It has been quite a crazy few weeks.  We celebrated Lily's birthday earlier in the month.  She really enjoyed her roller skating party.  Actually, we all did!  I never made it onto skates (not sure if I should have anyway) but I would have loved to.  Otherwise, it was a great time as always with family and friends.  We just love to be together!

She's an amazing girl and one of a kind!  I can't even begin to describe her right now or explain how blessed we are ... I'd need more time than I have.  I love her so much and cherish every moment with her.  I LOVE YOU LILY and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

After that, we were preparing for my stepbrother's wedding.  That was here in a flash.  But now it has come and gone.  It was a trial for our Lily who isn't too fond of the spotlight.  She was the flower girl.  She did well .... all for walking down the aisle, that is.  We had a great weekend (and, yes, it lasted ALL weekend!)  Here are some photos of my beauties ....

This week, we enjoyed our first visit with our midwife.  I've been longing for this appointment.  Usually, we are in for a visit around 8-10 weeks and have an ultrasound and know for certain that all is well.  This time, with the midwifery care, we waited until the 12-week mark so we could have the best chance at hearing the heartbeat.  Well .. no problem there .. we heard it loud and clear!  It was so strong!  Plus, one midwife suggested taking a calcium/magnesium supplement before bedtime to help me sleep.  I took one two nights ago but was interrupted repeatedly by a sleepless child.  So I tried again last night.  I woke up once for the bathroom but slept soundly before and after!  Yippee!  I was up and raring to start my day by 5:30am.  And I've felt really good today.  So hopefully that is going to make a difference.  I have been totally desperate for sleep for weeks now ... I was beginning to go just a wee-bit crazy.  Now, if I can just get over the smell of the tablets which for some reason smell like rubbing alcohol to me.

Now, we've got ourselves almost completely caught up with schoolwork.  That feels really good too.

So maybe it is on with regular life now .... maybe ....