We've had trouble downloading our pictures to Facebook, so here is the best documentation we can provide of our pregnancy so far. Hope this satisfies everyone's curiosity as to just how big Abby's belly is at this point. As of yesterday we are at 33 weeks (only 7(ish) to go!) and feeling pretty well - tired, achy, indigestive, allergic to the world, excited, nervous, and so very ready to meet our little buddy.



June 25, 2009: 17 weeks pregnant









July 6, 2009: the day we find out it's a boy (the day he was officially named Judah Nathan)




Our 2nd Anniversary: July 14, 2009. Awwwww.




Our unexpected baby bump on our 2nd anniversary. Awwwwww.




July 14, 2009: 21 weeks pregnant




September 25, 2009: 31 weeks pregnant

We're headed down the home stretch! We would, of course, appreciate any prayers for the remainder of the pregnancy, a safe and smooth (natural) delivery, and a healthy momma, daddy, and baby. Another specific prayer request: Nathan has begun teaching elementary school and, as I'm sure you're aware, those places are like petri dishes. Nate's school has been infected with the flu, the swine flu, pneumonia, bronchitis, head lice, and of course colds. So far his immune system has been able to hold its ground, but the cases of the swine flu among the snot-nosed cretins just keep increasing. Please pray for his health and for Abby and Judah as well. Pneumonia and influenza can be very dangerous for pregnant women and fetuses.

P.S. "Judah Nathan" means "praise for the gift" (loosely translated, all you Hebrew scholars). He is our surprise gift from the Lord, and we want to praise God for His timing and His gifts. He is good, His gifts are good, and we pray that we receive them well.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost