Tickled Pink Belly Pics!

I had the best weekend! My best friend Lindsey was in town to visit this weekend from Memphis. When she arrived we just hugged for so long and then immediately started catching up! She bought me the cutest basket full of goodies that had receiving blankets, candles, bath stuff, earrings, a beautiful painted cross for Avery's room, a green swirly vase.... there was quit a bit more too! I was so excited to get that basket, and it was so fun to see the bright colors that are like Avery's room! I had a little treat for her too, and made her a frame, along with a few other little goodies! We went to Chilli's (our favorite) Friday night, and then went and saw mom and Tiff. Dad is out of town so Tiff stayed with mom Friday night! Saturday we slept in, cooked breakfast, talked over coffee and did a little shopping! Then Sunday we enjoyed getting Avery's bedding together (yes, its completely finished)... and then had coffee with our close friend Kate. It was SO nice catching up!! Kate, Lindsey, and I were super close all through our Shiloh days!

Lindsey is really into photography and is amazing! While she was here she took some belly pics of me that turned out awesome! I was so happy with them... there are tons more that aren't on here, but here are a few for now. If any family wants copies of anything, please let me know and I will get copies for you. We had so much fun taking all of these pictures and being silly. The most sentimental part of it was that these are all done in Avery's room!

On the Avery front, I am now 27 weeks... feeling strong, healthy, happy, and great! My belly has rounded out and I am feeling more pregnant than ever, but great about myself. I haven't gained hardly much weight and have been trying very hard to eat right and drink LOTS of water. (Of course I splurged this weekend)....My energy level is starting to fall a bit, but I am learning to take things slow and prop my feet up when I start feeling tired. I feel her kick everyday morning, noon, and night. My bond is SO close with her already, I just love feeling her inside of me. I go to the doctor on March 11th so will have another update for you then!

Bedding is completely done- including all of the drapes! Waiting on the bed to arrive, and my painter to come on the 21st- and I can start getting this room together! I feel so blessed that Chad and I planned in advance for our girl, we had a fund all set aside for her before I lost my job... so with the graciousness of God, we have been able to do TONS for her and more than I ever dreamed. I am so blessed. . .