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Well, well, well….

Hi friends!
It has been a while since I have posted – both in work and personal life.

The blog is pretty quiet as I really need to blog about six weddings and dozens of sessions. Where is the time????

This year has been wild or shall I say the last year and a half has been crazy?

Our plates our full. More full than ever.

It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it can be difficult at times.

 

Between school drop offs and pick ups (9:30am, 1:30pm, 3pm) four-five days a week, building our beautiful dream home (broke ground in April), working on three flip homes, moving two times this year (and one more to go), Lake’s third open heart surgery, Lake’s appointments and therapy, my photography business, ballet class for Parx, Paul’s work with both David Lewis Builder, Ambit Engery and his new business venture with renovating (Blue Cypress Development), Paul’s music – he plays 2-4 gigs/week with Luke Wade (who is kicking bootay on THE VOICE this season), four bouts of the stomach bug this year, plus all of the errands, parties, dinners and evenings of wanting to do NOTHING… our life is “totes bonkers.” 🙂 Keeping a calendar is super necessary, looking at your calendar daily is extra necessary – because you may miss a very important business meeting (oy vey).

 

We are adjusting and learning this new busy life we lead. I cannot complain. I am a very blessed woman – truly I believe I have so many amazing blessings in my life. I am grateful for every ounce of this full plate!

Paul and I have to get things more organized and we are working on that now! We are running around like headless chickens, headless chickens whose hearts are full.

Right after Lake’s surgery we found out some news that would forever change these Jenkins’ Journeys.

News that would add additional chaos and craziness. News of crying, pooping, slobbering, feeding, (snuggling, smiling, cooing, adoring, giggling, loving) and most of all filling our hearts and home to the brim {literally}!

You guessed it… A beautiful Baby Jenkins – I call him/her “CINCO” – will be joining our four littles next spring.

Yes yes yes, you are as shocked as we were. OR maybe you are not shocked at all? 🙂

Isn’t it exciting???? 

 

I would like to share answers to some questions that many people have had… about this latest babe:

Were you planning this? No. You know when we moved this year I decided it was time to get rid of all of my maternity clothes, the baby swing, the glider… the newborn clothing. I always hear that the moment you do that, you will have another baby. Well, whoever says that was right. 🙂

Are you crazy? Yes. We are absolutely bonkers bananas. BUT not because we are having FIVE children… I mean who doesn’t have five kids? We are crazy because we are the Jenkins!

What in the heck are you gonna do? We are going to keep on keepin’ on. Just the SEVEN of us. 🙂

Are you guys going to be like the Duggars? YES. I am ready for 20 children… said no one EVER.

You know how this happens, right? Well, luckily we do NOW. Finally we learned how we kept making tiny “us.” Though I am hoping this time around it’s a tiny “Paul.” #teamboy

Are you Catholic or Mormon? Nope. Neither. Just God lovin’ Christians!

Is there room in your brand new home for y’all? Well, considering the six point five of us are living in a 2/1 now – I am pretty sure our new home will house the seven of us quite comfortably. Besides they all end up in our bed to snuggle anyway, a house is way bigger than our bed!

What do you want? FIRST duh – healthy baby… but I think we are all on board for #teamboy – even Parx who really only likes girls. 🙂

Are you excited? WE ARE, but… honestly at first we were terrified. I mean four kids is a lot for us, but personally after getting over the money, body changes at 33 after having four already, the birth plan (I do not want another cesarean), and “how am I going to have time to work and pay for our house and children when I will have a bazillion kids” issues, I became super excited and saw the light that is THE MIRACLE OF LIFE! 🙂 Paul and I both were scared for several weeks. Never once resenting this situation or one another, but wondering how we will be able to handle it all. I know God will provide for us – whether financially, emotionally, mentally, or physically and he has given us a huge gift with this baby. I cannot wait to see our “FINAL” family unfold. 🙂

Are the kids excited? Yes yes yes! Though not so sure about Lakey Lou. She loves kissing my belly, but pretty sure she is going to resent this baby for a while {maybe forever}. Parx is SO happy and told me today that she loves me when I am pregnant. Well, thank goodness because that is often! Pierson was shocked at first, but is thrilled! He is so easy going about having little siblings. Edie loves my belly and kisses it every day I drop her off at school. It’s pretty sweet.

