Elizabeth's Nursery

Ready and waiting for our little girl! 

xoxo

Elizabeth

Showing off our newly hung curtains!

We are on the count down for this baby to arrive!

As of today, she is due in 2.5 weeks...

2 AND 1/2 WEEKS!

I cannot believe it.

I've talked with her about staying in there a bit longer so I can get some things done,

but really at this point, she's welcome to come any time!

She's considered full term and that's a comforting thought.

Our world will stop for a bit when she makes her big debut...

and that's okay by me!

We're soaking up these last few days of life as the two of us,

even though she's already such a big part of it.

(I joke and say she's the best baby we've ever had!  It's true... 

and will be when she gets here too, I'm sure of it!)

Things I want to remember:

1.  Mr. Connell calls Elizabeth "Baby E" all the time.

2..  Beth and Mom asking me everyday if my bags are packed.

(the answer is no, but I am gathering supplies!)

3.  When Mom asked my little cousin, Addalee, who she wanted to pray for first,

she said Julie and Baby Elizabeth.

(We even have a three year old praying for us!  and you know they have special connections.)

4.  Washing all of her little newborn and 0 to 3 month clothes and blankets

in preparation of her arrival.  Then Mr. Connell reminded me that we do need to do some of our own laundry sooner than later.

5.  Kind people (some I know and some I don't) telling me congratulations and asking how far along I am...  Many have said you can't tell I'm pregnant from behind,

but let me turn to the side a little and you will surely know!

6.  Mr. Connell looking at me the other day and saying "Your belly is SMALL."

(Obviously, he was being sarcastic!)

7.  Going to a birthing class...  asking my friends a million questions...  and reading as many books as possible...  all to be ready for this little lady!

8.  Crying every Sunday during the worship songs...  

I am in awe of who the Lord is and this gift He has given us.

We're ready for you, little Elizabeth!

You can make your way here any day...  :)

xoxo

Mothers and Daughters

Chris and I are involved with some high school sophomores at our church.

He co-leads a bunch of guys and I co-lead a bunch of girls.

For "safe kids" reasons, they don't get mentioned here much...  but they are a very big part of our lives.

We adore them and really cherish our friendships that we have together.

That's why it meant so much when two of the mothers wanted to do a baby shower for us.

A beautiful Mother/Daughter shower.

Everything was perfect and girly.

After dinner, we gathered in the living room for a few games:

That's before we knew the blindfolds were coming...

This is when I begin wondering why hanging out with high schoolers equates to playing "food" games.

But it does.  I tried to blend in with the other mothers, but the large belly made me a prime target for eating things.

and we did.

First up for us?  pears.  Not so bad.  None of us guessed it though. 

We all thought something like applesauce.

Second up?  I knew this would be bad.  Beef with beef gravy.

Elizabeth,

Have no fear. 

You will not have beef with beef gravy ever again.

and neither will your momma.

Amen.

Our group (minus a few)

This is more of how we all look on Small Group nights...

Elizabeth has already been deemed our SG mascot.

The girls always want to feel her move and it's been so fun sharing this time with them.

The sweet hostess mothers.

My momma with her other daughter...

There is something very special about the mother and daughter relationship.

I am so thankful for this time to celebrate with people we love over the upcoming birth of our little girl.  This little girl who has already captured the hearts of her mother and father!

(and a few others I might add...)

xoxo