If you haven't noticed already, we do have a name picked out.
It is Savannah Noelle!! Savannah was my great-grandmother's name (on my mom's side). It also happens to be the only name that DF and I could agree on. :-) I will not begin to tell you all the names he liked, which were too "throwback" for me.
On the storyboard of her nursery, I have Savanna, instead of Savannah. I went back and forth on the spelling and pronunciation. You know, you say Savannah and I say Savanna (sa vaugh na) and decided to use the traditional way. With a little "Mini-Me" on the way, she will be anything but traditional or conventional! Like her dad says, "just like her mom"! He does not have a clue what he is in for, but then again, he does! :-)
Well, sleep is a precious commodity nowadays and I am very tired! I will chat with you all later.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Nursery Update, Part 2
The nursery is starting to take shape. We have all of the walls painted and baseboard trims. The furniture will be arriving tomorrow, December 29th. However, we need to have the carpets cleaned before we assemble and positioned the furniture. I have a few more things to purchase, which I will have this weekend. It looks like I will be spending my New Year's Eve decorating! It's no biggie...since I am a "biggie" and do not want to go any where...outside of church.
At any rate, here are the pictures. Oh...by the way, I saw the chair at Marshall's on Saturday and hesitated before deciding to purchase. Wouldn't you know it that someone bought the last two when I went back!!! Needless to say, I called almost every Marshall's and Home Goods in Atlanta before finding the chair. This goes perfect with the rest of Savannah's decor. 
At any rate, here are the pictures. Oh...by the way, I saw the chair at Marshall's on Saturday and hesitated before deciding to purchase. Wouldn't you know it that someone bought the last two when I went back!!! Needless to say, I called almost every Marshall's and Home Goods in Atlanta before finding the chair. This goes perfect with the rest of Savannah's decor.
(from hallway, looking into room)
(left of room, looking from hallway)
(from window, inside of room)
(right side of room)
(my gorgeous chair)
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Nursery - Start
My sister and I started the baby nursery last night. DF and I had some guys coming to paint the nursery, but they wanted too much $$ to paint a 12x14 room. So, being the impatient person that I am, Chelle helped me paint. Do not be worried...I had the room well ventilated and I took breaks to get some fresh air.
(before)
I have to admit, I do not like pink or purple. However, once I found the damask table runner that was my inspiration, my views started to change...a little. And really...how long will that last, being that all clothes for little girls are either pink or purple. *gasp*
The paint color is Naturally Calm by Behr Paint.
Here is the room before (excuse my nephew in the photo - he likes to be seen).
(before)
(after - Part 1)
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Countdown....
33 Weeks....and 7 more to go!
Well, I am on the down stretch. Everyone keep asking me if I am anxious, I am but not really. I do not want her to come before 40 weeks! I need more time! After 18 years, I am excited, but a bit scared as well. Oftentimes, I have to ask myself...."what were you thinking"? However, I love my fiance and want to give him the greatest gift.
Last Saturday, I was given a baby shower by my friends and family. It was great! As you know, I am a control freak and as I do event planning, I wanted to be involved. I know I worked their nerves the last 4 days, but everything turned out perfectly.
Here are a few pictures.
Now I am getting ready to start the nursery. We will be painting tonight. I will post some pictures as I progress.
Here is my inspiration. Everyone states that it is too sophisicated...but that is me, very unconventional...or as my family like to call me..a DIVA! I guess I yam what I yam! :-)
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Long Time.....I Know...
WOW - It has been a very long time since I updated my blog. I am not sure where to start to catch you up. 
Well....let just jump right in....
I am engaged and pregnant...8 months to be exact! I am due on February 5th, 2010! I am having a little Princess! Everyone is ecstatic, though my 18 year old son had to warm up to the idea!
:-) He is all excited about his little sister, now! Yep..I did say 18...what an age difference!!
This will be like starting anew for me! I have been reading so much as a lot has changed within 18 years. My fiance is a GREAT MAN and I could not have asked for any one more understanding, caring, considerate, and generous. This will be his first, so he is excited and a bit scared! I think he will do great, but signed him up for a Newborn Baby Care class anyway! :-)
I promise to write soon as I have a lot to catch up on. My Baby Shower is this weekend.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Collective Prayers
I am moved to write this to you by an event that happened recently. If you had not heard of the tragic accident which happened on Sunday on Camp Creek Parkway, where 5 people (family of 4 and another child) were killed in a traffic accident. Not personally knowing any of the victims, I was moved as my heart was saddened by this event. Not until I saw a picture of the family did I realize that I had previously been in the presence of the husband through a mutual and dear friend.