Are you going to post those annoying weekly or monthly maternity photos? Probably. ‘Cause I am “crazy” like that, but who knows if I will take the time this go round. 🙂 I need my Shareen Boo!!!

I think it’s neat that we are going to be a family of seven. We are going to have more kids than most in this nation and maybe world? That could make us crazy, strange, wild, and fun… but it certainly doesn’t make us irresponsible, stupid, careless, or any other negative word.

Now-a-days 2.54 family sizes are the norm. Paul and I are far from normal. I am totally fine with that. We are brining big families back baby!!! With pride, joy and love.

***This post may have sound odd or weird or negative or sarcastic or defensive. In all honesty, I have been fearful of telling people our news because of the natural way people react. AND I get it, but it’s intimidating for sure. All we need is a simple: “Congratulations” like we do with any mommy and daddy expecting a beautiful baby. Oh and by the way my uterus puffed out like a blowfish. I am about 13.5 weeks and my baby belly is large and in charge {and like a bowl o’jelly}!***

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AND since I need some photos to help this post be more “secret” I wanted to share some GORGEEEEOUUUS images from the AMAZING: SARA SEETON PHOTOGRAPHY. Thank you Sara, truly!

I love these images and all I see is LOVE. Even if the kids were a wreck and Edie needed snuggling because she was miserable. All of these moments are US and we are LOVE.

 

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  1. Congrats Arden! You look beautiful as always. Yay for a new precious babe. You are truly blessed.

  2. I am pregnant with a Cinco of my own 🙂 He’s due in December…My others are 7,6, 4, 3. We weren’t expecting to be pregnant again, and I too discarded all things maternity and baby!

    We’re excited now. I’m excited for you. I could have written this post myself! Congrats!

  4. Congratulations! From a mom of 4 who has heard all the things you have posted. What an amazing gift you have with your beautiful family. Wishing you all the best!

    • Thanks Brooke. I joked with a client a few days ago when he said “You know how this happens right. I am probably not the first one to say that,huh?” I said, “Nope, darn humans… you are all the same!” 😉

  5. Do people really say those things?! That seriously blows my mind!! Congratulations on what is sure to be another beautiful addition to your beautiful family! <3

    • Some of them, not all – like not the maternity photo question. Mostly it’s sort of joking, but I have gotten the Duggar comment multiple times.

  6. Congratulations Arden and Paul! You have a beautiful family. I read your posts and admire your spirit and strength. You are meant to be a mom and your children are precious.

  7. You have a beautiful family !!

    Congratulations on your newest member !! Are you sure there is not multiples in there ?

    Glad to hear Lake is doing so well !

    God Bless

  8. Congrats!! Welcome to the crazy but oh so fun, blessing filled, noisy, and never a dull moment life with 5 kids! And I experienced those same comments too with our #5, but you know what? I could never imagine my life without my #5! He’s the sweetest most amazing baby who is adored beyond measure by everyone in the house! congrats again!! 🙂

    • That’s great to here Erin. Our little baby will fit right in. I am excited to see the dynamic!

  9. Congrats to you and your family Arden! Excited to read all about the journey. Thank you for sharing. 🙂

    • Well that is great to hear. I look forward to not only these days, but the days where they are my age and our home is still full of kids and grandkids!

  12. Oh Arden, bless you and your beautiful family! You are lucky that your body can handle 5! And I knew as soon as I read the “Well, well, well…” 🙂 CONGRATULATIONS! And here’s hoping #teamboy.

