Here she is....Miss Julianna

Gasp...I can't believe I actually have a few minutes when every child is asleep. (oh wait, baby is beginning to stir, darn) Anyway, just wanted to update the blog real quick.
Miss Julianna Hope was born February 17th at 11:05. She weighed in at 6lbs 5oz. She was pretty from the very start! (although in an elf-like way in the beginning, heehee) Julianna is a very calm baby who only fusses when she has "messy panties" (we are cloth diapering now) or is hungry. She's been a champ of a nurser from five minutes out of the womb. She's got dad's dark hair and my snub of a nose. Her brothers and sister, of course, can't keep their hands off of her. She's just delicious.

Life is busy, but SO blessed. I look around at my messy house (who has time?!) and couldn't care less. These children are amazing and I thank God every day for the honor of being their parent here on earth. They are all so beautiful, smart, and funny. Life is SWEET.

So, here she is...introducing Miss Julianna Hope.

Belly Pics at 37 weeks!

My sweet friend Shana came over to visit with her sweet little girls this week, and I was fortunate enough to steal some of her time for my final maternity shoot before baby gets here! Here are the results! Love!!!!

Latest belly pics

My little Cub Scout

Here's my little cub scout...Isn't he adoreable? Well, I sure think so. He was giving me quite a goofy/tight lipped "cheeeeeeeze". But he still looked cute. His teeth are cracking me up too. He's missing so many! The ones he has are varying sizes. (some adult ones coming in) and his baby ones are so tiny. I love this age. Today he went to the fire station. I wasn't allowed to go and take pictures with my camera. ("no mom, it's just for the boys!") So far this has been a great experience. They concentrate on teaching these boys health, safety, and just good character in general. How to treat people, and help those in need, etc. It's great for he and his daddy too. I could eat them both up!!! I WILL get some pics of some of his outtings, if I have to hide behind a tree and use a heavy zoom...haha!

Another sweet baby on the way....

It's official...baby number four is on the way! I am so happy. Although it's been really difficult being sick and mothering three other very busy kiddos, and being a wife, and a housecleaner, and a homeschool teacher (shew)...the blessing of life and a happy and healthy family is worth every hard moment.And where I am weak...God has been my strength. In just a few weeks, we will learn whether it is a boy or girl. For me, that it really going to make this part of my pregnancy. To know who this person is, and refer to him/her by name, is just wonderful.

Here are a list of names we've thought of:
Let me know what you think.

Mia Avery Murphy
Layla Joy Murphy
Savannah Lillian Murphy
Mia Lillian Murphy
Layla Rose Murphy
Amelia Rose

Zachary Franklin Murphy
Owen Michael Murphy
Micah Zachary Murphy
Micah Franklin
Luca Samuel Murphy
Micah Owen
Lane Samuel Murphy

I've also narrowed down the choices for bedding. Yes...already.

Bubble Babies

Easter