Thursday, November 6, 2008

Visitors, Halloween, and update

This little lady came to visit us last week...we were so thrilled to meet her. She is a beautiful, sweet, miracle baby and we feel so blessed to know her. Can't wait to see you again (and your mommy too)!
Doesn't Lily look good holding a baby!?!




We also had another very special visitor! Gee-Gee came to town for a week and we enjoyed every moment. She lights up our life so much when she is here, and we miss her like crazy when she leaves.


Halloween was good this year. Lily was a princess, ballerina fairy. A very hodge podge costume, but it cost less than 10 dollars, so I was all for it. (plus, she thought she was pretty fabulous in it.) She decided she didn't want to go trick-or-treating, so we passed out candy instead and had a blast.



She was the leader in her school parade. Strutted her little self around in her cool shades.







Lily's preschool class. They are all adorable and wonderful. She has made some amazing friends this year! (Oh, and she is learning A LOT too.)
She loves school more than I can express. She is a happy girl, most days. She's amazing.



Baby update: projected due date is Jan 12. I am planning on driving there (out of state) with my parents and Lily to be present for the birth. We have chosen our name(s) - we won't know the sex of the child until he/she makes an appearance! Other than that, we are just quickly trying to get our family and home ready for an infant.
Thank you, everyone, for your words of support and congratulations. It means sooo much to me!
I will, eventually, share the whole story with you - and someday I'll visit all my favorite blogs again! But, for now, I'm gettin' ready for a baby! WOO HOO!

29 comments:

Missy said...

Nikki,

Your news is SOOO exciting. What a blessing. Lily will be the best big sister a child could dream of having. I cannot wait to follow your journey.

I love Lily's confidence. She is a beautiful little fairy!!!

Anonymous said...

Nikki, I am so happy for you! I can barely wait to keep up with all the good news that will be coming here. Lily looks FABULOUS with a baby!

Kim said...

I Love the updates..
Lily looks AMAZING holding a baby..
She will be the best Big Sister around..
I am sooo happy for you..
Can't not wait for baby to be here.
HUGS..
Love ya girly..

Unknown said...

fun post...Love the beautiful pics.

Steffie B. said...

We have been talking about you guys non-stop around here....it was so good to talk with you last week....I just can't wait! ;)

LaLa said...

Look at her giving that baby some sugar! I think both our girls will make great big sisters but I kind of feel sorry for their little siblings as they will definitely try to keep them in line LOL

Love that little fairy parade leader!!

kerri said...

I still can't beleive your amazing news, we are just over the moon excited for you!! I must say Lily looks like a natural holding that baby, she will be such a Mommy's little helper!!
Loved the Princess Ballerina, adorable, wink..

Ashley said...

So very happy for your family!!!

Anne Marie said...

Lily is the coolest, sweetest, prettiest princess ballerina fairy I have ever seen :)

WOOHOO you're gettin' ready for a baby! Two more months -- probably seems like not enough time and like too much time all at once!

mommy24treasures said...

pryaing all goes well Nikki, so fun to nest. I don't know of much I love more:):)
Glad Halloween was a hit this year:)

day by day said...

Oh, what a cute costume and I LOVE the sunglasses...what character they add! Our costume was a hodgepodge, too! : )

Nikki.....January will be here sooo soon, oh, you must be over the moon excited! I am just so happy for you!!!!

Liz and Ava said...

Just read your news re baby...so happy and excited for you all!

The Byrd's Nest said...

I can't wait to see your new baby!!!!! I can't wait to see Lily with her new baby!

Kristi said...

Busy days for you and Lily ! So , so happy your baby is on the way and will be in your arms come January! Yes Ms. Lily will be a great big sister and I can just see her with her sibling in her arms. Our prayers remain as you prepare!

Mr.Brian said...

Hey dig the shades she has on.
And the boys name.....
Brian!!!!!!! LOLOLOLOL Okay maybe not.
Have a great weekend.

Kim said...

Just had to stop by again and look at my favorite little girls face..
Lily is sooo beautiful.
Hugs girly..
Have a Great Sunday..
love ya..

Laura Nipper said...

So exciting that you will have a baby in just a few short months. Lily will be such a great big sister and she is at a perfect age for another sibling. :)

Mommy Spice said...

It's just soooo exciting!! I can't imagine preparing for a child in such a short amount of time...but even 9 months would be a short amount of time for me. I am so happy for you guys and can't wait to hear more.

Lynn said...

What an adorable baby!! Love that bow!! I think Lily will make a wonderful big sister!

Can't wait to hear your name choices!

RamblingMother said...

I am so excited for you guys. Lily will make a wonderful big sis.

Heather said...

Oh yes, girlie, Lily looks all too comfy holding that gorgeous baby!! I simply cannot wait until along comes your precious bundle of joy - cannot express how happy I am for you, what a complete blessing.

She made a beautiful princess fairy, hodge-podge or not, she rocks it!

Keep nesting sweetie, keep nesting:))

Hugs,
Heather

PandaMom said...

I am soooo excited for YOUR excitement! ; )

Gwen Oatsvall said...

you know I can't wait for the newest lil Doctor miracle ..

what cute fun pictures ...

Gee Gee said...

Wow, how did Miss Lily like holding a real doll baby? She looks very relaxed and "ready". New York, New York!!!

Pixel Fairy Princess said...

Okay - She just rocks! She is not only one little angel - who is going to be the best big sissy ever - but she does it with such style! I cannot get over the image of her with the tutu, fairy wings, and shades! OMG- we have got to figure out a way to get these two together when I am up there over the holidays!
Ladybug hugs,
;D

Beth and Shayna said...

Congrats on the new baby on the way. You must be over the moon, stars, sun... Anyway, what wonderful news! Oh, and Lily is such a sweet fairy princess ballerina, too cute!

Loraena Tuttle said...

Okay, it has been WAY too long since I have been over here! I am SO HAPPY to hear about your adoption #2!!!! How wonderful!

Lily looks adorable in that costume. =)

kerri said...

Dropping in to leave behind a hug. ;)
Missin' ya...

JMCS said...

Nikki,

Lovely photos of sweet princess and what exciting news!!! You guys must be over the moon!

Hugs,
Jonni