    • Haha, it’s because I never blog and certainly not personal stuff. You know it’s BIG when I am blogging. 😉

  13. I think it is amazing, congratulations and prays for a easy pregnancy and a beautiful healthy baby!

  14. Congratulations to you and your beautiful family!!!

    Your Q&A section made me giggle, but it also makes me sad that people think they can say such insensitive things! Babies are a wonderful gift and yes, I’m sure having a large family can be a huge challenge, but it is also a blessing–and one that God clearly wants to give you!

  17. Congratulations Jenkins Family!!! God has blessed you once again with a precious new life. So happy for all of you.

  18. Congratulations!! A baby is always a blessing, no matter what!! 🙂 You have a beautiful family, can’t wait to see what the newest little will look like 🙂

    • I have always wanted a dark haired babe. So far it hasn’t worked out… or they are born with dark hair and it disappears into nearly bleach blonde. 🙂 Cuban boy??? Yes please.

  19. I have been following you since your amazing underwater maternity session. Congrats on #5!!!! They say God doesn’t give us more than we can handle so he must trust you both implicitly with these little humans 😉 #teamboy

    • Thanks Stephanie! Looks like we aren’t getting to Tahoe anytime soon. :-/ One day, I promise and I will come see you and we can go boating again!

  22. Congratulations Arden! Babies are such a blessing from The Lord and you have a beautiful family!

  24. Wow, Congratulations! You are amazing, with a beautiful family and breathtaking work. Wishing you the best with all the different elements of your life and the new addition.

  27. Arden,
    I feel like you are one of my closets friends and i’ve never even met you. You are One Amazing Woman. I am So Super Excited for you and Paul and the kids, this is amazing, great, awesome news! I ran into the bathroom where i found my husband and said Guess What? Arden is pregnant! He was also excited. I talk about your family, Lake and your photos all the time. I admire your strength and at times when i have felt overwhelmed i think of you and how gracefully you handle everything. After reading this tonight i was like….. and why can’t you (Kathy) keep up with everything.
    This is just wonderful news and I can’t wait to watch that belly grow and the excitement. I was a second child and parents stopped taking photos, only have a few of me. So keep on shooting we love love love the posts, and if there is someone who doesn’t, booo on them. Keep on Keepn on! Yay Jenkins family 🙂

  28. I saw yout new news on instagram and had to run to your site to read the good news. Huge huge congratulations to your family. You two make the cutest kiddos. Crossing my fingers for team boy!!

  29. Congratulations Arden (and family), I am soooo happy for you…another gift from God !!! Such gorgeous pictures that show your beautiful happy family. The more people in your family the more love and happiness there is…and you are one hot Mama when you are with child ! Please keep posting your great photos. With so much negativity in the news these days it is sooooo nice to read something that put a huge smile on my face . I will keep praying for Lake and all of you to stay healthy and strong . Some day I hope to meet you. Love and hugs, Arlene

    • Awh that is so nice. The news is full of heavy and dark news, as is Facebook most days. Thank you.

  30. First off,congrats on the new little!! That’s awesome!

    I’ve been following you for a few years now – I love your work! And, I love how it is so evident that family is your #1, but you still run a great biz. It’s inspiring to those if us that struggle to balance the two!

    P.s., I loved your home birth post. I found it so moving even before I had my daughter, but even moreso while I was pregnant. I so wanted a natural (non-medicated) birth, but after a difficult and long labor, ended up with a cesarean. 🙁 I understand your desire not to have another cesarean – here’s hoping you get your wish!!

    Best wishes!

    • Thank you Elaine! I appreciate it. We are planning on a midwife assisted VBAC in the hospital. It’s a great group of ladies!

  32. Congrats Arden! A new baby is a beautiful thing! And I def know those feelings of “ahhhh! how are we going to make this work?!” We felt that when we learned we were 10 weeks along with a baby and our first baby was only 7mo old. But it always works out (as you know) and out of it comes a wonderful blessing. I am so happy for you!!

