"God expects you to have enough faith and determination and enough trust in Him to keep moving, keep living, keep rejoicing. In fact, He expects you not simply to face the future (that sounds pretty grim and stoic); He expects you to embrace and shape the future--to love it and rejoice in it and delight in your opportunities."

~Elder Holland, Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Waiting for baby...

Tomorrow is our baby's due date! My doctor said there hasn't been any change yet (as far as my body prepping for labor) and I may have to be induced next week if she doesn't come on her own by then. Either way, she'll be here by next weekend! We are so excited to meet our baby, we'll post pictures as soon as we can. Here is a list of names we are thinking about, feel free to comment and give your opinnions and alternatives! (All of the middle names are family names, so they probably won't change.)

Catherine Roberta
Vivianna Joy
Audrey Meredith
Mara Merlyne

I also personally also like Faith, Miriam, Lilly, and Celeste.


~Jenny :)

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Choosing a Baby Blessing Dress

I've been looking online at baby blessing dresses and they are beautiful and outrageously priced. Here are two links to dresses I really like. They are similar in style but very different in price. What do you guys think? Sadly, we really can't afford either one, but now at least I know what kind I like. I'll keep looking. Does anyone know someone who sews well?
~Jenny

These dresses are nice and handmade and some of the cheapest I've found. The one I like the best is the "Samantha dress". It is the last one on the page.

http://youwillbeblessed.com/formaldresses.html


These dresses are VERY fancy and expensive, but I love this gorgeous lace one! The bonnet is so beautiful. (Joe thought the baby was a mannequin, but I'm pretty sure it's a real baby...)

http://www.onesmallchild.com/detailviews.aspx?productid=3512##