just a general update…

Sorry it’s been so long! Life has been quite busy lately! Well, not really.  By busy, I mean that when I have a free second, I spend it by being busy sleeping. I will now give you a brief update on each family member. Go:

Joel- He’s doing well! He shaved his goatee off, I’ll have to post a picture sometime soon. He looks real good!  He is loving ZHOP still, can’t imagine living any other way. He’s obsessed with prayer and worship. I love my husband!

Jenn- I’m doing much better than I was a few days ago. It seems that my nausea is mostly gone and I’m not quite as tired. Still tired though.  I need at least one short nap a day to function past 6 PM. If I dont get that, you can call me a zombie.  My allergies are going CRAZY which drives me CRAZY. I’m allowed to take Claritin though, so that helps a little bit.  Joel and I are getting ready to take a little romantic getaway next week, so I’m pretty much counting the hours till that.

Rowan-  He’s 2 and still as delightful as ever! He has so much energy and is learning lots of new words. He’s not too interested in really talking yet.   He is getting really tall, which makes me remember when he was just a little baby. 2 years ago?! wow!

Asher-  Still our pleasant little boy, he now has 5 teeth with 2 more about to poke through. He loves to point at things in books, and make loud happy noises when he sees Daddy. He just decided that he hates apple peels, so when he eats an apple, he manages to get all the apple off of the peice of peel, and then very discreetly spit the peels all over the living room carpet. I guess thats what I get for letting him walk around the house with an apple. He’s just so cute! And, get this. He is no longer crawling. My little baby boy is walking everywhere and so excited about it.

So there you have it.  The latest Greuty update. I love you all!

 

let’s get real, people…

I decided to get alittle personal here…

Well, for anyone who really wants to know, I am in a whirlwind right now. It’s a good whirlwind, but kinda scary and really emotional! Being pregnant has definitely changed my previously harmonious hormones into a big ball of messed-up-ness. But it’s not only because of that aspect of the pregnancy, but rather the pregnancy itself. I am THRILLED that we are going to be welcoming another little life into this world shortly, but if I’m being honest, I am a bit nervous. No, I’m a Lottabit nervous. 3 kids under the age of 3 is not what I expected when I first began this mothering gig. And mind you, I’m certainly not complaining, because I wouldn’t give my kids back for anything. I’m just saying, I’m dealing with preparing my heart for this crazy season! I know most moms can say this, but sometimes I wonder if I’m any good at this job!  I find myself asking these questions:

Will I be able to handle 3? (especially if it’s another boy. whoa!)

Will I EVER clean the house again?

How will we afford this?

And the Lord tells me every time: “You were made for this.” So, there it is. He’s in control and I need not worry. Oh Lord give me grace! Why do I think that I can’t afford 3 when God owns everything in this world? It’s not hard for Him to provide. I have no doubt that we’re in His will by having lots of kids, but I need some help with my unbelief here! And the cleaning thing. well. I think I’ll hire someone. haha!

Anyway, all that to say, God is good and He knows what He’s doing. I just need his Holy Spirit to help me be still and know that. Ya know?

On another note, the family just getting over a ‘bug’. It’s not fun. Luckily I dont think we’ve given it to anyone else, but pray that we all get over it soon! I’m not having morning sickness too badly, just a bit of a loss of appetite. If you’re wondering, I do crave one thing: Taco Bell. Yes, I know that’s bad and i try not to give in, but oh, it’s so good!

Easter is coming!! Is anyone doing anything fun?!!

 

i have some news!

To all who haven’t heard already, (and if you live near me, I’d be utterly shocked if you haven’t!), I’m pregnant!! yay! We’re thinking I’m due sometime in early November. So there ya go, peanut #3 is on the way. Pretty cool huh? At first we were really at a loss for words, seeing as how Asher isn’t a year old yet.  But we know that God is in total control and so we’re excited to meet this new little arrow in our quiver.

It’s gorgeous down here in Fort Mill as of late. It finally feels like spring may be here to stay! Today, it was almost 70 degrees, so we took two walks, and even visited the lake where we saw lots of duckys! Rowan made sure to point them all out, and really wanted to get out of the stroller to play with them. Not such a good idea.  They stayed buckled in and watched the ducky’s from a a distance. They were thrilled, nonetheless!

And, I know it’s late, but I am going to post a random photo.  Who said I couldn’t do it on a Monday!

yes friends, this is ryan internicola, the scariest masked man ever.

 

another change

I changed my username on etsy! It is “jennerbenner” (an old nickname from my daddy :-). I”ll post a link to my shop as soon as I get something posted to sell on there.

