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Update

Well, today was David's prediction. We are only about midway through the day, and while it still could happen, it's not looking too promising.

At our doctor's appointment this morning, I was 2 1/2 cm dilated and 80% effaced. A little progress at least. She said she tried to "stir things up in there". Not sure what the means, but if it works, by all means, stir things up!

For now, I am walking a lot. Can't wait to meet our little man!

Waiting...

Less than two weeks to go... I can't believe it.

We had a doctor's appointment today and I've dilated a whole 1/2 a cm over the past week, putting me at a whopping 1 1/2. I really expected some change because with the amount of pelvic pressure I have been feeling the past couple days I figured he was a little closer to joining this world :)

The actual due date is October 23rd. My doctor has said over the past two weeks that she thinks I'll be early. This is good and bad. Good because it has given me extra motivation to get things ready sooner. Bad because I'm getting a little anxious.

I just cannot fathom that I will be a mom any day. The reality is so hard to wrap my mind around. It has set in more now that I have washed his little socks and onesies. After packing bags for the hospital. After taking a prayer walk with my husband this morning and praying earnestly for this little life.

And tonight it really hit me. I was looking through pics that my sister-in-law Lindsey sent and got teary looking at my beautiful nieces & nephew. When I got to the pictures from the hospital when Silas was born, I got completely choked up. That is when it set in- our Isaiah will be here with us soon. No longer a stomach, but a sweet baby. How I long for that moment!

So many emotions: joy, anxiousness, excitement, fear, insufficiency, a new tugging on my heart for a little person I have yet to meet. What an adventure we are in for.

For now, we wait. And pray- a lot.

Maternity pics!!

I'm so excited! A couple of weeks ago, the wonderful Jasmine Star came over and took some shots of me, David & my prego belly. We had such a great time playing in the nursery and loving on my belly.
When I got home last night, I was ecstatic to find an email from Jasmine, asking permission to blog some of the images. David and I love them and we watched the slideshow about 7 times before going to bed!

Here are a few of our favorites:


I am such a sucker for little boy shoes... I've already bought more than I probably should :) Also, you will notice in the top right hand corner- a little bit of blue & gold pride. Yep- Isaiah already has his first UCLA outfit!


To see more, check out Jasmine's blog. There is also a slideshow of more of pics- to see it, click here.

Jasmine, thank you so much for your incredible gift! We will treasure these pictures as they capture the excitement & joy we are feeling throughout this unique time in our lives. Thanks again friend!

*Side note: Doctor called yesterday and she thinks he will fit! :) So, no C-section for now. By the way, I feel a little weird posting pictures of myself on my blog... but I figured you'd enjoy seeing how big my belly is and that you would appreciate Jasmine's beautiful work.

More details from Jen & Greg's wedding

Here are a few more detail shots from the June wedding of my dear friends, Jen & Greg. These were taken by the incredible Jasmine Star. For more info on vendors & venues, see my previous post about their wedding.











Jasmine even caught a ridiculous one of me & my hubby heating up the dance floor. He looks about 17 in this picture :)

Reminder: FREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY!

Hello everyone. Just wanted to remind everyone that the wonderful Jenetta is giving away a free wedding photography package to one lucky couple.

The deadine for submissions is this coming weekend- so be sure to check out her blog and this info to find out how to apply.

Here are a few of Jenetta's beautiful photos from recent weddings:

More details from past weddings

I love the photographers I work with. Not only are they incredible to my clients and take amazing photos, they are so good to me. They are so generous with their time & their photos and I often receive CD's in the mail with detail shots from my weddings. I love this!

I have received more detail photos from quite a few of my weddings from this past summer and I am excited to share them with you! I hope it gives you a little more insight into our weddings and I hope also that these photos are able to inspire you and give you ideas for your own weddings & events.

I am going to start with photos from Jessica & Christian's wedding. You can see my previous post about their retro backyard bbq themed wedding, including vendor & site info, here. Here are some more photos from Kim Fox, their amazing photographer:

Pregnancy update & prego pics!

We just got home from our all-day labor & delivery class. We are feeling overwhelmed, excited, tired, and educated. I cannot believe it is already so close- only 5 weeks to go!

We had a doctor's appointment yesterday and she is a bit concerned that our little man is big. Her reaction was actually, "Wow- he's really big". We are going in for an ultrasound next week to try to get a feel on how big he really is and then will hear what our options are from there. We'll keep everyone posted.

I am super excited because my friend, Jasmine Star, is going to be taking pregnancy pictures of me, david & my belly on monday! Beside my sadness that my first two stretch marks decided to show up this week, I am very stoked.

However- I am having a hard time deciding on what to wear & where we should take the pics. Any input? If there are any moms out there who have had pics taken, I'd love to hear what you did for your photos. Also, all of my photographer friends- I would love your insight on what you have found to look best. Thanks!!

Free Chick.Fil.A :)

I am not a big fast food eater... in fact, I hardly ever go through a drive thru. However, I have a love for Chick.Fil.A. Really yummy chicken sandwiches, the best sauce- honey roasted bbq sauce, tasty criss-cut fries, and even caffeine-free diet coke (enough to make this pregnant women smile!).


While watching the UCLA game today, my husband and I spotted an ad for Free Chicken & Coke. Woo~hoo! Chick.Fil.A are giving away free chicken sandwiches & drinks to the first million people to visit www.freechickenandcoke.com and fill out a quick survey. No strings attached. Yay! I love free things- especially free food.

Michelle becomes a Reider!

On labor day weekend, one of my dearest childhood & high school friends, Michelle, was married to the wonderful Jonathan. It was a fun wedding for me because I actually got to be a guest!! Besides bringing in my emergency kit and cutting the hanger loops off of Michelle's dress, I did not have to do a thing but enjoy.

Michelle looked beautiful and it was an incredibly heartfelt ceremony (Jonathan's dad, who is a pastor, married the two). The reception was a blast as well.

Here are some photos by Tammy at Red Loft Studios (I love these girls!):


They did such a great job of capturing Michelle's bubbly personality- I love these shots!




Some details:


Michelle & Jonathan: You are so special to me and it was so amazing to share in your wedding day with you. Thanks for letting me just be a guest! Many times it is hard for me to not be coordinating a friend's wedding because I love to be able to help, but it was such a gift for me to be able to take in every moment of your beautiful day. I love you guys and pray that God will bless your marriage greatly!