Kelli Trontel

The lifestyle blog of Kelli Trontel | Whitefish, Montana

week 39

July 3, 2012

It seriously feels like yesterday when I first downloaded the BABY CENTER app on my phone. I was 6 weeks pregnant. I was nervous. No one knew we were expecting except God and I……until I shared the news with Reed, of course! It was an exciting and intense moment all wrapped into one.

I count it a blessing to have carried this boy of ours full term. What a beautiful experience this pregnancy has been and I can’t thank the Lord enough for being exactly what I’ve needed in this season. My God is faithful. My God is good. SO good!

As I took this photo this week, I couldn’t help but wonder if this would be the last photo that I take for this series. Or….will there be next week? It’s a waiting game, but I’m using this time to guard my heart and fill my mind with TRUTH.

To be honest, fear does try to creep in….but as I have already experienced….God has a GREATER PLAN for me. All that I was fearful of at the very beginning was for nothing….none of what I feared has come to pass. I’ve already had my shout fest with the enemy….crushing every lie that I believed for years…..crushing the hook he had on me for years….it’s over. So thankful that the Lord has used my baby boy to teach me very real lessons in life already! There’s more to this….and I’ll share later.

Well, according to my app our baby is waiting to greet the world! He might measure to be a bit over 7 pounds [my doctor is guessing more like 8!]….like half of a watermelon!

I can’t believe I’m at the WATERMELON stage!!!! Yikes!

Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July, my friends! I had to take this photo at the local fireworks stand….you know, he could be a firecracker baby afterall ?!?! We’ll see…..

xoxo,
kelli

photos by: Reed

OUTFIT DETAILS:: tank top: MOMMA by H&M | cardigan: JCrew | scarf: Red Velvet by Elsie Larson

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July Desktop Download

July 2, 2012

Ashley and I collaborated once again on this Desktop Download Series. We are thrilled that so many of you have enjoyed the series so far….and have been encouraged by the quotes each month. So awesome!

This image was taken at City Beach on Whitefish Lake in Montana. Summertime reminds me of lake days, creating memories with family & friends, late night BBQ’s and long conversations [dream sessions] around the campfire, while roasting S’mores! What about you?

This months quote is from Levi Lusko. He is my pastor, friend and a hero in the Faith. I love the challenge of getting out of your comfort zone, being intentional about where you’re heading and just throwing out your net, expecting something great! I know this isn’t an easy thing to do, but it’s worth the RISK! The time is now!

What goals do you need to get serious about? I hope this desktop will encourage you to take steps in the right direction…every day. Get after it!

Feel free to SHARE this FREE desktop & iPhone download with your friends, by sharing the link to this post!
Just RIGHT CLICK on the image and SAVE AS DESKTOP BACKGROUND.

DESKTOP::

IPHONE::

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week 38

June 26, 2012

Seriously?!? Week 38 already? Yes, yes I am!

And at the end of the week….I’ll be entering week 39!

Tomorrow is Reeds birthday….and my mom is coming into town later this week…and my “due date” is supposedly next Thursday!!!! Oh my! So much going on…..

Take a deep breath. This baby is coming into this world one way or another…..NO FEAR! Trust God. Focus on what’s important. These are my thoughts these days.

Our little guy is still VERY active….and not only do I feel it….but Reed and I see it! We watch my belly move side to side, wondering “was that a foot? an elbow?” It’s our evening entertainment….when Reed isn’t catching up on his new favorite show on Netflix, Friday Night Lights!

So, to the good part…..according to my app: Our baby has really PLUMPED up! He weighs about 6.8 pounds and is over 19 1/2 inches….like a LEEK! We’ve got a LEEK, everyone!

Thanks again for ALL the encouragement as I have documented this pregnancy journey….it all started at week 16, while I was in Springfield, MO [thanks Elsie!]….and here we are at week 38! It’s been a fun ride….

photos by: Reed

OUTFIT DETAILS:: dress: Anthropologie | bracelet: forever21

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Little Brave Man // Baby Shower

June 25, 2012

Last month, my sweet-sweet friends here in Montana showered me the most AMAZING and ADORABLE baby shower! I couldn’t believe my eyes when I walked into my in-laws house, where the party took place. AMAZING and ADORABLE are the words that kept coming out of my mouth…..over and over.

Carrie and Jennie hosted the shower with the help from some very crafty elves…..and what little investigators they are! They came up with the theme “LITTLE BRAVE MAN” from a few of my Pinterest Boards! Love it! Im all about BOWS + ARROWS, TEEPEE’s, LITTLE INDIANS, TRIANGLES ect….these days! These girls captured this theme perfectly and left me so inspired.

I feel so loved by the ladies in my life. What a blessing they are to me…and my growing family. I’m still blown away by the richness of relationships that I have here in Montana….only being here less than 2 years! Words can’t describe my thankfulness for Gods provision.

Below are a few of my favorite images from my baby shower, but you can see the full gallery over on ON TO BABY! So excited to have this baby shower of mine featured today…..the girls did a fabulous job and I am so happy that their ideas, hard work and creativity are being recognized! Thank you so much, friends!
XOXO

Event Design & Planning: Carrie Rowe of Cue The Confetti & Jennie Lusko
Invitations, Favors, and Handwritten Elements: Thorn + Sparrow
Floral Arrangements: MUMS Flowers

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Dear Dad .

June 15, 2012

Today marks the two year anniversary of my dads departing of this world and entering into the presence of Heaven. On July 15, 2010 I received a phone call that brought me to my knees. There are days when it all seems like forever ago…and others that feel like it was yesterday, literally.

[If you’re new to this blog- you can start here and here to be caught up on my dad blogs]

That call….forever rocked my world and somehow in the midst of it all….there is a peace, a confidence, a very clear message, a deep blessing, a game changer- that has gripped my heart tightly and changed my perspective and the way I view my life and purpose on this earth.

I miss talking with my dad. We never needed a reason to call each other- just a “HEY! What are you doing?” would start off the perfect conversation. We had such an awesome relationship….it was open, honest and real. He loved me through my teenage years, while I wasn’t making the best decisions in life and was always there to encourage me through the seasons that required more Faith and risking it all. He was there for me- always.

As I prepare to become a mother…I can’t help but think about what it would be like to have my dad here by my side. [He would really have a reason to call me KELLI BELLY!!!] He would have been the BEST grandpa ever! I mean, who wouldn’t love sitting on the hood of the car to watch airplanes land and take off, while eating snow cones? I loved this as a kid! My dad treasured QUALITY TIME….and that’s my desire as I raise this baby of our own.

As I went through boxes of things that my dad had saved over the years….I ran across this college assignment from a Freshman Communication class at Azusa Pacific University. WOW! I couldn’t believe he saved this piece of paper. But then again….I’m beginning to understand it. This paper was a reflection of what his daughter thought of him- the way she viewed the job he did as her earthly father. It also resembles the heart of our Heavenly Father….and if I am lucky enough to receive a letter such as this one day, I would keep it close to my heart as well. My dad valued being a DAD…..I recognized this years ago, and as I prepare to be a mom for the first time….I know he would be encouraging me to value this season [and great responsibility] as well.

The last line of the letter kills me, but it’s the reality of life. Life is short….live purposefully, choose JOY, live for the King and value each season you are in.

Dad, I love you. I miss you more than I could ever express on this blog of mine. There is so much more that I could learn from you. I wish more than anything that you could be here to meet your grandson in just a few weeks. However, your legacy is one that he will know of and for that I am thankful. Until I see you again….xoxo