Sweet Moments

I think it is just incredible when God uses sweet, intimate moments to show Himself to you and to remind you of things and His promises.

Last night, Aaron went to Chick-Fil-A to grab us some dinner. I stay home with Brody. While we were home I was sitting there holding my sweet boy. No t.v., no computer, no phone. I was just focusing on my son and I. We were looking into each others eyes. I was telling him "I love you Brody" "Mommy will always be there for you" "Whenever you need me, you just call and Ill be there in an instant" "I will always support you" "I will always hold you when you need me to" "I will wipe away your tears for you" "I will be there for you to lean on when you need me to be" "I will always pray for you" "You are so special to me and I love you more than you will ever know" - an so on - gushy stuff a mommy tells her baby.

In that moment God spoke to me. He told me "Karlee, that is exactly how I feel about you, plus much. much more. I love you more than you will ever know. I will be there when you need me, just call. I will wipe away your tears for you. I will hold you when you need me to. I will be there for you to lean on. I will always support you in your life. You are so special to me. I will be there in an instant." Wow! Pretty incredible thought. I know if i feel this way so much for Brody, these feelings that God has for me are so much more - I cannot even imagine it!

Then God revealed even more!! So cool. I was holding Brody and he was fighting me and moving around some - he always does this right before he falls asleep. I have to hold him tighter to get him to stop and then he just falls right to sleep. I know exactly what I need to do to get Brody to relax in my arms. When he stops fighting me, he can fall asleep and just relax in my arms. He has so much peace and calm about him when this happens. If he starts to fuss I give him his paci and he goes right back to sleep. Brody knows he is completly safe, protected, and watched over in my arms. He trusts me 100%.

God was telling me - when you fight me I will just hold you tighter. I know exactly what you need to get you to rest and have peace in me. I will give you that, but you have to stop fighting me. Once you stop fighting me and fighting for control, I will give you exactly what you need. Then you can have peace and rest in my arms. You can be completly safe, protected, and watched over in my arms. You can trust me 100%.

I just love how God takes sweet moments with my baby and teaches me more about him!! I love how He reveals things to me in just everyday life!! Are you resting in God today??? Or are you fighting him? Do you trust Him 100%? Give up the fight and just relax - its so much better and more peaceful!


Karlee
Psalm 52:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 16:33

New Year Resolutions

Ok. So I dont usually make these but I decided to this year and am DETERMINED to meet them!! I will update progress on them throughout the year!

1) Get closer to God! This is the most important to me!
2) Read the whole Bible. I have tried doing this several times but have not succeeded - I hope to this year!
3) Go on 1 date a month with my husband and be intentional about growing our relationship.
4) Run a 5K without stopping - I am doing Couch to 5K to try and accomplish this!
5) Get more organized and stay organized!!! I feel like I have always been somewhat organized. Since Brody has come we just have so MUCH stuff. I want to get rid of a lot and declutter and organize. I mean like labeled tubs the works! This will be a slow work in progress but I will get there!
6) Lose the last 7-9 pounds of baby weight. This is hard since I am breastfeeding but I hope to!
7) Encourage at least 1 person a week.
8) Send more mail.
9) Save as much money as possible!
10) Read 10 books. I usually read 4-5, so I am doubling it this year!
11) Be more open and honest about my feelings. I tend to keep them to myself sometimes.
12) Pray more and listen more when I pray!!!
13) Worry less!
14) Keep track of Brody's growth and changes in pictures.
15) Journal to Brody more.

I know I know, lots and lots of them but I feel like they are all attainable goals! I do not feel like any are just out there and ridiculous. I'll let you know throughout the year how I do!

Wowzer!!!

I cannot believe it is 2012 already!! 2011 was a fast, crazy, exciting, emotional, trying year!! Heres a recap!

January - On my birthday last year, January 4th, I found out I was pregnant. We started trying in December and thought it would take a while so it was a very good surprise. I do not really know why I took it on my birthday because I was only 3 1/2 weeks along at that point and knew I probably wouldnt be able to tell, but low and behold I did!! So fun! The video of Aaron finding out is fun too!! We had our first doctors appointments this month and we told our immediate family!

my 25th birthday. The day we found out we were pregnant!

only 3.5 weeks

Febuary - This was a pretty hard month for me. I felt pretty good and was just working throughout the month as far as my pregnancy goes. Aaron and I decided to give Tex away and this was the month we did that. I cannot believe I have not seen Tex in almost a year! It makes me really sad to think about it but it was the best decision for all of us! I miss you and love you Bubbie! We also told our closest friends about the baby!

Last family picture - still makes me sad when i think about it!

Last morning with Tex - i had been crying

Maverick!

March - Aaron and I decided to get a new puppy, a goldendoodle. We named him Maverick. He is such a sweet, gentle, excellent dog. I know Maverick and Brody will become best friends! On March 12, we announced publicly that we were pregnant. Aaron first announced it to the youth group, then to the church, then it went on Facebook! We also had Jeff, Meagan, and Difab come down for part of Spring Break which was lots of fun!!

12 weeks along when we announced our pregnancy!

Friends out to eat!

