Let me just take a minute to say.....

ROOOOOOLLLLL TIDE!!!!!!

This weekend, Lucas and I enjoyed a wonderful getaway - which I've dubbed Babymoon 09. I can't wait to tell you all about it and show you some pictures from our fun weekend together!

But we paused all activities on Saturday afternoon, headed back to the hotel, ordered up some pizza and wings, and watched the SEC Championship Game.


My husband was in a good mood and even wore an Alabama shirt that day! Isn't he a good sport? He normally roots for the opposing team just to have something to argue about. He will probably now deny that he wore this shirt and claim that I photoshopped it - both untrue. But he cheered along with me.... even letting out a big "Roll Tide!"


So we cheered and celebrated together as Mark Ingram (Heisman winner, all the way) and the Crimson Tide rolled over Tebow and his Gators! Roll Tide!!

We next face Texas in one month for the National Championship Title! It is about time for our football dynasty to add another championship to the list!!

.... more on Babymoon 09 tomorrow!

Week 30

Dear Lily Ann,

Wow! Can you believe that you and I have been on this journey together for 30 weeks? This seems likes such a huge milestone! We are in the 30s! Three-quarters of the way through this pregnancy! 10 weeks until I can see your precious face! It seems like time is just flying by, and with more holiday festivities quickly approaching I know it will be here soon!

Speaking of holiday festivities, your Grandma and I put up one of our trees this week. Daddy is a little stressed out because we still have bathroom renovations sitting at a standstill, nursery work yet to be completed, a new mantle that needs to be installed, and all of your things strewn about until we have some place to put them. I am worried about how we are going to get it all completed but still determined to get up all of our Christmas decorations this year. Between us, your grandparents, and great grandparents, we'll get all this work completed (in time, hopefully).

However, instead of working on all of our projects and decorating for Christmas this weekend, your dad and I are going to Nashville for a little babymoon. Our last vacation without you! We are looking forward to spending some time together ~ just the two of us. We're going to see some beautiful Christmas lights at the Opryland Hotel, watch the SEC Championship Game (Roll Tide!), attend a professional tennis exhibition match, do some shopping, and find some good eats! We are so excited to share lots of adventures like this with you in the future.

You are really starting to pack some punch with your tiny little kicks! I feel them more and more ~ even when I'm busy and moving around. It is so weird to see my belly move involuntarily! I'm wondering if you might be a little gymnast. Or soccer player, maybe. I'm still crossing my fingers and wishing on the stars for a little tennis player! Whatever you do in life, I simply hope that you are happy and healthy. You no doubt have to be one of the most loved children on the face of this Earth. We'll never let you forget that!

We Love You,

Mommy

Week 29

Dear Lily Ann,

I'm a little behind this week. We are over half way through with our 29th week and I'm just now posting pictures. We had a BIG week! It was our first Thanksgiving trip with you! Next year you will actually be here to enjoy the beach! Every year we go to the beach to eat, shop, and relax. We are so looking forward to having you with us for years to come! Your dad and I, Grandma and Granddaddy, and Mamaw and Papaw are so excited about your arrival and all the fun things we will do together.

We did a little bit of Black Friday shopping. I didn't buy much for Christmas but we bought you lots of clothes (as if you needed any more)! Next year I imagine we'll be Midnight Madness shopping at toy stores to get ready for your first Christmas!

This Thanksgiving ~ and all the Thanksgivings for the rest of my life ~ I am thankful for you.

We Love You,

Mommy

Another Shower for Lily Ann

Great Friends....

Great Food....

Great Gifts....

and the cutest little sleeping baby (Lily Ann's future husband)....

all add up to a great baby shower!!


Lily Ann is certainly going to be one spoiled little girl..... Spoiled with love and spoiled with lots of presents. We are so lucky to have these amazing people in our lives who are looking forward to Lily Ann's arrival 'almost' as much as we are.

Thank you, all, for you love and support! We are so thankful for you!

Week 28

Dear Lily Ann,

Welcome to the third trimester!! What a wonderful week you have had! On Sunday your friends and family got together to celebrate YOU! Since you aren't here yet, I had to open all of your presents. Let me tell you how tiring that was! But each and every gift you received was so special. On top of all the necessities, each guest brought a book with a personalized inscription to you. I can't wait until you arrive and we sit in your nursery reading all those books and the personal notes written just to you!

I went to the doctor's office this week and got to hear your precious little heart beat. We are measuring right on track and looking good (except for Mommy being a little iron deficient). Now that we are in the third trimester, we get to go to the doctor every two weeks. So it won't be too much longer until I hear your heart again!

Your Granddaddy and Papaw came over to help Daddy with the nursery this week. They are making so much progress! And we got the color just perfect for our little girl! I hope you like it.

We are waiting anxiously for your arrival and have several adventures planned for you over the next few weeks. Get ready!!

We Love You,

Mommy

More Nursery Progress

The men were hard at work this weekend and made more progress on the nursery. Lucas and I painted the walls for a second time (the first color was too pink). This color is just what I had in mind! Lucas says it is still pink, not lavender. I disagree. And he is a boy so what does he know?!?

After the paint situation was taken care of, the men could put up the chair rail and finish up the baseboards. It is looking amazing, if I do say so myself. Nice work, Dad, Granddaddy, and Papaw!



We have to sand the caulk down from the seams and put a second coat on everything. We also still need to put up new blinds, new outlet/switch covers, and replace the old closet doors. Once those boring manly things are taken care of, we can get to work on the fun parts of nursery decorating: putting together the furniture, making the curtains and bedding, and getting started on a headboard project I have planned for the daybed. I'll also be able to put all of Lily's things back in her closet and sort through all her new goodies!

I keep telling myself we have plenty of time to get things done, but time is ticking and Lily will be here in less than 3 months. The holidays are going to eat up much of the next 2 months so we better get to work!

Lily Ann's Ladies Shower

Piles and piles of presents!! That is what our living room looks like after this weekend's shower! I was thrilled to visit with our family and friends and show off the ever-expanding baby belly.

These three beautiful women hosted the shower and I am so grateful to have such good friends. They are truly more family than friends. Thank you, ladies!!
And, of course, Landon was there (looking all formal in his necktie onesie his Aunt Ashley made for him). He is anxiously awaiting Lily Ann's arrival!
He even marked the occasion by sleeping in his crib for the first time!

The shower invitations and decorations were done in pink and zebra print. They really went above and beyond to make this a beautiful shower! And just look at the scrumptious food!! I kept going back for more. It doesn't really count if you pick up one chicken salad cup at a time...... or so I told myself.
And the gifts were amazing! I'll go into details on a few later (like - OMG - the stroller!), but I truly love and appreciate each and every gift brought for Lily Ann. She is a lucky girl to have such caring, generous people in her life!

Thank you to everyone who came or sent their regards! We love you!