A Joyous Announcement!!

Photo by Brad W.

Friends, I have such wonderful news to share with you. Next week, my husband and I are scheduled to welcome a precious baby girl via c-section! There are simply no words to rightfully express our excitement and joy.

It's been a long, emotional and rocky road for us to reach this point, but it will all be worth it the moment we see our daughter's face for the first time. Feeling her little kicks, jabs and punches has truly been one of the greatest blessings of my life.

I know that you haven't seen me post many recipes lately, and now you finally know why. As you can imagine, we've had a lot going on, and this mama-to-be just needed a tiny break. But do not worry my foodie friends, this blog is still incredibly important to me and you will see many, many yummy recipes soon. I can't wait to be able to share "mommy and me" recipe posts and updates about our little one! Please keep us in your prayers as the big day approaches - July 16th.

The nursery is ready and all that's missing is our little princess!


I sewed a matching quilt, pillows and crib skirt for Baby.


This Daddy-to-Be cannot WAIT to meet his baby girl!

My sister re-created this painting for us...isn't it beautiful?

My Grandfather hand-made this bench for me when I was little.
I'm so happy to be able to use it in the nursery.

Comments

Notes From ABroad said…

Sending Congratulations and Happy Wishes .. your sisters painting is wonderful ! The smile on Daddy 's face is too :)
Enjoy every moment of this ... time speeds up once you have a baby. Really, it does ! :)

July 14, 2015 at 9:53 AM

Sami said…

By now you'll have your baby girl in your arms. Congratulations and all the best.
Love your sister's painting, just my kind of art! The baby's room is just beautiful!

August 3, 2016 at 10:20 PM

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