Just the 2 of Us

This past weekend was a very special time for Jason and I --- our last "official" get-away, just the two of us. J surprised me with a night at the Songbird Prairie Bed and Breakfast in northern Indiana. We shared a quiet evening together and were able to have great conversations about the upcoming changes. Perhaps the best part was the gourmet breakfast the next morning! We watched many species of birds fly up to the windows while we ate a 3 course breakfast of glazed pears, blueberry scones, french toast souffle and bananas foster for dessert! Needless to say, we didn't leave hungry!

As the days are winding down, I am really trying to relax and just focus on the present. We have so many exciting things to look forward to, but I desire to be content at this moment and enjoy all the Lord has for me right now. I am beginning to cherish the nights with just me and my sweet husband more and more.

Tea Time

I had my first shower this past weekend! Thanks to my wonderful sister and mother, the gracious hostesses, I shared a "high tea" with some of my closest family members and family friends at the Heavenly Sweets Tea Room. With lots of pink decor and delicious food (almost 4 courses!), it was just the perfect way to begin the last leg of this journey! Desiree led an "Old Wives Tale" game, which was lots of fun for every age. They also had a special cake made by Heavenly Sweets -- it was so beautiful I didn't want to eat it! In addition, each person wrote a piece of advice for me on the back of a pink handprint. I can then save each handprint and add them to a scrapbook or memory album. I need all the advice I can get, so I was very open to everyone's words of wisdom! 


Among all the adorable, pink clothes, hats and blankets, we were so blessed to get the car seat, stroller and video monitors we had registered for.  It meant so much to me to have everyone attend and drive from various parts of Indiana, despite the cold, snowy weather -- I am beyond thankful for each person there! 


I must say that this shower definitely made things become more "real." In almost 2 months we will have our little girl here! We still have lots to purchase and complete before she arrives, but it's such a great feeling knowing the end is quickly approaching! 

Third Trimester is Here

I finally made it to the home stretch -- emphasis on the word "stretch!" The Lord has continued to bless me with a wonderful pregnancy experience, so nothing to complain about! I feel like my belly possibly couldn't get any bigger, but unfortunately these next 2 1/2 months will prove differently I'm sure! We had a great Christmas with both of our families and our little girl got more than she deserved -- lots of pink! We have acquired a few new things for the nursery and it's coming together quite nicely. Jason recently added  bird decals to the walls, making it feel more like a little nest of pink. The picture to the right shows how we placed them on the wall. One is above the changing table and the other next to the rocker. We also got a light pink rug in front of the crib, which adds lots of charm! Things to look forward to this month: doctor's visits every 2 weeks now and 2 baby showers! As the day approaches, we are thinking more and more about meeting our precious daughter and finally seeing her sweet face - right now it seems surreal! Please pray for Jason and I, as we continue to prepare for her and spend our last few months just the two of us.