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Lucy & HaysThe McCaleb Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773169371408126946noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476130535740948343.post-71049852262878925852014-05-29T11:27:00.000-07:002014-05-29T11:27:54.836-07:00Family Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A few pictures of the grandparents with my kids! My parents live 7-8 hours away from us so we cherish the times we get to see them! </div>
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The McCaleb Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773169371408126946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476130535740948343.post-71543589474657840422014-05-29T11:17:00.001-07:002014-05-29T11:17:27.430-07:00Hays Newborn Pics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
As Hays' due date came closer, I called up our favorite photographer, Brooke, and asked her if she would do our newborn pictures of him. She is so great and so easy to work with! He was 8 days old in the pictures - these are some of my favorites!</div>
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My favorite poses - all cuddled up the fur!</div>
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Sister wasn't cooperating too well that day, but we got a few of her kissing him. I thought they were sweet!</div>
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Nothing cuter than a naked baby!!</div>
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My super talented friend and neighbor did the blanket for Hays!</div>
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Daddy Love!</div>
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I never thought I would have a boy! I am cherishing our mother\son relationship! </div>
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Like I said, Lucy wasn't being very cooperative that day, this was the best family one we got! </div>
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You can find our photographer Brooke on Facebook. Her page is Crystal Brooke Photography - and tell her we sent you!!</div>
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<br />The McCaleb Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773169371408126946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476130535740948343.post-21936269886858516382014-05-28T05:16:00.000-07:002014-05-28T05:16:15.739-07:00Welcome Mr. Hays Michael<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We were supposed to be at the hospital at 7am for my scheduled induction at 8:30am. That was just crazy to think about, especially after all that happened when I was in labor with Lucy. Of course, I didn't sleep a wink. I don't think I was necessarily nervous, just anxious for everything to unfold. I honestly think I was more worried about how Lucy was going to handle everything. </div>
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Hays' first picture - born on February 20th at 9:01am.</div>
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7 pounds 11 ounces</div>
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20 inches long</div>
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He was PERFECT! They wheeled me into recovery and let my family come in right away. I don't remember too much - I was pretty out if all day! </div>
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One really neat thing that happened was 2 of my SWEET friends, both named Amy, took care of me! Amy on the left emailed me the day before saying she worked everything out to be in the operating room with me! She was fantastic! She helped calm my nerves and made everything so much easier! My friend Amy on the right works nights and she met us as we were coming in. She helped get us settled in a room and offered to stay and help after the c-section. Of course I said yes and she got to take care of Hays and give him his first bath! She also kept him in the nursery one night so this momma could get a little sleep! I can't thank them enough!</div>
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Our first picture as a family of 4! This was how Lucy looked all day - very confused! She definitely didn't like seeing me in that hospital bed all hooked up.</div>
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Pappy and YaYa with their GRANDSON! We are all about girls in our family - my mom kept saying how this boy stuff was all new to her!</div>
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Poppa and MiMi meeting Hays for the first time!</div>
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GiGi meeting Hays for the first time!</div>
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The next morning - Lucy was a little more bright eyed!! Daddy holding his 2 kids!</div>
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My sister Brennan, at 34 weeks pregnant flew in to meet Hays - meant the world to me!</div>
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Uncle Chris and Aunt Erin meeting Hays!</div>
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Getting some snuggles from Daddy!</div>
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McCaleb Cousins (minus Easton)</div>
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He's looking studly and ready to go home!</div>
