So I just read the previous blogs and it sounds like Satan is doing everything he can to keep the members and family members of EA down. But, our God is greater and will overcome this all. Today, Josh and I had to make an unexpected visit to the hospital. This morning I woke up and was leaking fluids. And being 35 weeks pregnant and having had 2 miscarriages in the last year and a half I was definitely concerned. I left a message for my doctor and when they called back they said that I needed to go to the hospital to the maternity triage to get checked out. Apparently, the doctor on call was at the hospital so that's where they sent me. So, I left work and picked up Josh and off to Kennestone we went. Once we got there, they put a fetal monitor on me and we were able to hear Lacey's heartbeat and it was perfect. It was such an amazing and precious sound! Then they ran a couple of tests to see if I was leaking amniotic fluid or not. Thankfully, that all came back negative. We were so grateful that the Lord protected our little one and that everything was fine. Such a huge blessing. The funny thing is the lady that was processing our admission papers and stuff was saying congratulations and good luck to us and saying things about our baby coming today. I kept telling her that as much as I can't wait to see my little girl that hopefully we would not be meeting her today! But, I can't wait until we actually get to go to the hospital to meet this little miracle in a few weeks!

We ended up being at the hospital for about 3 hours. And by the time we left, Josh and I were both famished!!! Neither of us had eaten lunch. Josh wanted Los Reyes for lunch so off to the mexican restraunt we went...it was the most yummiest food ever! I'm sure being famished made it even better. LOL. Anyway, I took him back to work and came home. Today, was definitely not spent how I thought it would be. But, I am most thankful that everything turned out okay!

Well, it appears that multiple members of the band are having a rough time right now. Nikki and JP have the stomach bug. I have pneumonia! Yep, walking pneumonia. No wonder I have felt like crap! I have called out of work these past 2 days, after being off since last wednesday. I am on round two of antibiotics, something stronger this time. Fortunately, I shouldn't have been contagious around all my family because I was already on a weeks worth of medicine and a steroid! I plan to go to work tomorrow. I have run out of PTO, time off. I am to have the week off of New Years so that we can go back up to Virginia along with the band. I am either going to have to make up this time or borrow it from next years sick bank. Yikes. But I have to do what I have to do. I am finally sleeping at night without drowning in my own fluid, so I feel better just because I am getting rest. I am not sure how I will feel tomorrow after a 10 hour day, but I'm going to try and make it the whole day. The worst part of this whole sickness is that I have not been able to taste anything for a week! I have no idea how wonderful thanksgiving dinner was! It is getting really old. I don't even want to eat because it is so unsatisfying. I hope it will return when the snot is gone and I am through with the antibiotics. All I know is I am SOOO very tired of coughing. My abs hurt, wish it was giving me a six pack and then I wouldn't mind. Ha! What luck that would be. And the weather.....ug the weather, it is not helping me get better. Cold, dreary and rainy! Well, I have rambled enough.

Our family sickness began last Wednesday when I was going with Jon to play at a church in Dawsonville- about 4o minutes from where we live. Jayce came to me and said, "Mommy, my belly hurt". He laid around for a little bit, but then acted fine, so I thought he would be o.k. to go. Jon wasn't feeling well either, but felt obligated to go and play. We arrived at the church and within 5 minutes of being there, Jayce had thrown up all over me and him. Wow! As a mom, I have learned to tolerate a lot of bodily functions, but I just can't handle throw up. I had nothing for us to change into so I cleaned us up as much as I could and then drove 40 minutes back home with the throw up smell still lingering all the while..... Poor Jon had to stay and felt awful so as soon as it was over, my dear friend drove him home. He was running a fever and body aches and chills and got in the bed as soon as he got home. Jayce came in and acted fine again for a while. He wanted something to eat, so I gave it to him. I should have known this would not be a good idea because within minutes he threw up on me and him again!! Thankfully, Journey didn't get sick and was so good while I was taking care of his daddy and brother.

We traveled back to Atlanta today. It took about 7 hours and we only stopped for 10 minutes to pee. Traffic was horrific in one spot. Other than that, we cruised. Eliza did GREAT in the car for a change! Not a single whine or cry. She did say "mommy" another 500 times though. We had a great time. I am so thankful for treys family, who are so awesome! They love having fun and always make me laugh. I am glad to be home though. I STILL feel like crap. I can't breath and am coughing my head off and have had a constant headache. I have now had this for 2 weeks. And the cough for 3. I am so over it. But I am super fortunate that nobody else has it.

Right now the kids are in the bath tub. I am big plans for them to be in bed early and I am following shortly after!

I hope that you had an amazing Thanksgiving and were able to spend it with your family and friends. Josh and I went to my parents house and his parents came over as well. We're lucky enough that our family is small enough to do that and more thankful that our parents like to spend time with each other. My mom made enough food for an army and it was yummy as usual! We had a great time eating. Then we watched the video from our ultra sound last week. What an amazing thing it was to see our little girl up on the tv screen. Just made us all more excited to meet this little miracle. Josh and I were talking about how this Thanksgiving is so much different than last year. Last year we had just gone through our first miscarriage and were so sad. And this year, we are just thrilled about our upcoming baby. I will say that I did shed some tears thinking about our angel babies. But, knowing that they are in heaven and that we will get to meet them one day is so comforting. Anyway, after the video the guys watched some football and us girls played Scrabble.

Today, my Momma and I did our usual Black Friday Shopping day. With the exception of one thing...we didn't get up at the crack of dawn. I told Josh I know I'm pregnant because that's unusual. But, it was nice to sleep in for a change. I had a goal today to try and get as much Christmas shopping and shopping for things I need for the hospital done and checked off of my list. I just wanted to make sure that we weren't scrambling around a few weeks down the road in case Lacey decided to come early. And for the most part, I did pretty well. I only have a couple of gifts left to get. But, I knocked of a HUGE part of the list so I was very pleased. It was different shopping this year though because I was in quite a bit of pain and wasn't able to move as quickly as I usually do. We had to take a couple of breaks and actually went home to eat lunch for a little bit before we headed back out. But, I was determined to get this list knocked down and I feel I've accomplished a lot. So now I am at home and relaxing. I'm about to wrap the gifts up that I bought today. That always makes me happy.

Another thing that makes me happy is decorating for Christmas. And that is what Josh and I plan on doing tomorrow. I'm soooo looking forward to that. This is just my most favorite time of the year. Josh always laughs at me because I LOVE that Hershey Kiss commercial where the chocolates are bells and they are playing the song We Wish You a Merry Christmas and at the end the last chocolate goes "whew". It just always puts a smile on my face. Anyway, I am very much looking forward to decorating tomorrow.

Sunday Josh is playing at Mount Paran Church. I used to go to this church for a long time and about 2 months ago started going back to Mount Paran. It's such an amazing church and is so awesome to see so many old friends there. It feels like home again. So, it's exciting to see Josh starting to get involved with the band. I just love it!

On the Lacey front, we went to the doctor this past week and everything is looking good. Lacey is still measuring about a week big. It's hard to believe her due date is in 5 weeks. Aghhhh....I cannot wait to meet her!!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Today I am so thankful for the many blessings in my life.

-My Saviour, who loved me so much that he died for me. That I have a better life waiting for me when I leave this earth and a purpose driven by his love for me, while I am still here

-My awesome husband. God knew exactly what I needed and I am so thankful for the love he shows me everyday

-My amazingly cute kids. Everyday when I look at them, I see God's love for me

-My wonderful selfless parents who instilled in me the love of Christ and have shown me everyday who He is. Because they loved me, I know how to love. And they are awesome grandparents who selflessly give and give.

-My amazing in-laws. I am SOOO lucky to have in laws that love me as much as their son and who have accepted me into their lives like I was always there.

-A very cool sister and brother in law!

-amazing friends and family, and so much else I would miss dinner if I continue.....one thing is for sure, no matter what happens in this life I have God's love and a promise to spend eternity with him!

Today the holiday season began in our family. Up at 5 am and on the road by 6, we are headed to Virginia. It's about a 6 hour trip so getting an early start with 2 kids is critical. We were so hoping they would fall back to sleep once in the car, but no such luck. And Eliza still hates riding in the car. She hasn't cried but has whined most of the way. We stopped at waffle house for breakfast, kids still in their pjs, and met JP there. We had to sign some band paperwork that needed to be fed-exed today. JP lives an hour and a half north on our way out of town, so that was convenient. We are now about an hour away from our destination. Eliza is currently wearing out "mommy" and I would like to get out of the car. It doesn't help that I still don't feel well. I haven't slept in days due to coughing all night. Nothing seems to help. So my patience is wearing thin.

All Christmas music has started today, so all the progress with the song comes to an abrupt halt. We were getting close to making our way up the charts, just a few spins away from breaking the top 30 on one. But now we have to wait until January to see what God is going to do. There are some more stations that have committed to adding the song in January. So that is good news. Also, the Christmas song, "God Bless Us," that was brand new last year is going to be played a lot this season. It should help get EAs name out there and hopefully help the progress of "Say" in the new year. We will just have to continue to be patient.