Almost done...

I started knitting this blanket 11 months ago....before I was even pregnant. I've slacked off a little, but I only have a few rows left.

I had my friend take this picture because I love this scripture and thought it so fitting. The entire time I knit this blanket I would pray for my little one--even before she was formed :)

Ready and Waiting

Well--we are waiting for the arrival of baby Lydia. I am ready. I have to be honest that I wasn't ready (I was rather anxious) just a few weeks ago, but after a few uncomfortable days/nights--I'm ready :)

This waiting reminds me of 1 Corinthians 3:6 --(paraphrased) We plant, water--but God brings the growth and the increase. It's just waiting. We've done our part--now it's up to Him for the perfect timing of her arrival. May I just be patient :)

Until then--I'm looking at her little crib and sweet little dresses :) I made her bedding, after much hesitation, but I think it came out great!
I started this little gown over a year ago. I made the gown to match the lace that I made the bonnet out of. I think this will be her dedication outfit. I can't wait to see her in it!

I love Craigslist!

We have been looking for a used armoire on Craigslist for 3 months, daily! (Well, I won't say "we"--but I have :)

I have had difficulty with people returning e-mails, returning phone calls, etc.--but we finally landed an armoire that Brett and I both love! We needed the storage space desperately. It's a little large--but it fits with our house decor perfectly.

It was originally from Christian Street Furniture, and it is made of reclaimed wood. So it looks old and antique.

Now just to complete the baby bedding, recover the lime green vinyl chair, and organize everything! Phew--I have a lot to do!

Testing--making a photo larger :)

Well--It works :)

Baby's 1st Photo

Well--this is our little lentil--at 5 1/2 weeks old. Brett said if it's a girl--he'll name her "dot" after her first picture! (just kidding) The doctor said everything is on track so far--and we even saw the heart beating!! It's absolutely amazing that the heart is formed and starts beating around day 21 after conception. It's also amazing that something so small could make one so sick!

In the last 3 days I haven't been feeling so well. As long as I eat every hour and take breaks I do ok. Although, I'm not very motivated to be in school. I have 4 weeks left of school for the summer semester. Pray I make it through!

Can you believe it???

Well after 3 months--we did it! :) We found out June 5--and I'm still in shock a little.
I'm going to the doctor Wednesday, so I'll keep you updated.

A beautiful Day

So today--I started my day by getting up early and going to the Farmer's Market down town with my friend Dana. Then we rushed to meet up at the church to do outreach at alocal nursing home for Servolution. I never knew little old ladies liked to get their fingernails painted so much!

Came home--ate a little lunch, worked on painting the sunroom (no, it's still not finished) and then had a little time for a few pics. I recently bought a few new photo props and couldn't wait to use them. My friend Emerson came over with the kids and this is what we got!

Thanks, Emerson for a wonderful afternoon! Your children are beautiful!