Waiting

November 10th came and went and we are past our due date... we went to the doctor today and there are no changes.  We go back Monday for an ultrasound, to check the fluid levels, his breathing, etc.  If everything continues to be fine, we will schedule an induction for later that week.  Even though she's letting us try induction, she is also wanting us to be aware that if I don't follow the normal labor curve, it probably means he is too big and therefore we will have to do a c-section.  Basically, everything is up in the air right now.  We are just waiting.  Waiting is hard.  I love this quote by Beth Moore... "God is rarely early, but He is never late."  I think we learn so much by waiting, but it's not always easy.  We are clinging to God's promises and faithfulness and trying to learn those all important lessons that God is in control and our job is to trust Him.  I love the words of the song, "While I'm Waiting," by John Waller.  I hope the words encourage you as they have me tonight.



" I'm waiting, I'm waiting on you Lord, and I am hopeful,
I'm waiting on you Lord, though it is painful, but patiently, I will wait.
I will move ahead bold and confident, taking every step in obedience.
While I'm waiting, I will serve You, while I'm waiting, I will worship, while
I'm waiting, I will not fail, I'll be running the race, even while I wait.

I'm waiting, I'm waiting on you Lord, and I am peaceful, I'm waiting on
you Lord, though it's not easy, no, but thankfully I will wait, yes, I will wait.
I will move ahead bold and confident, taking every step in obedience.
While I'm waiting, I will serve You, while I'm waiting, I will worship, while
I'm waiting, I will not fail, I'll be running the race, even while I wait."

Welcome to the Jungle!

Well, here are some pictures of Owen's nursery... we still have a few more things to add, but I wanted to go ahead and get these posted.  We went with the Jungle theme!  We couldn't have done this without my family's help, so a big shout of thanks to them!  It was worth the two coats of paint, right Dad?? :)

Our bags are packed ... we are just waiting on our little monkey to get here!

Just the Two of Us

As we finally got our camera a new battery and all charged up to go for Owen, I found these pictures on the memory card... they're from our honeymoon to Disney World.  It made me smile.  We had such a fabulous time and I realized that we would probably never be at Disney World again... just the two of us, that is, so I wanted to post these so we could remember life before kids!

Here is us on a day of downpour rain ... we ran into this shop and got our pictures made with these hats, hoping the rain would let up.

What we found when we checked in!

We decided to play putt-putt one day, but had no idea that we had picked a professional course... it was like playing golf and both Jim and I were horrible!  We had a blast anyway!

Shower, Part 2

A few Saturday afternoons ago, my good high school friends threw a terrific shower!  We learned to drive together, spent countless nights at each other's houses, and grew up with each other... and the amazing part is we're still friends! :)   Thanks girls for a fabulous afternoon!

Maternity Pics

Our good friend, Kacie, took some maternity photos for us last week.  We took them in Owen's nursery.  I hope to post pictures of the nursery soon... but tomorrow is when the curtain and bedskirt go up, so until then... enjoy these!

Church Baby Shower

On a Sunday afternoon the ladies at church threw an AMAZING shower for us!  We were overwhelmed with all the gifts and outpouring of support!  Since Owen's nursery is a Jungle theme, the shower went right along with that theme. 

                               Here is the  cake... my mom's good friend, Claudette, made it!

                                         Sister-in-law Kristy, Mom, Me, and Sister Julie

                                                There are diapers in the palm tree!

                        Michael and Kristy got a UT bib for Owen that says, " I spit orange."

Aunt JuJu got this huge dog for Owen!

Still here!

Just wanted everyone to know we are still here... just haven't had time/energy for blogging lately.  We have 5 and a half weeks to go until our Owen arrives. ( At least that's the countdown I'm giving myself... if he's late, I will have to come up with a great pep talk for me! :)  He is now moving and kicking all about!  This upcoming week is Fall Break for me and MUCH anticipated!  I have a to-do list a mile long, but can't wait to get some of these things done and off my mind.  We went to our child-birth class all last weekend... it was good, but I think I'm the kinda person who could have done without all that information!  Sometimes, "Ignorance IS bliss!"  They had one of those fake pregnancy bellies that husbands can try on, and when we got there a little early Sunday afternoon, Jim gave it a try... all I have to say is that he lasted about two minutes with it! :)  I wish I had a picture!  He's been really great though... helping me with all sorts of projects.  Here's a peek into what my week will consist of:

1.  washing baby clothes, socks, blankets, etc.
2.  decorating nursery
3.  packing for hospital... at least making a list
4.  deciding on a peditrician
5.  getting camera and video camera up and running
6.  organizing guest bedroom that now has all the office stuff in it!
7.  write out detailed notes for my interim
8.  plan lesson for video taping when I go back to school ( as if being evaulated wasn't enough now it's on camera! :)
9.  returns/purchases at  Babies R' Us and Target
10.  and a zillion other little things...
11. MOST IMPORTANT:   Remind myself that this dream is really happening and before I know it... our baby will be here! :)  Panic... then pray! 

I hope your week is as great as I'm planning to have!