Baby Shower #2

A couple of weekends ago Hays and I traveled to Memphis for the last time until Olivia gets here for a baby shower that some close friends gave us. It was kind of weird knowing the next time we came to visit my parents we would have more than just our dog with us. Hays and I are still in shock mode that her arrival is right around the corner. You think we would finally come to terms with time??!!

The shower was wonderful to say the very least. We had so many people come and share the special day with us. We also got many wonderful gifts for Baby Olivia to enjoy in the days to come. A BIG thanks to Mrs. Roxanne, Mrs.Connie, Cindy, Laura and Rachel for making the day so special for me.

Me and Mom

Mom, me and Amie

Mom, me, Amie and Cindy

Amanda, me and Kristin

Holly and Cole (Olivia's future boyfriend)

Just An Update.....

I just wanted to post a small update on what has been going on since I have not posted anything since before Christmas. We had a wonderful Christmas and got to celebrate with both of our families. Our families love celebrating on Christmas Eve so the first year we were married we tossed a coin to see who got Christmas Eve for that year and have switched back and forth every year since then. This year it was our turn to spend Christmas Eve in Memphis and then we drove back to Jackson Christmas morning to see Hays' family (I guess this is what we will do until Olivia knows about Santa Claus, etc. and we need at stay in our home for Christmas morning). We had a wonderful time and are so thankful for this time of year to celebrate our Saviour's birth.

We spent New Year's in Dallas, TX at the Cotton Bowl. We went with our friends, Jay and Rebecca, and had a great time. It was our last trip before the baby gets here. Hays got credentials to photograph the Cotton Bowl, you can go to his website (link on the side bar) to check the pictures out. He had a great time and did a fabulous job. We didn't take many pictures of ourselves so we don't have much to document our time. We did have a nice and relaxing trip though and didn't want to come home to reality.

Olivia and I are doing great. I am 35 weeks as of yesterday so we have about 34 days to go (thanks to the ticker on here which helps me keep track). We go back to the doctor next week and have a sonogram to check up on Olivia (can't wait to see how much she weighs).

Pictures of the nursery and baby shower soon to come :)

Baby Shower # 1

Last weekend we had several really good friends host our first baby shower. It was such a nice time and we received so many wonderful gifts. We are so blessed to have so many friends and family to share in this time with us. Baby Olivia already has many toys, clothes and many other things due to some very giving friends and family. Thanks to Mrs. Glover for hosting the shower and Mrs. Hester, DeeDee, Natalie, Rebecca and Emilee for being so sweet and helping with this shower and to make this time extra special for us.

My mom, Aunt Cindy, and my sister, Amie were able to come from Memphis to go to the shower too. They were also my little elves for the weekend, which I greatly appreciated!

Maternity Pictures

Hays and I decided to document this pregnancy with some photos. We figured since it was our first pregnancy it would be nice to have something to remember it by since it has gone by soo quickly. One of Hays' photography friends that has a studio was able to take these for us. This is just a sneak peak, we don't want to bore y'all and show every one of them. I think they are so sweet and really capture what a special time this is for us.

Look Who Turned ONE!!!

Hays and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with many blessings. We were able to eat some really yummy food, spend time with all of our family, near and far away, and see old friends with their new babies. All in all it was a wonderful holiday and we are looking forward to Christmas.

Thanksgiving Day was extra special this year because we helped celebrate Wil Franklin's first birthday. He is Amberly and Matt's little boy. He had such a great time opening all of his toys and being able to eat his first piece of birthday cake (which he rather enjoyed). It was fun to see how excited he was. Children are such a blessing and help remind us the true meaning to laughter and life. Happy First Birthday Wil Franklin, none of us can believe that you are already ONE!

WHO DAT??!!

So Matt, Hays' brother, has been a Saints fan for many many years. A few years ago he called and was put on a list for a season ticket holder. Well, after many years of waiting, they called him this year and said they had four season tickets if he wanted to purchase them (supposedly there's thousands of people on the waiting list). Of course, Matt says heck yeah we want them! So all season they have been attending all of the Saints home games. What a season to become a season ticket holder (for those of you who don't keep up with pro-football, like me last season, the Saints are one of two teams that are undefeated).

So Amberly and I were lucky enough to be invited to the Monday night football game against the Patriots (we felt very honored:). We drove to New Orleans that afternoon and then drove back after the game. It was a great game and koodos to Matt for being a BIG fan of the Saints so we could all enjoy going to the games.

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.