Spring Break: Showers of Blessings

Spring Break could not have come at a better time!!  One full week off of school was just what I needed to rest and relax.  It started with my mom flying to Dallas last Friday.  We had been planning this trip since December and I was so thankful she was getting the chance to come visit before the baby arrives.  We kicked off Spring Break with a 9th Floor Swiss Tower breakfast followed by a fun adventure at Painting with a Twist to celebrate a birthday.  Last summer, our women's group at church went to a Painting with a Twist class and had a wonderful time.  So it was a perfect place to celebrate the birthday of a dear friend!  Last summer we painted the Red Bridge and this time we painted the Blue Bonnets of Texas.

The most amazing part of painting is that we all start with a blank canvas and end up with these amazing paintings...even though none of us are painters :)

The rest of our Saturday, my mom and I had a spa afternoon getting our nails and toes done! It was very relaxing and the perfect way to start Spring Break.  On Sunday, Michael and I were blessed with a shower from our church.  I was so thankful my mom was able to be there and celebrate the special event!  Baby Girl was also blessed with showers from our friends and the teachers at school.  We are truly humbled and blessed by all the love we have felt. 

The next two days were spent shopping and getting the nursery ready for Baby Girl!  We got so much done and had so much fun.  Baby Girl is welcome to come anytime now :) Before we knew it, it was time to bring mom back to the airport.  Who knows, next time we see each other there could be a baby!! 

Thankfully the warm weather continued for the rest of the week and Michael and I were able to take many walks outside in the beautiful sunshine.  

Happy 37 Weeks Baby Girl!  

Walker Happenings: Birthdays, Hospital Tours, and 35 weeks!!

We knew once February arrived, our life would get much busier in preparation for our Baby Girl...and I have loved every minute! February also brings the birthdays of two of my favorite people: my mom and sister-in-law.  Although we are far away, we are very thankful for FaceTime! 

 While my mom celebrated her birthday in Iowa, we had an all day Baby Preparation Class here in Dallas.  We experienced a wide range emotions throughout the 8 hour class from pure excitement at the thought of meeting our Baby Girl in less than 5 weeks to extreme fear after watching one too many birthing videos.  Needless to say, we learned very helpful information and are thankful we only live 2 blocks from our hospital.  Who knows, maybe we will even walk when the big day arrives :) And we love our doctor who just happened to be featured on our tour!  The weather was also beautiful last Saturday, so we went to one of our favorite local places for lunch.  They have delicious burgers and a rooftop deck with a great view of downtown Dallas.  

As of tomorrow, we will be celebrating Baby Girl at 35 weeks!  I am thankful to be feeling well and looking forward to these last few weeks before we get to meet her.  One of my favorite parts about our pregnancy is getting the opportunity to pray for our Baby Girl each day.  At 30 weeks, we made a prayer chain filled with one prayer request each week for our little girl.  We know prayer and relying on God's grace and His word will be the greatest wisdom we can give to her as new parents.  

I have also been using Beth Moore's devotional Whispers of Hope.  I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a devotional.  She sets it up in a 10 week format including scripture, application, and prayer.  The prayer has been one of my favorite parts as she uses the same prayer pattern each day in the journal: Praise, Repentance, Acknowledgment, Intercession, Supplication for Self, and Equipping.  And since the journal is part of the devotional, I love looking back and seeing the way God is responding.  He truly is an amazing God!  

Finally, I love getting pictures of this precious little girl who just celebrated her 4 month birthday!  

Happy 4 Months Adrianna Mae! We love you!