WRONG, WRONG, WRONG

I am Tucker and while I don't want to be judgemental, Maddy might have led you a little bit astray. You see, the picture that she posted is actually Em'ly at 32 weeks. She went on a sister-in-law weekend in Lexington, KY. Here is a picture with everyone all together. From Left to Right are Em, Michelle (married to Colin), Abby (married to Matt) and Melissa (married to Luke).

Being that Maddy and I are mostly lazy dogs unless you say the word "walk" we want to take you back even a little further. One of the things Dave and Em enjoy most is haning out ith friends. Em's good life-long friend, Rachel Petty, asked what she could do special for Em prior the birth of the new baby. She said she would love to spend a weekend with the Petty's so they made it happen. In mid July Dave, Em, Maddy and myself loaded up in the RAV4 and headed to the surprisingly not so humid Franklin, TN, for a weekend with the Wheeler's (Rachel's mom and stepdad) where the Petty's met us. Actually, Maddy and I stayed with Dad Neff and I can't prove it but I think I put on a few extra pounds thanks in part to a few extra treats. They were so good!

While at Dad's we received a surprise visit from Dave, Em and the Pettys. They came to get us and take us to the park for some pictures. This is where you get to see Em in her 7th month.













This particular day some other remarkable pictures were taken. I don't like to toot my own horn but kids and I take good pictures. In this one I am being loved by Miss Lia Belle Petty. She is an okay kid!













And now, for the most recent activities, the baby Open House. Dave and Em decided an Open House more fit the style that they were looking for as opposed to a formal shower. I think she just didn't want to play games but she won't admit to it. So, finally, for now, a few pictures from the shower. Maddy and I were confined to the house (our house) so we were not able to partake of the fun but from the photos it looked like fun.

Dave and Em loved the food - especially the cake. It is from Janet's cakes - delicious!

One of the requests of each guest was to bring a book for the baby. Dave and I both love books so hopefully the baby will too! We have already read most of them (or at least, I have). So far, we don't have a specific favorite. They have all been good reading.

Well, today is September 16th which means only 19 more days until the due date. Here are some thoughts from Em'ly:




Today, I am ready for the baby to be born. I am tired and feeling a little like a bloated whale. However, we have decided this baby is going to come when it is ready and according to the doctor last week, that won't be anytime too soon. The baby is still enjoying my ribs and lungs a little too much. Supposedly the baby's growth is slowing down. I hope so because I don't think my stomach can take much more!




Other thoughts, I am constantly amazed at the human body. It amazes me how a lady can deliver a baby and have everything go seamlessly and still not believe in God. There are so many details that have to be perfectly woven together for a baby to grow before delivery. While I haven't obviously delivered yet the things we have learned in child birthing class about how the body changes to allow a baby to come out amazes and scares me all at the same time. I think how can that be natural and then I think, how can't it be. God is the God who created every aspect of my being and of the baby's being so it is all perfect.




That is all the introspective thinking my head can handle for today. A special thanks to Tucker for sharing the column. Hopefully the dogs will post again in the next week or so to let you know the latest status of when Baby Owens will make his or her debut. Until then...