Maternity Pictures

I can't even say enough about the beautiful maternity pictures that Christy did for our family. She is such an amazing photographer. The highlight of the shoot for me was when my lovely husband wanted to do a spin on the traditional belly shot with the husband. Needless to say this picture says a thousand words. Click on this link an you will see.

A precious gift

Marty and I were very blessed to be able to volunteer again at Athens Technical College for their Ultrasound Technician Department, but this time we were overwhelmed to be the first to have a 3D/4D ultrasound on their new machine with one of the factory technicians. It was truly overwhelming to see our little Jackson. The first picture is like the hands of God showing off His new masterpiece and miracle.

His precious little body.

Hiding from us.

Crossing his feet just like his Momma.

You know you go to church in the country when...

...this is a Sunday morning picture moment.

1st Baby Shower 9-26-09

Marcy Hanks, my dear sweet friend and a/k/a my former boss (she can't stand when I refer to her as that) gave me the sweetest baby shower on Saturday, September 26th. It was a beautiful day to share with friends and family. Marty's Mom started a tradition of giving me sentimental baby items from when Marty was a baby. She had previously given me his baby book and at this shower gave me his first pair of Stride Rite shoes. Who knew that they have been around longer than 32 years...hehe.

I pray that my husband doesn't mind, but I just had to share this e-mail he sent out today to me, Maddy and his Mom about the youth service last night:

I didn’t notice! You’re my MOM and a great one at that. Don’t say no, the reason YOU ARE is because you took me to church. And when you took this retarded boy to church, Jesus met me there. Thanks goes to Maddy for making me not give up on life. Thanks goes to Missy for pushing me to a calling into the ministry. Thanks goes to Missy for keeping me sane and crazy at the same time.

Last night in the youth… He came. Yes sir, His presence was there. About 40 youth was moved in such away that only Jesus can do. We had no preaching only a candle lit room. The students were told to only pray. Talk to Jesus and no one else. I attached what I had on the screen. I had low worship music playing and yes He came. He came in and walked among us all. Tears filled the room with confessions and concerns of the heart. He knelt down next to each one. He whispered words that only that person needed. He dried tears and called some in the ministry! He spoke to hearts and told those hearts things that the world can not do for them! I can honestly say I have only witnessed this type of moment but a few times in my life. It was unexpected but greatly needed.

Thanks Jesus for coming to a small town in Georgia last night. YOU Jesus are a great awesome Savior. Thank you for saving me from Hell and saving me from my life!

Sneak Peek at Jackson's nursery

So I have been really and I mean really hesitant to share our "theme" for Jackson's nursery for several reasons, but mainly because we were worried that everyone would go out and by us a bunch of Superman stuff and we already have plenty. I know that may sound bad, but you would be surprised. It happened to us before with a John Deere theme we had in our old house. So I share this sneak peek at his nursery simply because I just can't contain my excitement on how good it looks. Tracy Massey of Massey Murals came and did this today and it is fabulous. We still need to hang pictures and place Marty's Superman memorabilia from when he was a kid on the shelves, etc. So there will be more pictures to come eventually. In the meantime enjoy...

27 weeks

I can't believe that I am 27 weeks along with our little boy, Jackson. Then on the other hand I can't believe I still have 13 weeks to go. We are just besides ourselves with complete and utter joy. here are a few belly shots from Monday: