This is a question I have been getting a lot, so I thought I would just update everyone at the same time. I THINK I have a few minutes here while both kids are sleeping, so here you go...
Needless to say, life is a little crazy. Elijah is now almost three weeks old. Hard to believe for sure! He is growing so fast. Almost ten pounds...probably over ten by now. I like the fact that he is a "bigger" baby, because I don't feel like I have to be as careful with him. How is he sleeping? GREAT! I really do feel so blessed. His normal has been about 6-7 hours...wake up to be fed, go right back down and then sleep about three more. I feel really blessed by this because I couldn't imagine being up every 2-3 with everythng else going on. The struggle has been his feeding schedule. Sometimes I feel like a human pacifier with him. We are working on getting him on a schedule, but hmmm...not going so hot. It you have any ideas, let me know! :)
Michayla is doing well. She is feeling the transition for sure, but handling it well. I am trying to stay positive with her and give her a little more grace over the past couple and the next couple of weeks. She really is such a special little girl that we love so much. She likes to "help" mommy with a lot of different things. She especially likes to throw away Elijah's diapers...which is a LOT of! :)
We are getting ready to move in about a week and a half. Pray for MUCH grace over this transition. We are SO excited to be in our new house, but feeling a little overwhelmed for sure.
Well...I know this isn't much, but Michayla just woke up and is crying in her crib, so I should go and get the peanut!
Love you all!
Historic Moment
Lesley and I are proud to introduce you to Elijah John Hurst! He was born at 2:17 am on saturday, August 30. Lesley was due on August 25, so we were very ready to meet this little guy! Except he isn't so little.... he was 8 lbs. 10 oz at birth and 22 inches long. The doctor told us we may have a football player on our hands :) He is usually pretty content and seems to have a gentle spirit. But when he cries, we know that he is also a very passionate little guy. He is very observant and alert and is taking in all the new sights and sounds of this world. Michayla is getting over some jealousy of the attention Elijah is receiving but is warming up quickly to him. She calls him 'lijah'.
When we arrived at the hospital, the newspaper in the lobby was headlined "Historic Moment."
I believe that this was a good word for the birth of our son and it truly is a historic moment. It had not rained significantly in lancaster county for many weeks prior to Elijah's birth, but the day that we went into the hospital the drought was broken and it rained steadily most of the day. We know that Elijah has a unique and exciting calling and destiny and I am very excited to be his father and walk this journey of life with him. The spirit of Elijah draws the hearts of the fathers to the sons and the sons to the fathers. I believe that this is a significant part of Elijah's calling and is one reason that he carries the name of my father, John, for his middle name.
When we arrived at the hospital, the newspaper in the lobby was headlined "Historic Moment."
I believe that this was a good word for the birth of our son and it truly is a historic moment. It had not rained significantly in lancaster county for many weeks prior to Elijah's birth, but the day that we went into the hospital the drought was broken and it rained steadily most of the day. We know that Elijah has a unique and exciting calling and destiny and I am very excited to be his father and walk this journey of life with him. The spirit of Elijah draws the hearts of the fathers to the sons and the sons to the fathers. I believe that this is a significant part of Elijah's calling and is one reason that he carries the name of my father, John, for his middle name.
So, it has been awhile huh? I decided to wait to update all of you until I got inspired to write. It doesn't happen very often, but it did this morning. I hope that all of you that read this are doing well. I know there is a lot going on in everyone's lives. Hang in there! Life gets better as it goes on. Continue to seek the Lord and He will show you the way!
Two weeks until our baby boy is due! Somtimes I can't believe it, and other times it seems like it will never come. We are "ready" at home for him. At least as much as I think we can be ready. I know Kevin is excited and ready to meet his first son. I keep telling him that he needs a son because sometimes he is a little rough with Michayla. He agrees. :) I know it will be so different having a son than a daughter. A good challenge for sure. Keep praying for us during this transition in our lives.
Kevin and I went to Indianapolis for ten days in July. It was a GREAT visit. Probably the best time that we have had there since we have been married. Our friends Darryl and Kelley went with us because my parents wanted Kevin to replace their roof and he needed help. So, they came along for the long journey and Darryl spent the week on the roof with Kevin. (Thanks again guys for your willingness to help us out!) I was able to spend time with my biological father, which was a good visit. He was able to get to know Michayla a little more. I was also able to spend time with some of my friends growing up. (Kelsey, Beth and Shannon...it was great to see you and spend time with you. I am glad things are going well with all of you! I love you and miss you all!) I was also able to spend a lot of time with my parents. I love them a lot and feel very blessed by them. I am excited to see them again in about three weeks after the baby is born!
Kevin and I also just wrapped up a vacation with his family. We went to a beautiful cabin about three hours north of us. We left on Thursday afternoon and got there in time for a dinner out by the fire. We were able to play lots of games, everyone we able to go on a 19 mile bike ride (except for a few of us that stayed with the kids.) The guys were also able to go golfing for an afternoon at a beautiful course amongst the mountains. I am glad that we had a great time with the family for sure!
The last update is that Kevin and I are moving. It is quite a long story as to how it came about, but we are moving about two miles away to another farm house. It is a three bedroom farm house located on Pine View Dairy. It is seriously BEAUTIFUL and we are very excited about this move. The plan is to move either the weekend before or the weekend after October 1st. I am excited for everyone to see it and for those who can't see it here I will post pictures at some point.
Please keep praying for us over the next two months with all the changes going on. We know there is a potential for it to be stressful, but don't want it to be that way. Pray for much grace!
We love you all!
Two weeks until our baby boy is due! Somtimes I can't believe it, and other times it seems like it will never come. We are "ready" at home for him. At least as much as I think we can be ready. I know Kevin is excited and ready to meet his first son. I keep telling him that he needs a son because sometimes he is a little rough with Michayla. He agrees. :) I know it will be so different having a son than a daughter. A good challenge for sure. Keep praying for us during this transition in our lives.
Kevin and I went to Indianapolis for ten days in July. It was a GREAT visit. Probably the best time that we have had there since we have been married. Our friends Darryl and Kelley went with us because my parents wanted Kevin to replace their roof and he needed help. So, they came along for the long journey and Darryl spent the week on the roof with Kevin. (Thanks again guys for your willingness to help us out!) I was able to spend time with my biological father, which was a good visit. He was able to get to know Michayla a little more. I was also able to spend time with some of my friends growing up. (Kelsey, Beth and Shannon...it was great to see you and spend time with you. I am glad things are going well with all of you! I love you and miss you all!) I was also able to spend a lot of time with my parents. I love them a lot and feel very blessed by them. I am excited to see them again in about three weeks after the baby is born!
Kevin and I also just wrapped up a vacation with his family. We went to a beautiful cabin about three hours north of us. We left on Thursday afternoon and got there in time for a dinner out by the fire. We were able to play lots of games, everyone we able to go on a 19 mile bike ride (except for a few of us that stayed with the kids.) The guys were also able to go golfing for an afternoon at a beautiful course amongst the mountains. I am glad that we had a great time with the family for sure!
The last update is that Kevin and I are moving. It is quite a long story as to how it came about, but we are moving about two miles away to another farm house. It is a three bedroom farm house located on Pine View Dairy. It is seriously BEAUTIFUL and we are very excited about this move. The plan is to move either the weekend before or the weekend after October 1st. I am excited for everyone to see it and for those who can't see it here I will post pictures at some point.
Please keep praying for us over the next two months with all the changes going on. We know there is a potential for it to be stressful, but don't want it to be that way. Pray for much grace!
We love you all!
Charter Hall
We went away with our good friends Joel and Kelley, Dale and Karla, Jonathan and Janelle, and Kent for three days last weekend to Charter Hall, which is located right on the Chesapeake Bay. It was a great time of relaxing, hanging out, eating, swimming and jet sking. Enjoy the Pics!
Some people were able to try Wake boarding and skiing. However the prego woman just stayed put in the lounge chairs!
Sleeping with Elijah (Joel and Kelley's son) getting ready for my own!
This is a side view of the building we stayed in. We each had our own rooms, as well as Michayla and Keziah. Lots of room to spread out!
We hung out a lot back here. It was absolutely beautiful and peaceful!
Right when we got there, Keziah (who is 6 months older than Michayla), and Michayla were so excited to play with their strollers. They pushed them around for quite some time as we were unloading all of the luggage.
Mia and Elijah just chilling out together!
Michayla at first would not get in any of the water, including the kiddy pool. However, as time went on she got more brave and eventually wanted in the big pool! It was cool to see her finally get the courage to get in the water.
Jonathan with his two girls, Keziah and Mia.
Everyone waiting their turn to go jet skiing!
Some people were able to try Wake boarding and skiing. However the prego woman just stayed put in the lounge chairs!
Sleeping with Elijah (Joel and Kelley's son) getting ready for my own!
One of the guys found a turtle and brought it over to show to the girls. Michayla loved it and even was able to touch it!
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