Myrtle Beach getaway

We had such a great time with the Turner's back in late June. Here's a few highlights...
Thanks for everything guys!

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Exterior updates

As if painting the nursery wasn't enough to tackle in one weekend, we also decided that we would go ahead and paint the shutters and the front door. They were faded badly and were starting to look pink, plus we had help. Before everything could be painted, Nick and his mom power washed the house and put out fresh mulch. Here's the results...much improved we think!

Before (March 2004)


After (July 2009)

The shutter color is "caribbean green" and the door is "chocolate brown"

Caleb's room

Here's a preview of the nursery...as you can tell we still have some work to do but I think it's off to a good start.

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baby update: 25 weeks

Well, here we are. Baby boy now has a name too!

Caleb Nicholas Babbs

This picture is actually at 25 1/2 wks, on Sat. we'll be 26 wks. I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is flying by. Caleb is an active little fellow on the move all the time. Other than dealing with the heat, heartburn and some swelling, I feel good. We've finished our baby classes at the hospital. Next weekend we're going to paint his room. I'm getting anxious to get everything ready now. Signs of baby are showing up all over the house. We've been enjoying the glider in the living room that I found on craigslist and Nick put the stroller and car seat together last weekend. So fun!
More pics and updates soon once the room starts to come together...

5th anniversary cont.

Here's a peek at the ring Nick gave me...along with a dozen roses. I'm so loved!


We celebrated our anniversary at a Mudcats game. J treated us to seats up in Cattails and a nice meal (indoor restaurant with AC and great view of the field).


He even surprised us with a shout out on the scoreboard.


And ended the night with fireworks!

Our 5th Anniversary!

Then...




And Now...




Where has the time gone? But on the other hand I look back and think, wow, we've accomplished so much in the last 5 years. The Lord has blessed us with so much, first with each other and now with a baby boy on the way. It's overwhelming and exciting and I can't wait to see what each year brings...

I love you so much more today than the day I married you Nick.
Happy Anniversary to us!

We'll miss you...

Most of you know that the Turner's are on their way to Africa within the next few months. Here's a few pics from our time at Pullen Park. As you can tell Taylor loves Nick and he feels the same about her. I can't believe it's time for them to go. They have been such a blessing to us!