THANKFULNESS....

It is that time of year to really be pondering what we are thankful for. Although, this is something that we should do on a daily basis, we do get caught up with busy lives and forget the many things we are blessed with. In honor of Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, I would like to count my blessings for the many things I am undeserved of.

Hays and I have an abundance to be thankful for. These are just a few that are at the top of my list.
1.First, and foremost for a God that sent His Son to die for us, undeserving sinners, so that we could have ETERNAL life....how amazing
2.For a Godly husband that encourages my walk with my Father and is so supportive and forgiving. I am not sure who I would be without him. God knew what He was doing when He brought us together.
3.For a healthy pregnancy thus far. Every good and perfect gift is from our Lord.
4.Our church that teaches us the word weekly and gives us Christian friends to fellowship with.
5.My family....nothing else needs to be stated.
6.Friends that light up my days
7.The little things in life- a warm bed, coffee in the morning, flowers in the backyard, mountains to go visit, etc.
8.A home to make memories in and come home to everyday
9.Jobs that pay the bills and allow us to do things we really enjoy
10.Our little four legged child, Lilly.

Baby Olivia

Yesterday we had a doctor's appointment along with a sonogram to check up on baby Olivia. My mom and nephew, Kai, came in town to go with us. The doctor said that everything is looking perfect. Olivia is growing as she should, I passed the glucose test and we are right on schedule. Olivia was not exactly cooperating with us. She seems to move like crazy ALL the time but that like 15 minutes we really wanted to take a look at her. She had her face buried with her hands up by her head. In other words, we did not get ANY good photos of her cute little self (maybe next time). Because I have hypothyroidism, the doctor is going to do a sonogram every four weeks from now on. So eventually we will get a good shot of the little stinker! Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

Wow!! What A Big Belly! (28 week update)

Olivia Sue Collins is due to arrive on February 10, 2010. So we are in the third and last trimester of the pregnancy. We are shocked at how time has flown by so quickly. Soon after the holidays, our precious little girl will be here. Everyday I wake up I feel like my belly has grown a ton over night and cannot imagine it becoming any bigger. Although, I do know that she is just over 2 pounds right now and has a lot of growing to do and so does her mommy's belly. We are busy getting things done around the house along with the nursery. I will post pictures as soon as it is ready.

We have a doctors appointment this Friday. I will be doing the sugar test to test for gestational diabetes and we will have another sonogram. I will post pictures of the sonogram soon after. Please pray that everything will go smoothly and she is growing as she should. This little girl is such a blessing from our Lord and we will be so excited when we finally get to meet her.

Viva Las Vegas....

Last weekend was the trip that Hays and I look forward to year after year. We take this trip annually with Hays' parents and Amberly and Matt along with whoever else wants to come along for the fun. We go every year for an annual golf tournament that Wendy's sponsors to raise money for adoption. It is a great way to raise money for a really good cause that Dave Thomas had such a heart for.

The boys participate in the golf tournament everyday while we go shopping, to the spa and tour around Vegas. We always go to really great restaurants and shows at night. It's a great time for us to getaway and get some "R" and "R" before the holidays arrive.

Amberly and Matt after dinner one night (they left Wil Franklin for the first time on this trip, they needed a break but missed him sooo much)

Me and Amberly (sorry it's so close up)

Me, Mrs.Gail, and Amberly (at The Wynn Hotel)

The fountain show at The Bellagio (very very neat)

It's Been A Loonnggg Time....Due For A Small Update

So I am not real sure why I haven't updated the blog lately. I have no good excuses but from now on I am going to do much better.

Since my last post not much has been going on. Below are some snap shots from Halloween. One of our very good friends, Memrie, got married on Halloween Eve and Hays did the photographs for her. After the ceremony all of the guests got dressed up in their Halloween costumes to celebrate the festvities. We had a blast and it was a beautiful wedding. Congrats to Memrie and Zach!

Baby update and pictures from our Vegas trip coming soon!

Hays was a farmer (kinda lame) and I was Cleopatra (koodos to Rebecca for the costume)

Pocahontas and The Mexican (A.K.A. Rebecca and Jay)

Me, Emilee, and Rebecca
Some people may have had too much fun! :)