half way there

20 weeks and half way there! I would love to say something about time flying and can't "hardly believe I'm this far," but to be honest I feel like I've been pregnant for forever! I'm slowing growing out of my pants and have aspirations of finding a cute (is there such a thing?) pair of maternity pants asap.

Instead of wishing the next twenty weeks away, I really want to enjoy the stage of life that God has me in as well as do things that will be harder once the baby is here. Such as... sleep in, spend lots of time with students, enjoy having Hank all to myself, and having uninterrupted quiet times. Also, in the next twenty weeks, I would like to walk more, eat less sweets (even though that is basically the only thing I crave), read "Baby Wise," and organize our closets.

We have lots to do with the nursery before he gets here. One of those things is to buy furniture.. anyone know where to buy a good crib? Auburn is lacking in furniture places, but we're headed to Atl in a couple of weeks. We recently bought bedding at Baby Gap (who knew that Gap sold bedding?) Its nice to at least have that picked out!

"Snips and snails, and puppy dog tails"

That's what little BOYS are made of! Can't believe that I'm saying this, but we are having a boy! Wish you could have seen our faces when the technician told us, we were shocked! More importantly, he is healthy. We are blessed!

just call me aunt anna

My nephew, Griffin, was born early Sunday morning! Hank and I were able to hang out with the new little guy and family Sunday... he's so cute!

St. John

We were blessed to be able to go down to St. John during Christmas break to visit Hank's uncle and aunt. Nelson and Vicky are some of the most gracious hosts I've ever been around. Their house is beautiful and it was fun to be able to see their life in paradise.

We started our mornings like this...



And then a couple of hours later...









One afternoon, Hank and his Uncle Nelson went out scuba diving and brought back dinner!





Watching the sunset was a perfect way to end a perfect day...



This trip was probably one of our last before the baby comes, so I tried to enjoy the peace, quiet, and rest! We find out the sex January 6th!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from the Uzzell's! We're currently in South Carolina with my family but we've also been to Raleigh and St. John this holiday season (I'll post more on our tropical visit later). We've had a great time with our families. Oh how I love being home!

"But the angel said to them,"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." Luke 2: 10-11

isn't the same

Unfortunately, we aren't decorating for Christmas this year . Before all of you gasp in horror (as my husband did when I told him the plan), let me explain. Most of our time off is before Christmas because of us working at Christmas conference. If we had decorated Dec. 1st, it would have been up for less than two weeks. Call me crazy, practical, or just plain cheap, but it just wasn't worth it to me. I did pull out my "Spruce Tree" candle so that at least our house would smell like Christmas. But it just isn't the same! Small price to pay to spend the holiday with our families!

its been too long

Hank informed me today that it had been a month since our last post. I confess that I've been putting off posts until I could announce that we are pregnant! I'm 10 weeks today and feeling very blessed. Please pray with us for the safety of our child due June 9, 2010.

It has been such an incredible fall. I am constantly encouraged by the wonderful girls that I meet with. To watch God work in their hearts and lives makes my job feel so purposeful. I met with a girl today that is the President of one of the wildest sororities on campus. She has a heart for the Lord and for the girls in her sorority. She is reaching out to some of the girls that have been called to standards and inviting them to our Crusade meetings. We talked today about trying to start a bible study with some of them next semester. She is in an area on campus that I could never get to! Praise the Lord that she is willing to reach out to these girls.

I'm ready for Thanksgiving break! We have a staff conference in Birmingham and then we'll be headed to North Carolina for the week of Thanksgiving. Bring on sleeping in, good food (that I don't have to cook) and relaxing time with family!