tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43021427444288474132024-03-19T07:41:49.982-04:00The Boyce'sVictoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-90829883383501813882011-01-26T19:48:00.003-05:002011-01-26T20:31:34.277-05:00Procrastination and Sacrificial LoveI confess that procrastination has always been one of my biggest sins. Whether it was with "Thank You" notes when I was 12, homework when I was 15, memorizing recital music when I was in college, or blogging when I'm...ahem... Anyway. I procrastinate. I've confessed it, now I have to fix it. Moving on.<br />
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These first several months have been so full! <br />
Full of joy. <br />
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Full of running on fumes. <br />
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Full of trying to figure this new little creature out. <br />
Full of frustration when I think I've figured her out, and then she throws me a curve ball.<br />
Full of tearing up watching my sweet husband with a baby girl.<br />
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Full of loving the Lord more than I love my husband, and loving my husband more than my baby girl.<br />
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...record stops... YES! That's what I said. Why is that so hard for the world to understand? What? It's a <em>different kind of love</em>? Sure, sure, I hear ya. But wait. Is it really? In a sense I guess it is, but then again it seems to me that there is a huge common denominator to these <em>different kinds of love. </em>Sacrifice. You sacrifice your time, sleep, entertainment, and occasionally even your daily shower. Still...<br />
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I mustn't sacrifice time with the Lord to serve my husband. <br />
I mustn't sacrifice time with my husband to serve my child. <br />
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Do I let my husband run out of clean clothes because I didn't have time with the Lord? ...<em>No.</em> <br />
Do I let my child scream for 30 minutes because I need to cook for my husband? <br />
...<em>No, no, no.</em> <br />
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So what's my point? <strong>There is a way.</strong> Being a child of God, a submissive wife, and loving Mother is one G.I.G.A.N.T.I.C juggling act. But, there is a way.<br />
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There is a way to make sure my time with the Lord comes first<br />
and my child is fed and happy when my husband is ready for supper and "us time" <br />
and I am all the while showered, dressed, and with a powdered nose for said "us time." <br />
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There IS A WAY! <br />
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The way? DON'T PROCRASTINATE!!!! AHHHH!!!! <br />
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"Lord?! Can't I fly by the seat of my pants like I've <em>always</em> done and some how You help me miraculously bring it all together for the deadline?"<br />
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<em> ...Nope. Because, see, you'll realize you don't have an important ingredient for supper and have to go to the store...you'll have to feed your baby before you leave, only your baby will be cranky and distracted and it will take much longer than normal...you will finally finish feeding her 40 minutes later and then struggle through dressing your cranky baby because you don't want her to scream her head off because she has a runny nose and crying only makes breathing more difficult for her</em>...<em>you will put the heavy coat on your tiny baby and squeeze the hat on her head and snap her into the carseat and put a blanket over her and put on your own snow gear and open the door only to realize that it has snowed 4 inches since you last looked outside and now you have to go scrape your car and shovel your driveway to get out to go to the store...which is going to take a good 10 minutes...do you take your baby out of the carseat? Or let her scream? OK you leave her in and pray she can breathe through at least one nostril by the time you get back inside and praise the Lord for "Little Noses Saline Drops"...you scrape the car and shovel the driveway and come back inside to pick up your baby and know that she will be so happy if we can just get in the moving car and she can sleep for 5 minutes...you get in the car...shut the door and realize you left the pacifier on the coffee table...there's no WAY you're risking a grocery store trip without the golden pacifier, so you go back inside, praying the neighbors don't see you leaving your baby in the car in 4 degree weather, even if it is for 27 seconds...you get back in the car, take off, get halfway to the grocery store...and BOOM...disaster strikes...(oh that's why she didn't want to eat)...she's screaming again...you get to the store and realize there is no way you can take your child inside...you only have 2 wipes in the diaper bag no spare set of clothes with you...you get back in the car and head back home...you bring the baby inside and notice the entire carseat cover needs to go into the washing machine immediately...not to mention your baby...you fill the tub and bathe the baby...dress her once again...step out of the nursery in a full blown sweat and your husband walks in the door from a long stressful day at work, trips over your snow boots and says, "Hi Honey, what's for dinner?"</em><br />
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All this with only 1, ONE, UNO, child!!!<br />
These are the simple joys of motherhood...which can be made beautiful by not allowing procrastination to be an option. Of course, it's just a piece of the puzzle, but for me, it's a big piece. I have honestly enjoyed learning the hard way and I still have a lot of learning left to do. I realize now that planning ahead can be so very fruitful. When you have planned ahead (WAY ahead), and your husband walks in the door to a clean house, a happy baby, and a hot supper - the Lord fills you up with a joy like none other. Or when you can walk out of the house <em>slowly </em>for church on Sunday with a full and fully dressed baby, a pleasant mood between you and your husband, and a cup of joe in your hand...He will BLESS YOU! It won't happen every day. We will all fall short every now and then. But the important thing to remember is - you are doing it to please the Lord! Not to appear to be supermom. Not to merely please your husband. Hopefully as time goes on, I will feel comfortable sharing some specific tips on this subject. But until then, I'll let the Word do the talking.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em>The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>But the path of the upright is a highway.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;">Proverbs 15:19</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;">Proverbs 18:9</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men</em></div><div style="text-align: center;">Colossians 3:23</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>The hand of the diligent will rule, </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>But the slack hand will be put to forced labor</em></div><div style="text-align: center;">Proverbs 12:24</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Description of a Worthy Woman</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em>10An excellent wife, who can find?</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>For her worth is far above jewels. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>11The heart of her husband trusts in her,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And he will have no lack of gain. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>12She does him good and not evil</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>All the days of her life. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>13She looks for wool and flax</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And works with her hands in delight. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>14She is like merchant ships;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>She brings her food from afar. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>15She rises also while it is still night</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And gives food to her household</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And portions to her maidens. