Happy New Year!

Ok, so New Year’s Eve and being prego don’t really go together… this is why I was in bed nice and early! Not too much happening here lately… just passing the time. It is funny how this pregnancy thing really makes me impatient. First I couldn’t wait to start showing… definitely doing that now, now it is me wanting to feel the baby, and I am also so anxious to get to meet this little one. It’s all going so fast and yet so slow, all at the same time.

One reason I have been so excited is the fact that Natalie is about to pop! Severen is almost here! I got to throw her a little baby shower with our home team pals. I think I had more fun shopping for Severen than I have had shopping in a long time!

Wednesday, January 7th was Stephen and my 3rd year anniversary! I of course was sick, and could barely talk. (See honey, your not missing too much.) Stephen is by far the most amazing husband ever! The past 3 years have truly brought me more joy than I could have ever imagined. God has blessed me so dearly with this incredible man. And now through our love God is blessing us with another life that we get to share it all with. Even though I had already purchased my anniversary gift (I am so thoughtful), Stephen once again surprised me with a gift. I received a stunning dozen long stem red roses at my door. And then a beautiful charm bracelet with two gorgeous charms; one of a baby carriage and one of a heart with Happy Anniversary on it. I am so thankful for Stephen and am looking forward to all of our future years of adventures! Happy Anniversary Stephen!

Now we can countdown to getting ready for Stephen to come home! I have quite the list of items to get accomplished by the time Stephen steps off of his plane. Luckily for me, Stephen’s parents have been helping with everything! They are so sweet and kind and sure as heck are too nice… I am sure they are counting the days for Stephen to get home too! Right now they have been painting our guest bathroom while I am at work. The air filters are changed, Christmas stuff in the attic, the batteries replaced in all the smoke alarms, and so many other things! So not only have I had a great three years of joy with Stephen, but I have had a great three years of extra love with his family!

The curtains are almost done… well they have been almost done for a few weeks now, but now that I am feeling better they should be done later this week. Here is what I have done so far… the master bath ones - done and up. The front living room done and up, just need to move the furniture back in place. The dining room - done but need to get the rod up. The picture makes it hard to tell but I used the fabric from the living room for the top section of the curtains (about top 3 feet) then the silk ivory ruffle, and then sage green burlap for the bottom (about 6 1/2 feet).

Praise the Lord for our baby! Praise the Lord for Severen! Praise the Lord for my sweet loving husband! And Praise the Lord for my family!