Note to our Daughter

Whoa!
40 weeks and 2 days PreGnaNt
I can hardly believe my eyes! SERIOUSLY
It seems like Baby D has taken over my body and doesn't want to leave..
Well Little one.. this Monday ((if you don't decided to kick start this yourself)) is the day we go in to be induced and your Daddy and I are beyond ready and excited. We have been waiting for this day since we got together! Knowing we would ultimately get married and want a family you my dear are an answer to many prayers.
As for being 40 weeks you ask anyone.. I WAS FOR FREAKING SURE I would have YOU early... or at least by your due date (7/14) well jokes on me. That is what I get for being soo sure. The last few weeks have been miserable .... Bloated toes... feet .. calfs... Pains..where pains SHOULDN'T BE! - lol - All preparing me I am sure for you!
I must say I am going to miss my nightly kicks in the ribs... and rolls in my belly. Having you there just makes me so happy to know you are safe. I will not miss the Billion nightly bathroom visits ;) but that will be replaced with check up on your sweet face <3

Your Daddy and I have so many things we cant wait to teach you and show you. I know your Daddy can't wait to hold you. I know when I see you and him together Finally it will bring tears to my eyes.. ((shh don't tell him I told you... But you ALREADY have him wrapped around your small finger)) Also know he is a tough guy so when you decide 20 + years down the road to bring a boyfriend over, be prepared for him to sit up and wait for you with his gun. (sadly we have discussed this... it will happen.. Your Uncle Tommy will be there too ;))There is a lot more I would like to tell you but why spoil the fun in you finding out your limits.

Also! you have a huge family who is so ready to see and meet you! Your cousins and you will have amazing times together!! One of the things in my childhood I cherish is the times had with my cousins.. Be it Flushing Amanda Bosma Wilson's first dollar down the toilet.. ((sorry)).. or playing beanie babies with Kelsey McIlrath on the pool table at our G'mas house. OR always having a older cousin Jessica Brewer watching my back... Sending me a card when i went through my first break-up or on my wedding day telling me she has a car waiting for me in the back if i am not ready :D Your extended family is amazing and are so ready for you to meet every last one of them. (note there is a bunch)

In a nut shell my dear you have alot of friends and family here in Indiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas waiting for you to make your debut and will all be a part of your life! so please lets get this ball -a - rolling!!

Love you to the moon-
Momma

Daddy finally felt Miss D!!

I am very excited to blog that Stephen finally felt our baby girl!

She is one tough cookie she was kicking like crazy I grab Stephen's hand and sure enough he felt her!! His face was simply amazing for him to finally feel what I have been feeling for weeks was priceless. Just little beautiful moments like that make me realize there is more things in life besides bills, work, and money. Life is about love, family, faith and friends. That is what makes life worth living

All I can say is God is good!! ALL THE TIME!!

XOXO
Ash

21 Weeks!

Wowza!
Over Half way done!! 18 weeks til we get to see our little angel!
Lots is going on lately just trying to keep myself grounded and praying alot!!
We are now Officially registered at Wal*mart and Target for our baby goodies!! check it out ;) I am now seriously debating on just BUYING our baby's bedding.. I feel like I have so much going on at the time being to just sit down and sew (depressing I know) but it is what it is I guess! I am thinking i will make her bedding when we get her into a bigger bed or I just may make a quilt and changing table cover? who knows lol?!

I am finally able to feel Miss D on the outside!! Stephen hasn't quite felt her yet.. i think she is just playing with him bc she KNOWS he wants to feel her!!

My showers are quickly approaching and I couldn't be more excited!! The one here in Arkansas hosted by my dear friend Brittany Pittman and Becca Cross is on the 26th of march! Then UP to Indiana I go for my baby shower and my Midges Bridal shower!! The weekend of April 9th!! ayyaya! i miss everyone so much certainly can't wait!!!

Other than that nothing new...
just growing a little more every day!!


<3

ashley

It's a......

Stephen and I are happy to announce that in July we will be welcoming a baby GIRL into our little family :). We are so very excited about the next chapter in our lives. We are excited to start the planning stage of the pregnancy! I absolutely can't wait to buy the fabrics to make her quilt and bed set! I am thinking paisley!! :)
Alot of people have asked about names.. as of right now we don't have in mind. Stephen would like to keep the name a secret so.. I may try my best once we have a name to keep my mouth shut!! ;)
I want to thank our wonderful friends and family for their excitement and support through this life changing event. We sincerely appreciate each and every one of you!! We love you all and know Little Miss Baby D will no doubt be surrounded by love and I wouldn't have it any other way!!
Blessings -

trusting in HIM

It's always been a challenge for me to put all my trust in the lord. Recently I have had to put all trust in him and honestly its alot easier than I imagined. Not knowing his ultimate plan stinks ( im not one for surprises) but I know all will be well. I am way blessed with such amazing friends and awesome family.
So LORD I TRUST IN YOU you have blessed me so much thus far. Speaking of A MAJOR BLESSING .. we find out Wednesday what baby Devoe is!! Yippee! ! Then we can start talking NAMES!! I can't wait to see you baby D!!
Ill be posting soon :)

You know a dream is like a river Ever changin' as it flows
And a dreamer's just a vessel That must follow where it goes
Trying to learn from what's behind you
And never knowing what's in store
Makes each day a constant battle
Just to stay between the shores...and I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try So I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry
Too many times we stand aside
And let the waters slip away
'Til what we put off 'til tomorrow
Has now become today
So don't you sit upon the shoreline
And say you're satisfied
Choose to chance the rapids
And dare to dance the tide.

This amazing song came on the radio.. I have heard this song a million times!! But this time the water works jut start a coming.. do I blame it on the pregnancy? I dunno.. it just helps me put life in perspective.
<3

Hello Everyone!!

Hello friends and family!

Happy New Year!!

I have been meaning to get my blog up and running its just life has been going 100 mph lately.
I must say I was ready for 2010 to be over it was the hardest year of my life! But stephen and I grew together alot this past year, for that I am grateful! He is an amazing husband and am a very lucky lady:)
We are excited to start the next chapter in our life!! We are expecting or first child in JULY<3! We should know next Wednesday what baby D is!!

We are happy and looking forward to 2011 we know the lord has amazing plans for us we just need to trust in him!!
I am new to this whole blogging thing so please I've me some grace;).

-blessings-
Ashley