Exciting stuff

Lately I've been working hard on getting stuff done. I know some of you are thinking its way too early for that, but I'm feeling really great and energetic right now! I know as the summer progresses, I will be growing more and it will get hot and much harder to do things with my back. Plus there is a chance for bed rest towards the end so I rather have it all done verses depending on others to do it for me. Perhaps I'm already nesting?! Let me know what you think!

I bought a crib! I love how unique, fun, and modern it is. We don't have it out of the box quite yet, but hopefully soon!
 

I cleaned out her closet the other weekend and hung up a few of her goodies she has received so far. I also love how teensie and cute they are!
 

This is my inspiration for starting the nursery.
 
and a little of this! Modern/vintage is the feel I'm going towards.
 

Love these colors, but will most likely use coral instead of orange.

I decided I love decorating but I'm not that good at it! Thankfully I have some awesome friends and a mom who are fantastic at it and are helping me tremendously.

Really loving these fabrics and colors!

Garage sale find!

This was my a piece in my sis' nursery

 

 

Washed by the Water

This past Wednesday we got together with our amazing community group plus a few extra and had us a good ole southern baptism. A few of the guys in our group had never been dunked before and decided it was time. We went out to a lodge that was close to a river. The guys shared why they decided to get baptized and then we all went down to the river and watched. It was one of the most incredible things I have ever witnessed. Marc had the privilege of baptizing 3 of the guys and was humbled by them asking.


























Afterwards we had a delicious southern meal including fried chicken, mashed potatoes, mac n cheese, green beans, rolls, salad and strawberry shortcake.
That night will be one that we won't ever forget. We have had the privilege of leading/co-leading a community group for the past 5 years with some new people and some others that have been with us since the beginning. They all mean so much to us and we are so grateful for each couple. Praise Jesus for a great community that surrounds us with love, accountability and prayers.



Romans 6
⁴ We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

20 week Update

As I said, last week we had 2 big appointments. One was with the maternal fetal specialist and one with my regular OB. The specialist was getting a better look at the spine to see if the AFP test was true to the spina bifida possibility. They concluded that baby girl does NOT have it! The spine looked perfect along with the heart and brain. We are so thankful and relieved to hear this news. We really had such a peace going into the appointment. I honestly had not worried about it and the appointment snuck up on me. When I was walking in the elevator I was like, Oh gosh maybe I should start freaking out now since I hadn't yet or should start actually preparing my heart for bad news. Thankfully there was no need to and we couldn't be more grateful for the way God has answered so many prayers. This baby is truly such a miracle already and I'm counting down the days until I can meet her {or name her}!
I go back in 3 weeks for my glucose test. I'm super nervous about that. My mom had Gestational Diabetes with my sister and I'm worried I may get it, so we are praying against that.

Here she is yawning. She is also giving herself bunny ears:)

Sweet little profile

Bump at 20 weeks!

It was such a great week getting some awesome news and I finally started for sure feeling precious flutters. I'm officially addicted and want to feel them all the time. I can't even explain how so very thankful I am for each one. I also have been going to the Chiropractor once a week and it has helped tremendously with my back pain issue. Again, I can't tell you how grateful I am for that as well because I feel completely debilitated when it hurts, like can't even think straight. Praise Jesus from whom all blessing flow.

Psalm 135:3

Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.

Babyfaces and More

The day we found out the gender was such a blast and so special! There is a company here in NWA that comes to peoples homes and they perform ultrasounds in your home. They are 2 sonographers that have regular day jobs in a clinic but have their own equipment and travel in the evenings and on the weekends to do showers or just gender reveals. I had someone tell me about them and then the very next day there was a living social deal for this company. I snatched it up was couldn't wait to use it. I think I bought it around 8 or 9 weeks which was brave, but I'm so thankful I did because it will be something that is never forgotten by us or our family members. The girls that came to the house were so sweet and set up everything in our bedroom. We went back first and they could tell right away it was a girl but confirmed with one another until they were 100% and then told us. Then we had all of our family members come in so they could also see the ultrasound and found out all at the same time! One of the girls was taking pics while we found out! So here we are in action finding out....!

right before

right when they told us

yay for a baby Girl!

here is their business card in case you live in the area and are interested. I highly recommend  them.

and their website:

http://www.babyfaceandmore.com/

Updates coming soon on everything. We had 2 big appointments this past week.