It's crazy how fast time is flying by! In just a few short weeks our little Lacey Elisabeth will be here. My parents came out last night to help me around the house steam cleaning the carpets and cleaning out cupboards. It's amazing how many things that we got knocked off of our to do list. I think Josh will be excited to see that when he gets home from his time with Echoing Angels.

Josh has been away with EA doing tour rehearsals. I'm so excited to have him home tonight. He's taking me out on a date tonight. We're going to do dinner, shopping and a movie. I'm really looking forward to having some quality time with him.

Tomorrow a few of my friends are taking me for a spa day to get manicures and pedicures. Kind of a last hurrah before Lacey gets here. I'm sooo looking forward to being pampered. I love getting my nails done. Just a very girlie thing to do. Afterward I think we'll grab some lunch. So I'm looking forward to that.

Josh, Echoing Angels and all the families are heading to down to Callaway Gardens tomorrow. Except for me. :-( Being 9 1/2 months preggo it's too hard to travel these days. They will be leading worship at a church on Sunday morning. Just wish that I could go too.

I'm very much looking forward to a break. My last day at work is December 23rd...so just a little under 2 weeks left. Then I'll be taking a 12 week maternity leave. I'm really ready for a break. I think my pregnancy hormones have made my patience and tolerance level pretty low. So, it'll be nice to take a break, learn to be a mommy and regroup before having to go back to work.

It's hard to believe we are 3 weeks out from Lacey's due date. But, the way I'm feeling these days (Big and VERY uncomfortable) I'd be okay with her coming a little early. I went to the doctor yesterday and everything is great! Her heartbeat was perfect. She's still measuring about a week big. Dr. Ruffin checked to see if I was dialating at all and that was a big no. Sigh. That's okay though. Just means she's not ready to come yet. Josh said that Lacey can come any time after Dec. 13th because this is a crazy busy week for him between work and Echoing Angels. I said she could come after Dec. 23rd because that's my last day of work here at the station before I go on maternity leave. But, I supposed that she'll decide what time is the best time for her to come. LOL.

Josh wasn't able to go to the doctors appointment with me because he had to head up to Gainesville to meet up with Echoing Angels and their managment team Patton House Entertainment. They had a meeting last night and then are doing 2 days of rehearsals. Thankfully, my Momma was able to go with me to my appointment. Ever since our 2 miscarriages Josh and I decided that I would never go alone to an appointment again. So, it was so nice to have my momma there with me. I'm so grateful for her and her support. Plus, I know she's just as excited because this will be her first grandbaby. So thank you Momma for coming with me.

Since Josh is gone for a couple of days my parents are coming out to help me with some things around the house today. I wanted to steam clean the carpets in the house so that they are clean when Lacey arrives. My parents have a steam cleaner so I asked my daddy if he could walk me through how to use it. He said no that he would come out and do it for me. Wow...what a blessing! So while my Daddy is doing that my Momma and I are going to rearrange some cupboards to make room for Lacey's bottles, formula and stuff. I am truly blessed with some amazing parents!

Josh and I are anxiously waiting for our Lacey to come. So c'mon Lacey!!! But, as we wait, we are really excited for some of our friends. Jacob (from Rush of Fools) and his wife Amelia were induced last night and should have their precious baby boy sometime this morning. So pray for them and baby Collin!