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We FINALLY got to come home! Loving our new fam of 4!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm playing MAJOR catch up on the blog! So sorry it's been so long! I had to have a scheduled c-section with our son Hays so we knew the exact day we would have him! I wanted to make the last few days special with Lucy, so we declared our last Saturday together Lucy Day! We wanted to do all fun things that she loved to do!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We started the letting her pick our her breakfast - she chose pretzels and applesauce! Then, we went outside and played in her car! </span></div>
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The McCaleb Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773169371408126946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476130535740948343.post-31985249686109546912013-11-05T13:22:00.000-08:002013-11-05T13:22:05.148-08:00"Family"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Kathy says, "During a post-resurrection appearance, Jesus specifically emphasized the connection between loving Him and loving those who belong to Him (see John 21:15-17). Right after breakfast on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus asked Peter 3 times if Peter loved Him. Three times he said, "Yes, Lord." And all three times Jesus replied with a command for Peter to care for His "sheep." Jesus made sure Peter got it: to love Jesus is to love and care for His body, the church."</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">The 5 1/2 years <a href="http://jaredmccaleb.com/">Jared</a> and I have been married we have lived far away from family. But because of our church, we DO have family here. Our church is our family. We have been SO incredibly blessed to be where we are, in the church we are in. </span></div>
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This is a picture of our growing family (with our little boy in my tummy)! But Jared and I feel very called to foster/adopt. We have NO idea what this means for us, we just know that our family isn't complete. Jesus was GRACIOUS enough to adopt me into His family, I just feel called to add another member of our family that way too. I think this is why our family and our church means so much to us. </div>
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If you are reading this and don't have a church home, I encourage you to find one. If you live in our area, come check out our church - The Woodlands First Baptist Church, Birnham Woods Campus. We are an imperfect people but we would love to be part of your family!</div>
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The McCaleb Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773169371408126946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476130535740948343.post-90285002277049260062013-08-26T12:50:00.002-07:002013-08-26T12:50:37.388-07:00New Beginnings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sitting at my computer this morning looking at all the back to school pictures, I felt my eyes well up with tears. I was sad to be missing all of the fun excitement that the first day of school brings. But then, I saw a little girl standing up in her crib waiting for me to go get her and the tears went away. I will always love and cherish my memories I had teaching school. But, there is another job I know I'm supposed to be doing right now - being Lucy's Mom. The job that has been engraved on my heart since I was born. </div>
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So, here's to new beginnings! I told <a href="http://jaredmccaleb.com/">Jared</a> this morning that instead of having 1100 students everyday, I only had 1! (And to be honest, she's my favorite!) I know that God has blessed me immensely with every job that I've had. I pray for my new job - that I can have the patience and wisdom to run a Godly household. I hope everyone that is teaching school or sending their kids to school have a great year!</div>
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She is still in a size 3 diaper. She now has 4 teeth and more are coming VERY soon! She eats 3 meals a day now with many snacks in between! She loves to play and has started standing without holding on to anything. I think the walking will come soon, but we're in NO rush!</div>
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<br />The McCaleb Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773169371408126946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476130535740948343.post-65364561663302706322013-01-23T14:13:00.001-08:002013-01-23T14:13:21.550-08:00My Prayer for Lucy<div style="text-align: center;">
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My little girl is now 9 months old. To most of you, that still seems little. And it is. But to me, I feel like she is grown. Ok, so I'm exaggerating a bit. I walked into the sitter's house to get her yesterday and she was standing up playing with a little girl at a lego table. Ummm, excuse me. My baby is still supposed to be little enough to be carried around. She is literally growing like a weed. The days can seem long and then fly by all at the same time.</div>
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I stumbled on this blog the other day written by Ann Voskamp. She wrote this prayer and when I read it I could barely see it through my tear-soaked eyes. I know Lucy is still little, but I want to pray this prayer over her sweet little 9 month old life. Because I know all too soon, my 9 month old will be 19. And I all want for her is to know Christ the way I know him. </div>
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Nourish her on the comfort food of you Word,</div>
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Translating every enemy into esteemed guest,</div>