    • Wow! I always wondered how women can get pregnant that fast. I nurse and do not have cycles for almost a year (thank God). 🙂 I bet they are as close as close can be!!! Must have been hard knowing your baby wasn’t going to be your baby even as a baby! 🙂 I mean not physically, but mentally.

  33. Just a quick note to tell you that I am a great admirer of yours! I used to work with your father YEARS ago and I always had a special place for him in my heart! I live in Greece and we had a great time back then when he was visiting my country. I remember him shoing picures of you when you were a little girt and I was sure you are going to be a model. I have been following your facebook page for Lake and I feel so close to this little princess. I think of her very often, pray for her and I feel grateful thatt I am following her progress through your great posts.,Anyway, I jist wanted to let you know that you and your husband are amazing and you deserve lots of hapiness and joy!

  34. I have watched you (through photography) & your beautiful family (through pics you post) for some time now, never really saying much at all …You are an amazing photographer, mother, care taker, & more than likely wife, daughter (and the many other pieces I may have left out sister?) etc…. Congratulations to your entire family!! Who cares what people think or what they have to say …Your family is loving and real and together and nothing else matters!! I am feeling that you will have another baby girl though …I don’t know why …But I am one to have “a feeling” about things and I feel as though your son will be your only boy & you may have another girl 🙂 …Strange I know …But I promise I am as “normal” as you all are …No really …It is just a feeling …Congratulations again <3

    • Paul thinks we will have a girl too. I think because that would happen in our world. 🙂 Healthy boy or girl is the most important. Another girl would be great, but a boy would sure be fun and different!!! He would be spoiled rotten.

  35. You are beautiful, loving and inspiring. The world will be a brighter place with another Jenkins to shine in it. The Nickerson Family will forever be your fans, cheering you on and hoping/wishing/praying for your health, wellbeing and success! We will welcome our own addition when Tricia and Patrick deliver a few short weeks after yours arrives. GOD BLESS 2015!!!!

    • Oh my gosh, I just saw an email from Tricia!!! YAY GRANDMA. 😉 How are you Mary. I miss you and your laughing! I just one upped you on the kid game.

  37. Congrats!!!! Lots of prayers for a safe and healthy pregnancy and delivery. =) LOVE, LOVE the pics too! Sara is definitely amazing! And I like seeing all the monthly pregnancy pics, etc. =) Everyone’s experience is different and amazing! Best of luck!!

  38. Congrats! You have a beautiful family and one more baby will just keep you young. So happy for you.

  40. I could not be more thrilled for ya’ll! Sad ya’ll are leaving BUNTING but thrilled for your sweet sweet family. Congrats and so much happiness and love headed your way!
    brooke

    • Thank you Becky – He certainly does. Here’s to hoping it’s plans for a Little Mister. 🙂

  43. Congrats! We just had our surprise number five six months ago and we felt the same way when it came to announcing, but gosh at the same time was so excited. Life has been crazy but what’s one more but another awesome little person to add to the crazy. I wouldn’t have it any other way and it’s only once in awhile, my husband and I look at each other in awe (and somewhat shock) that we have five littles. 🙂 You have a beautiful family!

  45. Arden and family, as my grandmother always said your family has “God’s Blessings!” I am very pleased you all will have a new family member. I was blessed with one great daughter almost 32 years ago. (I always wanted at least 4!) Thank you for sharing your lovely family with us!

  46. I love love love that you are having another baby! Who cares what people say, children are a gift!
    Praying for an awesome pregnancy. And please do post those “annoying” pregnancy posts – I love them.

    Love from RSA
    MJ

  47. So very excited for you, I have been following you since your sweet Lake was born. I am a momma of 6 (1 girl and 5 boys) amazing blessings and I get those annoying comments all the time. I’ve come to just laugh them off, those with 1-2 kids have no idea what they are missing. Again congrats to you and your beautiful family.

    Love, Kelly

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