For starters...here are some recent belly pics:
A few weekends ago, Tyler and I made our way to Allen to celebrate Emma at our first baby shower. My besties (Lynley, Nikki, and Lindsey) and my sisters hosted the most perfect shower I could have ever imagined! It was a Welcome to the World theme and the turnout was impressive! We continue to thank God for how blessed we are to be loved by so many people who surround us, and to know that our little girl is already loved by them too!
Here's a picture of my wonderful hostesses:
And one outside...even though it was a little sunny!
It was so fun to see these women! My friend Lynley is pregnant too! She is only 5 weeks behind me, and it is so fun to experience this together (even though we're in different cities). I am so excited to raise our kids so close in age! Here is our belly buddies picture!
Then, my cohort threw me a shower before graduation.
I am so incredible thankful for this group of friends! Here we are (not at the shower) in our graduation regalia! These people mean the world to me. I can't believe the past two years have gone by as fast as they have. They have made my education experience everything it is, and I cannot imagine staying in Waco without them. Saying goodbye has been bittersweet, but I am so excited to see what these incredible people do in all their new roles, and continue to grow in our relationship despite the fact that we aren't together 24/7 anymore!
Speaking of graduation...the Carpenter/Mize/Ellis clan added three new masters to the family! Kayla and Aaron graduated with their Master's in Social Work, and I graduated with my Master's in Higher Education and Student Affairs. Graduation weekend included a hooding ceremony with my cohort and the actual graduation ceremony.
I'm so thankful for my family and friends. Their presence and support made for such a wonderful weekend of celebration. I love these people so much...words cannot describe my love for them and how much they mean to me!
In other news, Tyler and I have been working to pack up our apartment before we leave for Washington DC in 2 weeks! We are hoping to have the apartment completely ready to move by the time we leave on June 3rd so when we get back from DC on July 7th we can just come back and move out! Then, I can finally start nesting...I can't wait to start decorating Emma's room. I have so many ideas, but until July, I won't be able to see how they work together. One thing I am excited to see come together is all of the bedding for her. I'm making all of the crib sheets, changing pad covers, and crib skirt for her nursery. So far they are looking GREAT! I'll post pictures when they are more complete...and when they are actually on a mattress, changing pad, and crib!
Well...I'm officially 28 weeks pregnant! I bet a lot of you are thinking I'm crazy to be getting ready to spend 5 weeks in Washington DC and be this pregnant...but no worries...my doctor has given me full permission to go! Plus, this is a chance that we may never get again, and I'm not going to let a 7 month pregnant belly stand in our way.
What's next for us...
Baby Shower in Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia High School Graduation (Tyler will get to see his former students get their diplomas!)
Finish Packing the Apartment
Pack for DC
WASHINGTON DC TRIP
Family Reunion in June
Maternity Pictures
Move
NEST
HAVE A BABY IN AUGUST!!!!!!!
It's getting crazy around here...but it is some of the best crazy ever!
