Sophia and Dada!

Sophia really loves her dada! Sophia wanted to go outside after her bath one evening (that's why she looks a little like Punky Brewster!!) Mike made Sophia a walking stick which she painted herself. She loves to go on walks and explore. She is getting so big. It is a real joy to watch her grow. And since Mike has been off they have really become close! Sophia is one happy girl!

Oh Boy!!

We got some exciting news!! We are having a BOY!!! We feel so blessed and happy. And I am officially off bed rest and back to work. My placenta has moved and everything looks good! Praise the Lord!!!

New Nephew!!

March 1st a new addition to the family was born, Hendricks California Michael!! He made is arrival at 4:08 in the afternoon. My sister really is amazing when it comes to birthing babies. I was fortunate enough to be there for all three kids deliveries and each one my sister made it look like a breeze! This delivery was special for Michelle because she got to help deliver Henry. Once the head was delivered the doctor let her pull the body out! I really want to do that too with this one. It was a wonderful experience to be part of his birth. I know I do this for a living but what a blessing!! What a great job I have! Ps it is very hard to sit there and not want to take over!! Congrats Michael family!!

Painting

This is what happens when mama is on bed rest and a 2 year old is bored!! I have been off work since 2/17 due to a placenta previa. As a result we have been stuck at home doing pretty much nothing. It is definitely taking a toll on Sophia. She is used to running errands and going to Disneyland with mama and dada. Mike really had to step it up because of mu limitations. He has done a great job doing laundry and dishes and even making dinner. Its been hard but I have had no bleeding in 2 weeks so I will be returning to work this next week. Praise the Lord!! Hopefully there will continue to be no bleeding and everything can go back to normal . I really miss being able to pick up Sophia. We do a lot of cuddling, coloring and watching her favorite movies together on the couch. But we are ready to get out of the house! Mama needs to start moving before I am as big as a boat!!

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day was filled with heart shaped brownies and heart shaped ravioli. Sophia got gifts like it was her birthday! She really enjoyed all the love and candy Valentine's Day had to offer. She really likes to help me cook in the kitchen; which is a lot of fun. And of course I got a beautiful flower arrangement from Mike. It was full of purple and yellow flowers, not just your traditional roses. Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Michelle's Baby Shower

A few weeks ago we had a small baby shower for my sister. It turned out super cute. It was a fox themed shower using brown and orange accents. We had a dessert bar with cake pops, whoopie pies, cookies, lemon bars, and chocolate covered pretzels just to name a few. It was a fun afternoon with friends and family. We are very excited to meet baby Hendricks!!

Baby #2

Today we got to see our little peanut! He or she was very wiggly and waved "Hi" to us. Everything looks normal and all test were negative. Thank you Jesus!! We are bless and can not wait to meet this little guy or girl. We will know what we are having in a few weeks very excited! Stay tuned!!