So, here I am in Twin Falls, sitting at my parents computer- which is now mine, of course- since I am claiming most everything here is at least partly mine for the time being. I will be here until November. Just so you know, I have absolutely no pictures to post right now. Jason took our camera with him and our back-up CDs won't be here until my car arrives in 2 weeks...so until then...no pictures. In fact, if you are reading my blog right now- wow! Thank you!I commend you for you patience and loyalty.
Our life has been absolutely crazy so honestly, it wasn't until this very moment that I have had the chance to sit down and blog. And I have A LOT to update. I was just telling my mom I didn't even want to post at all because I don't even know where to start. Enough of this rambling...here I go.
We moved out of our house in South Carolina officially last Sunday. Jason had that last week off before he left and we had wanted to just have fun and relax as a family. We ended up doing a lot of packing, preparing, and cleaning instead...but at least we were together. Jason left on Sunday and, of course, it was terribly hard. The next couple of days, Max and I stayed in Savannah, GA until we flew out on Tuesday morning. Those two days were very lonely so it was good to come here and be greeted by Julie, Ethan, and Liam at the airport and then my mom, who had been in Cancun, came home that same night. Max is absolutely loving "Baba" (which is still his name for all 4 grandparents) and we are just getting everything situated here. Now that I'm here, it feels like Max and I just came to Twin for vacation so I don't think of Jason being deployed. I have an extremely idealistic mind, I guess you could say, I lack pretty much all realism...so it takes me a while to grasp reality. Which means that in a week or two, I'll realize Jason isn't joining us-- for 6 more months-- and then it will be really sad.
I am very glad that we decided to come back "home" especially because, just a little bit before Jason left, we found out that we are going to have another baby!!! We are so very excited and after about a day of shock after realizing the baby would be born before Jason comes home, we've come to accept all of the good things that this experience will bring. We will be by family and friends...most of whom didn't even see me pregnant last time or see Maxon until he was 5 months old. Plus, I'll have A LOT of help once the baby arrives and I'm in that wonderful post-partum period. We are especially grateful because it was so hard for us to get pregnant with Max and we were wondering if we'd have to go through all of that again...and we didn't! It's all absolutely wonderful and we are thilled! I do have an ultrasound picture that is a few weeks old...so I guess this post won't be pictureless after all. 
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Look at that baby! I'm so excited for you guys!
I'm glad you and Max made it safely to Idaho. I'm sad we didn't get much of a chance to say good-bye. Life has been way too hectic for my liking!
We're going to miss you terribly! You better keep your blog up to date so we can keep in touch!
CARRIE!!!! OH MY HECK!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I had a feeling some news like that would be coming out of your mouth!(or fingers in this case) oh look at that sweet little thing!!! I am all gooey inside now!
So when are you due? Obviously before November..hmmm...let me venture a guess...August?
Well...wow. you have just been through a lot...and will continue to be so for quite a while. I love you my dear. You are a picture of strength. (oh and we have something in common...I often ask Josh things like "Why?" Or "how come I feel this way"..or how did I not realize it would turn out this way...and his repy is always "Because you are so idealistic"...so there ya go. Can't wait to come see you!
Congratulations, Carrie! That is wonderful news. As someone who's had the same struggle, I know how relieved you must be!
I'm happy for you that you'll be able to be with your family while Jason is away, and I hope that time will fly until you see him again.
Based on the way you write, I bet you're hot. I'd like to see you some time, what do you say?
That is the best news! Congrats on the pregnancy! What a wonderful blessing. Hopefully that will make time go by fast until Jason comes home to be with you three. We miss you. Hopefully we will take a trip to Twin this summer and we can see you guys.
Congrats Carrie!!! That is so great!! (Not that Jason is gone, but that you are expecting :)!!