April - Aaron and I decided to go on a trip just the 2 of us while we could before the baby came. We went to San Antonio. We stayed in the Marriott on the River Walk. We went on the river boat, went out to eat several times, went to the mall, walked around the river walk, went to the market, and walked the streets of downtown San Antonio. It was a great trip! I also went to OKC to my good friend Laura's wedding. This was the first time I saw several people after I had told them I was pregnant! That was a lot of fun. It was great seeing my friends!

San Antonio Trip

May - On May 3rd, we found out the sex of our baby - a BOY!! We were both so excited. We had several people over and had a gender reveal party with cupcakes!! This was the halfway point in my pregnancy! We also went to OKC with some of our youth for extravaganza and got to see some friends. School is almost out!!! I also went to a Mother's Day tea in Killeen with my sister and mom!

1/2 way there!

June - School ended. We went to camp with our youth. That was pretty tough at 6 months pregnant. I had to drink LOTS of water and had to get in the air a lot! My mom came and visited my this month and I visisted her while Aaron went to DCC with Difab. We went to an Astros/Rangers game with the True family. We spent time with our youth! We also got a 3D ultrasound this month and really enjoyed it! It was so cool seeing our little man.

3D ultrasound

Group at camp!

At Camp

July - We went to NYC in Kentucky with our kids. We took charter buses so it was pretty comfortable but I had to get up every 45 min - 1 hour to walk since I was past 28 weeks pregnant and the risk of blood clots is greater. This was a FANTASTIC time with our kiddos. We got back and I had two baby showers - one in Killeen and one in Houston. They were both fabulous! Thanks Lynnlee and Kim (and life group ladies)! Then I had cheer camp for my squad at school for 3 days. That was hard because this is when my hip really started bugging me so standing all day was hard! I also got an ear infection and had to take Amoxicillin which I didnt like very much since I was pregnant. I mean its been years since I have had an ear infection and I get it when I am pregnant?? Then Aaron and I celebrated 3 years of marriage! I am so blessed to call him mine!! The weekend before the 26th we went to Galveston and went to the beach and the Strand and just spent time together. We went to Outback on our actual anniversary! Cannot believe it has been 1 year since we were in India celebrating our 2nd anniversary! We also decided our little man will be named Brody Scott this month!

Us just being us!

At NYC in KY

Our group at NYC

At the LWN shower

The amazing shower my sister threw me

Our 3rd Anniversary at Outback.

August - The first week of August we went to Colorado with my family. Aaron and I flew since I have to get up and walk so much when traveling. It was a much shorter trip. Aaron climbed Pikes Peak and almost died - ask him about it. We had lots of fun going to things like Garden of the Gods, Olympic Training Center, and Seven Falls. We also got to go to Aaron's grandparents cabin and see them. School started this month! Bleh - the first day of school I was 9 months pregnant! My Oligohydramnios started this month. Nothing to worry about now and we just monitored it. We are having appointments every week now!

August! Almost time to meet our little boy! Only one more week but we didnt know this! :)

September - Still having weekly appointments. At my 38 week appointment I only measured 36. My doctor ordered an ultrasound. My fluid was only a 4 so I was going to the hospital that night!! After 14 hours of labor, Brody Scott Webster was born on September 9!!! This month flew by with moms here, trying to figure out being a mom and spending time with our sweet new man!! check out www.websterfamilyof3.blogspot.com to see my blog to Brody

Our first family picture!

Brody joined our world September 9, 2011

8:51 pm, 6 lbs 9 oz, 18 1/2 inches long

Brody didnt like his first bath!

B wearing one the outfits his daddy wore as a baby!

October - I was off all month and enjoyed time with my little man so much! We visited daddy at work and ran errands and took naps and just enjoyed each other!! We also went to OKC and Brody got to meet our friends from college - that was fun!!!

1 month old!!

Brodys first long car trip

At Pops

Brody's first Sunday at church in October

Brody's first Sunday at church!

November - The month I dreaded after having B. I went back to work this month!! It was awful!! B also got his first shots this month. He ran a little fever and was a little fussy but did pretty well. We had my big family Christmas and Brody and I went and Aaron went to Dallas for a Cowboys game with his brother and dad. We then had Thanksgiving at my parents and I loved black Friday shopping! Especially for B!

2 months old!

Family Christmas

B's first Thanksgiving

December - This month was busy with school, photography, youth stuff and getting ready for Christmas! I also had some personal medical issues that turned out OK - Praise God! We went to Killeen for my side of the family for Christmas the 21 - 24. Then we were home Christmas day. That was neat to be home just the 3 of us on B's first Christmas!! Then on the 26 - 31 we went to Amarillo for Christmas with Aaron's family. B was held a lot and loved on so much!! :)

Brody's dedication

3 months and getting chubby

Christmas at Lolly and Peeps

Christmas at Nana's

At church Christmas morning!

Daddy and Brody on Christmas morning

Mommy and Brody Christmas morning

This was a fantastic year!! Lots happened. I am just so thankful for a God that provided a great pregnancy, awesome birth, healthy baby, healthy me, healthy husband, healthy family, love, and blessings!

Happy New Year!