25 weeks already??

I cannot believe that I am over half way there! Before you know it, Madelyn will be here. I can't wait until she arrives and I get to hold her for the first time, play with her and do all the other things that come with having a newborn. I do realize though, that having a newborn will be filled with up days and down days! Still, just the thought of being a mom and getting to care for her is such an exciting thought! I want to give everyone an update as to what I look like now so I will be posting pictures soon. My belly sure has grown! It's all maternity clothes now. This weekend my mother-in-law and some friends are going to SC to visit my sister-in-law. Hopefully, we will be able to pick up some things for the baby as well as some clothes for me!
Jeremy and I are starting to work on the nursery. We just got the flooring the other day at lowes and it is beautiful! We decided to go with hardwood and then have an area rug in the middle of the room for her to play on. I am going to paint the top part of the wall white and the bottom half light pink with white chairrail as the border. Then, I am going to tie in some green with it all. I can't wait until it is finished! If anyone has any ideas, I am open for suggestion!
Things are definetly coming together! In a few months, we will be able to know her and see what she looks like! This is such an exciting time! If 25 weeks has flown by this fast, I have no doubt in my mind that the rest of the time will go quickly!

Fall Favorites

Today is all about my favorite season! Every year when fall comes around, I get very excited because there are many things that I enjoy about this season. Here are just a few that I wanted to share with you today:

1. Changing of the leaves! I think that when the leaves change, it is the most beautiful thing in the world! All the colors remind me of how real God is. Just by looking around at all the trees, you will know that only God could have created something that wonderful!
2. Sweaters and warm clothes is another thing that I love when fall comes around. There is just something very comforting about being warm and cozy when the weather is starting to change! It makes you want to snuggle with a blanket and read a book!
3. Football season! Having been at high school football games all during high school, I love the atmosphere that a fall football game brings! After I graduate however, I lost interest somewhat. But now, I get very excited when the West Virginia Mountaineers play football. I actually had the chance to go to a game last month! It was so much fun being in the crowd with all the crazy fans! The weather was just right and it reminded me of how much I love football season.
4. Pumpkin carving and pumpkin pie is definetly a fall favorite for me. This year, I have set my mind to making a pumpkin pie. In the past, I would just buy one from the store. Now I can kill two birds with one stone. Buy the pumpkin to carve and then what is left from it, make a pumpkin pie! I don't know why I haven't thought of that in the past...!
5. Last but not least....this season is also my favorite holiday! Thanksgiving. This year will be extra special because Jeremy and I are having Thanksgiving at our house. I can't wait to decorate and have dinner with family and friends. I have never made a turkey though, but I'm sure that my mother-in-law will help me with that. She's a pro at cooking!

So...what are some of your fall favorites? I would love to know what you enjoy about this season!

Better late than never

I wanted to start this blog sooner, but because life happens-this blog didn't happen. For those of you who don't know what has been happening with our family recently, let me take a minute to catch you up to speed.

In June, Jeremy and I found out that we were expecting our first child! Of course, we were very thrilled yet overwhelmed at the same time. Just imagine, after being married for 2 months, you are expecting a child. Needless to say though, we were more than happy!

In September, the doctor told us that we are having a girl! I have always wanted a little girl and I thank God that he has allowed us to be having her. We cannot wait until she gets here!

Madelyn Grace is now growing so fast and I already feel such a bond with her! She is starting to kick and move around all the time. It is hard to believe though, that in just a few short months I will no longer feel her moving inside of me, but will get the chance to hold her. It amazes me every time I think about it, that there is a little person inside of me that I have been given the responsibility to carry and watch her grow up! God truly is amazing!

Now that I have caught everyone up, I just wanted to let you know that I'm looking forward to sharing all of life's experience with everyone as they come along.




Allison Farley