Simply Jaimie

I'm sure it is no surprise to most that I am expecting baby number two.  What might be surprising is that I am already eighteen weeks along! We found out we were expecting another little girl, and we are all so excited. When we went for the gender scan, Hannah confidently told the man she was having a little sister.  She was right : ) In case you were wondering . . .  Weight gain : I have currently gained three pounds (as of my last appt two weeks ago.) I went from 125lbs - 128lbs Maternity Clothes : They are starting to creep into my wardrobe.  I am still able to fit into my jeans without a belly band but prefer being in my yoga pants.   Sleep : I am sleeping well and only get up when a cute little three year old wants to snuggle. Movement : I haven't felt Lilly kick yet : ( Cravings : I haven't had any major cravings but if I see something that looks yummy I need it NOW! Sickness : I still have to take a...

My brother, Joshua, has been keeping Hannah and I company this week.  I have asked him everyday what he would like for dinner. Everyday he replied with French Toast. Tonight, I made him some delicious French Toast! I love breakfast for dinner : ) After dinner, we went to Wendy's.  I LOVE their frosties!! Hannah scored two frosties when the lady made her vanilla instead of chocolate.

I don't know what I am more shocked about, that we have hit the eight month mark, or that we are half way through the year. How crazy is that!? This past month has gone by pretty well. Hannah and I had a great time celebrating the 4th of July. Now, we are trying to get everything ready for when Aaron gets home.  We are all very anxious for this deployment to be over!! I get butterflies every time I think of Aaron stepping of that bus : ) Hopefully, by this time next month Aaron will be home!!! this is how excited Hannah gets when Aaron skypes. I can't wait to see how excited she will be when she sees him in person! p.s I love the way Hannah say Afghanistan so I make her say it a lot hehe

I have always wanted a vanity! The only problem is they are really expensive. I found a diy video on youtube and decided I could do that. I found the desk, on sale, at Target.  The mirror, lights, and other supplies I bought at Lowes. I love my new vanity : )

Book Thirty Seven : Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead (Vampire Academy Book Six) 'I don't know," I said, leaning against his chest. "But I  think it is going to be good." Murder. Love. Jealousy. And the ultimate sacrifice.  The Queen is dead and the Moroi world will never be the same. Now, with Rose awaiting wrongful execution and Lissa in a deadly struggle for the royal throne, the girls find themselves forced to rely upon enemies and to question those they thought they could trust. . . .  But what if true freedom means sacrificing the most important thing of all?  Each other.  My Thoughts : Wow! What an amazing conclusion to a fantastic series. I went into this book with only one wish. . . . . and it came true. I simply wanted a happiness for Rose. Even though, this book was very predictable, I still really enjoyed every minute of it. It was a roller coaster ride full of twists and turns. My emotions were everywhere.  Overall,...

I started reading a book called Becoming His by Emily Freeman .  It is a daily journey towards discipleship. The first chapter talks about how we can become His by becoming more. On page 13 I  read the quote, "Welcome the task that takes you beyond yourself." I immediately grabbed a pen and paper and wrote it down. There are so many times in life when we feel anxious or inadequate. I know if we will open our hearts and lives to the Saviour, and his atoning sacrifice, we can become so much more.  It will be worth it, because we are worth it. image created using pinstamatic

This week with Senior Primary, I decided to kick back and have a little fun.  We played Minute to Win It - Singing Time style. I put the cards onto the board and then chose one of my primary children to pick a card.  On the back of each card was a challenge. If they completed the challenge, in one minute, they sang more of a fun song. If they failed, we sang one of our program songs. Either way there was A LOT of singing.  These were the challenges :  Breakfast Scramble  object - unscramble the two puzzles (this turned out to be too easy for the children. If I did this again I would add a couple more) Back Flip object - place one pencil on the back of your hand. Toss it in the air and catch it. With each successful catch add a pencil. You win if you can catch six pencils. Achoo object - Empty the box of tissues (my favourite game) Cookie Monster object - get the cookie from your forehead to your mouth wi...