I’m getting really inspired to sew! I’m working on something for my sister-in-law that I’ll post after I give it to her (for obvious reasons). Super psyched about that! I hope that I can get really motivated to keep sewing after this project is done. I love making things for people!

On another note, my whole family is finally out of the woods in regards to that dumb cold going around. My ears are still plugging up, but it’s much better than the way we were.

I had a delightful visit with my mom, dad, sister and brother when they came down. I’m mad that I didnt take any pictures! They were only here for 2 days, but duh, what was i thinking! The boys really enjoyed them being here, and I was so pleased to spend 2 whole days with them. I miss my family a lot.

check out my sister-in-laws blog at www.laurengreutman.blogspot.com to read about our recent trip to the Dairy Barn. Fun!

 

sorry for the delay

For those of you who look forward to the random pictures, I apologize for, well, forgetting!  I think I have too many things to keep track of on the internet. Just for humors sake, let’s take a look at all of the things I do when I “check my email”:

Email, Facebook, Myspace, the bank, craigslist, my blog, other people’s blogs.

let me tell you, it takes longer than you’d think. “Checking my email” takes 45 minutes some days! HA! Good thing I’ve discovered this. I think I’ll cut and go back to the simpler life of just plain old email.                    And an occasional Facebook.                And maybe I’ll check myspace sometimes.                 And jeez, I have to check the bank right?                     And my blog is very important, if I do say so myself.                  And how will I know anything if I don’t read my friend’s blogs? Does this mean I have to talk to people now?

this photo was taken in the old prayer room over at the Cause. That’s Taryn large with Enoch! See anyone else you know?

 

etsy shop

Hi friends!

I decided to open up a little shop on www.etsy.com (my username is sweetpeaz) and sell some handmade things! I have lots of fabric but am hitting a creative wall. Any ideas?  I’m thinking along the lines of quilts, aprons, pillow shams, etc. Hit me!

 

5 things

Today is a day I need to remind myself of things I’m thankful for, so here goes:

1.  white chocolate

2.  good friends and good conversation

3.  Luke and Bri Ahrenholtz and they’re new precious bundle

4.  my amazing family

5.   When Rowan is the comic relief in my day (when he dances, my heart does flips.)

 

drum roll please…

the artist shall remain nameless but i’ll give you a clue: his first name rhymes with Brian and his last name rhymes with Inner-granola.

 

baby Gwyneth and Mama Tricia

My heart has been gripped to pray for the people in the title of this blog. The link to their blog is in my blogroll (labeled ‘pray for them’). As you’ll see, it’s written by the husband of a woman who has Cystic Fibrosis, which apparently is a disease of the lungs. She was about to get a double-lung transplant when they found out that they were pregnant with baby Gwyneth, so they decided to proceed with the VERY high risk pregnancy and postpone the transplant until it was absolutely necessary. They are firm believers in God and have an amazing story. Please visit the blog and let your heart be encouraged to pray for this beautiful family. I don’t know them personally, but I feel like I do because of the intercession I’ve been pulled into these past few days.

Life is really an amazing thing, and I know this isn’t news to any of you. But this amazing little Gwyneth only exists because God is the giver of life and ALL good things, and if you dont know this already, a baby is a VERY good thing. I am proud to even be associated with any mom who decides that the Lord knows best and that when He gives you life in your womb, you regard it as a blessing and a privelage. Abortion and many forms of birth control have resulted in a holocaust of babies in this nation and the world (50 million +!). So to all of you mothers, I bless you in the name of Jesus, and I thank you for being a life-giver.

I dont’ want to neglect to say that Nate, the husband of Tricia, needs pray as well. His heart seems to be doing suprisingly well considering the circumstances, but we can’t underestimate how hard this situation must be. I don’t even think he’s been able to hold his new little baby girl! My heart hurts to think about that. Thanks for listening, and do pray for them when you think of it. Or better yet, read the blog and add them to your list.

 

In honor of Lora…

5 things I love Saturday! haha

1.  Oriental ramen noodles with cheese and crakers

2.  Watching oldschool musicals by myself or with Bri

3.  paying all of our bills! ON TIME!

4.  Rowans voice when he sings high pitched with Junior Asparagus

5.   shopping at thrift stores for nothing in particular.

AND for a bonus, a picture!

embers gonna gimme a kiss. I love this little girl!

God bless you, and I encourage today to think of 5 things you love and thank the Lord that He has given you breath to enjoy those things.