My Second Woodland Baby Shower (Photo Heavy)

The beautiful invites made by my sister in law Ali Farrow.

She also made Asher this name plate.

 Cupcakes! On the tree shelf made by my Dad and given to me by my family at my last Woodland shower.

 

The food :)

My new crib mobile also made by Ali <3

Asher's quilt made by my Mother in law.... I need to get a better picture of it, but I love it!

Some friends including Beth who is to my left and my other sister in law... she is pregnant and due in September. :)

Good ole games of chocolate diapers. & Opening presents... the Baker boys (who are so cute) were my present helpers. 

And then me and my big ole belly :)

 

Full Term aka 37 Weeks & The Maternity Shoot (Photo Heavy)

Well first off my most recent baby shower was wonderful & I can't wait to show you all pictures, but first I wanted to show yall my maternity pictures by the lovely Miss Kaylah Rodriguez.

She did such an amazing job! We couldn't be happier. I think she really captured our little family quite well... & seriously when did I get so pregnant? Ha time has flown.

<3

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And now I am full term. I went to the doctor yesterday and she said this...

"You are 90% effaced. 2 cm dilated & there is no way you will make it to 40 weeks."

So come on Asher James... Mommy & Daddy want to see you!

 

La Di Da... Life & Revelation

When I shave my legs now I feel very accomplished. Ha.

Tomorrow is my ultrasound, bright and early. I get so excited about ultrasounds... like Christmas excited.
Anybody else?

Well for anyone who prayed about our housing situation I am pretty confident that lil hiccup in the process has passed! Praise God!
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So this week the Lord has done a lot in my walk... it's been semi intense in my heart. I guess about Tuesday I called Jasha in tears. I pretty much told him that although I have found myself growing closer to the Lord I also see the sins in my life seemingly growing. I was frustrated, angry and even scared. My "Momma-ness" started coming out full blast as I ranted about how I didn't want my sins to be taught to my baby boy. Jasha got really happy though as I was talking to him. He told me that it is a blessing to have awareness of one's wickedness, and that when we try to become more like Christ we usually are more aware of our flesh. He also said that although I have been walking with the Lord longer than him he was sometimes concerned that my relationship with the Lord was segmented. As soon as he said that I knew it was true... but now as I am actively trying to make my relationship with God my TOP priority... I am realizing really how disjointed I was before. Almost like a split personality... there was the good and loving side of me that loved God greatly, and then there was the lazy, worldly side of me who put God on the back-burner. Now I'm not saying everything is peaches and roses currently... but I know the Lord is giving me this revelation so that I may have hope to continue on my quest be His fully.

As Romans 7:18 says
 For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.

He is the only one who will help us. We simply cannot do it on our own... 
I am trying to really understand that. 

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2 Posts: The Home Stretch & Jasha's Birthday!

 This part of the post was meant to be up a few days ago:

So here is my "34" Week update... although everyone is pretty positive I'm already 35 or even up to 36 and 1/2 weeks pregnant (including my doctor). I should know more this Friday at my next appointment. All the same I'm sticking to my old week to week for consistency's sake.

So this past weekend has been rough. Indeed.

I had to go into the doctor last Friday. Basically, the preceding nights I had woken up in the middle of the night with my back aching so bad... I mean SO BAD. If Josh barely touched it I would cry. Turns out it was my kidneys. I am currently being treating for a UTI, and I'm praying that is all it is. The other theory is.... kidney stone. Yikes. Since my acid reflux has been so bad I have gone a little crazy, some might say excessive with the Tums taking. Well Tums have calcium and too much calcium can mean kidney stones.

Oh vey.

My comfort is in the Lord though. Jasha read to me many verses on suffering as I experienced terrible acid reflux last night. You see Tums has literally been the only thing that has worked for me, but I have had to stop just in case. Although today I am going to get some apple cider vinegar as advised by my friend... so maybe that will help.

But it's all okay because I really feel like I'm in the home stretch. 

Still, it's odd not knowing if I am anywhere from 35 to almost 37 weeks though, but I feel Asher is coming soon, and that makes me smile.

This also makes me smile. I woke up today and Jasha looked so precious holding his hands over his heart. He has a beautiful heart.

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& This post is for today: 

It's Jasha's 26th Birthday!!!
We already celebrated this past weekend because he works a lot today, but still...
It's his third birthday that I have known him.
Right after we met he turned 24. It was his first birthday as a Christian... and it fell on Easter. :)
So his birthday always makes me think of the beginning of us.

What can I say about Joshua James Farrow?

He is my dream.
He leads me to Jesus. He teaches me.
He holds me.
He's handsome as can be.

I remember when we first liked each other I asked him 
"Will you be my best friend forever?" and 
he was silent for a minute. I got nervous. Did I say too much?
I knew he was the one, but I wasn't sure if he did.
But then he said... very seriously..."Yes. I will."
He said he knew then he was in love.


I found this poem I wrote for him right after we met. When we lived states apart, and weren't even boyfriend and girlfriend yet.
We have grown so much. I am so proud of him, and can't wait to see him hold Asher.
He is an amazing husband.
I know he will be an amazing Daddy.


So Happy Birthday Jasha! 
I am blessed to be your wife, and Ellie.

There Was A You and Me:

Vessels fade, grow weary & old
Hands stretch, wrinkles age... Its all part of life, to live, to strive, to know.
I wasn't looking, but I ran into your arms.
I wasnt looking, I found no fool, no tricks or charm..
There is a forest, I call it home...
It lies on both sides of your perfect little nose.
Eyes of mine, I hold them tight..
Patient days, with a noble fight..&
In the west, I stand, and sing to our great Love
Who sent you ...me, a perfect plan painted from the abyss above...
& As I kiss the stars, I see the moon & dream
Forever His, A lifetime yours.. there was a you and me.

 

Texas, It's Always A Pleasure...

Today I leave back for Virginia.

My time in Texas has been great, and well needed.

I love my family so, and the realization that the next time I see them is when Asher will be here is pretty crazy.  Here is me and my Momma... whom I love dearly.

<3

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Still I am SO SO SO excited to see my Jasha today.

Airports are special to us.

We had our first kiss at one.

It was literally as corny as you could probably imagine ha, but also perfect.

&  I can't wait to see him.

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Thank you to everyone who commented about my shower. I loved the theme too!

I am also lucky enough to be having another shower in Virginia in the coming months...

I have to admit they are pretty fun.

Now I'm off to try to pack my two massive check in bags for the airport

& pray that take off and landing doesn't make me sick.

(Since becoming pregnant I have realized this happens with me)

A Woodland Baby Shower & 30 Weeks. *Photo Heavy*

I am in Texas and having a great time with my family & friends.

Here are some pictures from my wonderful Woodland baby shower put together by my big sister Elena, and my accountability partner "AP" Alicia. 

a banner my big sister made

the adorable invites.

30 Weeks. 10 (more or less to go)

the wonderful spread of food.

A tree shelf my Daddy made for Asher & "mushroom" cupcakes

the loot.

Stuffed friends my big sister got my wonderful sister-in-law to make for Asher.

*Some are based off of others Etsy designs and are not for resale, 

but the deer she came up with & I am sure she would be willing to do custom orders.

She can make practically anything.*

She stitched Asher's name on each one of them.

Woodland friends

cutest clothes & burp cloths.

Can't wait for my little man.

Reading books. Everyone was asked to bring a book for Asher.

My friend Ashley due probably sometime this week.

C'mon Eli your Mommy wants to see you.

My sisters <3

The gang... minus some family. Thanks to everyone who came. I felt so blessed!

I was so overjoyed by my shower, and seeing so many dear friends!