Cami
Well, as we draw closer to Christmas and Lacey's due date I'm starting to feel not as stressed and more relaxed. We are getting closer to having our "to do" list done and it is such a great feeling! Her room is nearly finished and is looking so cute. We only have 2 more things that we are waiting on. My father-in-law has made us a diaper changing station and will be bringing that over very soon. And then Josh and I are going to get a pink bass guitar to hang in Lacey's room. Yes, a bass guitar. You don't think her daddy would go without SOMETHING being a bass right? LOL. It's very cute and can't wait to get it. We have a place saved on the wall for her guitar. Trey and Emily let us borrow their glider and it looks so cute in her room. Matches perfectly! So, like I said, we are ready for this little one to come whenever she'd like!
Last night Josh and I were able to get more Christmas shopping done as well. We've nearly got that list complete too. Just a few more things and we'll be done! This Christmas has been harder for me to get out and shop like I like to because I do hurt a good bit being 9 months preggo. So, to have him there to help me has been amazing!
Today I went to my parents church for their kids musical. My momma did a GREAT job with the kiddos as usual. It was so cute! It was call Aaron the Allergic Shepherd. Josh and I were originally supposed to play Mary and Joseph, but, the guys ended up having a gig down near Callaway Gardens so we weren't able to. But, maybe next year.
Cami
It's crazy to think that we are less than 6 weeks out to meeting our little miracle Lacey Elisabeth. It's so very exciting! But, we are definitely in a rat race to the finish line. It's funny cause people think that since Josh is in a band that his life is glamorous and always a rock star life. That could not be farther from the truth. I have to say that he has been ABSOLUTELY amazing during this pregnancy. This past week we sat down and made a list of things that we feel need to get done before Lacey arrives. FOUR PAGES WORTH OF STUFF! It's crazy. I'm doing everything I can to help knock things off of this list, but, this third trimester has really kicked my butt and I am just absolutely exhausted and tend to nap a lot. But, Josh, has been a warrior! He worked for hours giving our master bath a cleaning. I've never seen it look so clean, it sparkles! Then this weekend he was in the kitchen cleaning the baseboards...with a toothbrush! Like I said, he's just been unbelieveable. Yesterday I actually had enough energy to knock quite a few things off of the list as well, so that made me feel better. Tonight my parents are coming over to help us too. Tonight my mom and I are going to conquer the kitchen in rearranging cabinets so we can make room for Lacey's items (bottles, formula, etc.). And my daddy is going to help Josh loading up the trailer and taking our old water heater and boxes from the many baby things that we have and take it to the dump. We are so thankful for our parents. We definitely could not have done all of this without them! I ordered today a few more things for Lacey's room and this almost finishes it out. We just have to go get her bedding tonight and then we are done. So exciting. Her room is so cute!
We did have some play time this weekend too. Friday night we had dinner at The Melting Pot with Trey and Emily. We had such a great time together. I don't remember the last time I laughed so much! Saturday we went and had a 4D ultra sound done. We have been dying to see what our little girl looks like. The neat thing about this is that my parents, some family members and friends were able to watch the ultrasound live on their computers. So they could see what we were seeing at the appointment. Lacey is soooo beautiful! She definitely has her daddy's full lips. We think she has my nose. She smiled a ton throughout the ultrasound which was just precious. The funniest part was she stuck her tongue out at us at one point. We all just laughed. Josh and I keep looking at the pictures that we got from our visit and are just in awe that it's our little girl. After that we went back home and I of course took a 2 hour nap. Then that night we went out with his cousin Mandy who was in town from Colorado on business. So we went down to Atlantic Station and a great dinner and were able to enjoy some Christmas festivities as it was the night of the Lighting of their big Christmas tree. We ended the weekend by going to our small group last night. We have such a great group and just love them so much.
We go back to the doctor on Wednesday. We'll see how much more Lacey has grown. AS of two weeks ago she was measuring about a week and a half big so Lord only knows how much more she's grown. But, I'd be okay with her coming a week or so early. I'm just sooo excited to meet her!
Cami
Yesterday and today I have had the privilege to fill in producing for Kevin & Taylor at The Fish. Always so much fun when I get to do that. Only downfall is that it means an even earlier wake up time (3:30 am). But, it's worth it, because, we always have a good time. Yesterday they had me on with them to talk about the baby shower that the station had for Josh and I the day before. It's always a good time being able to spend time with my friends.
Today while I was at work, Josh, along with my Daddy and Father-in-Law Steve have been working hard around the house trying to get it ready for Lacey's arrival in 11 weeks. Here is a picture of Lacey's room in progress. Pink walls with white beadboard, chair rail and crown molding. I can't wait to see it completed! Then the fun part of putting up the crib and decorations begin. That I'm REALLY looking forward to. That's always fun to me.
Josh and I have a baby shower tomorrow. My Daddy is a pastor and the sweet ladies in their church are throwing us one. We just love them all so much. And we are very much looking forward to it. They always make awesome food and my friend Terri is making the cake for the shower. I cannot wait to see all the decorations and eat the yummy food and cake! I love me some good cake! LOL!
Josh and I feel so blessed to have so many amazing friends and family! Our little girl is going to have so many people who love her. They've all been praying for this little miracles arrival. So, it's been so much fun to share our joy with them.
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Cami
I can't believe that we have FINALLY made it to the third trimester! After the long and difficult road to get here it's so surreal! But, we are very excited and cannot wait to meet this little girl. I had heard that in the third trimester your energy level tends to go back down and so far that is true. I have been soooo tired the last few days. I take naps almost every day now and try to go to bed early, especially since I have to be up at 4:30 am to get ready for work. But, still am alway so tired. Lacey has been VERY active this week too. More than she has been. Such a great feeling. But, I think she's using what little energy I had left. LOL. Josh and I sit on the couch at night and marvel at my jumping belly. He actually hadn't seen that happen before until this past Sunday night during small group. His eyes got so big in amazement. It was so cute. Now we just sit and stare at the belly for fun.
We're also trying to work on Lacey's room too. The painting part is done. Now we're going to put beadboard, chair rail and crown molding up. So hopefully that'll happen this week. Then the fun part of decorating and putting the crib up and stuff happens. That's what I am most looking forward too. I can't wait to see the final product.