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The McCaleb Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773169371408126946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476130535740948343.post-8830539241946622362013-01-04T12:33:00.000-08:002013-01-04T12:33:13.556-08:002012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">2012 was a year of change for the McCaleb family. It was exciting, challenging, and and scary all at the same time. But one things always remains consistent: God loving us and always taking care of us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">2012 brought us PARENTHOOD! We found out our sweet Lucy was coming in 2011, and she made her appearance on April 23rd, 2012. It was one of the best days of our lives. As many people say, parenting is the best job in the world and the hardest job in the world. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In 2012, the Lord also taught us about PROTECTION. On June 12th we had a bad storm and a tree fell on our house while Lucy and I were inside. Many attributing factors proved that God was definitely in the room protecting us. I wrote a detailed post about it <a href="http://mccalebmoments.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-perfect-storm.html">HERE</a>. Every time a storm comes and I get scared again, I think back to this day and how differently things could have turned out and I'm so thankful to God for his protection over our family.</span></blockquote>
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The McCaleb Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773169371408126946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476130535740948343.post-22322577310374655162013-01-03T09:15:00.003-08:002013-01-03T09:15:42.694-08:00Lucy Updates!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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June 12, 2012 started like any normal day. Lucy and I woke up, got daddy off to work and started our day. We were starting to get ready to leave in a couple days to drive out to my parents house. Some friends from back home were having a "Sip and See" for Lucy and then I was going to stay at my parents while Jared was gone for youth camp. </div>
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About 4:00 that afternoon I was folding laundry on our love seat and Lucy was napping in her pack and play in our bedroom. I noticed that the sky was beginning to get very dark. I turned the TV to the news and saw that a storm was coming. I don't consider myself a "scaredy-cat" but for whatever reason, this fear just overcame me. I saw the wind starting to whip the trees and the sky was now black. The rain began to come and the wind became even stronger. I grabbed Lucy from our room and walked to the other side of our living room where my phone was. I called Jared and was asking him about the weather at the church and told him I was scared. About that time, I heard a loud clap of thunder, a huge gust of wind, and BAM!! I look up and was staring at a very large tree. It made a very loud noise when it hit the house and it also fell right on a window and shattered it. I was in total shock and just kept telling Jared, who I was on the phone with, that a tree was in our house. He told me to call our neighbor and he was on his way.</div>
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I called next door and for whatever reason, her husband was home from work that day. He ran over and began to do things I would never have thought to do. He moved our dumpster inside to catch the water, because it was POURING down rain in our house. He also helped me turn off the lights. I kept waiting for Jared and it was taking a long time so he convinced me to walk next door to his house and wait with his family. This whole time, Lucy was just looking up at me - calm as can be. </div>
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I text my mom at some point and told her that a tree had fallen on our house, that me and Lucy were ok and I would call her later. That was probably not the easiest message for a mom to see, so she was very worried. By the time I got to my neighbors and sat down, I just lost it. I think my adrenaline was pumping so hard and when I came down from that, my emotions were all over the place. </div>
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Thinking back, I KNOW it was the Holy Spirit putting that fear inside me so I would move away from the window. Where the tree landed was right above where I was folding laundry. And He also orchestrated so many things that day - my neighbor's husband being home, Jared making it home safely in that horrible storm with trees falling down all over the roads, and a lady in our insurance office who was off the clock but just happened to answer the phone when Jared called that evening and got our claim started right away.</div>
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We moved out of our house and into an apartment for 9 weeks. It was a very hard and frustrating time for all of us, but we survived and the Lord took care of us. The scenario could have been very different, but we were all safe. I tweeted a few days after it happened that when things like this happen, you realize that stuff really is just stuff. As long as your family is safe, that is all that matters. (I have had to remind myself of this MANY times since then!)<br />
