Getting ready for baby

This past weekend some friends threw us a couples shower for baby girl. It was a lot of fun having husbands and wives there. The ladies of course dominated in the game, Battle of the Sexes and then men had to serve us hot chocolate. It was a nice touch! It was such a blessing for us to get some things that we really needed for the new baby, plus a lot of fun for us to hang out with church people outside of church. I walked away feeling very loved and so much more ready for our little one. Diapers and wipes are ready, plus a few cute outfits, in case she happens to arrive early- don't worry mom, I'll try my hardest for her not to. It really made me kick things into gear by sorting through all of Halle's baby things and see what I need and don't need, or rather what's usable and what's not. Here we are enjoying the festivities!








Being pregnant at this time of year and watching all of the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations has made me constantly think about the world preparing for Jesus. I mean, if the world possibly knew that a Savior would be born, what type of preparations would be made, and how much commotion would be involved in getting everything "just right." It's amazing that Jesus was born into a world, so unaware of His coming. It makes me think of Christmas so differently, as I anticipate celebrating his birth as I'm working so hard to get ready for our baby's birth. It makes me so honored to be carrying one of God's creations, and helps me to imagine a glimpse into what Mary must have gone through. Here's to the season about so much more than we can imagine- a King arriving as a small, helpless, baby, to save us all!

Halle Cakes
On another note, Halle and I attended at PTA event last week at a local pizza buffet restaurant, called CiCi's. All of the kids got a tour of the kitchen- which was not that thrilling for her- got to make their own pizza, and a craft. Halle really took a lot of time making her pizza, and a mess I may add, plus making her stocking- or "craft," as she says. Here she is with some other friends getting the job done!