Since my belly is changing so rapidly I thought that I would post more pictures of the Sophie bump. She is moving all the time now. It’s the sweetest thing in the world when you feel those little bumps and spins. She is getting stronger too. The other night I had my arm by my side and she gave me the biggest kick that it bumped my arm up a little bit. Apparently she is advanced in this area because Joe had felt her kick at 17 weeks which from what my mom says is very early. What does that mean I’m in for :-)? Sorry for the random position of the pictures. I'm still figuring this whole blogging thing out!

It continues to amaze me how much more productive I am when I make a list. If I don’t make lists then I’m completely disorganized and will end up confusing up from down. So last night I sat down and organized a list of what needs to be packed each night since our big move is Saturday (if everything goes accordingly). This seemed a little dorky to my husband, but I assured him that he wouldn’t want to see our house with out that list! Not to mention all that would go missing from our house. My family is convinced that there is an abyss where all my missing items are because I lose things quickly if I am not organized, but that is another topic all together! I wonder what it is about that list that makes me work so much more effectively and productively. I think it has something to do with having a goal. A goal helps me know what I need to accomplish, organize a plan of how to achieve this goal, and how much time I have to complete the task. It is the best feeling when you reach this goal. Every night it’s like a little victory! I feel amazing when I go to bed and I sleep so much better! All because of a simple list!

Now about packing…I HATE it!! I have packed my house ELEVEN TIMES in FIVE AND HALF YEARS! Granted those moves weren’t very big moves since I was in college and had roommates and mostly consisted of me moving my stuff a couple miles down the street, but none the less it is RIDICULOUS! I’ve always been a very “settled” person. I can’t live in a house where everything is not in its exact place (I have slacked on this since I’ve been pregnant! Some how sleep was more important). So it is killing me that our house in completely torn apart and it’s only been 2 days! This is why I waited so long in the first place to start packing…because I would rather bust my tail to do it in one week and not have to look at an undone house for any longer! I can not wait until this weekend when I start having an organized house again! Not to mention that I am so proud of the little house that will be ours!! I am so completely amazed once again at how much God has blessed us! I know now that building would have been disastrous! I do not know of specific incidences that would have happened I just have that peace when you know that God just saved you from something.

Oh my word...I'm an adult?!

I woke up the other morning wondering when it was that I became an adult? It seemed to happen over night. I mean sure I've graduated college, begun a full time job, gotten married, paid my own bills for over a year now, but none of these things made me feel like an "adult". Some how buying a house and the pending arrival of a person who will be completely and totally dependant on me really made the whole adult thing definite. There is no way of returning, no vacation, just raw reality. The reality of a burden of providing a good and secure life for a tiny person. Being a parent is such a HUGE responsibility! One that I do not know how people face with out the peace and safety of Christ! It is not something you can do with out Him! Maybe parents never feel prepared for this task. Maybe that is how it is suppose to be..."His strength is made perfect in our weakness". Maybe we are suppose to feel inadequate so that we rely totally on Christ for the answers. This is where I find my comfort; to know that Joe and I do not have to do it on our own. Well, sorry for the venting session.

It's a GIRL!!

Obviously, my hunch was wrong. It's a girl, not a boy. I could not be more excited though! I mean how can you not get excited about shoes, bows, ribbon, dresses, and well basically, anything girl?! We have chosen to name her Sophia Grace. I think that this is such an elegant, classy, and timeless name. Plus, it has a touch of sassy in there. She is going to have her daddy wrapped around her finger! Which in my opinion is a good thing because I know she will be the sparkle in his eye, but he will love her enough to still put boundaries(punishment when needed) on her. It has been my pray that my daughter would idolize her father/my husband. It is so important for girls to have the support, security, and adoration of her father. So many woman have not had this and it is my opinion that we as a society are seeing the effects. Fortunately, I know that she will have this in Joe, and I am extremely thankful! I have attached a picture of the Sophie (what we will call her for short). She's precious!

On to more topics...our house. We have decided not to build. We did not have a peace about the situation so after much thought and prayer we called the company to let them know we would not be needing their services. I felt such a relief when we did this! We have found a BEAUTIFUL townhouse that we have put a contract on. I LOVE IT! I truly feel that God brought us to this place! I won't bore you with all the details, but it has worked out so much better than building would have! Plus, we can be in by the end of August...YAY! We have been pre-approved for the loan and they have called us to schedule a closing. Joe said there is always a slim chance that something could happen before the closing, but the chances are not great. It's still a little nerve-wracking though! I will keep you posted!