yesterday...

Anything and everything that has happened in the past happened "yesterday" to Spicer! She has talked about stuff from six months ago using "yesterday!" haha! We love it!

She also really likes to know everything we are saying when Jared and I are in a conversation. She'll say, "Talk to me!" She also says this when she wants me to tell her something. She really likes to have conversations with us! Love this too!

Lately, just about every day, she kisses my belly and tells Axl she loves him! This just melts my heart! Yesterday I made a couple of burp cloths for him and she got so excited because she remembered us picking out the fabric together. She said, "Oh, that's for baby Axl! yay!" I love how excited she is to have a baby brother!

There are days when Spicer Beth absolutely wears me out between running around and discipline but I wouldn't trade it for the world. God has blessed us with a very healthy, happy and energetic two year old who is full of love and life and we are very very thankful. We cherish every day and every moment with her. We love being her parents! God is so good!

Easter Weekend!

I'm so grateful that I serve a risen Savior, Jesus Christ! Thank you Jesus!

Our little family had a great weekend celebrating Easter! On Friday afternoon Spicer and I went shopping with aunt Mindy or Minnie as SB calls her. We had a great time! Spicer and I shared an Easter Bunny cookie from the cookie company! Man, those cookies are the best ever!
SB loves to lick the icing!

On Saturday, even though it was rainy, we headed to our church's egg hunt! Spicer had a great time running to hunt some eggs and playing on all the bounce around stuff! That evening we went to my family's house for an egg hunt and dinner. SB had a super great time there! Every time she found an egg she hit it on a table 2 times to crack it open! ha! The food was yummy too! Mom grilled burgers and my meme made some of her homemade dressing. I haven't had that in ages! Good times for this pregnant lady! haha!


cracking her eggs... ha!

SB opening her Easter bag from Nanny and Papa! She sure does love them!

On Sunday we gave Spicer some easter gifts from us, ate breakfast and headed to our awesome church to worship our risen Savior! After church we went to Jared's grandma's house for lunch and an egg hunt. What an awesome day! Praise be to God!
Spicer Beth with some of her Easter goodies... ha!

SB in her little Easter outfit. My friend Olivia made the dress and my friend Sarah made her bows! So cute!

Family picture! Love them sooo much!


love this little easter bunny...

Jared's family

Hello Handsome! I just love Jared in a tie! :)

heading out for her egg hunt...

posing with her basket for momma! :)

Hope you and your family had a great Easter as well! God is good!

Spicer and Daddy

Last week Jared's lawn and landscape company planted flowers for several of their customers. Spicer and I decided to stop by a bank so she could help out with a few! SB actually caught on really fast and did a great job for a 2 year old. She loved it and Jared did too! We'll have to plant some flowers at our house soon!

Jared loves to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I mean, loves them! This past week SB has joined him in this love for a good pb&j! ha! I think they ate a pb&j almost every night before bed last week! So precious! Spicer adores her daddy and he adores her!

Even though Jared was super busy last week he made time for his little princess, even if it meant her cleaning out the gutters with him! lol! She loved climbing the ladder and helping! Anything with daddy! She was sad when she had to stop. Jared could have easily said he was doing it himself to get it done faster, but he didn't. He always takes extra time out for his daughter, no matter what! He's the best! I just love that man more and more every single day! He's such a great daddy and husband even when his schedule is super busy!

85!

Jared's grandma celebrated her 85th birthday last Sunday! She is such a godly woman and it has been an honor and privilege for me to get to know her these past 6 years. She is such a blessing to our entire family! We just love being around her! :)

To celebrate, we went to church with her and then spent the day at her house. We ate lunch and had cake, napped and enjoyed the nice spring weather outside. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful woman! God is good!

24 Weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights----

How Far Along: 24 Weeks
Size of baby: I'm guessing around a pound and a half and 12 inches long (haven't read my weekly update yet!)
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 7 lbs.-- When I was getting ready for church on Sunday I told Jared I feel huge (belly and boobs) and he said well you are! but you are beautiful! Haha! I'm so glad he tells me the truth! :)
Maternity Clothes: Oh YES! But I'm still wearing some regular clothes w/ a beband.
Gender: Boy... Axl Joe Steven Fowler :)
Movement: Jared was able to feel him again on Saturday afternoon. He loves feeling that little guy move around and I do too! Such a miracle!
What I miss: Turbo Kick and my morning cup of joe.... I had some coffee the other day and it kinda made me jittery. I'm drinking a cup now but think I'll just drink half. I just love it too much to give it up completely! And I know a little doesn't hurt!
Cravings: Still kinda craving sushi... might have to get me some california rolls and shrimp tempora sometime this week! (don't worry, that's all cooked!)
Symptoms: lower back cramps, pressure, growing boobs and belly, and fatigue (guess this little symptom has decided to stick around for the duration)
Best Moment this week: Spicer kissing my belly and telling Axl Happy Easter! She's such a sweetie pie! :)

Finally! a picture! Jared snapped this for me at his grandma's house yesterday! The belly is a growin'!

23 1/2 Weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights----

How Far Along: 23 1/2 Weeks
Size of baby: a little over a pound and about 11 inches long
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Around 7 lbs.--- Dr. Bell said my weight chart looks almost identical to when I was pregnant with Spicer. I think he kinda got a kick out of it! ha!
Maternity Clothes: Oh YES! But I'm still wearing some regular clothes w/ a beband.
Gender: Boy... Axl Joe Steven Fowler :)
Movement: Some days he's a lot more busy than others, like today! I wonder what he's up to in there?!
What I miss: Turbo Kick and my morning cup of joe.... I think i might have to get a cup of coffee soon! I miss that stuff!
Cravings: I guess coffee and I've kinda been wanting some sushi but i've tried not to think about it.
Symptoms: lower back cramps, pressure, growing boobs and belly, and fatigue (guess this little symptom has decided to stick around for the duration)
Best Moment this week: Having my monthly check-up. I just love getting to hear Axl's heartbeat! It was 144 bpm this week. Dr. Bell acted like he was talking to Axl through the heart thingy(? pregnancy brain) SB thought that was neat! He's such a good doctor! Spicer is so excited to be a big sister and already loves her baby brother! I'm so very thankful! Dr. Bell says Axl is doing great! Praise the Lord! :)

So... I'm not so good at taking weekly pregnancy pictures! Maybe on Easter I can snap one for next week!

ready to get my craft on!

So now that I'm feeling better I've been wanting to get after some crafts! Last week I made a wipee case cover for my friend Jess for her baby shower. I thought it turned out super cute and I had so much fun making it! I really like making those because they are really simple, my kind of craft project! ha!

Now I want to make a spring/summer wreath and pillows for my front porch furniture (which I bought at a garage sale for 40 bucks! whoo woo!). Jared got me an awesome sewing machine for Christmas and I haven't used it one single time. I think it's time to whip that baby out and see what I can do! Lord please help me not break the thing! lol! :)

Enjoy your Saturday!