If you need a good cry.....

Check out this video! Our church helps out with a center for women who have just come out of prison and it has been amazing to be a small part of their lives. We go down there once a month and then other times throughout the year have done dinners and other events for them. Although I've only gotten to go a handful of times it is such a great reminder to me of the pain and heartache that exist just down my street. A great opportunity to take my eyes off of myself for a change! Anyways, this video was sent to me by our womens ministry director to encourage us to continue to be a part of this ministry.....it really made me want to "cheer on" others and give them the hope of Christ.

http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey=b6c7b995da9705f7695b

BOY or GIRL?

We are anxiously awaiting our u/s in less than 2 weeks to find out what our little peanut is! I can't say time is flying by, but at the same time, it is hard to believe we are almost half way through! (Praise the Lord! Pregnancy doesn't seem to like me very much!)

Anyways, thought it would be fun to get everyone's vote.....here are few things to help you make your educated guess(:

1. I personally have no gut feelings about what it is....always thought we would have a boy first- or even have all boys period- but I think that's just because I have 3 brothers and am used to that. BUT, now that most of my friends have girls, that is seeming very fun! Love the clothes and all my nursery ideas are for girls!

2. I am 17 wks and still throwing up- accompanied by headaches on many afternoons

3. the heartbeat has been average the whole time...150ish

4. Smells are killing me...I even have to wash my clothes more freqently- if I wear something for an hour I can't put it back on!

5. Andy is convinced it's a boy- but I think that's just because he wants one so bad!

6. My mom thinks it's a girl

7. Most of our employees think it's a boy

8. One friend had a dream it was a girl (with cute shoes on might I add!) and another friend had a dream it was a boy

9. Carrying Low or High? I don't get how people guess by this because I'm not really showing enough to tell- but I will post a pic sometime

10. I crave salty all the time!!! which if you know me that is very strange- used to eat ice cream EVERY night! Now, I can hardly put anything sweet in my mouth!

Ok, I think that's all the tips I have--- cast your votes!!!(:

Congrats Kimmie and Steven!

Little Isaac Sprayberry was born last Tuesday and is adorable! It was our first visit to see a newborn since we've been pregnant so it was kind of surreal thinking that we will be doing this soon! Kimmie and Steven, we couldn't be more happy for y'all and we are praying you stay in Bham so our kids can grow up together!(although ours could be 6'5" 280lbs and might beat your kid up)

A little update

Sorry for the shortage of posts lately...not too much going on around here...just trying to survive the "morning, noon, and night sickness" that only seems to be getting worse. It is not quite so constant so that's good- but for some reason at week 11 I decided to start throwing up? weird. Anyone else have that? I only threw up 3 times from wk 6-10 and then lately I've been throwing up at least a few times a week...and yesterday was my worst day yet with 3 times in one day. I am 14 wks now and praying that surely it will end soon. I am sooo ready to start exercising, working more, being social, and just doing normal things again... I feel pretty worthless right now.We go to the dr next Thursday- no u/s just a check-up. Please pray that everything goes well. I still get so nervous everytime. Counting down the days til March 5th when we get to find out what it is! Oh, and I will post some belly pics soon...not really that much to see yet but it is definitely starting to make it's appearance! Did the whole rubber band thing with my jeans the other day for the first time so I guess it won't be too long before I need to start shopping.

Ashley Mac's is going well and of course keeps us extremely busy. We are going through some major growing pains but we are thankful for it (although at times it makes me want to go crazy!) It will be really intersting to see how everything plays out when we have the baby. Thankfully with such a great staff it should be a pretty smooth transition.

More posts to come sooner than later!

Melissa's Wedding

My Cousin Melissa got married this past weekend and it was such a wonderful celebration! She looked absolutely stunning! Her dress was BEAUTIFUL...very regal...very classic....makes me want to have a wedding all over again! (with Andy of course)

11 week Ultrasound

For some reason I was incredibly nervous last Thursday going to my OBGYN for the first time. I got so used to the same doctors and nurses doing my u/s at the specialist and everything always being "fine" and wasn't ready to go to any "strangers". But Praise the Lord everything was perfect and baby mac is still safe and healthy thus far. It is absolutely amazing how quickly they grow! I mean it has a nose and mouth and toes and everything now! It was bouncing around the whole time which was really fun to see. I go back in about 3 1/2 weeks for my 16 wk appt- and then 4 wks later for my 20 wk appt when we will find out what we are having- we can't wait for that day! The nausea is definitely getting better but I'm still praying it will go away for good soon! I still don't feel quite like myself most days. OH, and how could I forget, I have gained 7lbs!!!! I've always worn my clothes (especially jeans) very fitted so they are already tight which is a little depressing. I always thought I couldn't wait to get fat but now I'm not so sure how I feel about it!
I know I say this everytime but I do sincerely appreciate all of you that have been praying for (first the conception) and (now the pregnancy) with this precious little life. We are amazed at God's goodness and mercy to us. We are constantly reminded of what an incredible blessing this child is. We are reminded that even if something were to go wrong God would STILL be Good and we would STILL be blessed and his mercies would STILL be new every morning. But for now, we are just thankful for everyday that God gives us with our baby and pray that it will be a healthy last 6 months.