Little miss Londyn

I have learned a few things in my short time as a parent. One thing that I have learned is that growth is an important thing along with always showing love and Christ. Let me get back to the growth thing for a bit. When Londyn was born she weighed 7.4lbs. As you know babies always lose a little weight after birth.
At one week the baby is expected to be back at birth weight, not our little peanut though. We had to come back for a weight check after the weekend. And then she started to really pack on the pounds at her 2 month check up, not a lot, but definite improvemnt. A few weeks ago I took Londyn in because she hadn't pooped (yes I said poop)for a week, I was worried about waiting too long and then going through the unneccesary process. When she was in for that she was at 13lbs a little over 4 months old. Yesterday she had to be weighed twice, coming out at 12lbs. How does a baby lose weight while on cereal? Her length was right on at 25 inches, she doing great there, but this weight thing is an issue. Who ever thought we would be encouraging weight gain. Londyn is somewhat benifitting from all of this, she gets more cereal. Not just more, but two more times a day! She has got to be in heaven today:). Along with cereal increase we are on vitamin drops. They smell aweful, I thought all baby medicine was sugar coated and flavored grape. We have a check up in a month to see where her weight is with more cereal.
On another note she loves floor time, her excer-saucer, talking, and hearing deep funny voices. She loves to give me kisses, rather a pro at it. She is determined to sit up soon and to start running.
So although we are working on gaining weight, we have seen so much change in Londyn in just this past week. We are learning to appreciate the little things all over again. God sure knew that we would need that reminder. God is God!

Women Of Faith

About a month ago I was given a ticket for the Women Of Faith Conference in Indianapolis for my birthday. I'm not going to lie, I was some what upset that the ticket was bought. I didn't feel that I had the time to take off work, leave/take Londyn, or that it was the right time to spend that kind of money.
Thursday I did the crazy packing for Londyn's and I over night stay in Indy. Somehow I managed to get everything in one duffle bag. Before Londyn, many of you know, I couldn't pack for myself in one duffle bag.
Friday morning at 8 we were off for the adventure. I heard a lot of great speakers, halerious comedians, well acted plays, and amazing worship. We were entertained by the following people: Andy Andrews, Mary Beth & Steven Curtis Chapman, Patsy Clairmont, Nicole Johnson, Mandisa, Marilyn Meberg, Sandi Patty, Anita Renfroe, and Lisa Whelchel. My favorite people were: Mandisa, The Chapmans, Anita Renfroe, and Patsy Clairmont. There were many stories I heard over the weekend. I heard about how each person is different in how they need praise, how labeling ourselves and people is not good, as well as the heartfelt stories of each person that stood on the stage. We heard stories of how each person has struggled one way or another, but yet God carried them through.
Anita Renfroe was halerious, she was full of jokes. Her big thing is to twist the original lyrics of songs. If you get a chance look up her videos on youtube: You will never look at "you raise me up", a turkey red button thing, and a shamwow the same way again.
Mandisa sung both Friday and Saturday. On Saturday she brought out former Idol contestant Melinda Doolitte to sing with her. Mandisa reminded me of this I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
The one story that has stuck with me and I keep thinking about over and over again is this. Mary Beth Chapman spoke about the tragic accident that killed their little Maria. She talked about how Maria had a picture sitting on her little table of a flower. But on the back of the paper she wrote this SEE and a picture of an angel. Mary Beth talked about being depressed and still coping with it, the hurt that she felt at the time of the loss, and everything in between. But at the end of her story she looked at her son (The one who was driving the vehicle the day of Maria's death) and she said these very words, "William, Mommy still loves you so much".
It reminds me that I can do many things, I will fall short many more times, and yet I serve a God who says, "Kimber, Daddy still loves you so much". Wow, I am amazed by that statement. Though Mary Beth probably didn't say that line for the audience, it caught my attention and I am so glad it did.

After realizing that God made a way for me to be at Women of Faith, I know I needed to hear many of those words. I wish that I could buy tickets for all the wonderful women in my life. Next year I hope to join the other 11,000 women in renewing my spirits with this incredible conference again!
It was an amazing time to get together with some of the ladies from church and experience this amazing time with them.

Sleeping positions

One of my favorite things to do when I wake up in the mornings is to go check on Londyn and see which way she is laying. We always lay her down in the same spot, wrap her in her blanket in the middle of the bed. I wanted to share with you all of the ways I have found her in the morning.Enjoy!

Love, love, love

I love LOVE worship time in a church service. You know, it's when all the lights are dim and slowly everyone but me and God fade into the background.