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>16She considers a field and buys it;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>From her earnings she plants a vineyard. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>17She girds herself with strength</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And makes her arms strong. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>18She senses that her gain is good;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Her lamp does not go out at night. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>19She stretches out her hands to the distaff,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And her hands grasp the spindle. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>20She extends her hand to the poor,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And she stretches out her hands to the needy. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>21She is not afraid of the snow for her household,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>For all her household are clothed with scarlet. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>22She makes coverings for herself;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Her clothing is fine linen and purple. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>23Her husband is known in the gates,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>When he sits among the elders of the land. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>24She makes linen garments and sells them,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And supplies belts to the tradesmen. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>25Strength and dignity are her clothing,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And she smiles at the future. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>26She opens her mouth in wisdom,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>27She looks well to the ways of her household,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And does not eat the bread of idleness. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>28Her children rise up and bless her;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Her husband also, and he praises her, saying: </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>29“Many daughters have done nobly,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>But you excel them all.” </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>30Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>31Give her the product of her hands,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And let her works praise her in the gates.</em></div><br />
<div align="center"></div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-14520815998304409522010-12-31T18:53:00.001-05:002010-12-31T18:54:37.311-05:00Happy Birthday, Campbell Gene Boyce5 weeks after Eliza was born, we welcomed her sweet cousin, Campbell into the world. Kyle was granted a few days off and we were so blessed to be there for his Birthday. This was actually Eliza's second trip down home. We went home the weekend before just in case he came a little early. Traveling with a newborn is fairly easy, so we take every opportunity that comes our way to hit the road. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Aunt Annie holding Eliza at the hospital...waiting for Campbell to arrive</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtbAFHT3dLD40YS95F01mL0LhTltXwvoe5rnefX4Q03_9Xphh1w07BsNuIl-MfqtIym_1GSXituqWTbcBodXOFNBygUvVpV9ZhvDPM-EBBAbeesIP1Bmo-XUkvbx2HBGDOIXhUMQebFY/s1600/DSC05194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtbAFHT3dLD40YS95F01mL0LhTltXwvoe5rnefX4Q03_9Xphh1w07BsNuIl-MfqtIym_1GSXituqWTbcBodXOFNBygUvVpV9ZhvDPM-EBBAbeesIP1Bmo-XUkvbx2HBGDOIXhUMQebFY/s640/DSC05194.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Mrs. Lisa with Eliza</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjpyZmmmcxlagumPSLXepI54ft7EzkZSMQFCDLmIjVSZkyrsPfpMjXOnLOWj7COLFAIPP2IMUaDvT6ISqckQBOWFoZigzfJWtw7JfpvVRdmlZ1gvrUcL_WbjMmH9XPhFXn0egUHytZz4/s1600/DSC05200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjpyZmmmcxlagumPSLXepI54ft7EzkZSMQFCDLmIjVSZkyrsPfpMjXOnLOWj7COLFAIPP2IMUaDvT6ISqckQBOWFoZigzfJWtw7JfpvVRdmlZ1gvrUcL_WbjMmH9XPhFXn0egUHytZz4/s640/DSC05200.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Happy Birthday, Campbell!</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>September 28, 2010</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>7lbs 11oz, 21.75in</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQeN5tMr8gQyj44QFB7OmuQ1lP_vSilc8iUvAGUein70bZgFjFDqrqUMB2opTZFbTYdvdndXJcxXbVT3Nr9zn-Hd9shAMlatMKKvtEOdeuNZZRiEG9pNlNs-bfOlBce56LNimBHJrClig/s1600/DSC05211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQeN5tMr8gQyj44QFB7OmuQ1lP_vSilc8iUvAGUein70bZgFjFDqrqUMB2opTZFbTYdvdndXJcxXbVT3Nr9zn-Hd9shAMlatMKKvtEOdeuNZZRiEG9pNlNs-bfOlBce56LNimBHJrClig/s640/DSC05211.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sweet Daddy. When Mr. Knozit asked him what he wanted to be when he </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>grew up, 4 year old Michael said, "Mmmm, a Daddy." What a precious man!</strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5rbSasJOm7BowLhhV8u9TrfMRCKXwAhpOtn7NgX5-qohwpqIsrRlBhJGVhaRyUElVGMHW_hJnI4Y7x5voX3PwhSWyWAxHwrBMf44MOH6vHFQoq_g8JDtDqwZfmypOvpaCHbvTVdINYTM/s1600/DSC05243.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5rbSasJOm7BowLhhV8u9TrfMRCKXwAhpOtn7NgX5-qohwpqIsrRlBhJGVhaRyUElVGMHW_hJnI4Y7x5voX3PwhSWyWAxHwrBMf44MOH6vHFQoq_g8JDtDqwZfmypOvpaCHbvTVdINYTM/s640/DSC05243.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><strong>Kyle and the cousins</strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3qLpH6zIw3yEoy6b0rQKKewfL-NQqv4GAWi4NeB1pK5mYpirv9wjOvX1G8Dr1QbikmOsHyfV68bAYX5pAFbt9BQVmBUJJ6xfJCNWWJkj_eBPWTBp9mpnIdorNq0FP69UC5_7SjGB6rk/s1600/DSC05298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3qLpH6zIw3yEoy6b0rQKKewfL-NQqv4GAWi4NeB1pK5mYpirv9wjOvX1G8Dr1QbikmOsHyfV68bAYX5pAFbt9BQVmBUJJ6xfJCNWWJkj_eBPWTBp9mpnIdorNq0FP69UC5_7SjGB6rk/s640/DSC05298.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-31945088885096200652010-12-31T18:25:00.001-05:002011-01-27T08:02:47.301-05:00The First Few WeeksI am wishing I blogged along and along for the first few weeks, because in a way, a lot of it seems a blur. I remember long, but sweet and cuddly nights. I remember a content baby. I remember amazing support and love from my sweet husband. I remember battling emotions and anxiety. I remember recovering. I remember a Lord who always provided.<br />
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Eliza slept in a bassinet in our bedroom for the first 2 weeks since I needed to be up every 2 hours with her. <br />
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It didn’t take me long to realize that I wasn’t going to sleep as long as she was in the room. So into the crib in the nursery she went. <br />
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It didn’t take me long to realize that I wasn’t going to sleep as long as the monitor was on. So off the monitor went. <br />
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I battled those typical feelings of anxiousness you get with a newborn. I was afraid she would stop breathing. I was afraid she would aspirate. I was afraid she was going to get too cold and get sick. I was afraid she was going to get too hot and become dehydrated. Afraid, afraid, afraid. Kyle said, “Victoria, she is going to be fine. Trust the Lord.” So I did. And miraculously, we’re all still kickin.’ <br />
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Our church family was unbelievably gracious to us. We had amazing meals for over 2 weeks. We are grateful for our family in Christ away from home. We love you, Reformation OPC! <br />
