Thursday, January 13, 2011

hello, my name is...


You guessed it! We're having a baby and couldn't be more thrilled! Our little one is scheduled to arrive sometime around July 21. The Lord has blessed us with this precious gift and we cannot thank him enough.

Paul is super excited although you can't tell from the photo. He edits all blog posts and requested this picture so I thought it was the least I could do to include it.


We found out that we were pregnant on Nov. 7 and decided to wait and tell our families on/near Thanksgiving. We invited our immediate family over the night before Thanksgiving for chili and it ended up just being our parents so we decided to tell them first. We wrote a letter in a children's book and gave them their books as they sat down for dinner. There were squeals, hugs, and a few teary eyes. It was a memorable evening that we'll never forget.



Our news made the holidays extra special. My sister gave me the ornament below.

And 'tiny bug' (this is what Paul calls the baby) gave Paul the book below for Christmas.

Both of us received several parenting/pregnancy books for Christmas, most of which were serious, but there was one humorous one. I'll share some tips from it soon:) You'll get a good laugh from it.

We would appreciate your prayers over the next several months for a healthy baby and mama and safe delivery. I'll be sure to keep you posted on the baby, nursery and this growing belly of mine.
I'm 13 weeks now, but here's a picture from 11 1/2 weeks.

12 comments:

  1. I'll say it again...THRILLED! YAY! PRAYING!

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  2. AHH! I just linked you into my blog post-clicked to make sure it worked-and saw you have announced! YAY! Sooo excited. love the bump picture and hope your bun is baking sweetly!

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  3. You look beautfiul - such a glowing mama to be. We are thrilled for you guys!

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  4. Congratulations Amber!!! You look great! I know y'all are over the moon! Hope you have a wonderful pregnancy :)

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  5. what a GREAT post, sweetie!! praying for your pregnancy and little baby Summerville. Soak up this time, it is PRICELESS!! (And write down fun things Paul says... You'll laugh at them later and get to show your baby what a wonderful Daddy he/she has down the road!)

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  6. So exciting! You guys are in my prayers. I must warn you that I have a slight obsession with baby toes :) So tell baby S to watch out for Auntie D!

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  7. congratulations!! very happy for you two, and looking forward to keeping up with your progress through the blog. excited for you, amber! :)

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  8. YAY!! Congratulations, Amber! So excited for you and Paul. I can't wait to read all about your exciting venture!

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  9. OH I LOVE IT!!! This is so precious! Many many many prayers and congratulations! Paul IS going to be a great Daddy, I love this post!

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  10. No one but you guys loves this more than me:) and maybe Grammy and Granddaddy and Miss B and Mr E:) I am absolutely THRILLED to become an AUNT this summer!!! Baby S is going to be so spoiled! I love you! Congratulations!!

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  11. We are so, so excited for you and Paul!!! Christmas dinner is going to be so much fun... seven little ones four and under! Whew... I can't wait!

    Congrats, Amber! I love you!

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  12. OMG yay, Amber! I am so happy for you! Keep us updated xoxo

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