the best gift of 2013

I suppose it is fitting that I have yet to give an update beyond November of last year. It makes for the perfect space to share the news that we found out back in November... news that was our little secret for a while, but is now public knowledge ... we're so glad we can shout it from the rooftops!

Yes, it's true! Our little family is expanding from 2 to 3! We are excited beyond measure to meet our "peanut" in July 2014! Though of course we have our share of fears and anxieties about this new adventure too... everything "baby" is new to us so we have a lot to learn in just a few months! But we know God's timing is perfect and we trust that we will be prepared (or as prepared as we can be!) when our little one arrives.

We've been so amazed at the process already... how what looked like just a tiny seed at 7 weeks grew into a mini human being by 12 weeks, and is growing rapidly now so that in just a couple weeks we will have a detailed anatomy scan and find out if baby is a he or she! 

Thankfully, I've been feeling great! While I lacked an appetite and had an upset stomach for a few weeks early on in the pregnancy, lately I've been feeling pretty "normal." My energy and appetite have returned, so I'm hoping this continues! It's hard to believe we are nearing the halfway point (I'm 17 1/2 weeks today - crazy!), especially because baby is just starting to show him or herself. But I'm sure that in the next few weeks I will need to break out some bigger clothes sizes!

We would definitely appreciate your prayers for us on this journey toward parenthood! Stay tuned for a gender reveal coming soon!