Believing Isn't Seeing

I was watching the classic movie,  The Santa Clause yesterday while stuck in bed with a nasty virus, that hit like a ton of bricks. I was thinking about how kids are so wrapped up in the spirit of Christmas and all things Santa. They may not see him on Christmas Eve, but they believe because there are presents out when they wake up on Christmas morning. Why can't people have the same belief with Jesus Christ? I mean, that is the whole reason we celebrate Christmas to begin with! If we could have the same mentality as a child, that "believing isn't seeing", then I think our world would be a much better place...the place that God had envisioned for us to begin with!

On another note, did you know that Christmas in Spanish means "More Christ"? Isn't that a powerful statement?!?!

Just remember this one thing: We can't see God or Jesus, but we believe in him. God sent his son to be born, to endure the pains of our world and to die for our sins. How incredible is that? Christmas isn't about the worldly possessions we have, but about our belief that one day, Christ is coming back for us.

I hope y'all have a very blessed & Merry Christmas! May you always remember that Jesus is the Reason for the Season.

Surprise! We're Expecting!!

God's timing is impeccable. I mean, when we really want something and we wonder if He hears our prayers....it might take longer than you'd hoped, but He hears you!!! I won't go into details, but for at least the last 2 years, I myself have wanted another little one around. So that J could be a big brother--which he is super excited about!!

I found out a week ago Saturday, that we are expecting our second child in August 2017.

I made some cute blue & pink glitter ornaments to announce to our families that we are expecting!

I really could not be more thrilled with the timing of this news. This little one is already loved so much! The feelings going through my head and my heart were hard to describe. I am so happy and so blessed, but at the same time, my daddy isn't here to experience the joy of his 10th grandchild. The feelings--they're all there.

Side note: I am also praising the nausea... to some, that is a weird statement, but to me, it's part of a healthy pregnancy.

I'm 5 weeks & 1 day and little by little, this little pudge of my stomach is getting hard. I am currently craving spicy, but because of the fact that I had gestational diabetes with J, I am cautious of the portions I'm eating; I don't really want to go down that road again. With my job now, I'm more active, so I am hoping the swelling stays down too!

 This is the face of a little excited boy!! (I made him this shirt!)

I'll update in a few weeks! Time to enjoy the Holidays with my family and friends!!

God Bless You!