we're ready to rock

...literally!  We got our new recliner in today that my parents got us for Lil' Jones!  Jared and my Dad went to pick it up and got is set up in the nursery today.  It is super comfortable and looks amazing in the nursery.  I can't wait to rock my little man to sleep! 

20 weeks and counting

Jared and I went in today for our 20 week appointment.  We had an ultrasound and the tech checked Lil' Jones to make sure everything looked good...and it did!!!  We are so excited to have a healthy little boy.  It was amazing to see how much he has grown in just a few weeks.  We were able to see him drinking and playing with his little man-parts...such a boy already! 

the secret's out

I finally let my kiddos in on the baby secret today at school.  Many of them already knew I was expecting but, had been good about keeping it a secret.  Since the teacher next door is also pregnant (with twins!) the kids definitely heard some baby talk going on anyways.  I decided to go ahead and let them know at the end of the day and they were SO excited.  When they found out I was having a boy they all decided to suggest some names...

Michael Jackson

Charlie Brown

Maxine...no it's a boy so it has to be Max!

Joshua

Jake

Justin Bieber

and the list goes on...

We will see if any of these suggestions work out but it's not looking too good.  Very cute though!  I am sure I will be hearing quite a bit more advice and funny comments in the future from my little ones.  Can't wait! 

it's coming along

Jared and I got so much done for the nursery this weekend.  This weekend we hit up some stores to find alphabet letters for the alphabet wall.  We find 11 letters on Saturday and then cheated by order the other letters from www.CraftCuts.com.  We were able to pick out different fonts, heights, and thicknesses for each letter.  Amazing!!!

The letters we found on Saturday...I love the "O"!!!

We also found an adorable clock that we are going to use in the nursery.  The colors are great and it will look amazing above the crib.  Jared wasn't too keen on the clock at first so we didn't get it but, we went back and picked it up before we headed home.  Absolutely LOVE IT!!!

I was out and about today looking for some other items for the room and also found a couple online.  Let me know what you think...

Basket from Target that will go on the dresser for diapers, wipes, etc.

Baskets from Target to go in the cube shelf we got from Ikea (hopefully we can find 3)

Rug I found at Ikea (simple and light to brighten up the room)

ch-ch-ch-changes

It seems these days that EVERYTHING is changing!  Starting off with my belly that seems to be getting bigger everyday.  I can't keep my hands off my growing belly.  It is so neat to know that our little boy is growing and changing daily, too.  I can't wait to see him again in the next couple of weeks.  We also got our bedding in the other day...so cute!  I am super excited to start decorating his room.  And, what perfect timing...I have Monday off to get started!  So fun!

It is crazy to think about how much our lives are going to change when the little one arrives.  Lately, I have been thinking about the things we won't be able to do as much anymore and how many changes we are going to have to make in our routine.  We are going to be PARENTS!!!  I have been feeling so many emotions and all these thoughts keep on running through my mind...I'm sure the hormones play a part in it all, too.  I can't wait for everything that is to come but, I still worry about how I will be as a mom.  I'm pretty sure it's just a fear of the unknown.  I've been praying constantly and I know that God will be here to guide Jared and I through this new stage in our lives.  He always is!!!    

what a wonderful weekend!

I cannot believe that the weekend is already over!  The weather was absolutely beautiful and we had such an amazing weekend.  I must say it started out better for me than Jared though.  On Friday, a few ladies from church and I went out to Gloria's in Colleyville for Girls' Night.  So much fun and delicious, too.  It was really nice to hang out and talk with wonderful women that I don't get to see very much anymore.  I feel a little more prepared about what's to come with our little boy after talking to people who have been through it all before. 

On Saturday, Jared and I were able to enjoy the wonderful weather while doing a little shopping in Dallas with my family.  It was fun hanging out and especially nice having the energy to go walking around shopping all day!  We were able to stop at Ikea and get the shelving I wanted for the nursery. 

It's so nice to see everything start to come together.  I am hoping that the bedding comes in today or tomorrow.  I cannot wait to see it in peron! 

crib bedding...check

I am so excited to not only have an item checked off my baby to-do list but, that I found the perfect bedding for our little boy!  I wanted to get a bedding set that had a lot of color so that I am able to mix and match accessories and this is it.  It is so colorful but not too overwhelming!  I added a picture below and will keep you updated on any new nursery information!

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