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Here are a few pics from the first few weeks:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ummm, a little help?</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDYWDHpSFZ5Wbg9oKIBplI92ZWoV-mmu3UnwlLkN_-biOvhraNKdHosv1f4NpRzs8DuyVe8tDKu-pQURpA1i4sKzf7FCsbo_d_l0mOO65OZVODfNFtdeqH9HcSNKGGT6CANSzBxj5IVk/s1600/DSC05554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDYWDHpSFZ5Wbg9oKIBplI92ZWoV-mmu3UnwlLkN_-biOvhraNKdHosv1f4NpRzs8DuyVe8tDKu-pQURpA1i4sKzf7FCsbo_d_l0mOO65OZVODfNFtdeqH9HcSNKGGT6CANSzBxj5IVk/s640/DSC05554.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sweet Baby Toes</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghssBx4I3aFSlYl0jTj3DCNdKI2CDw_Ja1uPzEB_fU43TDQRWX18jA63_9oOWDY0FH8x-rxKzqv72mWgKVLkhvIvM0BqzgcovCCj_RSsQkdn-J9K6uMB33f7jp3lteFXnEBfxRmn4AA7s/s1600/DSC06024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghssBx4I3aFSlYl0jTj3DCNdKI2CDw_Ja1uPzEB_fU43TDQRWX18jA63_9oOWDY0FH8x-rxKzqv72mWgKVLkhvIvM0BqzgcovCCj_RSsQkdn-J9K6uMB33f7jp3lteFXnEBfxRmn4AA7s/s640/DSC06024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ready for church</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sWv1pVUzzFjPgNk8HY0UhtoBE8-zqM_NN_imLtR_Bp3Ij_xcPqstOmaMKOkORmJqi992cvljuhutLYXDBWgSz2f15mMKODYgEPq6VIy02sJD-lG6NpySoAmKuyf16l1nDw-hSIXR26w/s1600/DSC05997.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sWv1pVUzzFjPgNk8HY0UhtoBE8-zqM_NN_imLtR_Bp3Ij_xcPqstOmaMKOkORmJqi992cvljuhutLYXDBWgSz2f15mMKODYgEPq6VIy02sJD-lG6NpySoAmKuyf16l1nDw-hSIXR26w/s640/DSC05997.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">The Gamecocks had their first game on September 2.</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Of course, Eliza was prepared for the occasion.</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpAoTk79PaP1AXYK3N_VulZYy6URRVRTU3x81xysAPUXVyu-4q-NvaSL1HOPRUaPUjeZh3vharJYHiLhHzSvnmGsYDXMRAFCSJwWk3c5lne5JTAdG4si9_Uj2I41IbpH7h9gTEzsFp_ZA/s1600/DSC04293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpAoTk79PaP1AXYK3N_VulZYy6URRVRTU3x81xysAPUXVyu-4q-NvaSL1HOPRUaPUjeZh3vharJYHiLhHzSvnmGsYDXMRAFCSJwWk3c5lne5JTAdG4si9_Uj2I41IbpH7h9gTEzsFp_ZA/s640/DSC04293.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">With Papa</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy7dSX-JJFDAAePg6ag01bI7DJbfYhProtUxZWOP7nOzTrqWSLt5CojDOVmgMkUhxDKQRhF4XqTrJ6zVkbOZ76YV8E44m1IQTbS7OGYQq4l97iusSequajySKAyy5IK-9K_NdADvQA7fg/s1600/DSC04301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy7dSX-JJFDAAePg6ag01bI7DJbfYhProtUxZWOP7nOzTrqWSLt5CojDOVmgMkUhxDKQRhF4XqTrJ6zVkbOZ76YV8E44m1IQTbS7OGYQq4l97iusSequajySKAyy5IK-9K_NdADvQA7fg/s640/DSC04301.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Her first Bible story book from Great Granny</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrn_EKuHsfOA9v02igQGeSgWizmepaCw0Nt_RT7w0J59mQE2tFKq_l3k-vVLOltbY2YkoKBR5i-MOc6K2d932tXEZsXPkx3LaKTOjmNb8I8WshmvPvEOrmLsYjp4AH8q-nEsjEJwfOb4/s1600/DSC04310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrn_EKuHsfOA9v02igQGeSgWizmepaCw0Nt_RT7w0J59mQE2tFKq_l3k-vVLOltbY2YkoKBR5i-MOc6K2d932tXEZsXPkx3LaKTOjmNb8I8WshmvPvEOrmLsYjp4AH8q-nEsjEJwfOb4/s640/DSC04310.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-17667530976859533272010-12-09T21:09:00.000-05:002010-12-09T21:09:09.772-05:00Welcome Home, ElizaWe checked out of the hospital a little after lunchtime on Sunday afternoon. Everyone headed back to SC except for Mom (Grandmamma Ann). She stayed with us for a week. I cannot imagine what that week would have been like without her. She cleaned the house. She cooked. She tended to Eliza between feedings so that I could get some rest. She calmed my nerves when I thought Eliza slept too much and when I thought she stayed awake too long, when I thought she spit up too much and when I didn't think she was eating enough. She was amazing. I'm sure she could have corrected me on many accounts with her wisdom and experience, but instead she allowed me to trust my instincts and work through each obstacle as a first time Mom - as Eliza's Mom. <br />
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**I meant to mention that Sweet Uncle Michael hopped on a plane after work and made it into Morgantown on Friday night. What a blessing it was to see him - and it meant so much to Kyle...to us both! Unfortunately I don't have any pics of him holding Eliza, but it is for a very sweet reason. I think he was coming down with a little cold, but he shared with us that he wanted to save the 1st time experience of holding a newborn for his own son. These Boyce men's hearts are size Large! (Remember Rebecca was due w/Campbell just 5 weeks after I was due with Eliza)<br />
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There is no nursery on the L&D floor @ Ruby, so the baby stays in the room with you the entire time. I loved it so, so much! Friday night (her Birthday) I didn't sleep a wink. I couldn't stop staring at her. Then she slept on Kyle's chest for a few hours, and <em>that </em>was so precious I couldn't stop staring at <em>them. </em>Every time the nurses came in to poke and prod they would beg me to sleep. I just couldn't. I wasn't tired. Well - correction - I was tired, but not sleepy.<br />
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Saturday the fam came back to join us around 9AM. I'm pretty sure Eliza was never put down all day. I just loved sitting back and soaking up all the joy on everyone's faces. Granny K, Papa and Uncle Michael came in a little bit later after a much appreciated trip to the mall. Eliza was a teeny tiny little thing and NONE of the clothes I had for her fit. Morgantown has next to NO places to shop, so they combed through the small department stores and bought the only 3 premie outfits in the mall.<br />
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I wish I had a picture of her holding Eliza - but I had the sweetest surprise visitor all the way from Charlottesville...Daisy. I stole a pic of her to share. Hope she doesn't mind. :)<br />
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Kyle started coming down with a bad cold. Poor Dad. By the end of the day it reached its peak. He was a little concerned about holding Eliza through the night, so one of the sweet nurses offered to take her for a couple of hours so that I could catch a nap. I don't think I've ever slept so hard!<br />
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Sunday morning, room 602 became a different place. Praise the Lord for livestream via <a href="http://www.christchurchofthecarolinas.org/">Christ Church of the Carolinas</a>! I set my laptop up on the food tray, everyone had their bibles with them, and we watched a wonderful sermon by Pastor Bowers. The nurses and medical staff left us alone for 2 whole hours while we worshipped in that tiny little hospital room. One would open the door slightly, notice what was going on, and shut the door. Vitals could wait. This was the Lord's day. My cup runneth over!Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-3782041986677022742010-11-10T20:20:00.007-05:002010-11-12T12:34:44.319-05:00Happy Birthday, Eliza!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We checked into room 602 at Ruby Memorial and I met my nurse for the day - Holly. I absolutely LOVED her! She had the most precious disposition that never wavered, no matter how busy she was.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuynXhaL_RwgWSa6HaT_HbhEkH8PTVAHM3UIeBC2Z2IcBR6JuzW2UNqoFjlRjG32DvjQXKxJ_nSLSV2BmEgzNtLDBA_NfmpyO_20oxN2zyXemJXh7gs_lvbLxPjDR61Rv93pq5i-JNO0/s1600/DSC04040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuynXhaL_RwgWSa6HaT_HbhEkH8PTVAHM3UIeBC2Z2IcBR6JuzW2UNqoFjlRjG32DvjQXKxJ_nSLSV2BmEgzNtLDBA_NfmpyO_20oxN2zyXemJXh7gs_lvbLxPjDR61Rv93pq5i-JNO0/s640/DSC04040.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div>They started the pitocin around 9AM and in no time I was having some pretty good contractions. This may sound very strange, but I actually <em>really</em> enjoyed labor. It was all so fascinating to me. The Lord created a miraculous process. <br />
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<strong>The first line = Eliza's heartrate.</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>The second line = my contractions.</strong></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0WcAaNS-nEGCOLcmuf7KMWCveFgLFb1MdjOmUY9Xzf58A8nElDWVUrQ7LnvcK3-XhiFpYOmx6Y59EhnvVI02BgIABSR4CnAFAwVoaPDVnj5Jk8QQJ0J2k8uz8YyFfAUPqyxgZSLmFWM/s1600/DSC04036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: right; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="359" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0WcAaNS-nEGCOLcmuf7KMWCveFgLFb1MdjOmUY9Xzf58A8nElDWVUrQ7LnvcK3-XhiFpYOmx6Y59EhnvVI02BgIABSR4CnAFAwVoaPDVnj5Jk8QQJ0J2k8uz8YyFfAUPqyxgZSLmFWM/s640/DSC04036.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