As I sat and pondered over the disbelief of something like this, I was reminded that life is precious and should not be taken for granted. Each day, we place ourselves in a situations of which we have no control and of which we do. Truth be told, I know God is really in control, but let's me think that I am running the show! I can admit that while driving, I use the phone and send texts and emails. Though I graduated from the Brenda Gail School of Driving (thanks MOM!) and grew up on the streets of Atlanta, I feel as if I know what I am doing. However, I know, in the back of my mind, that at any given moment and in an instance, I could lose control or cause an accident, thus I am guilty of culpable negligence. I could have easily have caused an accident of this magnitude and this troubles me. So today, I stand before you and pledge to avoid texting and emailing while driving unless I am at a stationary position.
On a related, but different note, I just want to extend a "thank you" to all of you as if you are included on this email, you have touched my life in some way. We may talk or see each other every day (even 20 times a day), twice a month, every quarter or yearly or we may not talk at all for whatever reason. However, I truly believe that people come into your life for a reason, season or time. I want to thank you for the good times, bad times and those in-between, the laughter and tears. If we fell out about something trivial, significant or time just getting away from us, I want to thank you for that, as well. I think Life lessons are gained by your moments of reflection on situations and circumstances and your ability to grow and move forward. Thus, I ultimately, even when I do not understand why, thank God for the LESSONS in the BLESSINGS! So know this, I love you and do not hold any ill-feelings toward any person. It just means that your reason, season or time has been fulfilled in my life and myself in yours.
I ask that God's grace and mercy continues to be abundant in your life, as well as mine. May we live each day to the fullest of our abilities, be cognizant of our actions and treat others as we demand they treat us. This event reminds us that life is, indeed, too short to be worried about the small stuff.
Let's collectively lift up our prayers for the extended members of the Carter and Johnson families. We all believe that Robert, Delisia, Kayla, baby Ethan and Miss Johnson (age 6) are in a better place. Let's also pray for the person who was driving the BMW. I can not imagine the torment this person must be experiencing. However, she needs to come forward to provide a small piece of closure for the families. If you know someone who drives a similar car and lives in that area, call that person and/or the police.
Related Information: http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2009/04/12/camp_creek_parkway_crash.html?cxntlid=inform_sr
http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=129155&catid=40
http://www.theeagleconnection.com/
As I sat and pondered over the disbelief of something like this, I was reminded that life is precious and should not be taken for granted. Each day, we place ourselves in a situations of which we have no control and of which we do. Truth be told, I know God is really in control, but let's me think that I am running the show! I can admit that while driving, I use the phone and send texts and emails. Though I graduated from the Brenda Gail School of Driving (thanks MOM!) and grew up on the streets of Atlanta, I feel as if I know what I am doing. However, I know, in the back of my mind, that at any given moment and in an instance, I could lose control or cause an accident, thus I am guilty of culpable negligence. I could have easily have caused an accident of this magnitude and this troubles me. So today, I stand before you and pledge to avoid texting and emailing while driving unless I am at a stationary position.
On a related, but different note, I just want to extend a "thank you" to all of you as if you are included on this email, you have touched my life in some way. We may talk or see each other every day (even 20 times a day), twice a month, every quarter or yearly or we may not talk at all for whatever reason. However, I truly believe that people come into your life for a reason, season or time. I want to thank you for the good times, bad times and those in-between, the laughter and tears. If we fell out about something trivial, significant or time just getting away from us, I want to thank you for that, as well. I think Life lessons are gained by your moments of reflection on situations and circumstances and your ability to grow and move forward. Thus, I ultimately, even when I do not understand why, thank God for the LESSONS in the BLESSINGS! So know this, I love you and do not hold any ill-feelings toward any person. It just means that your reason, season or time has been fulfilled in my life and myself in yours.
I ask that God's grace and mercy continues to be abundant in your life, as well as mine. May we live each day to the fullest of our abilities, be cognizant of our actions and treat others as we demand they treat us. This event reminds us that life is, indeed, too short to be worried about the small stuff.
Let's collectively lift up our prayers for the extended members of the Carter and Johnson families. We all believe that Robert, Delisia, Kayla, baby Ethan and Miss Johnson (age 6) are in a better place. Let's also pray for the person who was driving the BMW. I can not imagine the torment this person must be experiencing. However, she needs to come forward to provide a small piece of closure for the families. If you know someone who drives a similar car and lives in that area, call that person and/or the police.
Related Information: http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2009/04/12/camp_creek_parkway_crash.html?cxntlid=inform_sr
http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=129155&catid=40
http://www.theeagleconnection.com/
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