A lot to be thankful for

This year we stayed in Dallas for Thanksgiving since we can't really travel and our family will all be coming down soon both for baby and for Christmas. We had a great time eating loads of food and dozing off while watching football. We got some Christmas decorating done but mostly just relaxed and enjoyed the calm before baby joins us. If you watched the Dallas game you know that we also got a big surprise today... it snowed! At first it was slow rain but then it definitely got fluffier and was truly snow. If you look closely you may see some in the pictures. Chelle wasn't excited about that at all, as you can see.

This year we do have a lot to be thankful for: our wonderful families who love and support us, our health, our home, good jobs, and great friends both here in Dallas and all over the country. And of course... baby. As many of you know, we had miscarried last year and God took us through a time of trial and healing all at once. It was difficult, but has also made us that much more thankful and appreciative of this pregnancy. It was a great reminder that the Lord's timing is so perfect and that he really does want what is best for us. We are excited about what the future holds for us this year and for all the change that will be here before we know it!

Mmmmm... Sweet tarts

Throughtout the course of her pregnancy, Chelle has had very few cravings. In fact, there's been a lot of times when nothing at all sounds good, even things like ice cream or pickles. However, in the last couple weeks, she cannot eat enough Sweet Tarts. We bought 3 rolls of them and they were gone within a few days. Chelle knows the grocery stores that have them and the ones that don't. It's pretty intense.

Nursery is done! (For the most part...)

Well the nursery is getting very close to being done! Chelle finished making the curtains and bedding and Grant finally got drawer pulls on the dresser. We have yet to hang anything on the walls- we plan to put up some kind of shelf as well as her initial (no we won't tell you what letter it is. Hint: not a "X"). We'll show you pictures of that in about 6 weeks... Yes, we really are only about 6 weeks away. 4 weeks if you ask Grant. Anyway, here's some pictures:

This is bedding that Chelle made (including the blanket and crib skirt above and the bumper below):

And the modified dresser from a garage sale:

And of course, every little girl needs a chandelier! Thank you Aunt Rhelda- it really looks great!

Baby Shower

Chelle had her first baby shower last week and it was tons of fun. It was thrown by her sister-in-law Jenny and Sarah, her friend since high school. Chelle's parents were in town for it. All the girls made onesies for the baby and tried to guess her weight and birthday. Needless to say, we got a load of necessities for baby and we are so thankful for all the friends and family in our lives, both near and far.

Pregnant at the Pumpkin Patch!

First of all, sorry for the recent lack of posts. We are lazy.

So last weekend we went to the pumpkin patch at the church right behind our house to try and get in the Fall mood. Tough when you're sweating in the 90 degree heat as you are walking up there. Chelle's parents were also in town for her Baby Shower (more on that later).

Date Night

Two weeks ago (sorry for the late post), we went to Kona Grill for dinner. We love that place. We had salmon and salad and then... a brownie the size of our heads. Seriously it's like half a pan of brownie with ice cream. Delicious. Here's a picture we took before dinner:

Daddy Painting the Dresser

Last weekend Grant painted the dresser that we got for baby. We found it at a garage sale, but it just needed a little attention. We sanded it down and painted it black to match the crib. Hopefully baby will like it!

Chelle also decided to make her own baby bedding so she has been busy as well. She made the bumper, a blanket, crib skirt, and even a little pillow. We'll get some pictures of it all once it's finished.

Baby has been kicking very consistently and with much more power! We keep telling her to get it all out now so that once she's born she can just sleep and sleep... The books say she is now about 2 pounds and over a foot long. Chelle also found her these adorable pink shoes to reward her for all the kicking.