23 week updates

"for this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you.

we continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 

 uncle joel & aunt kk

so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 

uncle joel trying to compare his belly

 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 

and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light."

- colossians 1:9-12

this post is about halfway through my 23rd week. on sunday, i will be 24 weeks which means 6 MONTHS. crazy that it is going so fast!
although i may change my tune here pretty soon.
the past two weeks of my pregnancy have been such a special time -
spiritually, emotionally, physically, etc.

there has been so much to get used to; i can feel this little one moving almost all of the time. a couple of nights ago, andrew used his stethoscope and listened to her moving in my stomach. he has been able to feel her move for a few weeks now. such a unique experience! i can't believe that in just a few months she will be here!

of course, i'm achy. i feel great, but i have the usual pains that come with pregnancy.
back, feet, hips; it's all worth it.

we spent last weekend in sulphur springs with my family. it was wonderful!

the girls got pedicures on saturday morning:

 

kaleigh, molly, & i

molly, kaleigh, & mom

 and then later in the day we went to my dad's family reunion in mt. pleasant. it was great to see cousins and family that we haven't seen in years. somehow, i didn't end up with a single picture.

sunday, before leaving, we loaded up baby b's crib. i can not wait to start working on it, or rather, finish and set it up.  pictures and more details to come soon.

we had a wonderful time with family and are thankful for these times spent with one another. our little girl will love this big family full of people who can not wait to meet her!

happy 23 weeks, to our little banana (who is almost the size of an ear of corn)!