Baby Scott's first outfit!

Jennifer, my good friend that I have known all my life, sent me the most precious outfit for baby Scott. He is going to be the cutest cowboy in town in this! Thanks so much Jen!

25 Weeks Pregnant!!

It's hard to believe that I am 25 weeks pregnant! I am so thankful that I have felt so good throughout the entire pregnancy. This past weekend, Jim started the painting on the nursery and we had so much fun officially getting the baby's room ready. We can't wait to share pictures of the western nursery when it's all done.

Harper Marie Barry & big brother Hudson

We are proud to introduce our new niece Harper Marie Barry. My brother and sister-in-law have two boys and they were so excited to be having a little girl. A few weeks ago when Harper was born we had the joy of helping my parents take care of Harper's big brother Hudson, who is 19 months old. He was such a delight to take care of and be around. As you will see, Hudson looooves his uncle Jim. We hope and pray that baby Scott is as sweet and good natured as sweet Hudson.

Harper Marie Barry

Papa with Harper

Gram and Harper

Jim & Hudson

Our sweet nephew

Jim pretending to drink Hudson's milk

Health Update

Sorry for the late update on my health. With school, work and getting ready for baby Scott, I find it harder and harder to catch up on my blog...At the end of September, I had a mid-pregnancy MRI, which revealed no growth with my tumor!!! Praise the Lord! It was a huge relief for Jim and I and our family to find out this great news! The doctor had told us before we got pregnant that he would do surgery to remove the mass during pregnancy if it had grown at all. So...we were ecstatic to know that I would not have to face surgery and that we could then concentrate on baby Scott. In the weeks and days before my appointment, I felt such peace over the entire situation that could only have come from God. A few years ago, I could not have said this about myself, since I have always been one that's anxious about everything. Through this two year journey with my health, the Lord has taught me so much about trusting in Him and not relying on my own strength. I know that His peace over me is truly because of your prayers. I can't express how grateful I am for every single one of them. I am so blessed to have an amazing church group, friends and family that lift me up in prayer on a regular basis. I will ask for your continued prayer for my next appointment in February, soon after the baby is born. The doctor said that this will be the "true test" since my hormones will be even more elevated towards the end. I have comfort in knowing that my health is in God's hands and He has a wonderful plan for me. Knowing this takes all my fears away! Thank you all for blessing my life!