baby bliss

he is here! the last time I caught up with all of you on here I was very pregnant. well...our precious baby BOY has arrived and he is the light of our life.

all the things people would tell me "pre-baby" have absolutely come true. all the dreams, hopes, expectations...it has far exceeded them all. the feelings experienced the minute our baby boy was born are indescribable. I am speechless, except for the word surreal. it was a truly surreal experience.

being a mommy is amazing. I didn't think it was possible to cry any harder at the Johnson/Johnson commercial "you're doing ok, mom" than I did when I pregnant. dead. wrong. the first time it came on after having our little boy I cried even harder. probably because I was holding him at the time and it all the sudden seemed so real.

(the sappiness has remained or maybe even worsened post pregnancy, I apologize.)

so we made it to church for the first time this past Sunday since Mack was born (thanks to my mom) and the sermon was touching on marriage and its reference in Malachi. the pastor reinforced that children should always be thought of and referred to as a blessing and not just something assumed that happens after marriage. he referred to children as the "overflow of marriage." I loved this and made sure to jot in down in the notes section of my bible. just when you think marriage is amazing enough on its own, you have a child and you have a new understanding of love...a love for this precious angel you created together by God's hand and also a new love for each other...knowing this is exactly how He intended for it to be. a beautiful thing, it is.

I am looking so forward to watching our little guy grow, he is pure joy and a true gift from God. I cannot thank you all enough for the prayers and thoughts in the weeks before and during his birth.
I felt them.

I am enjoying this sweet, sweet time off and trying not to take a single moment for granted (even those between 2-4 am ) :) :)

love to all of you.




this is his favorite little face to make...we have no idea why but its pretty cute :)

XO,

landrum

countdown

how do you prepare for a huge, your life will never be the same kind of event?? I suppose you can't. I feel like it was just yesterday that I found out I was pregnant on that chilly November day in the mountains. and NOW, it is almost July (and far from chilly I might add!) and we are about to have a baby! this moment has always seemed so far away, it's a surreal feeling. 

I am beyond sentimental at this point. everything is a big deal these days and I am really trying not to rush any part of this pregnancy.  my hubby said the other day...'I think you are really going to miss being pregnant.' ...his statement kinda left me breathless...not really sure why, but I think mostly because I know he is very right. I pray to not be one of those 'please get this baby out of me' type of women. because I know even though holding that sweet baby in my arms for the first time will be amazing... I will still miss feeling it move inside me and being able to take it anywhere and everywhere I go. It has been all mine for the past 9 months and now it will be time for me to share it with the world. will I be ready for that?! I can't stop thinking about how in a few short weeks, I will never be pregnant again for the first time, I will never get that time back. all the 'firsts' of pregnancy, first baby, etc. will be 'seconds' the next time around. (if the Lord blesses us with a second time around that is). therefore, I am really trying to embrace this pregnancy and enjoy every moment. I have so loved being pregnant (not every woman can honestly say that) and I am very thankful for that. and thankful that the Lord has allowed me to experience being pregnant. it is pretty amazing.  

I apologize for pouring my heart out but it feels so nice to have it all out there. and I think I will love looking back on this one day and knowing that I did enjoy this time so much.

so. many. emotions.

thanks for letting me share. please keep up the prayers as we are drawing near to the big day!

XO,
Landrum

 

the swing of spring

"For behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the Earth, the time of Spring has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land."
Song of Solomon 2:11-12

Welcome Happy Spring!

you have been long awaited for. it has warmed up quite quick around here. and i'm pretty excited about it. I love love that scripture above, I think it perfectly encompasses all the beautiful things about spring. new life and new HOPE. hope everyone had a lovely Easter celebrating our risen Lord!

the hubs and I have been busy little bumble-bees between school and work, etc. we have moved into our new place and are now semi-settled. we are loving it so far! it is nice having a little more space ...although we laugh because we still find ourselves staying in one tiny area of the new place. I suppose we will get used to it ;)

pregnancy update: just hitting THIRD trimester. can't believe it! it has really flown by. I am so thankful for every day that goes by with this sweet little one growing inside. thank you for your prayers, and please continue!!

here are a few of my favorite things this season:

xoxo, Landrum

the knight's have some news!

wellllccommeee back to me! sorry I have been out of touch!

we have had lots of BIG changes lately (and by big, I really mean little!)

...our little family is growing! and the new addition is due late July! we are excited! I personally feel so honored to be carrying this precious gift of life! to God be the glory!

we are also in the midst of moving into a slightly larger apt. not huge by any means, but bigger than 375 sq. feet! :)

this past week was my husband's spring break from school, a perfect opportunity for us to escape and relax before all of our new changes take place. we headed back to one of our very favorite spots, Pawleys Island. good time to reflect and pray. 

with all this news...I am putting in some prayer requests to all of you!

1. please pray for my husband and I as we embark on this journey!

2. pray for our hearts to be prepared for parenthood.

3. pray for a smooth transition into our new humble abode.

4. pray for the continued health of this precious babe (and it's mama)

5. and finally, (most importantly) please pray that this sweet baby grows up to love and serve the Lord

I love this decorative plate that my family got us for Christmas...this little one sure is blessed already!

until then, we are waiting with joyous expectation for our bundle of love. Thanks in advance for the prayers. XX

happy everything!

Happy Thanksgiving! Merry Christmas! and Happy New Year, everyone!!
(phew...glad I got them all in)

clearly, keeping up with the blog during the holidays isn't my strong suit. or a priority for that matter...but I've missed blogging! and you guys! de ja vu to last year about this time.

hope everyone had a marvelous holiday season! I know we did. it was great time spent with family, friends, and traveling.

January is always a bittersweet month for me...so many endings yet so many beginnings.

it is always a little harder to seek out JOY during this particular month...not sure why exactly but I think it is due to the fact that I have so much going through my head. I tend to do a lot of reflecting, and therefore regretting. and taking down Christmas-y things...(this part I'm a little dramatic about). and the bleak, bleak weather isn't a big help either, come to think of it. I could never live in Alaska.

this year is different, however. I feel joyful, renewed, and hopeful of what the year will bring. It is a choice, you know. God has asked us to 'Be joyful always; pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances' (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)...and that is exactly what I will aim to do. so I am choosing joy, even in the month of January.


cheers to a peaceful, joyful year my friends!


"let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts" Colossians 3:15

xoxo, Landrum