A Joy"Full" Week (Part 1)

Week 31 has been full of joy.

It began on Monday with the first week of "Willy Wonka Kids" at the Academy of Fine Arts. I have desired to choreograph a children's production for a long time now, and this has been the perfect opportunity. Although I may be pregnant and awkward, I have thoroughly enjoyed working alongside two dear friends and 30 wonderful children. I am excited to see the end result next Saturday.

Tuesday afternoon Adam and I drove over to Farmville, VA to the stupendous Greenfront Furniture. During my baby shower last Saturday Adam purchased the paint for the nursery, no it's not on the walls quite yet, but it is purchased! We had been waiting to select a chair fabric until our wall color was decided upon, only to discover that we had waited a little too long! After speaking to Greenfront on Monday we were told that a chair would take at least 10 weeks to be delivered. Well, our precious girl is due in 9, and while she could take 10 more weeks, Daddy really wanted to be able to have everything in order just in case she decides to come on time.


So Tuesday we went up full of prayer that the Lord would guide us to a peaceful decision and we would not be overwhelmed by the pressures of this world. We took swatches of the bedding, and a paint stick with her wall color, and a panel of her curtains and a shade from her chandelier. We probably looked like a crazy couple, but at least we were prepared!

We had such a beautiful time on our drive. Our Lord has been so gracious to allow us sweet moments together as husband and wife before we become a family of three. I truly treasure these times in my heart.

We arrived at Greenfront with an hour to make our decision. We went straight to the "Swivel-Glider" 4 Seasons Chairs, and Adam went to work immediately looking at swatches. Then low and behold, to our right we spotted a floor sample with blue and red stripes... could it be?

We laid the swatches out...

Praise the Lord. How gracious and generous He is. How He surprises us with gifts we are so undeserving of. May we learn from His example and show love to our daughter in similar ways. 

We bargained slightly, since we were willing to drive it home that day, settled on a price, loaded it in the car, and were back on the road in 50 minutes. What a joy! 

The chair is settled in the nursery, and every time I pass the door I practically shiver with expectation. Yesterday I sat in it for an hour and read books to Beatrice... 

Adam's hope is to paint tomorrow afternoon... so hopefully their will be a "Room Transformation #2" post on Monday! 

Here is an "unprofessional" sneak-peak...

Later tonight, after a fun filled day of celebration Ethan's 4th Birthday, I hope to write about our marvelous prenatal appointment on Wednesday, and my building excitement. 

Much love and thankfulness to all of you.