Emalyn's First Day

One of our first shots of our darling little girl after she was born....we can't get over how much dark hair she has!

Grandpa Cain just flew into town and came right to the hospital. He picked up Grandma so that she could go back to the house and get a full night's sleep!

Last but not least Emalyn and Grandma Cain. Grandma stayed with us at the hospital the whole labor and delivery and the night after. I was so grateful for the company!

Emalyn Ruth

No matter how much you think you can plan for giving birth or visualize how it may go, there is really no way to know exactly how or what will happen in that labor and delivery room. Any minute things can change.... and they do. Thankfully, our little girl, Emalyn Ruth, was born perfectly healthy at 3:00 in the afternoon.

Emalyn weighed in at 6 lbs 3 oz. Here she is on the scale waiting to get swaddled again, poor thing!

Cameron was so excited to see her born. It seemed like forever from when we checked in the hospital to when she finally arrived-It was so nice to see her and meet her after 9 long months of waiting!

Here's another of the proud daddy!

Too sweet.

This necklace and charm is a gift Cameron gave me a couple weeks back for my being a first time mom. His gesture is so very sweet as the pink sapphires signify that we are going to be having a little girl. He is such a good planner too, as he decided to give the gift to me early as he thought there might be a "little too much going on" at the hospital when the baby decides it's time. How could I be so lucky....

Nursery Photos

We finally have the nursery finished....here is the final product!! We have to say we are definitely happy with the outcome...very neutral/classy...and hopefully will last for a good amount of years....we'll see! The following photo is from the door to the room.

This next photo is from the other side of the room.

We just can't wait to have a litle one to put in the room now....last piece of the puzzle!

36 Weeks

Aren't we cute? Cameron and I have a friend at church that is starting her own photography business and she asked to take some maternity photos. Here are just a few....

Cameron's Work Shower

Cameron's office had a shower for the baby...isn't that sweet! Here we are in front of the cake-which was delicious, by the way!!

You have to admit, these have got to be the BEST shoes ever!! Of course we all know I have a weakness for shoes, let alone little adorable ones....thanks again Lt Col Best!!

Last but not least, a fun photo of Cameron enjoying himself opening gifts! Everyone was so generous and thoughtful! Can't believe she is almost here!

Kristine's Office Baby Shower

Cameron was able to join me for a Baby shower given by my office. Here we are in the conference room after eating a delicious catered Olive Garden meal. We received many, many wonderful items including adorable clothes, a collectable china baby cup and bowl, baby soap/lotion, baby book, toys, burp cloths, receiving blankets and BIBS!! Can you believe we didn't have any bibs until now!

This is a photo of Justina, Me and Aubrey (left to right). These are the wonderful kind ladies that went to the hassle of planning, organizing and throwing the whole thing for Cameron and me. Thanks ladies!

Update....38 inches!

If you can believe it, my belly and baby have grown 1 full inch in just 2 weeks!! I can't believe that there are only about 5 weeks left!!

Baby Shower!!

I had so much fun experiencing the first baby shower for Cameron, me and the baby last Thursday. The ladies from my Bible study came together and combined a baby shower, with a bridal shower of another gal-Rhonda. By the way, have you EVER seen someone make a ribbon so pretty? I thought this was so neat!

Meet Rhonda. And her risque dish towels. So cute.

The ladies were all VERY thoughtful and so generous with their time, energy, and thoughtful gifts-the food was delicious too! Following are some more fun photos of the shower and ladies. The baby is going to be STYLIN', that's for sure!!! THANK YOU LADIES!!

37" waist!

Made it to 8 months and as the heading states, with a 37 inch waist...celebrated the growth (I guess) with a haircut. needed a little change. Definitely a cut I have had before, but always loved it so I decided to reinstate the low-mainenance do. Not to mention, I have been told I now moved to a "mommy" do! Perfect timing, I guess!