Alyssa's Ultrasound Pictures

Here are a few of Alyssa's Ultrasound Pictures, the last one at 33 weeks...she wouldnt show her face so we dont have any from then. We do have one confirming she was still a GiRl*

*LiFe*

Once again, I'm up early and seems I have a lot on my mind and no one to communicate with! Josh is gone to work, I'm glad it's Thursday and he's off for the next few days. I do miss him terribly since I'm home more. When I was going to school and working it seemed as if I kept my mind more occupied. I slept very well last night, I don't even remember what time I fell asleep but I did sleep through most of the am hours which is very rare for me. I didn't even wake up when Josh left for work, and I usually do! I've been very productive this morning doing some homework, trying to get ahead so that when Alyssa gets here I can take a break and not worry about school work.
I saw one of my Best friends mom at the store last night, Lisa! I just love her! She's the sweetest women ever and I adore her. She's an amazing woman and always blesses me no matter what. She told me some funny funny stories about Kennedy (Britts little girl) and Britt's very lucky to have such a comical little girl. I'm very lucky to know and have friends like Brittney and her mother! Very special people!
I'm missing my mom a little this morning, she called to check on me since she hadn't heard from me like always. I usually call her while she's at work. But this morning I was snoozing and didn't get to call her. She is my very best friend and without her...who knows what I would do. She is the most amazing woman and I couldn't be more blessed to say she is my Mother! She is so excited to be a "Nana!" I cant wait for her to get to finally experience it, her and dad have wanted grandchildren for a while now and God has truly blessed us. Miss.Alyssa is very lucky to have such wonderful grandparents.
Well it seems that the more I ramble, the more comes to mind and I have more homework to be doing, so I'd better get to it. I'm thinking I'll visit with Jess, Jenn and the baby this evening. I absolutely love little Kaydence Bug~

Up Early*

I've really taken to this blogger thing, it makes for an easy way to express what I'm feeling when no one else is around to talk to. Josh is already up and gone for work and I've been working on getting some homework done as usual. Alyssa and I usually stay up for a few hours after Josh leaves and then it's back to bed for the both of us. I wonder if that's how it will work when she finally gets here, because that's been our routine for a while now. I have a Dr.s appt on Friday, I cant wait to hear some kind of news~ It's a whole 28 days until Alyssa's due date now, and it's becoming more real each day that Josh and I are going to be parents. I want to meet her so badly. The days seem to be getting longer as I go and I seem to be getting less sleep, although I'm thankful for what I do get at this point. Heartburn has taken it's toll, I never experienced it until I became pregnant and now understand what my josh was talking about all those nights he couldn't sleep because of it. *It's horrid*
Jason's household shower is the 26th of Sept. and I'm so excited for him and Tara. They plan to marry on October the 24th 2009, they should since they have been together forever~ lol JK! Anyway, I wish them the best. It kind of makes me sad to think my J is getting married finally and moving off. He is the best big BRO ever! It seems like all of our lives have changed so much in this last year, mom and dad are becoming GRANDPARENTS, sending off another child..Jason who is getting married, Josh and I are becoming parents, both brothers are becoming uncles. Seems everyone is taking on a new role in life! We have had so many showers it's unreal, and seems like our schedules are still so busy.
I cant wait to start my family that God has given me. It makes me so happy to think about what it's going to be like, even though I'm sure it's not going to be easy. I cant wait to start little traditions with Alyssa and Josh for the Holidays~ Do all the girlie stuff with Alyssa and teach her things~! I hope I can be a Wonderful Mother to her! I have birthing classes this weekend, Mom and I are going to attend. Josh really wasn't up for the adventure. (ha ha) I'm really excited though, everyone says it's amazing and helps so much when the little one finally decides to make their appearance. I will let everyone know my opinion after this weekend!
Well I guess since Alyssa and I have been up for almost a hour now we will try to go back to bed now, I think she already has! :)

God Bless Everyone!

September 15 2009

First off, Thank You Lord for this day and allowing me and my family to wake up and live life~ I always find it amazing the blessing our LORD sends us, even when we least deserve them. I tend to slip and it never fails that he always comes through. I'm feeling better today than I have in a long while, I kind of got a little down and all from this pregnancy. I in no way mean with Alyssa, she is my little blessing and I cant wait to meet her! But my body seems to have went through so many changes I would have never expected. It's hard on a Girl~ But I've kept my faith and the lord has showed me that I can make it through anything, especially this pregnancy. I have learned in the last few days, I must take it day by day. I want to meet her so badly, but we must wait for her. I am enjoying' these last few weeks of being pregnant, swollen feet and all because soon I will gain a whole new responsibility and the being "lazy" will no longer be an option. I cant wait to start blogging about Alyssa and all the things she will be doing when she gets here, I already say I dint want her to get BIG! lol I cant wait for our family and friends to meet Alyssa as well, they are all just as excited as we are. I know she will have a wonderful family, God has truly blessed her in that way~ I couldn't ask for a more understanding, loving, caring, concerned bunch that we call our FAMILY! I'm going to visit Ashley and Jacelyn today, I've decided that getting out of this house makes me feel so much better~ So I'm gonna go for now, Hope everyone enjoys this wonderful day~

God Bless

Alyssa's Baby Showers

We had two different showers: One given by my MOM *Loretta* and another by Josh's MOM *Karen*

Alyssa's Room!

Here is a little look into Alyssa's bedroom we fixed for her* I hope she Loves it as much as I do* Josh and his dad worked a few saturdays on her room for several hours to get it finished before our showers. It's done in "Tropical Punch Cocalo" from Baby Depot. There's still some organization to be done because we have gotten so much at both baby showers, there's no room to put it all. We had to move Josh's clothes out of the closet just to put some of her's up.

Welcome!!

Hello All~ I'm Amanda! I'm married to Joshua and we are currently expecting our first child *Alyssa* in October. Alyssa is my reason for starting this blog, to allow people to see our lives and experience Alyssa growing up~ We are so excited to start our own little family. Alyssa was a blessing to us and we are so grateful for her~ We didn't expect her, but God does bless us unexpectedly and oh so greatly! We have her room all done and are now just awaiting her arrival in a short 4 weeks. I am currently attending EKU and finishing up my last semester to obtain my BS in Psychology. I plan on going back to work a few months after Alyssa makes her appearance and I get to spend some mommy time with her! Josh is a wonderful man, my love, my husband, and friend. I cant wait to see him become the Wonderful daddy I know he will be* Josh works at Wal-Mart D.C. and spends his past time watching "UNC Tar heels Basketball & Football." We enjoy spending time with one another, family and friends, and just being ourselves. We are nothing special, in no way perfect, but just enjoy living our normal everyday lives.