Thank heaven!

Since becoming pregnant I have had NO energy... not even a little. It may seem like an over exaggeration, but I could barely muster enough energy to give the kids the things they needed, making them a little more independent. They've been so good to help out. We did do some swimming, and camping, but mostly just staying inside, out of the heat! Since the nights are cooler we are hanging outside a little bit more & the kids are much happier.

Makelle is taking some steps & getting closer to walking.

Lexi is finally getting alone time with mommy. Ethan has graduated staying home & is now at pre-school 3 days a week. He is loving it & has made some friends & even learned a few things. I love having the time with Lexi, I can finally dedicate time to just teach her... Makelle naps while Ethan's at pre-school, so it's been convenient.

I'm now 14 weeks & getting some energy back.

The kids were so helpful one day in helping me clean up the play room, they picked up all the toys themselves. As you can see some things really should've been left on the ground

They were so proud! And so was I!
My brother-in-law & sister-in-law have been trying to have another baby for about 5 years. They have one little girl who's 6. And attempted to adopt twice, both adoptions the parents decided to keep the baby at the last moment. It has been heartbreaking watching them go through this. She is now about 20 weeks pregnant & having a boy & an adoption finally went through for them, they just brought home a little boy named Ryder. We're so happy for them! Prayers are answered, even if it did take 5 years.