It's a....

...Surprise!

We're not telling. hehe. We decided we want to have some fun news to spread when the baby arrives.

But thank you all for your helpful votes. It was interesting to see the competitive breakdown. I didn't know so many people even read this blog!

I will say though that the baby is right on track and everything looks healthy. We also got some adorable ultrasound pictures. I might try to scan one in to post later.

Nightminds

Lately I have been very touched by all the stories of foster and adoptive parents who have chosen to bring a child from a different world into their own and bandage their pain with the honesty of their love and faith.

Then a couple of days ago I was listening to a song and was struck by how much it could speak to Christians. As God's hands and feet, we are able to step into the world of children and adults who are hurting and help raise them up to the hope and light of Jesus.

I think it's a powerful song and I hope it will inspire and encourage you to keep fighting for those still lost in their night.

Hello Baby!

As of Tuesday, the baby has been making its presence known. Very known!

I think we have a crazy one because I'm only five months, barely showing, and have been feeling (and seeing) kicks big enough to make my shirt move. Which means Bryan has been able to feel them already too! Lots of fun. We're really falling in love now.

And in a little over a week, we'll be able to see another ultrasound and find out if it's a little boy or a little girl bumping around in there. Very excited for that appointment.

So, what's your opinion on the whole finding-out-the-gender thing? Should we wait and be surprised (I've already pretty much ruled that out), tell everyone, tell no one so at least everyone else can be surprised, or just tell our family so we can get more gender-neutral stuff at the baby shower?:) Vote on the poll to the right to help us out.