Happy Sibling Day!!!

Just wanted to take a minute and post about my wonderful siblings. I truly have the best sisters in the world, and don't know what I'd do without them. They're my best friends, confidants, encouragers, fashion consultants, and some of the best women I know. I'm so proud of them and their many accomplishments, but it's their humor, their confidence, their friendship, and most of all their love for the Lord that I admire the most. Jess and Al, yall are seriously the best!

Maternity Photos

I'm 34 weeks along and we are just getting so excited to meet our baby girl.  I have so enjoyed being pregnant, and I really wanted to document this wonderful time in our lives.  So, of course, I asked my wonderful sister in law if she could help us with that. Kim came in town this past weekend and took some photos for us. I absolutely love her photography style and the way she captured us in such a casual and realistic way. If you aren't already familiar with her work, you need to check out

  Coati Photography. Here are some of the photos she took.

Nashville Shower

It's finally time for me to post about my Nashville shower. I don't even know where to start. I've been putting off this post because there's no way I can adequately describe how wonderful it was. Beth, Allie and Jess really out-did themselves. The theme was books, and it was absolutely ADORABLE. I felt so very overwhelmed and blessed to be showered in such a way. God has placed some of the most amazing women in my life, and so many of them were there to love on me and Evelyn. I was so emotional, being surrounded by all of the women I love so much. It was very humbling, but very fun to see everyone and spend time with such wonderful family and friends. Here are some pictures, please notice how cute everything was. Even the chevron straws! And the food was, not only delicious, but it was all book themed- like "If You Give A Moose a Muffin" muffins. I'm so sentimental, and it seemed like every food, decoration, and every gift was so sweet and thoughtful. They even put together a book compilation of everyone's wishes for baby Evelyn, something I have already read and re-read. I can't wait to read it to her, along with the many other wonderful books I get to read to my baby girl, each with a sweet message inside. Ok I'll quit yapping, here are some of the photos--

Now for the pictures of some of the women there who came from from 5 different states to be there for me and show me such amazing support. I love you all!!!

Us with "Nana and Grandaddy"

   

So excited to be getting ready for our sweet girl!

(wow, I look large)

Thank you Bethy and Porter for opening up your beautiful home. Love you!!!

Oh and I made Memommy take a picture with me later since I didn't get one at the shower...

 And Dad too, although I'm lookin rough...

 Thank you for reading this long post and thank you for your constant love and prayers as we get ready to welcome our baby to this world. We feel so very blessed and know that Evelyn Ruth is already one loved little girl. There are no words to express how much we appreciate it.

30 Weeks

Last Monday, I had my 30 week sonogram! Mom even got to come with us since she was still in town, so that was really special. Evelyn was kicking a lot (like stretched out legs into my ribs), and her hands pretty much stayed up in her face. She was also doing "practice breathing" even though her lungs don't yet need oxygen. How amazing is that. Everything looked great and I just can't stop thinking about what a miracle it is to be carrying this baby. I am so blessed and am constantly reminded of our awesome God, how He created our inmost being, how He knit us together formed us in our mother's womb. I am carrying and feeling the actual evidence of that every single day, and can't help but be joyful and thankful beyond words can express.

And I know these are difficult to see, especially since they're scanned. But I just have to post these pictures of Evelyn's sweet little profile. In the first one, she has her hand up in front of her face. But I just can't quit looking at these beautiful pictures of my baby. I just can't wait to meet her.