Chicco Stroller!

Grammy and Gramps bought Alexander a new Chicco stroller! We love the neutral, green color, and it is a soft and smooth ride. :)

Gramps and I put it together...........

We're ready!

Baby Showers!

Birmingham Shower 11/14
Molly, Whitney, Marion


Ruth made Alexander a beautiful, blue blanket!

Mary Claire and Emory were the official gift-givers :)

Atlanta Shower 11/7

cake Sandy made

Justin's mom gave me Justin's little red baby cap! So sweet!

Aunt KT loves Alexander!

My sister Emily and me

I have felt the love of God for me and baby through the love and generosity of friends and family the last two Saturdays! My first shower was in Atlanta and the second was today here in Birmingham. They were both such fun and great reminders of God's love, provision, and care.

Nursery in Progress

Alexander's organic crib mattress--super huge blessing from Aunt Emmy and Uncle Matt! My grandmother's baby quilt is hanging on the crib. She made one for each of her grandchildren before she passed away, and it's finally time to use it!

Mom bought Alexander 2 Georgia outfits so he'll be ready to watch the games with Daddy next fall. :)

My mom came to help me work on Alexander's room a few weeks ago, and we got a lot accomplished! We put together the crib, washed all of his clothes (in special baby detergent), and spent 3 hours at Babys R Us tweaking my registry and having fun. Here are some pictures of the progress made thus far...

Planting Season

Justin and I FINALLY found a garden center with a worker who could answer our questions and help us learn how to landscape our yard! We've wandered through Lowes, Home Depot, Ace, Helena Landscape Supply, etc. only to become frustrated and give up. On Saturday, we went to "The Garden" on Morgan Rd. and the owner (a sweet older man named David) told us about all of the possible bushes we could plant and went above and beyond to help us out! We will definitely be going back there in the spring! Justin worked so hard on Saturday making our front bed look really good. Here are some pics of him hard at work. We planted some pretty red bushes and three gardenias.

27 Weeks Pregnant

Alexander's kicks are getting a lot stronger! This week I have my doctor's appointment on Friday and I'll be checked for gestational diabetes (I have to fast the night before and drink a "lovely breakfast shake"). I may also be given my RH- shot. I'm taking the whole day off so Justin and I will eat lunch together afterwards. :) My second trimester is quickly coming to a close (only 1 week left!). I've really enjoyed the "golden trimester," but I'm thankful to be getting closer to meeting this little guy.