Hello Family and Friends,
A lot has happened in the last month so I will catch you all up to date.
First of all, David and I had an amazing opportunity with Arbonne International to go to Nassau Bahamas and stay at the fabulous Atlantis Resort. Whooooo hoooo, what a fun time that was! We ended up leaving Elliana with my parents for the entire week. I asked my mother when she dropped her off how it was and she says, "Well, I wouldn't want to adopt her or anything, but we sure did have a fun time!" I loved the honesty. It was a little hard for David and I when she was dropped off because it was very apparent that Elliana did not remember us until we talked. I felt a little rejected :), but bounced back quickly as soon as she said, "Mama!" We missed our little panquesito quite a bit, but were very thankful for our time away as just us. Atlantis was amazing with 11 pool and by the far the most beautiful ocean. We got to look out our room patio and see stingrays and sharks swimming in multiple areas set up for live exhibits. It was better then going to the zoo! We absolutely loved it there and am so thankful Arbonne paid our way....ha never could have afforded it anyways!
David is starting to pick up part time shifts at the fire house now that the new baby is coming in a few months (5), and we have decided it is time to look for our own place. We know that this process could take a long time until we find home. We are ok with with that since we are in no rush to leave the Knapp home. We have truly been blessed by our time here, but think it is time for us to have our own space.
I am currently still working my Arbonne business and am so excited with what is happening with that. I really do feel that this is the best job for me and this is exactly where the Lord wants me. I mean geesh, I get to hang out with new people 2 times a week and talk about beauty and health and wellness! The only thing that beats that is when I get to brag about my husband and daughter on top of that!
Elliana is 11 months old and has cut her top 2 teeth! We saw first signs of them on her 11 mo! This is a bitter sweet thing for me since I LOVE that gummy smile! Also on her 11 mo David and celebrated our 3 year anniversary. What a day of celebration! We are so blessed by our lives. We took Elliana to the mall and got her ears pierced! Now no one can mistake her for "such an adorable little boy." She looks even cuter then before if that is even possible. I felt guilty at first, but she barely cried and when it was all over she hasn't even acted like she knows they are there. I can clean them, move them, pull on them and she isn't even phased.
Little baby Martinez is growing well. We had our 20 week appt and found out the sex. We are having another GIRL! We couldn't have been more surprised or excited! David and I both thought for sure we were having a boy. With everything being so different with this pregnancy I just thought for sure. I was wrong...you all will never hear me say, "I know it is...." because I will be dead wrong! We are so thankful that we will need nothing and that she is growing so well. She is 10oz and very very active.
We do ask that you pray for little baby girl and myself because the doctor has told me that I currently have a blood clot attached to the placenta. We are under monitoring, however, if the clot grows we will be discussing what happens next. Worse case is that it grows and it can hinder the growth of the baby or cause the placenta to detach from the uterus. It can disappear on its own so we ask that that is the prayer and miracle the Lord gives us. We know the Lord is in full control and we trust him completely. Thank you in advance for your prayers!
Enjoy the pics! Love you all!