When are you due?? I am so pumped that you're here....I think that Brayden would absolutely LOVE Max...they are so darn close in age. Maybe you'll have another boy and he'll be close to our second?? I know, wishful thinking. Anyway, congrats again and hopefully we get to see ya soon!
Carrie, Yay! My heart breaks for you and at the same time I'm so happy for you. It seems like someone knew you needed this to get you through the next few months until Jason is back. I think he'll be getting home about the same time my big brother does. I hope you're having fun with your family and I hope you're feeling alright.
Keep us updated on your progress, I love talking about pregnancy even though I HATE being pregnant.
YAY! I'm excited for you! And I'm excited I'll see you this summer at the family reunion! And I'm excited I'll see you pregnant! And I'm sad that Jason is gone, but I'm excited you are living with your family! I love you!
Carrie! (this is Ashlee Patterson in case you were wondering) That is great news about the baby, I'm really excited for you. And I am very happy you are home with your mom so she can help you with everything until Jason comes home. Time will fly. I wish I were still in Twin too. Then I could see you and help you too. I love being home!
CONGRATULATIONS Carrie! How fun...when are you due? I bet your parents are loving having you and Max so close... Oh, and time flies...November is right around the corner!!!
Congratulations on the new little one! That's so exciting!
Congratulations on you baby. You are a brave woman. I loved Jason's comment earlier-- these brothers are so alike, that is exactly what Lance would say. We'll be in Island Park/ Yellowstone July 7-11 in a condo. You and Max should come play for a day or two. We would love to see you guys.
Congratulations, Carrie! That's wonderful news about the new baby! I'm already looking forward to meeting him or her someday. I'm sure it'll be really nice to be near your family while Jason is gone. I'll be home at the end of June so I'd love to see you all then! Take care.
Your baby is so cute!!!
Carrie,
Lance & Becky Cox here from Charleston, congrats on the new one and SC will miss you. God bless your family for Jason's service, you are both in our prayers.
Hey Carrie...thanks for saying hi. Aren't babies wonderful! Best of luck with the deployment...oh I can't imagine how hard that would be. Best of luck!
I admire your bravery and congratulate you on your pregnancy. I'm glad you have your family to help you make it through. I am so excited for you. Your family is so cute!
YAY! FOR NUMBER 2! We think about you often and are praying for your little family.
Love the Brims
Carrie...
I love your blog and I love to see pictures of your beautiful little boy!
Just hang in there! Jason is doing such an honorable thing, and I wanted to let you know that I truly appreciate the sacrifice that he (and you and Max) are making for the rest of us! THANK YOU LLOYD FAMILY!
*~ Jesy (May) Daniels ~*
Carrie and Max!!!!
We miss you guys!!! SC just isn't the same without you. I am so excited for your new little one...I'm glad you made it to Idaho safely. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help out in anyway. Pass our best wishes to bro. Lloyd, we pray all will be well for your little fam.
Take Care and keep in touch...by the way, what are you doing the week of girls camp? (j/k)
Love,
Liz
Congrats guys on the new addition. That is so exciting. We are glad you are back in Twin, although it is sad Jason could not be there. You are way lucky to have family around to help you out, maybe now that you are close we can see you more often, we have missed you!
Yipee! Well you can tell that you are well loved! Look at all these posts...golly. Well of course Congratulations on the bebee (as Kinsey says)! That is so wonderful! I am glad that you are in Twin Falls! I really want to come visit this summer and see you and Julie and Traci and Amanda...and can we all just pretend that it hasent been half a decade since I have seen everyone last and still be friends?!
Lloyd family, We miss our neighbors and I wish I could come to Twin to see you. We are so happy their will be another baby Lloyd. Our prayers are with you both and know we are blessed to have such great friends.
Doug, Heidi, Stephen and Phillip
It was great to see you at the play the other night. I did not get a chance to ask how you are doing....but I just read your blog so I feel updated. You should come to Boise this summer and stay with Julie and we can get together.
Sending a Good Luck to Jason!
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