Decorating the nursery was a fun project for Luke and I. Since we did not find out the gender prior to birth, we got creative with creating a gender neutral nursery where more color could be added in later. I knew I wanted the lyrics from "Head to Toe" by Christy Nockels above the crib … Continue reading Anna Stephens’ Nursery
Our due date with our sweet surprise baby of Monday, January 11th came and went! I didn’t feel too stressed about it, as I figured I would go into labor a few days late. I could tell that the baby had dropped the night before because I felt somewhat lighter and could breathe easier. I … Continue reading Anna Stephens’ Birth Story
Weeks 28 -- I can't believe the third trimester is here and as I'm writing this, my app says we have 81 days to go until our due date!! With the holidays approaching, I feel like time is going to FLY! That excites and scares me all at once. Week 28 brought my glucose … Continue reading Third Trimester Recap
On December 20th, our sweet family friends, Nancy and Ellen Platt hosted a beautiful baby shower for Luke and I at First Baptist with many of the ladies who have loved and supported Luke and I our whole lives in attendance. It was such a blessing! The food was delicious and there were so many … Continue reading FBC Christmas Baby Shower
I'm very thankful that we had a low key Christmas. We spent Christmas Eve evening with my family and then Luke and I had time just the two of us Christmas morning and then we spent the afternoon and evening with my family again. It actually snowed a little bit on Christmas morning! We had … Continue reading December 2020
Wow wow wow. What a year. I am sure I am in the majority when I say I am ready to see "BYE & SEEEEE YA NEVER!" I know 2021 will not be a magical turnover where on January 1, the coronavirus disappears and everything goes back to normal, but regardless I am so happy … Continue reading 2020 in Review
The prettiest tree in our yard! It is a highlight of Fall to watch it come to life. Willow got a surprise play date with Savvy! It was so good to see her and Taylor. Willow and Luke resting on our new couch while enjoying the first fire of the season! November was full of … Continue reading November 2020
On November 14, 2020, my sweet lifelong friends Kendall, Natalie and Lauren and their precious mamas (who are like second mamas to me) hosted the loveliest baby shower for baby Hamilton and I! It was such a fun day and a wonderful mix of my friends from college, old friends, family and some of my … Continue reading “Little Pumpkin” Baby Shower
On November 7th, five of my sweet friends (Lindsey, Caitlyn, Amanda, Meagan, and Jaimie) hosted a baby shower for me at my parent's house and it was truly perfect. I felt so honored and every detail was thoughtful and beautiful. The decorations were gorgeous, the food so delicious, and the time spent with sweet friends … Continue reading “Oh Baby” Brunch Baby Shower