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Since this storm, I have let fear control my mind, especially when a storm comes. My told me to do what she had us do when we were little girls - quote scripture over and over. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart." "Do not fear, for I am with you." I have done that - and still do. What a constant reminder of how BIG God is and how he is ABLE to handle anything that comes our way.<br />
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<br />The McCaleb Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773169371408126946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476130535740948343.post-51583282547844183342012-09-29T08:04:00.000-07:002012-09-29T08:04:14.962-07:00Lucy!<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, I haven't been good about posting Lucy's monthly pictures, so lets catch up and I'll try to do better from here on out! </div>
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Lucy just born!!</div>
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What a little cuddle bug!</div>
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Her stats:</div>
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Weighs 8lb 8oz</div>
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21 in long</div>
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She loves to:</div>
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-be held by anyone!</div>
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Lucy at 1 month</div>
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She is getting so alert!</div>
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Her stats (at 2 weeks):</div>
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Weighs 9lb 10oz</div>
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22 in long</div>
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Lucy at 2 months</div>
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13lb 10oz</div>
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Lucy at 3 months</div>
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Lucy at 4 months</div>
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Such a happy girl!!</div>
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What is a mommy? My mom is someone who cares for me, laughs with me, cries with me, someone I want to call and tell every single thing to, shares all my secrets, and above all, unconditionally loves me. The day that changed my life forever is the day I became a mommy.</div>
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On April 21st, 2012, I woke up at 3am feeling what I thought were contractions, but I was able to go back to sleep. The "contractions" woke me up again about 6:30 so I decided to get up and go for a walk. I called my mom shortly after and she was ready to jump in the car! I told her to wait and sadly, the contractions started to fade. Jared was being such a great support that day because I was SO disappointed! He tried to keep me entertained with movies, trips to the mall and Hobby Lobby! Sunday morning, April 22nd (my due date), I woke up feeling the contractions again. But today, they were "stronger." So again, I went for a walk, even jogged a little! I was ready to meet our little girl. I took a shower and was feeling some pretty good ones. I told Jared I wasn't sure I could go to church! But, I toughed it out. I called my mom and she was pretty sure I was going to be having her soon, so my mom and dad decided to get in the car and come. Jared and I went to church and lunch and then came home. We already had our bags packed and even packed our toiletries that morning and put them in the car. We wanted to be prepared! I tried to take a nap that afternoon and was still feeling contractions but they were very sporadic. Jared had a meeting at the church and I was planning to stay home - and he MADE me go. He didn't want to be far away if we needed to get to the hospital. I wasn't very happy but I decided that it would be good to stay on my feet and active. So, we went to his meeting and church that night and even out to eat with friends after! At dinner, I was starting to get pretty uncomfortable. My parents got here about 9pm. Mom and Dad walked in the door and I told Mom to put her tennis shoes on - and off we went. My contractions were getting closer together and my little sister Brennan pulled in our driveway about 11:15pm. She walked in and we told her to go to the bathroom and grab her purse and we headed out the door for the hospital! The whole way there I was SO nervous they were going to send me home. We go to the hospital and we were sent to a room where they would check me. She told me I wasn't far enough along, but they would let me walk for an hour to see if I progressed any. Needless to say, Jared and I got a serious workout in and can walk Memorial Hermann with our eyes closed now! We came back an hour later, I had progressed so she admitted me! Now is where all the fun begins!</div>
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It was about 1:30am by the time I was admitted. I was trying to not get an epidural so I knew that I wanted to be up and moving. Once I got settled and the doctor checked me, off my mom and I went to walk again while Jared and Brennan tried to sleep for a little bit. (PS - my Mom is such a trooper - I think all of our feet were swollen from all the walking!) Sometime later they wanted me back in my room to check me and monitor the baby again. They convinced me to start potosin and then I was tied to my room. I still tried to stay "up" as much as possible. The hours between 3 and & 7am are pretty much a blur now - I was in alot of pain. This picture above was taken at some point that morning - my dad doing what he does best - being my biggest support through the contractions. </div>
