So close!!

It's December 18th.  13 days from the (presumed) D-Day.  The nursery is busting at the seams with seas of pinks and purples.  We have more bibs than most department stores stock.  Hooded towels, Johnson and Johnson deliciousness, onesies, blankets, books...  I think it's almost all in place.  And being that in less than two weeks (or somewhere in that time frame) we will start putting all of it to the test, I'm so grateful.  More than all of the tiny items in the nursery, I think the love and support that we've felt over the last several months is especially important to us.  Maybe it's through the showers and the gifts, but we definitely know that there are people just as excited about Emerson's arrival as we are! 

As my body winds into a very low gear with regular pings of twinges and pulls, it is all a reminder of the major, life-changing event that is about to come.  As I sat on the couch last night and began to cry out of hormonal angst, Travis simply held out his hand and took mine, rubbing the back of it with his thumb.  He asked me if I was okay.  He understands me more than I thought anyone could.  I am so grateful that I know he will adore our daughter the way he does me.  We are four very lucky girls in the Spencer household...even if two of the four of us are put in crates from time to time ; )

As just a glimpse of the love I get to experience every day, take a look at the beautiful photos captured by one of my best friends and photographer, Jessica Burt of Jovial Photography.

Merry Christmas!  May God bless you and your family as he has mine this special time of year!