It was about an hour before the contractions became quite painful and for some reason I decided to tough it out a while. Both sets of grandparents hung out with us all day and it was just a marvelous time. Every 4-5 minutes I had to close my eyes and grip the bed handles, but otherwise we had a ball hanging out. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<strong>A basket of goodies Kyle and I put together for the L&D floor:</strong></div><br />
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Between toughing it out a while, an epidural that took a left turn on the <em>way</em> in and waiting on the 2nd epidural to <em>kick</em> in, I ended up feeling it all through 10cm. It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't a waltz in the park, either. Again, I really just enjoyed every moment. I was perfectly comfortable for the most difficult stage - PTL!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Elizabeth "Eliza" Childers Boyce </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>9:33PM August 27, 2010</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>6 pounds 5 ounces/19.5 inches</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Right as they handed her to me:</strong></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqKOD13ARAGAS3UEOR6htYzT00jZt18wHaOrsg7HW2vfDg91ZQW78Takk8hQ1WYPjQ-PvDXKSWyHh3EmE7VX0VqHrWAynNx6oS3xwcPRJDTbLe8HDa-lJa2woikPJeapJTDnxrOmWizGU/s1600/DSC04098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqKOD13ARAGAS3UEOR6htYzT00jZt18wHaOrsg7HW2vfDg91ZQW78Takk8hQ1WYPjQ-PvDXKSWyHh3EmE7VX0VqHrWAynNx6oS3xwcPRJDTbLe8HDa-lJa2woikPJeapJTDnxrOmWizGU/s640/DSC04098.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>As did Great Aunt Victoria!!</strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ye8VOCMSenNcg9VTcvEycW57uTwp-0trgaim2P4XOeptERSVLsSnwcihyphenhyphenofEMcyf9b442Kid7aVMcVN_JhMphaJeXK2CRuVk8B1XGena-KvtZ3HSaVoM9i3gn4AMdZui5x1Cn3pn6zI/s1600/DSC04078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><strong><img border="0" height="358" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ye8VOCMSenNcg9VTcvEycW57uTwp-0trgaim2P4XOeptERSVLsSnwcihyphenhyphenofEMcyf9b442Kid7aVMcVN_JhMphaJeXK2CRuVk8B1XGena-KvtZ3HSaVoM9i3gn4AMdZui5x1Cn3pn6zI/s640/DSC04078.JPG" width="640" /></strong></a></div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-39914958053865828112010-11-09T16:04:00.001-05:002010-11-09T16:06:38.849-05:00August 26 - morning of the 27.The evening before the induction, Granny K and Papa (Kyle's parents) came up to WV and took us out to dinner. Grandmamma and Grandaddy (my parents) left Columbia after work and would be arriving around 1AM. I knew I wouldn't be able to eat much the next day, so I filled up on pasta from <a href="http://www.pugspasta.com/">Puglioni's</a>. Delish! We went home, made sure we had everything ready and hit the hay fairly early. Around 3AM I shot up like a dart in crazy pain and realized I was experiencing my first real contraction. I had just the one, though, so I was able to fall back asleep shortly thereafter. <br />
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We had to be at the hospital at 8AM, so we asked the grandparents to come by the house around 7:30 for a time of prayer and a few pictures. <br />
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Kyle read Psalm 100:<br />
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<div align="center"><em>1Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. </em></div><div align="center"><em>2Serve the LORD with gladness; </em></div><div align="center"><em>Come before Him with joyful singing. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>3Know that the LORD Himself is God;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>4Enter His gates with thanksgiving</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And His courts with praise </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Give thanks to Him, bless His name. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>5For the LORD is good;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>His lovingkindness is everlasting</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And His faithfulness to all generations.</em> </div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">and Psalm 128:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>1How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Who walks in His ways.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>2When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>You will be happy and it will be well with you.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>3Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine within your house,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>your children like olive plants around your table.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>4Behold, for thus shall the man be blessed</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Who fears the Lord.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>5The Lord bless you from Zion,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>6Indeed, may you see your children's children. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Peace be upon Isreal!</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">My Dad prayed for us, we took a few pictures, and took off for the hospital.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-12092460807593768092010-10-19T17:08:00.005-04:002010-10-19T17:26:18.043-04:00August 18-26The days leading up to Eliza's Birthday were wonderful. Kyle had taken a few days off before and after her due date (Aug 25) just in case she came early. We had the opportunity to hang out - just the two of us. A marvelous thing! I was grateful to feel well enough to be out and about. We walked around the neighbornood, walked the mall, drove down bumpy roads, walked the neighborhood some more... <br />
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I went to the doc on August 18, excactly 1 week before the due date. They hooked me up to the fetal heart monitor and found I was having decent, regular contractions and that Eliza's heart was responding as it should. This was shocking to me because I didn't think I had been feeling a thing. The nurse kept saying - "You don't feel that?" Then I finally discovered that what I had assumed was Eliza moving around or running out of room, were contractions. The top of my stomach would harden quite a bit every 5-6 minutes and then release. It was uncomfortable, but it wasn't unbearable. I had been feeling this for a couple of weeks, but had no clue they were contractions. Amazing when you think you have read it all, there are still quite a few surprises. I was progressing well and was told it could be 2 weeks or it could be tomorrow. <br />
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The last week I had to pray constantly against anxiousness. I had no excuse for being anxious. I felt great. (Sure I wasn't sleeping, had heartburn that had me exhaling flames and back pain out the wazoo - but who wants to hear abt that stuff? Every woman since Eve has dealt with it so what's the point in complaining about it? The Bible promised labor pains. No surprise there.) I was in great health and grateful for it.<br />
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I went to the doc again on Eliza's due date - Wednesday, August 25. I was surprised to discover that I had gained 5 or 6 pounds in a week. Thankfully I wasn't swollen and my BP was still stone-cold normal. Did I mention how grateful I was? Gotta love these West Virginia summers! Thank you, Lord! <br />
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After the check-up, my Doc looked at us and said, "Wanna come on in this Friday?" Kyle and I looked at each other with big 'ole grins, looked back at the Doc and in perfect unison said, "YES!!!" <br />
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Hallelujah!!! Induction here we come!<br />