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Brennan and my mom - they were so tired but they stayed up the whole night. I will never be able to repay them! My doctor came in about 7:30am to break my water. I had progressed pretty far and he even said we would probably have a baby by lunch time. That news gave me a boost - I knew I could hang in there. The nurse said to call her if I was ready to push. I called her a couple times thinking I was ready - only to be disappointed. The nurse finally pulled my mom aside and encouraged her to encourage me to get an epidural. She thought my body was too tense through the contractions for the baby to drop. After a little convincing, I agreed - anything to get the baby here! </div>
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I was able to get a little nap in. (This picture was after the epidural - can you tell?) At some point that afternoon was when they realized that Lucy was face up - that was why she wasn't dropping! My doctor put me in a super weird position and said to not move for an hour. He had seen a baby turn back that way. So, we tried it. He came back an hour later to tell me the baby hadn't turned. He said it was going to be difficult to get her out, but we could do it - and you better believe I was so determined! So, I started pushing. (I won't go into too many details about that!) After about an hour and a half, I was sick and exhausted - but still determined. The nurse decided at some point to take my temperature. The doctor had walked out of the room but I was still pushing. He came back about 5 minutes later with the disappointing news. He looked at me and said my temperature had spiked to 103, the babies heart rate was going up, and we needed to get her out - by C-Section. I looked up at my mom and Jared and started to cry - and so did they! My mom looked at me through teary eyes and assured me I had done everything I could to get her here on my own. We needed to think about Lucy and what was best for her. We agreed and it became a madhouse in my room. They kicked everyone out and there were doctors and nurses everywhere. I was scared and afraid with no one there with me. They had taken Jared to get him changed and prepped. I rolled down the long hallway crying with my doctor telling me everything was going to be ok. Apparantly from the minute we agreed to the c-section to the minute she was born was 12 minutes. Pretty Crazy! </div>
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The c-section was VERY painful because there wasn't alot of time to get the meds back in my system. But, I heard the nurses say "WHOA - she's a BIG baby" and heard her sweet cry, I knew everything was going to be fine. And it was, she was PERFECT!</div>
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The family who was there to support us - Brennan (my sister), Cathy (Jared's mom), Jared and Lucy, David, and Andrea (my parents).</div>
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Our sweet 8lb 8oz baby girl right after her first bath. She was born at 6:04pm. </div>
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Finally getting to admire her. I was smitten and so in love. She was everything I had ever dreamed or hoped for!</div>
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Lucy, you made this day one that changed my life forever. You made me a mommy. And like my mom, I promise to laugh and cry with you, share secrets with you, and love you with all that I am. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A friend from church, Maria, bought the letters and somehow painted them to match the colors in her room. Aren't they just precious? Then, I thought it might be cute to put frames around the letters. I think it turned out pretty cute! Someone gave us the crib a while back and we've been storing it! We knew we would need it sometime! And the little rocking chair was in my room growing up!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Our good friends Zeke and Melissa, found this dresser and I knew it would look so good in her room. I added the blue knobs to the top of it. I couldn't decide what to put about the dresser, but my mom and I found the cute shelves at Hobby Lobby. I got my "inspiration" from Pinterest. The shelf on the right was a bright white and I just added a stain to it. Then Jared and I found little trinkets to put on the shelves. I love how it turned out!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The piece by the door I found at a garage sale for $5. Not too bad! I just cleaned it up and sanded it down and added the burlap to the top! The shadow box above it is the outfit that I wore home from the hospital. Jared's sister Erin made the cute bow holder. She just spray painted a frame and hot glued ribbon to the back and the bows just clip right on. I love displaying all her bows - although we may need to make another one soon!</span></div>
