Baby Bean

Hello Blog friend!  We are amazed and thankful for all of you that are interested about our baby.  We have decided to update our Gardner Blog with the baby news.  This way it will make it easy for everyone to follow along without requiring a user name and password.  We want to thank everyone for the words of encouragement and prayers on our behalf.  It is humbling to ask for prayers and we are thankful for each one.  We have an appointment with the Doctor every two weeks and we will update after the appointment.  

NEW HOUSE WEEK # 1

So, we had one full week of absolutely beautiful weather.  We had plenty of hard workers and the outcome was far greater than we could have ever imagined.  We now have a basement structure that is nearly ready for beams and framing.  We have a septic field that is truly a blessing.  The weather allowed us to get the septic field in so we do not have to wait until spring.  Now we have our foundation and lots more decisions to make.  Windows, Doors, Colors, Etc.  We would like to thank all of those who had a part in making all this happen and especially thank God for giving us such a good jump start to this major project.

Baby Bean

Hello Readers of the Gardner blog.  Today we are 21 weeks with carrying baby bean.  Some of you may have heard or know about the problems we are having with this child.  Some of you may know nothing about baby bean other - than to know we are expecting a child.  So here are some facts.  Baby Bean has some very serious issues.  They have diagnosed the condition as a very serious complex.  Even though we were tested for downs syndrome and the levels were high - this is not even a concern at this time.  The baby has so many physical issues that can be seen through a regular ultra sounds - which is how they diagnosis this complex.  If you have questions or hear something about the baby - you can ask us.  I know when people are going through a hard time it is hard to know when to speak and know what to say.  We know people are told that there babies will have issues and they come out fine.  We also know what we can see in the Ultra sound is very clear and the problems are real.  We also know that God is in control and anything can happen.  We appreciate your prayers through this time.  


I have started a private blog about the baby - if you would like to follow along simply leave a comment with your email address or email me your email address.  ijoyful@hotmail.com 
This way I can add you to the list.  

Day 2 - New House

Kora and I stopped by the house this morning to take more pictures.  We were very excited to see some men preparing the basement for the foundation of house!  I commented on how they had a great week to work - since the weather is to be so nice this week.  They said "well you must have picked a good week to start"  I said "we didn't pick the week... but we are SOO THANKFUL to have nice weather!"

 Very excited that Zollinger's found some big rocks

while they were digging the basement!  YA!!!



The House - DIG!!!

On Monday, November 8th 2010 - they started digging our new house...

I will try not to update about this every day...

but we are very excited to get started on our house!

Kora Lily - ER Visit

Mommy and Daddy decided to leave me for the very first time over night - this past weekend.  I decided it would be fun to stress them out while they were gone.  So I decided to Jump on the bed and fall off and bust my ear open.  I got inspected my Uncle Milan, Aunt Amy & Aunt Dr. Joanna.  After much thought - they decided they better take me to the ER and get some stitches.  I loved all the attention and didn't really cry.  I got fed at the hospital and then they put three stitches in my ear.  My mommy and daddy were very worried but thankful that I was OK!  Now every time I move since my mommy has been home... she gets all stressed out that I will bust it back open again!  It doesn't really bother me and I sleep good with my ear!  I had a great time at the Baltic's house, even though Aunt Amy had to waste a night by waiting in the ER with me all evening.  I am ready for my parents to leave again... I had so much fun getting spoiled by everyone else!!!

Love - Kora Lily 

Johnson's Woods - Sunday, Oct 23rd

On Sunday - after we went out to Pizza Hut with Willow and Scarlett... we went to Johnson's Woods for a walk.  The kids had a great time climbing on the trees that were down by the path.

 Cooper, Eli, Adam & Tagen

 Kora Lily looking up at a tall tree...

 The kids at the beginning of the hick.

Eli, Cooper, Tagen, Adam & Reese

 Kora Lily running the path with the kids...

Reese standing on a tree...

 and... Yes.. Kora Lily did everything Reese did...

 Milan, Sam, Cooper and Kora Lily



Happy Birthday Joanna!!!

Happy Birthday JOANNA!!!

She is the best Sister in law in the World.  She has added to our family perfectly and we are so thankful to have her!  Happy Birthday Joanna! ~ Hope you have a wonderful day!!!!