All Things Lately.

I turned 27 years old on the 21st of October.  Blake and I kept it low-key for my birthday this year.  He cooked pulled pork burritos for me, and my family joined us for dinner.  We at Pumpkin Pie instead of cake. 

I found out that I was a few months away from losing my job, then I found out I was gaining a great new employment opportunity.  This attractive man took me out to celebrate over Thai.

We participated in Halloween festivities.  I went as a Mummy and Blake went as a Pharoah.  The first Halloween of home-made costumes.

Blake proved to be right in predicting we are having a little baby boy, and I finally began feeling his presence.  I'm pretty sure that I have been in Heaven ever since. 

We welcomed this beautiful little niece of ours, Aivery Jo Spencer.  She is such a doll.

A lot can happen in one month's time.  Happy Month to you.

-Jessica

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Twenty.

Blake and I are now twenty weeks along with our little boy and just twenty weeks away from meeting him.

I find myself counting down the days and constantly dreaming about my little man. I'm so excited to hold him. 

Sometimes my heart just pounds with excitement and anxiety over having him in my life. 

And I can truly say that I've never been happier or more in love with my husband than I am right now. 

I love my husband so much, and I am so grateful that we will soon be blessed with such an amazing extension of our love. What better way to show your love for someone than to create life with them? 

It has been an amazing experience this far and I can't wait to see what life holds for us. 

Soon we will truly be a little family. 

Welcome Aivery Jo.

Blake and I would like you to meet the newest member of our family; our little niece, Aivery Jo.

Born today, 11/11/2012 at 11:41 a.m. Weighing 7 lbs, 11 oz. and 18 inches in length.

Miss Aivery is quite an adorable little brunette. Although she is somewhat grouchy, after a 13+ hour journey into this world who can possibly blame her?

She's a cutie and we love her.

Thoughts.

Blake and I are having a baby boy. 

Sometime around March 29, 2013 we will meet him and this day cannot possibly come soon enough. 

Until today, my pregnancy has not felt real.  

I have been in a cloud of nerves and disbelief; often wondering if baby was even still present. 

It was amazing to watch him today; tossing and turning; spinning and waiving his little arms and feet.

He is real. 

I have been overwhelmed all day.  Overwhelmed with a desire to meet him.  Overwhelmed with love. 

I have been filled with a depth of love for my husband and unborn child today that is purely indescribable.

It is mesmerizing to me. 

I almost can't wait. 

-Jess.