Week 18

"We love you so much already! I am trying my best to eat healthy and excercise so you will grow big and strong. This week, I photographed a baby’s birth day. I was able to experience the whole day with a family who’s little one was just born. It was a surreal and emotional day. It made me so excited for your birth day. Earlier in my pregnancy, we had pictures taken of our kitty, Pepper. She has been a part of our family for more than 11 years and her life is going to change dramatically when you get here because up until now, she has been the baby. Daddy is a little worried, but I think the two of you are going to get along famously!"

Week 17

"I think I felt you move…once. Mommy and Daddy are in full baby naming mode. We have narrowed them down to a short list but are waiting until we know if you are a made of sugar and spice or frogs and snails. I think everyone else will have to be surprised.

A poem that Nana & PawPaw wrote for you:

Is he blue or is she pink? Makes me want to stop and think.

God is wise and He is true. Is she pink or is he blue?

Whether girl or whether boy, our hearts will be filled with so much joy.

For this one is fearfully and wonderfully made, no matter what the shade.

Made in the very image of God this one will be, no matter if it’s he or she.

Time will tell and our hearts will swell, Carly and Joe just want to know.

We will leap for joy, for grandbaby girl or grandbaby boy!"

Week 16

"You can hear us now. I am very aware now that you are listening so I am only playing and singing the best music for you. Mommy and Daddy want to make sure you are a big country music fan like us so we have been jamming to George Strait, Dixie Chicks, Johnny Cash, Reba, Willie and Waylon as much as possible. I'm sure these will be considered "oldies" for you but they are classics. We hope you learn to love them!"