Announcing "Avery Elizabeth Linam"

She has her knees up and is doing a cheerleader move!!
It's for sure a girl!

Her beautiful litte face

Friends & Family,

It's a girl! We are in shock, and so excited! I have always wanted a little girl. We went to the doctor at 9:30 yesterday and she had the perfect pose, and of course they knew right off it was a girl! We went ahead and shared the joy with our family and decided not to surprise them Saturday night. I have been feeling great and we can now say that we are "tickled pink"! It's surreal now that I know her name, because I truly feel closer to her than ever. I am starting to feel a lot of movement and it's amazing. Each day gets better and better. My focus right now is me and trying to enjoy EACH second with no interference what so ever...

I had a very hard day yesterday... although I found out the great joy of having my dream, a baby girl- I also found out that I lost my job. It was so hard and somewhat unexpected. I lost 2 years of a family at my company, but not due to performance. Because of the unfortunate economy, they had to let go of about 12 or so of us. I am doing well, but was in shock yesterday and have to honestly say I felt the best in the morning, and the worst at night! I don't understand whythings in life happen this way... how a good day can be flipped so quickly... but I do know that there is a true reason for everything and right now, God is really speaking to me and Chad.

I know that God will not bring too much to my life that I can't handle. Chad and I have worked out a plan and I am going to stay home until after we have the baby. I am going to enjoy resting, cleaning, organizing, and getting this baby room ready. All of my girlfriends are so excited, we have started planning and we are thinking of a fun theme to start decorating! I meet with a lady next week on my bedding, so it's now in full swing. I have posted a few pictures for your enjoyment! Chad and I truly appreciate your prayers during this time... God provides no matter what so we are going to continue to just praise him and live each day to the fullest!