Monday.

It has been a busy few days around here, with even busier days to follow. It seems I have been in a whirlwind of cleaning the most random things (nesting), hosting parties and get togethers as a dear friend is moving away this week, enjoying afternoons spent playing outside, soaking in sweet moments with Saylor as the time draws close to meeting her little brother, and trying to finish up the few remaining things around the house.

Our sweet neighbors and dear friends are moving to Atlanta this week and we are so sad to see them go.

The ladies in the neighborhood got together Friday night and went out to celebrate with just the girls. Saturday night, we hosted the families at our house to bid them farewell. Barron Family, you will be missed!

Sunday was spent napping and playing outside. The time change is a little more tricky with little ones. We all seemed a bit more exhausted than usual, so early bed times and long naps it was. I did manage to sneak in a few moments of cleaning here and there, as nesting can really take a hold of you the week before delivery. 

Speaking of delivery, we have just 10 more days to go and I really cannot believe it. 10 days! 10 days? Where has the time gone? I have Baker's bag packed and ready to go and have mine semi-packed, just in case he decides to make his appearance sooner. 

I have finished up my Beth Moore "James" Bible study, and wow, what a blessing it was. I have done 5 or 6 of her studies, but this one was just so powerful and seemed to deliver just what I needed. A mix of conviction, strength and fulfillment of the soul. I read her blog this morning, and she closed with this... "Keep walking the thing out. Jesus is worthy of it." Amen sister.

Happy Monday, friends. Have an extra cup of coffee this morning (I know I will, as this time change is making for a tough monday!). 

Happy 30th, KB!

Happy 30th birthday to my dear, sweet Kristen!

We've shared some of the best times of our lives together....

my wedding day

her wedding day...

(as I give her the finishing touches, 9 months pregnant, ha!)

she came to meet my baby girl

And now she is expecting a little girl of her own, just 4 weeks behind me. I couldn't be more excited for a sweeter, kinder person. She is a friend I will have the rest of my life and one I am so very thankful for.

She has lifted me up with her prayers, her smiles and her laughter throughout the past 10 years. I layed on her bed till all hours of the night more times that I can count in college. We shared phone dates almost daily as we both found our way through those first "career" years. I have watched her become a wife and now she will be a mother.

Happy 30th Kristen... may this be the best year ever! I am so blessed to call you my friend. I love you!

15 weeks and a few other things

Today,  I am 15 weeks pregnant with Baby B, and this pregnancy is completely flying by! I am starting to show a little bit and am getting excited about finding out what we are having sometime within the next month.

Sean and I went to Bald Head Island this past weekend for a few days and enjoyed some down time. It was so nice to be able to relax, sleep late and nap! I felt like my body was re-charged when we got back. We should do that more often :)!

Some special people are really on my heart this week. I am lifting you up in prayer. Also, my wedding photographer, and a sweet friend of mine, Kellie Kano (www.kelliekanophotography.com), is back in the hospital this week. Please keep her in your prayers. She has two darling little fellas awaiting their mommy's return home.

We started a new Mom's Bible Study at church yesterday. I was refreshed at the promises, we as young moms, have. No one... not God, our husbands or our children expect us to be perfect moms. We are challenged to rely on God and his mighty power to guide us as we raise these little beings to walk in His way.

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 

- 2 Peter 1:3

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along:  15 weeks

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  not sure, will be at the doctor next week

Maternity Clothes:  No maternity clothes yet.

Best Moment this week:  I am feeling the baby move every now and then. So much earlier this time than with Saylor!

Gender: Don't know yet

Movement: Flutters here and there

Food Craving:  crushed ice, cinnamon toast

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly

Sleep:  I am beat most days, so sleep has been okay

What I am looking forward to:  Watching my belly grow, finding out the sex, getting nursery ideas!

Belly Button:  In

Stretch Marks: None yet. 

Symptoms:  Some nausea here and there, killer headaches

Happy 30th, Vick!

Happy 30th birthday to my very dear friend, Vickie! 

How blessed I am to call you my friend. I love you and cherish our times together more than you will ever know. I have spent some of the best days of my life with you by my side, and for that, I am forever grateful. Cheers to 30 years of one heck of a person and 30 more of laughter, fun and sharing the joys of our lives together.  Here's to you....

I love you, Vick, and hope you have the best day ever. Cheers, my friend!

nyc love.

my oldest and dearest friend lives in nyc. and on the day Saylor was born, she hopped on a plane and arrived at the hospital, with this in tow... cheers to you C! baby Say will grow up showing nyc love.

nyc and chair love.

i love this chair. 

via

and what's even better than that fab chair?

this picture reminds me of my very dear friend who happens to live in new york city, who i happen to love, too.

happy tuesday, friends.