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*So I may as well address my thoughts on this much debated issue while we're on the subject. I'm obviously not gung-ho on natural this and that, wait til the baby comes, no intervention, no drugs, this is my birth plan, yada yada. (After all, I <em>am</em> married to a man who gives epidurals on a daily basis. And no, they have no effect on the baby - they don't go into the blood stream. Nor do they slow the progression of labor. My OB was actually the one who, during labor, asked me why I was waiting so long to get the epidural. His words: "Don't believe what you read, there is no evidence that it slows anything down." OK, off that soapbox.) I truly respect those who are convicted with these thoughts. I'm just not. Neither is Kyle. To me, there is something wonderful about a prepared environment with medical professionals all around, ready for whatever your body or baby throws their way. Is there a right or wrong to this issue? Is it black and white? I really don't think so. <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em>**Proverbs 16:9 "The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps."</em> </div><div style="text-align: left;">We pray for the Lord to reveal His perfect will for our individual lives, but we still have to work. We still have to take the initiative to act upon the Holy Spirit's quiet voice within us. The Bible is black and white on every issue it presents, but it still calls for us to judge. My thought is that we have to be sure our judgement is a discerning judgement rather than a condemning judgement. I appreciated learning something our current pastor, Pastor Semel has said: "When you forbid things the Bible allows, then soon you will begin to allow things the Bible forbids." </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Turns out Eliza's entry into this world required the presence of the NICU team. Praise the Lord they knew to be in the room and prepared for her the second she was born. The providence of the Lord always leaves me awestruck. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The other wonderful thing about an induction was that it allowed our family to prepare for the 8 hour trip from SC to WV. We were surrounded with love and support from start to finish and they could safely take their time on the way up. Thank you again, Lord!</div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-49873036305134784342010-10-19T13:53:00.000-04:002010-10-19T13:53:28.282-04:004D UltrasoundAfter several attempts in previous ultrasounds, it finally happened! A clear shot of Eliza's face. Technology is absolutely amazing. We were so excited to get a glimpse of what she may look like! So from here it looks like she'll have full lips and a round nose.<br />
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</div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Just like her Mamma?! </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2FeJskQowvIoPvOswzaH4O2cVW74kg0MP7DYRrKxe0f9aXKfdNwWkDBj2oTGBtvUaS4tl_p7rTjqBgw-VJ18da31KyhnDaK1iB_84hQgQQWBYpLrAkO5o-HUjzwwKqLLKHxglvk_OXDQ/s1600/GirlComparison.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2FeJskQowvIoPvOswzaH4O2cVW74kg0MP7DYRrKxe0f9aXKfdNwWkDBj2oTGBtvUaS4tl_p7rTjqBgw-VJ18da31KyhnDaK1iB_84hQgQQWBYpLrAkO5o-HUjzwwKqLLKHxglvk_OXDQ/s640/GirlComparison.png" width="640" /></a></div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-30766978409811003532010-10-19T13:27:00.001-04:002010-10-19T13:28:01.535-04:00Time to play catch up!Well, I have a lot of catching up to do. Obviously - Eliza is here, but I'll go back where I left off. The nursery. (All those following on facebook can ignore the next several posts since you've seen all - heard all.)<br />
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Aunt Annie did a superb job with the bedding! I have always called her "lil Martha," as in the Stewart variety. This was her first major sewing project and we are the grateful beneficiaries. Pardon the unironed sheet...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am so happy with the way it turned out. I love the bright, bold colors! The bumpers and skirt are solid white pique. Aunt Annie made the bows removeable so that with the next baby (Lord willing) we can just change out the accent fabric without buying all new bedding. Thank you, thank you!!!</div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-11198425064977508982010-08-18T22:38:00.002-04:002010-08-18T22:41:44.675-04:00She'll have a sweet DaddyI have always known that Kyle, while strong and appropriately stern (No, honey, you may <em>not</em> cut the grass at 38 weeks pregnant), is deep down and occassionly on the surface -- a sensitive man. God has shown me in several ways why He chose to bless us with a little girl, but a couple of nights ago while I was bar-b-q'ing the chicken and steaming the zucchini, the Lord was "icing the cake" ... <em>where proving His perfect will is concerned</em>. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Then, this morning we were able to sleep in a bit since Kyle didn't have to go in until mid-afternoon. We were supposed to have a "get it all done day" of not-so-fun chores. Instead, he treated me to doughnuts from a local bakery (Ray's Pastries), chocolate milk, and a chick flick. Is he ready for the challenge of being outnumbered by females or what? I am so grateful for this man. I am so grateful that he is Eliza's Daddy. I can't wait to see the two of them together. </div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-14024626919116113642010-07-31T21:05:00.000-04:002010-07-31T21:05:10.794-04:00Swatches GaloreI loved so many of the swatches "Aunt Annie" sent. It was a tough decision, but I did choose one. Here were the options:<br />
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So what did I choose? Well - I'll give you a hint. I wanted to choose a fabric that would go well with these gorgeous pillows Granny K made for Eliza. She incorporated the white pique that will make up the bulk of the bedding.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love them! So Aunt Annie is going to make bows for the pickets out of the new fabric, and Granny K is going to make a table cover. Oh, and as for the rug that I labored over...it's on backorder until the end of November. Lovely! We canceled the order - so it's back to square one on the rug situation. I better get crackin' though. Only 25 days until the due date! Praise the Lord!!! This child could be in our arms any day!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-23713210882209734072010-07-27T13:53:00.002-04:002010-07-29T22:48:44.374-04:00Get over it - and be a Proverbs 31 Woman already!Nursery theme? Nope, don't have one. Colors? Not really. I have absolutely no confidence in my creative notions. I would love to run with an idea, but spending money on "materialistic touches" makes me nervous. Will I regret my choices? Will Kyle not care for it? Will we tire of it quickly? I've thought about it so much it all just seems so unimportant compared to the blessing of the little girl who will be the most precious adornment in that nursery. But truth be told making our house a home should be my joyful duty. These hang ups...I need to GET OVER THEM! They have led to procrastination and, in my opinion, a dull house. I have been praying Proverbs 31 like crazy lately. It has convicted me in so many wonderful ways.<br />
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~Will Kyle not like it = <em>the heart of her husband trusts in her</em><br />
<em>~</em>Spending money makes me nervous = <em>she considers a field and buys it</em><br />
~Will we tire of it quickly = <em>she senses that her gain is good...smiles at the future</em><br />
~Procrastination = <em>she does not eat the bread of idleness</em><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em>10An excellent wife, who can find?</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>For her worth is far above jewels. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>11The heart of her husband trusts in her,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And he will have no lack of gain. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>12She does him good and not evil</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>All the days of her life. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>13She looks for wool and flax</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em>And works with her hands in delight. </em></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>14She is like merchant ships;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>She brings her food from afar. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>15She rises also while it is still night</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And gives food to her household</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And portions to her maidens. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>16She considers a field and buys it;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>From her earnings she plants a vineyard. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>17She girds herself with strength</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And makes her arms strong. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>18She senses that her gain is good;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Her lamp does not go out at night. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>19She stretches out her hands to the distaff,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And her hands grasp the spindle. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>20She extends her hand to the poor,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And she stretches out her hands to the needy. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>21She is not afraid of the snow for her household,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>For all her household are clothed with scarlet. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>22She makes coverings for herself;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Her clothing is fine linen and purple. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>23Her husband is known in the gates,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>When he sits among the elders of the land. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>24She makes linen garments and sells them,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And supplies belts to the tradesmen. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>25Strength and dignity are her clothing,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And she smiles at the future. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>26She opens her mouth in wisdom,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>27She looks well to the ways of her household,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And does not eat the bread of idleness. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>28Her children rise up and bless her;</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Her husband also, and he praises her, saying: </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>29"Many daughters have done nobly,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>But you excel them all." </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>30Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>31Give her the product of her hands,</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And let her works praise her in the gates.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">So I did it. I finally ordered a rug to go in the nursery. I still had Kyle pass off on it, but making a decision was liberating. I know that probably sounds ridiculous, but it's a step. We've had the <em>big</em> things in place for a while. My sister is making the crib bedding out of a very sweet white piquet. I've had an accent color in mind for a long time, but unfortunately there are no fabric stores here in Morgantown. So today Ann Forrest was gracious enough to take a bagillion pictures with her cell phone in Forest Lake Fabric for me to say yes/no. She went straight to the post office and mailed several possible swatches for the accent bows to go on the pickets and I'll MAKE A DECISION! YES I WILL! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-4178480956889068182010-07-20T21:46:00.000-04:002010-07-20T21:46:13.792-04:00Showered with blessings - Part 3My oh-so-amazing (expectant mother herself) sister-in-law Rebecca, her Mom and JT hosted a shower for us. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Can I just tell you how far a night of fellowship with women who love the Lord and conversation that glorifies Him will take you? It was almost a month ago and I'm still reflecting on the uplifting words spoken and sacred thoughts written in each note. Each woman who attended is such an example for me and I am so grateful for their prayers and encouragement.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This may have been right after Ann Forrest</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">sat in her pink petafore with her white pants on.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8hutgdPseZPh1tfsDYoCw20jq0pw9nuvDHMZoV1vFcbuBbLpjyndYKMRsXrxuvmBNouwZnhLcLVmMRhooXQWEK20ynZMhxXYSAvyPOzmm15RJiuF-k_hF_HmPyOp7bKBEJGH257fvT0/s1600/DSC02266.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8hutgdPseZPh1tfsDYoCw20jq0pw9nuvDHMZoV1vFcbuBbLpjyndYKMRsXrxuvmBNouwZnhLcLVmMRhooXQWEK20ynZMhxXYSAvyPOzmm15RJiuF-k_hF_HmPyOp7bKBEJGH257fvT0/s640/DSC02266.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Aunt Annie made Eliza's bow hanger. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is hanging in her nursery & Kyle and I love it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSt_aHODzwbNyGb_eQyt2xZFWBzDNAp7ZYtfyZAqXCQtRuSf0qxoIdJMBONpv_yezhj-HEFEChJyjBzO4OV4qf-TC3B-b-F2T7DVUvXhI7-c_fyYD6WmyBTpF1D8mF4WdXG6VkYBqGEE8/s1600/bow_hanger.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSt_aHODzwbNyGb_eQyt2xZFWBzDNAp7ZYtfyZAqXCQtRuSf0qxoIdJMBONpv_yezhj-HEFEChJyjBzO4OV4qf-TC3B-b-F2T7DVUvXhI7-c_fyYD6WmyBTpF1D8mF4WdXG6VkYBqGEE8/s640/bow_hanger.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mom gave me Eliza's first piano hymn book...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO09IMYp2gKAvgiun9BOyb0hTCczPE5n4naLBjP6HKkNKb8sA5K_eVJSivpBP5CC1nhid4FJYr72HsHLv8CJPNHFunyKK-7DKOQcwlJF30xtaFZqmRMD21Ld0ZL_25F9TCwqxqOTUvEP0/s1600/DSC02374.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO09IMYp2gKAvgiun9BOyb0hTCczPE5n4naLBjP6HKkNKb8sA5K_eVJSivpBP5CC1nhid4FJYr72HsHLv8CJPNHFunyKK-7DKOQcwlJF30xtaFZqmRMD21Ld0ZL_25F9TCwqxqOTUvEP0/s640/DSC02374.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">...and wrote the sweetest note about teaching</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">it to her one day! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mrs. Kim came all the way from Lancaster!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She gave Eliza her first ornament and piggy bank.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Love you Mrs. Kim!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9qBC6NU55uQbi-FybEhvKoURHW_YflDenoI7ffJSq90GbM90LrCAl00q2sYyokpj_M8UOfahOZNjUqcOKFnQLWCtWbUhZ7BHaR865cIVhlIxilGvJtl9_SCDDII1DjV2bAZ86_0j8o3w/s1600/DSC02281.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9qBC6NU55uQbi-FybEhvKoURHW_YflDenoI7ffJSq90GbM90LrCAl00q2sYyokpj_M8UOfahOZNjUqcOKFnQLWCtWbUhZ7BHaR865cIVhlIxilGvJtl9_SCDDII1DjV2bAZ86_0j8o3w/s200/DSC02281.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7cC2KO0PoB5UXW7fIzr_k1kDfsm8Qwfyc89pDVl3U9jBzr-K8siWmVzkQVWFGclXXbMKv9_yCU8nWTtOiAENczNjZabp9jUBPjgwuP1Xpirap_WZcWvf5j254kgxhKmD5yJJF-LZ2VLc/s1600/DSC02254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7cC2KO0PoB5UXW7fIzr_k1kDfsm8Qwfyc89pDVl3U9jBzr-K8siWmVzkQVWFGclXXbMKv9_yCU8nWTtOiAENczNjZabp9jUBPjgwuP1Xpirap_WZcWvf5j254kgxhKmD5yJJF-LZ2VLc/s200/DSC02254.JPG" width="112" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdiMmFf9hBHtFTSVtDFNVdtJb9jW0Kr2c_BEQakjbAn2I4pTeeEzL_AJbeAUdfaYSw3wGuP-DgTSbjg-6AKIAxUrW-8H-bJia7cx31Rmikws3L92TDt3MamOuCTsXlwXTF0n2OpScXS9g/s1600/DSC02280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdiMmFf9hBHtFTSVtDFNVdtJb9jW0Kr2c_BEQakjbAn2I4pTeeEzL_AJbeAUdfaYSw3wGuP-DgTSbjg-6AKIAxUrW-8H-bJia7cx31Rmikws3L92TDt3MamOuCTsXlwXTF0n2OpScXS9g/s200/DSC02280.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I'm sure Marie Louise is giving me some sort of </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">"can't live without it" advice! She has been a huge help.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgqOu5SDjS51X48RkszqXWmwKhKQrXdKarLOrEAtKdfZHsdFbd4KAZPRXiq10PG3LeNuAnNGhH206EDuKOcHzHXsy69k-PkfevOuGI51gxSm4YGo38wMxYq7Gsfu8n2KWrMbZxjHZ-2A/s1600/DSC02231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgqOu5SDjS51X48RkszqXWmwKhKQrXdKarLOrEAtKdfZHsdFbd4KAZPRXiq10PG3LeNuAnNGhH206EDuKOcHzHXsy69k-PkfevOuGI51gxSm4YGo38wMxYq7Gsfu8n2KWrMbZxjHZ-2A/s640/DSC02231.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Grandmamma Ann and Aunt Annie</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What would I do without them?</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5aQ2_Z4ydQRlrN7EX_UGGqVXtBpE8fcDAmuldy7wzlNdJd1iY3KNjWIOFCvU7RtVFhTJUNguaNaThoAy60Bgko2XmjWJNz8YpAGpVPnnYqDVlGibcoK9wb35PBbbIbLzGWSpJaUkH8E/s1600/DSC02398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5aQ2_Z4ydQRlrN7EX_UGGqVXtBpE8fcDAmuldy7wzlNdJd1iY3KNjWIOFCvU7RtVFhTJUNguaNaThoAy60Bgko2XmjWJNz8YpAGpVPnnYqDVlGibcoK9wb35PBbbIbLzGWSpJaUkH8E/s640/DSC02398.