This morning we sung this song:

When I look at the blood
All I see is love, love, love.
When I stop at the cross
I can see the love of God

But I can't see competition
I can't see hierarchy
I can't see pride or prejudice
or the abuse of authority
I can't see lust for power
I can't see manipulation
I can't see rage or anger
or selfish ambition

But I can't see unforgiveness
I can't see hate or envy
I can't see stupid fighting
or bitterness,or jealousy.
I can't see empire building
I can't see self importance
I can't see back stabbing
Or vanity or arrogance.

I see surrender, sacrifice, salvation,
humility, righteousness, faithfulness, grace, forgiveness
Love Love Love........
When I Stop!....at the cross
I can see the love of God.

Godfrey Birtill

This was a reminder to me that I have a God who keeps no track of wrong. I serve a God who sacrificed the life of his son for me. ME!!!! I want people to only see love love love in me. I get so busy at work preparing for the new school year, shortening my to do list, and worrying about whats to come. Sometimes I forget that I am being Jesus to someone. I need to show more love to those around me. Lord help me to be more like you. Thank you God for your scarifies and unfailing love.

Ugh to body images

Growing up I had a lot of issues with my body image. I came to a conclusion that my husband loves me no matter what my image may be. However, tonight, not so easy. Getting ready for Sunday church always slaps me in the face. Clothes never fit, hang right, and I have the "mom" look to me. This past week a little girl said "you look like your still pregnant".

I dread going to my closet. Tonight I wanted to just sit in a corner and cry. I'm not going to lie, I still want to. It's frustrating to wish I was the same size as a high school. I'm convinced no one stays the same size. As I was to the point of tears tonight, I turned around and saw my beautiful baby laying on my bed watching me. I walked out of the closet, shut the door and picked her up. As hard as it is for me to face my weakness, I have a little girl who forever will call me mommy. I wouldn't change that for the world. Lord, let that be enough for me.

And The Little One Said Roll Over Roll Over

Since Londyn was about 11 weeks old she was showing interest in rolling over. Her little hips would be on their side but yet she could never get her arms to cooperate. Then that last two weeks she would just scream when we would put her on her belly. So after she had a long nap, clean diaper, and full tummy I thought I would try again. I have been reading how to encourage a child to roll. They always talk about putting a toy out of their reach. So I laid her on the floor and placed toys all around her. She pushed herself up on her elbows and was looking around. I pulled out a Vtech book with lights and was showing her and boom there it was, she just rolled over. I was in so much shock that I forgot to hit the record button on the camera. So I wanted to try again and walla! She did it again. I began crying and she just stared at me. If Keith came home right then he would have thought something horrible happened. They were tears of joy! Yay Londyn! 14 weeks and 5 days old. I have attached the video I got the second time. My voice sounds horrible, but immediate I started crying:)

Londyn's Dedication

Growing up in the church you see a lot of traditions. One tradition is dedicating a baby shortly after birth. I knew from the beginning that I wanted to have Londyn dedicated to the Lord. Yes we dedicated her ourselves when we first found out that we were expecting her and again when the pregnancy started becoming complicated. But there is something about making things official and public. For example, when you fall in love with someone you want a wedding, when you have a baby you want a shower, when your relationship status changes everyone on Facebook knows about it. We are public people. It is almost like we need to have the support from friends, family, and other Christians.
So this past weekend we wanted to publicly dedicate our sweet Londyn Rae to the Lord. There is so much building up to it in preparation. First off there is a questionnaire we had to feel out, along with telling the story of Londyn and how miraculous her birth truly was. As I was writing out the story of Londyn I became all emotional:), because I realize that it was the hand of God that brought that little girl into our lives. If it wasn't for Him, Londyn and I both could have died. When I announced that we were getting her dedicated my sister and brother-n-law asked if they could by her dress for the ceremony. They bought her a beautiful simple white gown with smocking, a white bonnet, white dedication blanket with a cross, and little robeez shoes. She looks like a little porcelain doll once she was dressed. I was sure to dress her in one white dress to travel to church and wear to Sunday school. If you know my child you know that she can poop like it's her job:).

As we stood up there and heard the congregation take an oath that they would help to teach her how a Christian to walk and talk, it was amazing. I know they "have" to do it, but I also know that we go to a church full of prayer warriors and great friends. Our church family saw how hard it was on Keith and I to bring Londyn into this world. They saw God work a miracle.

I am so glad that I have a God who will lead me and guide me on how to be the best mother I can be! I know that I will not always make the right decisions in raising Londun, I'm not God. However, I do know that I gave my child to Christ this past weekend and He will help us bring her up right.

It was great having the following people there: My sister and brother-n-law, Dad, brother-n-law, Mother and father-n-law, our good friends old neighbors, and of course our church family!
I have attached photo's of Londyn's big day! Happy Lookings!