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<br />The McCaleb Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773169371408126946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476130535740948343.post-35678087354170177042012-03-10T05:13:00.010-08:002012-03-10T06:02:32.311-08:00A Love Story<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">My beautiful, little sister Brennan got married this past weekend. I remember vividly the day she told me she was dating this guy. I don't remember being very excited about it. You see, if you don't know Brennan, she is a very spirited, passionate person. She had been down in the dumps lately about not finding anybody - thinking she never would and would never get married. So, I just assumed that she was looking for anyone and would date anyone. So that was the start of my skepticism about Cody. But despite how I felt, they started dating.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41nhwrFSBOAuq35O7WzIVQJZmNoftF8y6nmA1gKr7s1huW400QEtvrh0a865EAQwLFM39JN6LfSJutgPXKvKg3_PXjKpDumNibaoH8ApnSDBEh6NOeaH6jG7ztMeR4uIjyhzDdsGBPBE/s1600/IMG_0945.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41nhwrFSBOAuq35O7WzIVQJZmNoftF8y6nmA1gKr7s1huW400QEtvrh0a865EAQwLFM39JN6LfSJutgPXKvKg3_PXjKpDumNibaoH8ApnSDBEh6NOeaH6jG7ztMeR4uIjyhzDdsGBPBE/s320/IMG_0945.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718259541746022850" /></a><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">I didn't know Cody, but I had heard about him. We went to Hardin Simmons University, one of those small schools where you pretty much know who everyone is. I had never heard bad things about Cody, but I did know he was quite a bit older. Spring Break last year, my family was all coming to our house for a visit. Brennan called me and asked if she could bring Cody. I wanted to say no, but that just is not me. So, I said yes, and pouted about it. I wanted it to be a special time for OUR family since we don't get to see one another very often. But, Cody came and that is when things started to change. (Isn't it funny how the Lord works on hearts when we are least expecting it!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">I first realized how easy-going he was - which is quite the opposite of my strong-willed, sometimes (bossy) sister. I then realized how much he cared about Brennan. He fit right in with our family - hanging out when we just wanted to relax, playing games every night (which we love to do) and shopping till we dropped!! It was that special week that I realized this could be my brother in law. He also fit in perfectly with my husband <a href="http://jaredmccaleb.com/">Jared</a> and my dad, both of whom are pastors. My dad is a senior pastor and <a href="http://jaredmccaleb.com/">Jared</a> is a student pastor and so is Cody - so he quickly joined in their MANY conversations about church and theology! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Cody and Brennan soon fell in love and we are all so happy that they did!! Look at their love for one another!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ZUMZw0AbmKllL0DHby1DZKmmrbWN8oYlpdjZa5YBmUipRmOUduSZ1ihbIR0TsD9rY57s_tC2hXG9oM3LOLsk2ru4_hHuSReo-VLzTgYkTMRDRG9_HOqe4-m7x830LiYrnuw9Ipcdqew/s1600/IMG_0988.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ZUMZw0AbmKllL0DHby1DZKmmrbWN8oYlpdjZa5YBmUipRmOUduSZ1ihbIR0TsD9rY57s_tC2hXG9oM3LOLsk2ru4_hHuSReo-VLzTgYkTMRDRG9_HOqe4-m7x830LiYrnuw9Ipcdqew/s320/IMG_0988.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718259530722103138" /></a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">(These are not at all professional pictures - just a few I snapped while the real photographer got the good ones!)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddI-pR8H8umYLrQCFLCvddZAcDLELPeIm7Cx_1kz8zZtj-sNU-9s3czu4XY8O191pAQBxcW0kttG15tEEdMX5yU1aZoXiP3L8YBLrYVzO9zX19HQgPrgLk3WHyRvYOxIR2QMhK2lARP4/s1600/IMG_0993.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddI-pR8H8umYLrQCFLCvddZAcDLELPeIm7Cx_1kz8zZtj-sNU-9s3czu4XY8O191pAQBxcW0kttG15tEEdMX5yU1aZoXiP3L8YBLrYVzO9zX19HQgPrgLk3WHyRvYOxIR2QMhK2lARP4/s320/IMG_0993.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718259523505657298" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Cody, I hope you know that all I wanted for my baby sister was a man who would love her unconditionally, point her to the Lord, and lead their family! She found such a good man and I am so sorry that I ever doubted that. I just wanted the VERY best for my sister and she found just that!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMfjTiaXOjmSDG63YQpejZWaYFQCVFNPNpRCiIIzvzvXSaopACacl3mdvHyyJtiD-bMzmSY3O1OBKuzoG1t2RtyyC8pt6nWmaPycLcZrc-z4_bWpbGSFUEagwDgkiGxI77oebOiA0qHc/s1600/IMG_1005.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMfjTiaXOjmSDG63YQpejZWaYFQCVFNPNpRCiIIzvzvXSaopACacl3mdvHyyJtiD-bMzmSY3O1OBKuzoG1t2RtyyC8pt6nWmaPycLcZrc-z4_bWpbGSFUEagwDgkiGxI77oebOiA0qHc/s320/IMG_1005.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718259513453608962" /></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Brennan and Cody - I wish you all the best in the world! You will have such a wonderful life together! My dad (who did the wedding) quoted a song and it perfectly describes what I pray for you as well. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">"Sail on by</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Your time has come to shine</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">All your dreams are on their way"</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXZFjwMNKxzxzAwiVQMLFnyQ_B-h1-K1QnpQWq8dZaTredZOS26k7km6kLpt_01_QsvrSVbmk3f_XpbjYX1KDAeNn6ZMMyUJgKrRIAUem1MVVAI2USNH505aSRL8iEEldT7v14Xtob4o/s1600/IMG_1038.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXZFjwMNKxzxzAwiVQMLFnyQ_B-h1-K1QnpQWq8dZaTredZOS26k7km6kLpt_01_QsvrSVbmk3f_XpbjYX1KDAeNn6ZMMyUJgKrRIAUem1MVVAI2USNH505aSRL8iEEldT7v14Xtob4o/s320/IMG_1038.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718259512199937762" /></a><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Favor</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Praying all your dreams come true - we love you!