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am due August 25 w/ Elizabeth Childers Boyce.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Rebecca is due September 27 w/ Campbell Gene Boyce.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mrs. Karen - AKA "Granny K" will have herself a </span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Granddaughter and Grandson in about a month's time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Kv8Xtsa1Zs39FnXPa9fUycce1XDMeNlCCHJ7x_i71wo92_d7NcMn_jXsyx8kuABpTnsmzS-JOwgtvnbcnDzq4L37aqF9W7ZBXx2qUE6mvNfXcDQ5Pn02N5HZrdUGnyKdIbXpHFkSw0w/s1600/6-21.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Kv8Xtsa1Zs39FnXPa9fUycce1XDMeNlCCHJ7x_i71wo92_d7NcMn_jXsyx8kuABpTnsmzS-JOwgtvnbcnDzq4L37aqF9W7ZBXx2qUE6mvNfXcDQ5Pn02N5HZrdUGnyKdIbXpHFkSw0w/s640/6-21.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you Mrs. Ginger for the cutest sweater!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eliza will definitely be needing this in WV!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDBJMkawaIk-j7jIi36XfUxMDno3Co3slKOO2YYljeK_M9F6tt19xFuSLkEpwy3Cq7eGYMr0uJbRNtRfvstD10g-yuCvUgqybwTc-h9XY2CwmFfcmgaANxPmfY709gS4T_woNbeTGeNE/s1600/DSC02326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDBJMkawaIk-j7jIi36XfUxMDno3Co3slKOO2YYljeK_M9F6tt19xFuSLkEpwy3Cq7eGYMr0uJbRNtRfvstD10g-yuCvUgqybwTc-h9XY2CwmFfcmgaANxPmfY709gS4T_woNbeTGeNE/s640/DSC02326.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-15626602379648331492010-07-20T20:47:00.001-04:002010-07-20T20:59:34.637-04:00Showered with blessings - Part 2Several Boyce ladies showered us with blessings back home. It was such a sweet family time. I was able to spend some time with aunts and cousins who I don't get to see often. <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you Tiff and Marianna for </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">hosting </span><span style="font-size: large;">such a special day!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0d5NysLWe1MMhvyMCSLw47G6YdwJDRMHcS951a8oG1fgdHfQW36ezPOJu_dzoN-RD4AdIEBGn68Zohs3Pj9Y4AmyHWS6RkEpq3QV4KhUmgeBGJulpfmd-57rOuDWTfbNDkh92DR6LIhI/s1600/DSC02186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0d5NysLWe1MMhvyMCSLw47G6YdwJDRMHcS951a8oG1fgdHfQW36ezPOJu_dzoN-RD4AdIEBGn68Zohs3Pj9Y4AmyHWS6RkEpq3QV4KhUmgeBGJulpfmd-57rOuDWTfbNDkh92DR6LIhI/s640/DSC02186.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJaKqZ84f1FaQkRnSVdKLIb6e6FiAESK37OTZUef1WUdgoYJIs9PmDwIkXtCiYUW3yIPakTqsu0eYrbKzb1FvHdVjCiCatgvmUI0Q2q2e4e_oQGRHBhvXxtkQSXY9b8IdNSguYxcdiJM/s1600/DSC02108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJaKqZ84f1FaQkRnSVdKLIb6e6FiAESK37OTZUef1WUdgoYJIs9PmDwIkXtCiYUW3yIPakTqsu0eYrbKzb1FvHdVjCiCatgvmUI0Q2q2e4e_oQGRHBhvXxtkQSXY9b8IdNSguYxcdiJM/s640/DSC02108.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Cousin Renee'...Aunt Victoria...Aunt Sue</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Aunt Sue gave Dad - as in My Dad - a tea party set to use with Eliza. How sweet!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-86290036862012358562010-07-20T20:23:00.000-04:002010-07-20T20:23:06.899-04:00Showered with blessings - Part 1Kyle and I recently joined Reformation OPC in Morgantown. The Lord has blessed us tremendously through this church with wonderful reformed teaching and sweet friends. A few ladies in the church showered us with lots of blessings. I'm so grateful for our family away from home!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mrs. Mary was Mom's travel bud for the 8 hour drive.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What a sweet bestfriend!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here we are checking out Eliza's little hand</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">on the 3D ultrasound picture.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVTCo5nMNNPs9fhkOl9UJI5W3OIGdGaAoYHwr_gJHcy4BjMZ6hyJ7KlsJFzjhlHrJmrZfaiBBiMugNA2Z48CaJehlxc-p8R7S1xc76CuqL83Szp3p9U5M6SARRxjtW9Yq1SCnkyIrN1VU/s1600/DSC02105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVTCo5nMNNPs9fhkOl9UJI5W3OIGdGaAoYHwr_gJHcy4BjMZ6hyJ7KlsJFzjhlHrJmrZfaiBBiMugNA2Z48CaJehlxc-p8R7S1xc76CuqL83Szp3p9U5M6SARRxjtW9Yq1SCnkyIrN1VU/s640/DSC02105.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> "Aunt Annie" spent her Birthday in Morgantown with us. For the first several months I had dreams that </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eliza looked just like her - dark hair and all!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's a stretch, but I would love it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em>"Fear not, for you will not be put to shame; and do not feel humiliated, </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>for you will not be disgraced; But you will forget the shame of your youth, </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>And the reproach of your widowhood you will remember no more.” </em></div><div style="text-align: center;">Isaiah 54:4</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Praise the Lord! I <em>will</em> forget the shame of my youth...He promised I would!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>And this past Wednesday I was </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>34 weeks...</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<strong>Total weight gain/loss</strong>: +23<br />
<strong>Maternity clothes</strong>: Hooked on cotton dresses and stretchy waste cotton skirts<br />
<strong>Sleep:</strong> negative - and that's OK. Feeling energized regardless.<br />
<strong>Best moment this week</strong>: Kyle and I watched a hand or foot travel from one side to the other.<br />
<strong>Movement:</strong> Does a GINORMOUS amount of movement mean anything in particular? This girl does not quit.<br />
<strong>Cravings</strong>: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners and 2 bowls of icecream<br />
<strong>Gender:</strong> Baby girl<br />
<strong>Labor Signs</strong>: not a one<br />
<strong>Belly Button in our out?</strong> depends on her position<br />
<strong>What I miss:</strong> SUSHI <br />
<strong>What am I looking forward to?</strong> putting a face with Eliza's name - hearing her coo<br />
<strong>Weekley Wisdom</strong>: Benadryl is a lovely sleep aid - my favorite Dr.'s orders thus far<br />
<strong>Milestones</strong>: all of the nursery furniture is here. My sister is making the crib bedding and I can't wait to see it!Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-72374914430650919712010-06-27T16:40:00.001-04:002010-07-04T23:57:01.266-04:00Babymoon? Sure, why not.Apparently people take "babymoons" before their first blessing joins the family. I was unaware of such a thing, but we'll say we took ours May 28-June 2. We had a wedding to attend in Edisto. Located at a plantation on the marsh, it was absolutely beautiful! It was one of the most unique weddings I've attended. A bluegrass group provided the ceremony music under the live oaks and played everything from "May the Circle Be Unbroken," to "Canon in D" - all bluegrass style. Every element southern to the core, sweet and elegant. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I grew up going to Edisto, but the Boyce's had never been. I think they love it as much as I do. Such a family beach. No commercialization. No bells and whistles. Just beautiful beaches and vacationers who feel like family the minute you meet them.</div><br />
Our 2 year anniversary was May 31, so Kyle extended the stay for the two of us a couple more days. On the recommendation of our dear friends and locals - the Moredocks, we ate at <a href="http://www.theplantationgrill.com/">Grovers</a>. It was fabulous! We highly recommend it if you're in the mood to eat out at Edisto. <br />
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Can't wait to take Eliza to Edisto!</div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-11801301079951427982010-04-29T21:43:00.002-04:002010-05-02T13:14:24.583-04:0023 weeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOedLVOsDdUhNQCFRTiF1pionVeodKwSKmfBiWXiSwwBD0wXGa-jKwX7JCl5Bt-INjlx71GqoZjkf1fz2kYM1O2MiJUp8-a13Vb4cE3T-rNqvo11z40yQKxXZFqBiciKk2O5hKGXiHxDM/s1600/_DSC1163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOedLVOsDdUhNQCFRTiF1pionVeodKwSKmfBiWXiSwwBD0wXGa-jKwX7JCl5Bt-INjlx71GqoZjkf1fz2kYM1O2MiJUp8-a13Vb4cE3T-rNqvo11z40yQKxXZFqBiciKk2O5hKGXiHxDM/s320/_DSC1163.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><strong>How far along</strong>: 23 weeks<br />
