Half Way There!

I can hardly believe I'm 20 weeks pregnant. It's such a good feeling to know we're half way there (as of yesterday). I am really enjoying this phase of pregnancy and feel so blessed to be feeling good. I daydream all the time about holding my little girl and what she'll look like and what she'll act like and what her laugh will sound like. I can't wait to see Brandon become a daddy. I am so so excited for that. And I can't wait to see our parents become grandparents and our sisters and brother-in-laws become aunts and uncles. But I'm also loving just being pregnant and feeling the (occasional) sweet little kicks in my belly. I'm definitely looking pregnant now and this whole we're-gonna-have-a-baby-thing is getting more and more real everyday. We are getting into more of the planning phase, but it's pretty overwhelming. So for now, we're just going to take it slow and enjoy it.

Vacation

At the beginning of our vacation this year we got to go to Atlanta for a few days. It was so nice to spend a couple of days with Brandon's parents. We even got to spend some time with Brandon's cousins while they stopped through town. My one request while we were there was Stone Mountain. I grew up going to Stone Mountain and nothing makes a summer night more fun for me. We had a great time. Here are a few of the pictures we took while we were there.

 

 

After a few days with them, we headed to the beach for a few days with my family. We had a wonderful relaxing week with lots of good food, good games, good shopping, good movies, and lots of good books. It was such a relaxing week and I'm already ready for next year.  I couldn't stop thinking all week about how next year will be a lot different with our little girl and I just can't wait!!! We didn't take many, but here are a few of the pictures we did take.

 

Miss you all already!!!

The Big Reveal

This has been a crazy month. Maybe I'll go back and catch up some time. It's been a great month with friends and  We've been busy and productive, but also I've been a little lazy and tired. But our little baby keeps growing and time has flown by. Last week I started feeling kicks, which was really amazing. Yesterday we had our 18 week appointment where they did the anatomy sonogram. We were so excited
and anxious to find out what we were having, and the sonographer told us she's 100% sure... 

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!  

And she's very squirmy and very healthy. We feel so very blessed and excited to become parents to this precious baby girl. Here's a few pictures from telling our friends on Wednesday night at Small Group at our house. They were so sweet and excited for us. Now, lots to do. Time to paint the baby room!!!