Space Mountain.  And then it happened.............

Rapunzel came back and made my girl smile!

Katie and Princess Rapunzel (No Mommy)

My brave girl posed with Rapunzel and loved it.  We even got her new Rapunzel shirt signed. 

Katie was so excited and that of course made me happy. 

My sweet girl had a birthday pin since her birthday was the day before.  Almost every Disney employee told Katie happy birthday.  A restaurant even sang to her.  She was so amazed that they knew it was her birthday.  Being 5 was off to a good start!

Then after a loooong day of walking around Disney we got to our amazing suite at

 the Animal Kingdom Lodge. 

This bathroom made me very happy. 

Yes, a tub with jets.....

A living room,

and a beautiful kitchen. 

We also had beds, but I didn't get pictures of that for some reason. 

Wait until you see the view from our balcony. 

And that's the end of day one....

Our Miracle Happened!!!

Our daughter Katie was our first miracle.  We hoped, tried, prayed, cried, and waited for 3 years to conceive her.  In December 2005, I promised my loving family members I would go back to my infertility doctor in January and take action.  We had already tried some non-invasive options, but were getting ready for serious testing and procedures after 3 years.  In January, I found out I was pregnant before ever calling the infertility doctor!!!!! By chance....nope!  It's all God's timing!  Katie was born in September of 2006 and has been a blessing in my life.  The suffering in our lives helps us to truly appreciate the blessings. 

This summer we had gone to a new infertility doctor in hopes of some answers because we had been trying for over 3 years to conceive baby #2. After our consultation the doctor had a plan. We were on board and ready to get pregnant..............

So you may think that these 2 pink lines appeared because we completed some sort of procedure or took an infertility drug but we didn't!!!!!  I waited to get my next cycle.  It didn't come.  The doctor gave me medicine to start my next cycle.  Still not happening!  Guess why?!?!?!? Because in God's perfect plan and timing

I WAS PREGNANT!!!

I was absolutely stunned by this revelation.  AND so incredibly grateful.  We serve a mighty God.  One who wants the world to know that HE is in charge and not us.  So often I felt unheard and pitiful about my unaswered prayers and the whole time my loving heavenly Father was trying to tell me just to hang on. 

Here's me....I was between 6-7 weeks pregnant here.

8 weeks pregnant

This little cutie pie is about to be a BIG SISTER!!!!

Here's our baby at 12 weeks...

This is me at 13 weeks....

and again at 17 weeks.

This is our baby at almost 20 weeks!

And it's a BOY!!!!

August was pretty much a whirlwind of happy emotions, catching up on life (after 2 months of feeling sick all day everyday), and making room for a baby in our house. 

September marks the beginning of Kindergarten Homeschool for Katie and she turns 5.  Which leads me right into my next blog post..........

Where's Krista?

Yes, my last blog post here was nearly 6 months ago.  That is quite unusual.  A lot has happened in the past 5 months.

I ran my FIRST 5K!!!!

We attended a fundraising Gala.

I celebrated my birthday.

Later I attended homeschool convention on Orlando.

Decided its too hot to run outside and need a treadmill!!!

And then a miracle happened!!!!!!!

Yes, 2 tests, because one was not enough to convice me!

Lots of prayer, hope, and trust in God! 

Thank you Lord for hearing the cry of my heart and blessing me with the desire of my heart.

Even had a vacation at the beach where I tried to relax......

That takes us up to June.......

June and July is when I spent 3/4 of every day on my couch.  The first trimester hit me hard and I didn't have the desire or energy for anything.  So I didn't do anything.  I could not wait for August!