<strong>Total weight gain/loss</strong>: +7-8 pounds<br />
<strong>Maternity clothes</strong>: All I wear - and may wear them forever. So comfortable!<br />
<strong>Sleep:</strong> interrupted<br />
<strong>Best moment this week</strong>: not just feeling - but seeing Eliza moving<br />
<strong>Movement</strong>: lots and lots. All the time.<br />
<strong>Cravings:</strong> unfortunately the health food cravings have hit the trail. Bring on Bryers Mint Chocolate Chip, Sonic Strawberry Cream Pie Millkshakes, and Fudge Stripe cookies. <br />
<strong>Gender:</strong> Baby girl<br />
<strong>Labor Signs</strong>: not a one<br />
<strong>Belly Button in our out?</strong> in<br />
<strong>What I miss</strong>: sleeping on my stomach. <br />
<strong>What am I looking forward to?</strong> singing hymns with Eliza. <br />
<strong>Weekley Wisdom: </strong>Spaghetti and Pizza - lunch items only!<br />
<strong>Milestones: </strong>Playing classical music in the evenings now that she can hear it!<br />
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2. That we will instruct our child in the principles of the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, will pray with and for our child, set an example of holiness and godliness before her, and with God's help use all the means that He has appointed to bring her up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.<br />
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When I first learned I was expecting, I was nervous about the great responsibility we have as parents. I am slowly, but surely getting over that nervousness as I grow in confidence in Christ, that He will fulfill his promise of grace to Eliza.<br />
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After shopping around we ate at our all time favorite lunch spot <a href="http://dipratos.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Dipratos</span></a>. I headed back to the Boyce's to hang out for a bit before Michael and Rebecca came over for dinner. Rebecca is just 5 weeks behind me! So fun to share the excitement with her as we anticipate the arrival of these cousins! She's just as radiant as ever! Love these two!<br />
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They also surprised us with the most precious little outfit. (By the way, they lovingly refer to themselves as Aunt Becky and Uncle Mikey!)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>How far along</strong>: 18 weeks</div><strong>Total weight gain/loss:</strong> not exactly sure, but if I had to guess +5 pounds<br />
<strong>Maternity clothes</strong>: Kyle took me to Target and I got a few things. Rubber band trick is just about impossible.<br />
<strong>Sleep:</strong> could use a lot more - 5 o'clock alarm clock seems to feel earlier and earlier.<br />
<strong>Best moment this week: </strong>well technically this happened a little over a week ago, but finding out the gender takes the cake this month! I also have to say hearing Kyle pray for Eliza by name has been a huge blessing.<br />
<strong>Movement: </strong>flutters are still infrequent but obvious when they <em>do</em> occur.<br />
<strong>Cravings: </strong>still anything healthy and fresh. I crave a couple of oranges a day.<br />
<strong>Gender: </strong>Baby girl<br />
<strong>Labor Signs: </strong>not a one<br />
<strong>Belly Button in our out?</strong> still in<br />
<strong>What I miss</strong>: don't miss a thing.<br />
<strong>What am I looking forward to? </strong>watching Kyle be a Dad<br />
<strong>Weekley Wisdom: </strong>buy a heating pad<br />
<strong>Milestones: </strong>Finding out the gender - and deciding on her name. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-8851960908804450352010-03-22T21:43:00.016-04:002010-03-22T22:18:19.457-04:00Introducing...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="left" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div align="left"><br />
</div></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Miss Elizabeth Childers Boyce</strong></em></span></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;"><strong>"Eliza"</strong></span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKNXgjUeRh9vbP9cNlaf_2qiQOmEqu1sjCzdeEevuIL_GJmXBjQtyLjKkgzo-veMQ2kPVs8fLGjdxLkDimXb05SqaGrC1zVdKIX_9b1vE07nn-BMA_E9S5kq83ZB-QC199nE2KbEqgODc/s1600-h/Eliza+-+17wks2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKNXgjUeRh9vbP9cNlaf_2qiQOmEqu1sjCzdeEevuIL_GJmXBjQtyLjKkgzo-veMQ2kPVs8fLGjdxLkDimXb05SqaGrC1zVdKIX_9b1vE07nn-BMA_E9S5kq83ZB-QC199nE2KbEqgODc/s320/Eliza+-+17wks2.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Every good thing given and every perfect gift is </span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">from above, </span></em><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">coming down from the Father of lights,</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">James 1:17</span></em></div>Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-38465123501344363732010-03-11T17:32:00.001-05:002010-03-11T17:46:28.242-05:0016 Weeks<div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<strong>How far</strong> along: 16wks<br />
<strong>Total weight gain/loss</strong>: Gained 3 back.<br />
<strong>Maternity clothes</strong>: Rubber bands and Bellabands are still doing the trick, but may need to do a little shopping soon.<br />
<strong>Sleep</strong>: Definitely craving it less and less as the 2nd trimester moves along.<br />
<strong>Best moment this week</strong>: Another wonderful appointment. Baby and I both checked out well. That heartbeat is still music to my ears! Can't wait until Kyle can detect it with the stethoscope.<br />
<strong>Movement</strong>: Felt the first flutters last night! Incredible and surreal! Like popcorn popping.<br />
<strong>Cravings</strong>: Any fresh produce. Salads, veggies, and fruits!<br />
<strong>Gender</strong>: Not a clue!<br />
<strong>Labor Signs</strong>: None<br />
<strong>Belly Button in or out</strong>? In.<br />
<strong>What I miss</strong>: Hot weather. Nothing to do with the survey, but it's really the only thing I miss. <br />
<strong>What I am looking forward to</strong>: Going home to SC in two weeks! Knowing the gender so we can pray for this baby by name!<br />
<strong>Weekly Wisdom</strong>: Stay active until bedtime and avoid long naps. It's hard, but worth a solid night's rest.<br />
<strong>Milestones</strong>: People are definitely starting to "notice."Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302142744428847413.post-27534664015239347502010-02-22T21:06:00.002-05:002010-02-22T23:10:52.435-05:0013 weeksIt's been fun to follow along with other gals as they keep track of their progress with this survey. I thought I would join in on the fun. I was 13 weeks last Wednesday.<br />
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<strong>How far along?</strong> 13wks<br />
<strong>Total weight gain/loss:</strong> I've lost about 6 pounds. <br />
<strong>Maternity clothes?</strong> The ol' rubber band through the button hole trick for now.<br />
<strong>Stretch marks?</strong> None...yet.<br />
<strong>Sleep:</strong> I'm up many times a night. I think the Lord is just preparing me for what's to come.<br />
<strong>Best moment this week:</strong> An "extra" ultrasound. It was the first time we had seen arms/legs/fingers/toes. Also Baby Boyce had the hiccups. Taking after his/her Momma already. I get them at least once a month.<br />
<strong>Movement:</strong> none felt yet, only seen.<br />
<strong>Cravings:</strong> Anything acidic! I could eat 8 grapefruits with each meal. Pickles, pickled okra, dill pickle flavored chips. The list goes on. Also any fresh/raw produce.<br />
<strong>Gender:</strong> Too early to tell.<br />
<strong>Labor Signs:</strong> None.<br />
<strong>Belly Button in or out?</strong> In.<br />
<strong>What I miss:</strong> Sushi. Although Kyle ended up with food poisoning last week from some bad sushi. I think I can wait another 27 weeks.<br />
<strong>What I am looking forward to:</strong> 16 week appointment. Such a joy to hear the heartbeat!<br />
<strong>Weekly Wisdom:</strong> Love the Lord, your spouse, and your children. In that order. I'm already realizing how caught up I could become in all things baby. <br />
<strong>Milestones:</strong> The first trimester has come to a close. It flew by!Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012921839578272184noreply@blogger.com1