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!!!

 

Women's Retreat

Last weekend, I went to our Women's Retreat with some of my best girlfriends. The retreat was wonderful- very uplifting and challenging to continue striving to do God's work in this world. And I can't help but feeling extremely blessed and surrounded by the most wonderful group of women. I never thought I'd have a group like this to confide in, pray with, laugh with, serve alongside, encourage and be encouraged by. They have truly blessed my life. Love you girls!

Guess Whhaaattt?

So it's finally time to make the official announcement- we are going to have a baby!!! 

I'm am almost 12 weeks along, and we'll be welcoming Baby Craddock sometime around the beginning of November. We are so very excited and we feel very, very blessed. We have felt so covered with love and support from our family and closest friends and can't wait to meet our little one in a few short months!

(The pictures were taken at 8 weeks)

Happy Birthday Booger Bear!!!

Today is Bailey's 4th birthday. She's so mature. I just love this pup more than anything and love that Brandon and I made a rash decision all those years ago to go get the runt of the litter from Ennis, TX. She has been the best dog and I don't know what I'd do without her. If you're ever having a bad day and need some unconditional lovin, she's just what you need. And today, she's going to be getting lots of yummy doggy treats, even though her metabolism has slowed down a bit and some of those womanly curves are more apparent.

Pioneer Woman

Guess what. I met her. THE Pioneer Woman. I went with Lindsay and Kristyn to get our cookbooks signed by one of our cooking inspirations. She signed our books and even talked to us for a few minutes.

Brandon is FAMOUS!

Last week, Brandon and several of our friends were extras in a Rangers' commercial. To Brandon, this is like a huge deal. He's been a Rangers fan forever and literally has to watch every single game. So being in this commercial with two of the players was awesome. He's sitting right behind Yu Darvish, the Rangers' new pitcher from Japan. Don't get Brandon started...he loves him. So thanks, Daniel- for giving my husband a better gift than I ever could. Glad yall had a fun day skipping work.

Easter Weekend

For Easter this year, we went to Nashville for a few days with my family. We hadn't seen them since Christmas, so it was so great to see my sweet family. We had a great time visiting with them for a few days. Here are a few of the casual pictures we took on Easter.

 

 

 

Aunt Allie snuggling up with the doggies.

Bathroom Reno

After many years of hating this bathroom, it is finally remodeled. And I'm happy. If you don't already know, my husband is amazing. With a little bit of my vision and assistance pulling down yucky layers of wallpaper, Brandon transformed this bathroom into something beautiful. He scraped and patched and painted and built and installed everything himself. Amazing. And here are the pics...

BEFORE:

 (as in 2009 before we moved in)

                                              

AFTER:

 

 I love it!