"Hey Jude"

If you're wondering what's up with the title of this post.....we have decided on a name! We have thrown around several different options but we always come back to Jude. We love this name...especially the way it sounds with our last name. And for some reason, anytime I've imagined having a boy and wondered what his name would be, I always have to say it like I'm announcing it over the loud speaker at a high school football game...."Jude Jacobs on the carry." Ha! Does that make me crazy? Or do I secretly want our boy to be an all-star athlete? Who knows, but let's be honest...with mine and Jeff's lack of athleticism, he'll probably be a great painter or creative in some way. Which I'm perfectly content with.

We haven't started working on the nursery just yet, but we do have a few little things we are definitely going to put in there. We found this precious, vintage rocking chair at a consignment store and loved it for the babies room. But, it was in rough shape. With Papaw and Jeff's help, it has a whole new look! Really happy with the results. It's just precious.

Dear Jude,
Where is the time going?!?! I can't believe we are 18 weeks along already. Somehow, the days go by slow and the weeks just fly. I'm really starting to feel pregnant, and you are definitely making your presence known in my tummy! I haven't really had many cravings but I definitely eat a lot of Pei Wei! Sweet & Sour Chicken always sounds appetizing to mommy. If you are anything like your mom and dad, you will LOVE candy! I cannot seem to get enough of it lately....not the healthiest choice for your growing little body, but sometimes I just can't help myself. Mommy loves gummy Life Savers, Chewy Jolly Ranchers and Lemonheads. Some things I am really looking forward to:

• Being able to feel you move outside my tummy (so daddy can feel you too!)
• Thanksgiving! I have been daydreaming about all the food...and shopping of course.
• Decorating your nursery!