A Completely Inappropriate Introduction

This isn't your typical introduction of a new baby, but I'm far too tired for that post. That one will come, no worries. But this, was worth the lack of sleep. Maddox Mae is healthy, beautiful, and growing already. Chad and I are enjoying our time with her and she is falling into a schedule very beautifully. She is really a good baby.

She's such a stinker, watch and see!

So without further adieu...




Maybe we're just tired and simpled out, but this was a moment most definitely worth sharing! I think the funniest thing is probably papadaddy's reaction more than anything.

Random Happenings...

Due-under engagement as to time; expected to be ready, be present, or arrive; scheduled

Not true in our case! We are still waiting the arrival of our little one. My dr. likes to let his patients go one week past before inducing labor. I can honestly say I did not think a week past was an option, let alone possible. It seems like everyone I know is being induced days or goes into labor before "due date", not after! So, if this baby doesn't make his or her appearance before Monday, April 12 then an eviction notice will be served! An epidural wasn't really my idea of the cocktail I'd be having on my birthday, but hey. I do have mixed emotions about sharing my birthday with my child. As a mom, there are very few days to herself. Chuck-E-Cheese isn't really my idea of my birthday dinner! But, on the other hand I can see great traditions on the horizon. And, what a great lesson for our child (and myself) about sharing. On my side of the family April is that month. I can think of 5 April birthdays and I am sure there are more. The diamond birthstone is nothing to complain about either!

While we have been waiting we have stayed quite busy. Chad and I are enjoying our last few days of being just the two of us. We can't wait to welcome our little one, but there is something bittersweet about closing this chapter of our lives. We have had an amazing four and a half years of marriage, travels, and ups and downs. We not only still love each other, but we still really like each other. So many things are changing and right now it is hard to picture it any other way. I know this will diminish and we won't be able to picture our family without our new addition. I was talking with a friend about my struggle with letting go of the two of us and embracing the three of us and she spoke so beautifully on the topic. She reminded that our child is God's symbol of the two of us becoming one. The transition phase of becoming parents is tough, not knowing what to expect, and waiting. But, this week my prayers are with the women who struggle to conceive. Because, while becoming unpregnant is tiresome, overwhelming, and painful, it is nothing compared to not being able to become pregnant. I knew the Lord was calling me to be a mother and when I finally responded I prayed that he would make it happen quickly and show Himself through that. He did. It wasn't so much of a challenge to Him, but rather I needed to know that this was the calling on my life. Because He breathes stars, calls them by name, and I am still, at times unable to put my trust in Him.

36 weeks...


40 weeks about to pop!

Baby Flood!

Last Saturday, Baby Brown was flooded with gifts. It was such a humbling experience and we are a blessed family. I really enjoyed having all of the special people in our lives together for one day! I know most of these occasions are called "showers" but I'd really like to say that it was no shower, rather, a flood of love! Chad and I cannot thank everyone enough for all that was done for us. Kye or Maddox is all set. Here are a few pictures from our special day...

The table


The cake that Dana made! It was perfect and very tasty! She is going to have to start a business soon.


The wonderful hostesses, minus the wonderful Della, our photographer!


My lifelong friend Meagan and her precious girls, they wore pink, hoping for our little one to play dress up and dolls with! The Wells family is so special to us.


Me, Tasha, Madeline, and Baby Brown. If you know Chad and I, then you have heard about our best friends Reid and Tasha. They have a little miracle baby, Madeline, on the way just 6 weeks behind Baby Brown. Isn't God's timing perfect?!


Opening gifts!


The tool belt Sarah made for Chad. Thanks Sarah, now I am going to have to call you when Chad tries to walk out the door with it on! A great gift for the father to be! He has been such fun to watch in his excitement of becoming a dad. He had to have his own special baby bag and has already specifically dedicated each pocket and pouch to hold supplies. I cannot wait to watch his heart melt when our little one gets here.


Thanks so much to everyone who made our "flood day" so sweet and memorable. We could not ask for better a better family, friends, and church family.

And Thanks Lindsay for all of your help with setting up a blog! You are so sweet! My intuitions for Baby Self were wrong, so now I am wondering if my intuitions about ours could be too!?!? He really threw me for a loop!

Counting Down!

Five months...


Six months...


Seven months...


Eight months...


We are down the final few weeks and are getting things in order for our little girl or boy! We have had this child in our hearts for quite some time, but are so ready to have it in our arms! I am constantly reminded of Hannah in praying for Samuel.

"I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord."
1 Samuel 27-28

Being a parent is such a gift and great responsibility, but I take great comfort in knowing that my God is in control of it all.

This little face is soon to be covered in kisses!



Here is where he or she will sleep...




Will post pictures of Baby Brown's shower soon.