First off, I want to share my excitement about an amazing event going on right now over at the RTH Forums! The Ultimate Household Challenge has begun, and members old and new are competing each week for prizes, reclaimed homes, and bragging rights! If you want to join in, you can hop on over at any time. There are door prizes for new members, live chats, games, and all sorts of motivation & inspiration. Most importantly there are so many new friendships to be gained, and a sense of community that is difficult to find these days. Pop on over and join in if you like, or even sit back and watch the fun unfold! :)
Lastly, and far from least, I have some BIG personal news to report. The winter of 2008 will bring us a brand new little bundle.
This was something completely unexpected, but very very exciting for us. I am still in a little bit of shock from the news, but it is starting to sink in, especially since the morning sickness and exhaustion are reminding me quite often of the new little addition!
The girls are quite excited about the prospect of being big sisters, especially Anna. They keep rubbing my tummy and asking "baby?" which just makes me melt into an emotional blob right where I'm sitting. :)
This means lots of changes in our lives but will also mean so many amazing joys ahead. With the baby due just before Christmas we will be planning and preparing for both the baby and the holidays with vigor, so I'm am sure you'll see some results of that on the blog here before much longer.
I could go on and on all day with the plans and surprises that all of this brought to us, but my slice of toast is calling me, as are my loving children who are anxious to spend a morning coloring with Mommy.
I just couldn't wait a moment longer to share our news with you all. :)
Thank you for sharing in my joy!
Kristin :)
PS - check out the AMAZING artist who drew that lovely picture of a pregnant woman at THIS BLOG. So cool. :)
Dear Kristin,
I am so excited for you and I can't wait to see what 2008 is going to bring for you. Also I am very proud of all the work we have done on the challenge. It is going to be great!
Love, Caitlin
Posted by: Caitlin | April 21, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Congratulations! That is always wonderful news!
Posted by: amanda fuentes | April 21, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Oh! How wonderful! Congratulations! My birthday is Christmas Eve, so try to get the little one to hold off being born till then?
When my nephews were toddlers and my sis was expecting my niece, she showed them all the books with pictures of what baby looks like inside Mommy's tummy, and they pulled up her shirt to see. They thought she must have a window in there or something.
Posted by: Kathi D | April 21, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Wow, that is great news! Congratulations! I can't wait to see what cuteness you whip up for the newest member of the family.
Posted by: kerri | April 21, 2008 at 01:09 PM
oh, I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: Hege | April 21, 2008 at 01:12 PM
WOWZER.
I am SO excited for you! Brings back dear dear memories being in your bathroom crying at the prego-stick for lil Anna.
I am thrilled for you and Kevin and now I MUST take a trip there this summer to see you in all ur prego-ness, since I missed it with Anna.
Hugs and love deary, huge congrats!
J
Posted by: Jillian | April 21, 2008 at 01:18 PM
I am still excited... Ever since you called me Saturday morning, I have been telling everyone (not online... I was holding out... barely! ;)).... I can't wait to gift you new baby stuff!
Posted by: Christina | April 21, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Congrads!!! that is wonderful news!!
Posted by: Crystal | April 21, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Sarah | April 21, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Congratulations, wonderful news! That sketch is really lovely too :)
Posted by: joanie | April 21, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Congratulations and blessing to you and your family!
Posted by: Caroline | April 21, 2008 at 04:27 PM
That's really great news! You're going to have a seriously busy end of the year - don't wear yourself out!
Posted by: Lisa | April 21, 2008 at 05:18 PM
Congratulations, what wonderful news!
Posted by: Missy | April 21, 2008 at 06:54 PM
What wonderful news! Congratulations!
Posted by: sam lamb | April 21, 2008 at 07:35 PM
What an exciting time for you and your family! Please let us in on all the little details. I'm done with my baby days, so I can live vicariously through you for a while :D
Also, the Ultimate Challenge is great fun! Thanks so much for the effort *hugs*
Posted by: Trish | April 21, 2008 at 07:39 PM
Congratulations! All the best to you :)
Posted by: beki | April 21, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Oh, Kristin! How exciting for you! What a lucky baby.
Posted by: old school acres | April 21, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Many congratulations! Good news on all fronts these days.
Posted by: Liesl | April 21, 2008 at 10:50 PM
congratulations!!! how exciting!!! and the drawing is so beautiful!!!
Posted by: nathalie | April 21, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Wow! Congratulations, Kristin! <3
Posted by: Amy | April 21, 2008 at 11:56 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Posted by: Dove | April 22, 2008 at 07:54 AM
I found your blog from your comment at Artsy Crafty Babe, had to see what the news was, I am so nosy LOL Anyway, so glad I found you, and CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am gonna join your Reclaiming the Home website, sounds like fun!
Posted by: Tonya Richard | April 22, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Oh My! Congratulations! Are you going to find out if it's a boy or girl beforehand?
Posted by: Sarah | April 22, 2008 at 09:50 AM
CONGRATS! I am new to your site and loving it!
Posted by: Cherry Tree Lane | April 22, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Congratulations. I wish you the best and all the happiness in the world.
Posted by: Juli | April 22, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: LeeAnn | April 22, 2008 at 07:35 PM
OMG, HUGE congrats to you and your family! All the best - here's to a happy and healthy pregnancy!
Posted by: Sharon | April 22, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Many congratulations to your family...wonderful news!
Posted by: Eren | April 23, 2008 at 05:22 AM
Congratulations, Kristin! What wonderful news!
Posted by: Kathi | April 23, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Congratulations on your impending little bundle!
Posted by: hunnybunny | April 23, 2008 at 09:31 AM
OMG! Congrats! That is just so freaking awesome! (Sorry I'm behind a few days checking up on all my favorite blogs) I'm so excited for you!
Posted by: Kami | April 23, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Congrats!
Posted by: Mary neffinger | April 24, 2008 at 01:38 PM
I stopped by yesterday and thought I posted my congratulations but it looks like I didn't, so belated congrats now!
Posted by: Jen | April 25, 2008 at 03:09 AM
Wow - congratulations! I'm actually crying as I type!
Posted by: Shannon O. | April 27, 2008 at 09:03 PM
Hi there -
thanks for the nice words about my art. :) I just noticed a few clicks to my blog from this site, so I thought I'd go check it out. And I found this! Thanks again - and I hope everything goes well with your baby (who's probably arrived by now?).
Love, Muffin
Posted by: Muffin | January 28, 2009 at 06:24 AM