It's back to school time 2012

Today is the kids first day back to school. Amelia starts the K3 program at North Cobb Christian School and was super comfortable going into her class room today. She was excited to get started with her fun day!! Tony was super excited as well wearing his new shoes from grandma and you can see the big smile on his face. They are so precious.

Greetings Friends and Family,

On July 6th at 1:45pm it was an extremely exciting time for the Baker Family.  We took Tony and Mia to our 20 week check up to see their new baby sister or brother.  With anticipation the kids shuffled in their chairs having trouble sitting still while the ultrasound technician completed her initial screening. The Technician smiled looked at my husband and I and said without a doubt.

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow a girl with the long standing history of men in both the Chapman family and the Baker family we were blessed with another GIRL.

Although my husbands initial expectation was to have a boy to carry on the name shortly after the news his mind filled with images of what his princess is going to look like.  I on the other hand was happy with either boy or girl with more focus being on the fact that she was a healthy, beautiful, growing little one.

My sister Stephanie could not even get the words out of her mouth upon hearing the news that she was going to be graced with another Princhinee!!!  She loves the girls she said and was super excited.

Unprepared for the news I honestly did not have a girl name picked out but knew God would present the most amazing name we could ever imagine.   

My sister Stephanie shared a story before announcing what would become our new little princess's permanent name.  Steph said when she walked around our house she always had the sudden urge to sing the song "Sing sweet night n gail" and would humm the tune all around our house.  Well the name she proposed would mean both the VOICE in Persian and PRETTY; DELICATE LIKE A BIRD in LATIN;  LIFE in Hebrew and in Old English BREATH OF LIFE.  


and we shall call her name AVA....

AVA RENEE BAKER 

New baby baker- 13wks

May 23rd I got to catch a glimpse of our new baby baker moving and grooving in the belly. I was amazed at 13 weeks how active this baby was in the womb, seemed like the baby was dancing for me. Right a way we could see the baby discovering their hand by the face. My little angel was in perfect condition right on time for a Nov 22nd due date. I will have to have the baby via c-section on the 16th which works out perfectly since the kids will be home with me that week.

Ive finally felt a little better from around the clock morning sickness. Unlike the other two I felt this flu like nausea all day long but with the others it was only a moment in the Am. I'm not gaining a ton of weight which is wonderful considering I'm a little heavier than with the other two.

No matter what pregnancy the experience is like new and exciting every time. My excitement is growing as I begin to feel the subtle movements of my new little one. The anticipation of boy versus girl, look like hubby or mom, peaceful or energetic, it's the most amazing experience of all time.

I praise God again for Him hearing my cry and sending this amazon gift.




Baby side profile and little belly


Baby lying down


Baby sucking thumb

Boys soccer/ tony pool/ James yard

The boys, Aiden and Tony , ended the soccer season with a wonderful awards ceremony at Due West United Methodist church were they played soccer for upward sports and finished their day at an ice cream party at the coaches house. The kids played an amazing season especially with this being Aidens first time playing soccer. Now onto flag football hurray!!!!!









Also tony kicked off memorial day weekend with fun in the son. The kids and I had a blast in the pool all Saturday.








James yard just had to brag on hubby for a min

Mothers day Tea

-mothers day tea at Tonys school was amazing a few weeks ago. The kids worked on their first science project and Tony got an O for outstanding. The kids made individual hand ceramics and decorated them. We ate snacks together and the kids answered special facts about there mom. According to Tony I'm 21 yrs old, love the color pink. My favorite thing to do with Tony is hugs and kisses and my husband and I met at work ( really church but whose counting) this was a very special day for the both of us.

Location:North Cobb Christian school

Visit to South Carolina- home going service Grandma Pauline

This weekend the family went to visit the Chapman's again but this time it was to pay respect to my husbands Maternal grandmother, Pauline. We may have not known her personally but in seeing all of her friends and family in a church packed with people, it was evident she lived a beautiful life and touched a lot of people. We met cousins, uncles, grand uncles, and more. The spirit of this family brings joy to our hearts and a smile to our face every time. We truly was blessed to have the opportunity to be connected to this beautiful family. The picture below is of Marks dad Harald (James dad) and all of his sons and 1 cousin, Leon who was really close to James growing up. Left to right Kelcy, cousin Leon, Harold, Damian, James, and Lamar.



 

Harold and his sons






Damian and James (brothers)

 

Amelia and Antonio






Malcolm, Steven, Tony, and Gabe





















 

Kelcy, Alicia , and Mia









 

The extended Chapman family men - wow this really increases
My chances of having a boy (lol)

Easter and a new Baker

Wow have they grown, look at these two georgious little ones Antonio (5yrs) and Mia (3yrs) and the love they have for eachother both brother and sister.  Easter was low key where  my husband took the kids over to his mom's while I enjoyed an afternoon kid free having brunch with my dad, sister, and his girlfriend Judith. 

Well, days before Easter I started feeling queezy and of course with the kids just getting over the stomach bug I thought nothing of it.  James and I had been trying for a third bundle of joy for about two years now so I decided to purchase a home pregnancy test to be sure.   To my surprise it was positive, I immediatly cried and fell to my knees praising God for this wonderful new gift.  

I was so eager to tell the children as they have been praying with us for a new addition to the family.  The kids of course were elated to find out they have a new brother or sister on the way.   My first ultrasound was on 3/24/2012 and all we saw was a gestational sack but no baby.  I had to wait 10 grooling days waiting for the ultrasound repeat to see if this preganancy was viable.

On 4/18/2012 I was able to finally catch a glimpse of my tiny growing baby with a flickering heartbeat. The ultrasound tech said the baby was 7weeks and 4 days old and should arrive somewhere around 11/29/2012. It amazes me how soon you can see this tiny little heartbeat. 

Needless to say James and I are extremly excited about this new bundle of joy.  Although I've been sick, exhausted, and utterly drained I'm smiling on the inside at the honor of carrying life once again.