We had our 'Planning for

We had our 'Planning for Parenthood' classes this weekend. Lots of good information but just about everything they covered I've googled in the last months on my own. Nevertheless, it was good for Harold in a lot of ways. My favorite being the Empathy Belly...

This CRACKS me up!!!!!!!! This 'belly' weighs 25lbs. Harold swore it weighed twice that but it didn't. He even laid down on the ground and pretended to toss and turn in the bed so that he could sympathize with my nightly struggle for comfort. What a man, huh. After about 7 minutes he was ready to take it off. I can relate. Then, he had to practice diapering and swaddling.

Having 3 nieces & nephews, I've gotten some practice over the years but Harold Goss has never changed a diaper before. This should be interesting. If anyone is at a loss for gift ideas for us, a bulk size of Shout would probably be great as I have a feeling there might be some leaky diapers when Daddy is in charge.

Oh and there is one thing that I took away from the classes.... 10 cm in NOT that big.

New Poll...

So most of you have voted and agree that Georgia will be between 7.5 - 8.0 lbs. However there was another sneaky vote today for the 'over 8.5lbs' option. Ha Ha Ha! So now, when do you think my baby girl will make her debut???

A week in review...

I found this chandelier on Craigslist for $30 and just had to have it. I spray painted it hot pink to match the fabric and it turned out great!
My parents came up for the weekend and we spent most of the day Saturday sewing bedding. Georgia is so lucky to have a grandma that can sew. And so is my checkbook :)



Easter Sunday was great! He has risen indeed! And all of us gathered to eat and spend time together yesterday afternoon and Jesus had His seat at the head of the table.


Courtney (my sister-in-law) is 6 weeks ahead of me with baby #4 but I'm thinking that I'm running a tight race. However, she is running after three other little ones and I get to come home and nap which I'm sure makes a big difference! And speaking of growth...Here's 28 weeks.


I cropped my head out because my hair and face were hideous and the belly alone is shocking enough....hee hee hee.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend...Love to you all!

Life & Death

Harold's grandpa, Eldon, passed away this past week so we spent the weekend in Gainesville, GA for his funeral. He was 85 years old and although the human side of us mourns for him, we found ourselves quite happy that he was united with his wife, Lula, and most importantly Jesus. He and Lula were married 61 years when she died a few years ago and at that moment he slowly began to die as well. And now...finally...he doesn't have to be heartbroken another day. He and Lula had 11 children (6 boys, one of which is Harold's dad, and 5 girls) and as you can imagine from those 11 children have come many, many more lives. The house they built on Goss Hill was and will continue to be filled with the product of those two people. There is a beautiful side of death for those who move on to Eternity and also for those left behind that long for that place as well. We will see them again one day in Glory...this I know for sure!

And speaking of life...the one inside me is growing strong. I start my 3rd trimester tomorrow and I can hardly believe it. The home stretch. 27 weeks. She is moving more and more and the kicks are getting stronger and stronger. I think that is one of my favorite things about being pregnant. They are a reminder that she is my constant companion and although I carry her physically now, I will always carry her with me. And even when she is here, I will never forget the days when we were one.

So in the contrast of life & death, I am blessed to find the joy and hope in them both. Thanks be to God for overcoming the grave and giving us life everlasting. To Him be the glory FOREVER!

Sweet Memories...

This past weekend Courtney (my sister in law & mother to Maggie, Max, Walker and Baby #4) spend some time in her attic. She had some bins of clothes that Maggie & Walker wore when they were little and she just hadn't gotten around to donating them all. We dragged several bags & containers down from the attic and started digging...We found lots and lots of good stuff but most of all it was fun remembering each one of the girls in those little outfits. Some were Easter outfits, some they wore in Christmas pictures, and most were just their play clothes that I remember them in. I left her house with a car full of clothes and an even fuller heart knowing that Georgia is next in line to make memories in those passed down pieces.

Maggie will be 7 in July...I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. I wanted her to be a girl so bad. She has a special place in my heart as the first little girl in my life and always will.

Walker will be 4 in September. I don't remember the day she was born as much as I do Maggie's birth day, but Walker is made of the stuff angels are and her voice sounds like heaven sometimes. And just when you think you can't fall anymore in love with her, it happens.

And I'm not forgetting Max...or Baby 4, but this post is about the little angel girls in our lives. Indeed, Georgia will grow to love them as much as I do. They will be like rock stars in her little world. So much older...So much smarter...So much cooler. It will be fun to watch her look up to and learn from those 2 girls. They have already taught me so much :)

News Alert!!!!

I'm pregnant!

The smirk on my face isn't one of displeasure...I was on the verge of busting out laughing because my sweet photograhper husband kept telling me what angle to stand at while he captured my belly in 'all it's glory'. All this he was saying while jumping up and down laughing himself. He finds my expanding waistline quite amusing and each morning when I step out of the shower the question he asks is "Are you pregnant?" He thinks he is funny. I kinda agree ;)

So anyways, today makes 25 weeks. Just a couple more before the third trimester. I can hardly believe it is going by so fast. I am enjoying every part of it really. It is just a joy to feel her move inside me daily. All the anticipation is so worth the moment when we'll finally meet each other face to face. I can't wait for that day!!!!

On another note, some of my fabric came in for the bedding and I can't help but give you a little teaser...So here's a sneak peak at one of the fabrics we are using:

Isn't it yummy! More to come as things progress. Love to you all...