22 Weeks!
We are 22 weeks, and our little Bamboo (nickname until we decide on his name) is very active! We've purchased a few big items for the nursery, and I have chosen fabric for the bedding. I am so thrilled about it, because Shanas, a good friend of mine since childhood, is making all the bedding! What a blessing! As we have started to research what we want, it's become difficult not to get caught up in all the baby must haves. There is a lot of pressure to have the top notch items, cutest decor, and everything else the baby industry throws our way. Matt and I have been memorizing Romans 8, and spending a lot of time meditating on how that passage applies to us. One aspect I've felt convicted on relates to vs 5; "Those who live according to the sinful nature, have their minds set on what that nature desires, but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires." My materialistic, sinful desires want to have all the nice things and a room worthy to be photographed and placed in a baby magazine. Although there is no sin in having nice things, it's not to become my obsession or goal. I've been praying lately that my mind will be set on what the Spirit desires, with baby planning and everyday as I strive to live my life worthy to be called His child!
Matt has been working very hard getting our yard finished - a project that has been in the works since he moved in nearly 2 years ago. He is such a good landscaper! Just this last weekend, we replaced some old shrubs that were in front of our house, and he planted some Hydrangeas for me! He replaced damaged sections of our fence, tilled the backyard, and I think we are laying sod this coming weekend. What a treat it will be to have it complete, and we can enjoy all his hard work! Here he is grilling on his new grill, compliments of his parents and aunt!
We are 22 weeks, and our little Bamboo (nickname until we decide on his name) is very active! We've purchased a few big items for the nursery, and I have chosen fabric for the bedding. I am so thrilled about it, because Shanas, a good friend of mine since childhood, is making all the bedding! What a blessing! As we have started to research what we want, it's become difficult not to get caught up in all the baby must haves. There is a lot of pressure to have the top notch items, cutest decor, and everything else the baby industry throws our way. Matt and I have been memorizing Romans 8, and spending a lot of time meditating on how that passage applies to us. One aspect I've felt convicted on relates to vs 5; "Those who live according to the sinful nature, have their minds set on what that nature desires, but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires." My materialistic, sinful desires want to have all the nice things and a room worthy to be photographed and placed in a baby magazine. Although there is no sin in having nice things, it's not to become my obsession or goal. I've been praying lately that my mind will be set on what the Spirit desires, with baby planning and everyday as I strive to live my life worthy to be called His child!
Matt has been working very hard getting our yard finished - a project that has been in the works since he moved in nearly 2 years ago. He is such a good landscaper! Just this last weekend, we replaced some old shrubs that were in front of our house, and he planted some Hydrangeas for me! He replaced damaged sections of our fence, tilled the backyard, and I think we are laying sod this coming weekend. What a treat it will be to have it complete, and we can enjoy all his hard work! Here he is grilling on his new grill, compliments of his parents and aunt!
Love it! Your belly is so cute! Great job on the yard, Matt. Can't wait to see pictures of that too!
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