Everyday Feels Like Christmas

Going on a walk in TN

Having a baby, was something Cory and I took our time to experience. We have enjoyed being married so tremendously much as we have been going on our adventures around the world and in Arkansas. Also, I have never been the baby type. Instead of baby dolls, I played with horses when I was little. I didn't babysit growing up, except for older kids I could take out to eat dinner at Moe's & rent videos from Blockbuster (#throwback). I even only volunteered in the nursery at church to spend time with one of my good friends.

Reading the paper with Dad

What I learned from the church nursery experience though, is babies truly are precious and the relationship between parents and their children is a sacred gift from the Lord. Although I outwardly poo-poo'd the idea of having a baby, inwardly, I wanted it to happen eventually if the Lord willed it to. Thankfully, we became pregnant last August and welcomed our son, William Corwin Fox IV to our family on June 2 of this year. Nothing compares to this gift from God.

Our little "laundry elf" helper with a BIG smile

My Recent Ah-Hah:

As it has turned colder this month, I've woken up each chilly morning with a big smile in my heart. Having William here and my husband home before he leaves for work, makes it feel like Christmas every morning. 

Attending William's first football game in TN

Christmas is a time to celebrate the arrival of an innocent babe, unwelcome by the world he came to save. It is a time to remember how much our Father in Heaven loves us, treasures us and gave his son to die for us, so that we could be with him for eternity. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to share a human-limited portion of that love, with our family and to experience all of that love by being a Christ follower and knowing I will be in eternity with Him.

William loves watching his Daddy read to him

Snuggles with my precious lil boo

As I continue to reflect on the last 5 1/2 months, I now have experienced how precious becoming a parent is. I thought it would be fun to share parts of our journey and what I have learned along the way, in a series of posts. This is definitely the Walmart buyer coming out in me, to plan a series!
Here's what you have to look forward to:

• How to register (the world of baby stuff is crazy confusing!)
• Preparing for baby's arrival (emotionally & mentally, packing your hospital bag, preparing baby's room, what you need at home)
• Weekly Activities for Mom and Baby
• Meal Planning
• Baby's Schedule: Eat, Burp, Outing, Play, Diaper Change, Sleep, Repeat...in no particular order...

Fall in Arkansas