Yesterday, we celebrated the girls’ 3rd Birthday. It’s crazy to even type that! THREE YEARS?
We planted willow trees when they were born, and each year we take pics of them with their tree on their birthday! They know which tree is theirs, and are sure to point it out every time we’re out for a walk on that part of the acreage. They were looking into the sun in these pics… and Della literally had tears in her eyes. Oops! Should have done it earlier in the day!
Check out their pics from previous years! The willow trees haven’t grown much, but the girls sure have.
2-Year Willow Pics
1-Year Willow Pics
We had a chill day celebrating with the girls. We kept it simple with gifts… and tacky with the gift wrap. Ain’t nothing like Christmas wrapping paper in July! And the same paper for every gift! OH WELL! The girls didn’t complain.
Their favorite gift? THE BUBBLE MACHINE.
Another special thing happened yesterday… we got to hang out with our other babe. Meet Baby Sy! (our last name is SyWassink)
He/she is currently the size of a sesame seed, and is complete with a heartbeat! My due date is tentatively March 1st!
In case you were wondering how this all works… now that I’m pregnant, I have just as much chance of carrying the baby full term as someone that conceived naturally. However, as a precaution, our Dr has all his patients continue on the progesterone shots through the entirety of the first trimester. Sooooo… we’re talking the end of August. Nick and I did a little dramatization of this process this past weekend while we were camping… for your viewing pleasure.
The syringe-like turkey baster was just for effect. The actual needle I meet every night is more like 2 inches in length. A small price to pay for having a tiny human growing inside of me. An insurmountable blessing that I still just can’t believe.
I’ll be sharing more on our camping trip and some projects we’re finishing up soon! Thanks for hanging around and being a part of our crazy/unpredictable lives!
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I love the idea of my girls sharing a room; whispering and giggling into the…
I know I’m late to the party, but happy birthday beautiful girls! You sure do have a great mama 🙂
I am DYING over that picture of the bubbles in focus and the girls in the background playing. You must frame that! It’s seriously perfect.
I pray for you and baby Sy every night. I’m glad things are going well so far! The end of August will be here before you know it and NO MORE SHOTS! WOOOO!
Fell in love with you and Nick as “we” went through your last pregnancy. Can’t wait to meet “our” newest little one!
LOVE that you planted those trees for your girls, and still can’t wrap my brain around how much acreage you have! Great dramatization pic, too;)
wow i just admire this family its really a happy and an amazing family your really destined to be together.
congs for the kid and we eager to see the coming baby too.
thanks for your pics
Congratulations on the girls’ birthdays! I like the tree idea. My daughter turned three in June.
And I was wondering if your pregnancy would be any different than a naturally conceived pregnancy too, so thanks for sharing.
Can’t believe I have been watching these sweet little girls grow up for nearly 3 years! They are beautiful and so different! Hope they had a tremendous birthday! (love the bubble pictures!)
Congratulations on Baby Ty. May he grow safe and strong until we get a chance to meet him too. Take care — both you and Nick!
So happy you’re doing well…love the idea of the girls with their own willow trees each year…As far as the shots go it is usually a little less painful to lean on a counter or carry your weight on the opposite hip as you receive each shot
Happy Birthday Paisley and Della…such sweeties!
Just love Nick and your sense of humor…oh so cute!
I’m continuing to pray for you and the baby as you grow together! : ) Seriously, I do keep you both in my prayers and know God has you in his hands!
Oh my goodness I thought that was the real needle! Happy to hear the real thing isn’t so bad.
I love the pics of your girls with their trees each year. The collection will look amazing when they are older! Congratulations on your pregnancy and best wishes for a safe and healthy momma and baby!
Katelyn
Jacob got a bubble machine for his 3rd this year too and he and Micah LOVE IT!
Love the re-enactment photo 😉
Que Deus te Abençõe.
Which kind of bubble machine did you get? My girl will turn 3 in two weeks and it looks like a fun present for her.
I believe it’s called the Bubble Hurricane. The girls love it!
Awesome news!
Such a beautiful family you have. I’m a long time follower, and am also newly pregnant from a double FET. I’m about a week behind you, and am so thrilled to be able to follow your pregnancy! xo
I had to do lovenox shots with my last 2 pregnancies. It was no joke (ouch) but so worth it after our 3 previous losses. We have our 2 boys now and couldn’t be happier. Take care mama! Happy birthday to your girls too:)
You look beautiful, Bethy! Can I call you Bethy?! LOL. I can’t tell you how excited I am for you!
CREEPER ALERT: Have you ever seen that show Girl Code on MTV? If not, you should YouTube it. Hi-larious. Anywho, they have this segment called “My best friend in my mind”. I tell all of my family and work friends that you are my best friend in my mind. I update all of them on how you, Nick, the girls and Baby Sy are doing as if we really know each other. Ha! I wish I was as cool as you and kept up a blog so that you could “know” me a little bit too. Sorry if this is too weird. I am sure MANY of your loyal readers feel the same. I’m probably the only one awkward enough to actually say it. 🙂
best picture ever! I’m still so very happy for you both! Have fun at Haven too!!
congrats on the new pregnancy!