Earl Grey Supreme.... and Pop Tarts

SO MUCH IS GOING ON. 

We all feel a little crazy in the Russell House right now. 

Last Monday, we went in for our 20 week ultrasound. Here is our little one:

We had the technician write down the gender on some paper and seal it in an envelop for us. We did the best we could, but we peeked! We are so excited for our little one and hope to be sharing that information soon. :) The baby is healthy and wonderful (can't you tell!?), but this pregnancy has been quite difficult thus far. This particular pregnancy has been quite painful and has severely limited what I'm able to do around the house. It's certainly not been fun - to be in pain, but also to be so uncomfortable in this Nashville heat. I'm so thankful that everything has gone as well as it has so far, and keep trusting in the Lord to carry me through all of it. 

W and Daddy made pancakes! 

I've been having a sweet tooth in the middle of the afternoon lately, and that resulted in me whipping up some vanilla buttercream frosting to dip pretzels in. It was amazing. :)

We are closing on our FIRST EVER house on Thursday. 

Yes, in 2 days from now. 

(Now you are starting to understand why our lives have been a bit hectic)

We cleaned out and packed our laundry room a few days ago and W decided to help by 'fixing' T's bike. It was precious. 

W and I had a small photoshoot (I was proud of my outfit, mainly because it fit and matched - all at the same time!! -- please know, this is tough with maternity clothes... especially if you're me.)

20 weeks pregnant!

Now stick your tongue out!

"Pound it!" 

"Say cheese!" 

Needless to say, we need prayer as we a packing and praying that we are able to seal the deal on this house. I am fairly certain that my attitude will stink if this house falls through. 

I especially need prayer as I am typically a 'planner and do-er' type person. With everything going on, I won't be able to do a lot for the move and small renovating our new house needs - and that is tough for me! 

Anyways, this next picture I had to put, not because it's a great pic (I realize it's not), but because it is li-trally (Chris Trager) the best chicken pot pie I've ever had. It was amazing. 

Just wanted to let you all know that. I'll put the recipe up soon. 

Thanks for the sweet thoughts and prayers. Hope to have some good news in a few days!

In Christ,

Julie