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div></div>The McCaleb Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773169371408126946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476130535740948343.post-85135787147894127072012-02-27T03:54:00.005-08:002012-02-27T04:06:40.673-08:00My Girl<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-size: inherit; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: table; "><tbody style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; "><tr style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: table-row; vertical-align: inherit; "><td valign="top" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: table-cell; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font: inherit; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;">I'm sure most of you have known for a little while that we are naming our little girl:</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; min-height: 19px; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;"></span><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;">LUCY GRACE</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; min-height: 19px; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;"></span><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;">I have been wanting to write this post for awhile now and I've been trying to get the words out. <a href="http://www.jaredmccaleb.com/">Jared</a> and I have loved the name Lucy since the beginning but I wasn't sold on the name until one day I decided to look up the meaning. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; min-height: 19px; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;"></span><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;">Bringer of Light -- is what the website said that it meant</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; min-height: 19px; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px;color:initial;"></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQDYkoc6R173Hxp_NuCkdH5NTjoqYDUGRLLCK_EkYdUipRF9kRnsOYZCmSuiZse1lT2ol78kdIQfxeccVqunFfxgo3VUw4u4dxk6nKcNgH-lwI5dUdwi9qNPxrG0ZgqZwADkgdJdGxZI/s1600/name+art%255B4%255D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQDYkoc6R173Hxp_NuCkdH5NTjoqYDUGRLLCK_EkYdUipRF9kRnsOYZCmSuiZse1lT2ol78kdIQfxeccVqunFfxgo3VUw4u4dxk6nKcNgH-lwI5dUdwi9qNPxrG0ZgqZwADkgdJdGxZI/s320/name+art%255B4%255D.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713783634297834946" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;">Wow - how powerful! I wanted our little girl to have a powerful and meaningful name and I pray this one suits her just perfectly. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;">I was at Beth Moore's bible study on Deuteronomy - the law of love- a couple weeks ago and she said the best thing we can do as mommies and daddies is to first off "love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind." I hope that Jared and I can live that out for her each day.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; min-height: 19px; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;"></span><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;">Since naming her, I have also loved praying specific things for Lucy and over her little life. It's not as if she wasn't real before, but having her name makes it seem more real to us. I have loved reading Philippians 2 and praying this over her:</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;">"Shine like the stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life."</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; min-height: 19px; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;"></span><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; "><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- letter-spacing: 0px; color:initial;">My prayer for my precious daughter Lucy is she will love her God and she will shine like the stars. Would you join us in praying for her?</span></p></span></div>The McCaleb Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773169371408126946noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476130535740948343.post-79113986914876386382011-12-09T14:46:00.000-08:002011-12-09T15:01:16.145-08:00It's A Girl!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiw_81EbQ2lC17h0l6ZPq9f_QKkwXq7GHlc5wr3Vq0KhoxvKGin2pckrqsbhWNs4vSWXy1KIBPN1NKXupLl2reuU-PW7u3Elqm1WebnvuqZCOMtwXI8HpvZmz8FqjLlINDGBgxm3JhfKo/s1600/1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiw_81EbQ2lC17h0l6ZPq9f_QKkwXq7GHlc5wr3Vq0KhoxvKGin2pckrqsbhWNs4vSWXy1KIBPN1NKXupLl2reuU-PW7u3Elqm1WebnvuqZCOMtwXI8HpvZmz8FqjLlINDGBgxm3JhfKo/s320/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684267071044645698" /></a><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><a href="http://www.jaredmccaleb.com/">Jared </a>has been BEGGING me to start blogging for awhile now, and what better day than today! We want to record our life for our family and friends! I'm halfway through my pregnancy, and yesterday we found out SHE is a GIRL! To be a little transparent, I wasn't sure if I was shocked or disappointed. I thought all along it was a boy. After thinking about it, I wasn't disappointed at all, just had to change my mindset. I am SO honored that the Lord chose us to raise up a girl. We have a big challenge in front of us and we are more than ready for it! I am excited to be a "girl mom" and she is already wrapped around Jared's little finger. He wrote the sweetest blog post about her <a href="http://www.jaredmccaleb.com/butterfly-kisses-a-note-to-daddys-little-girl/">HERE.</a> I will try to start doing weekly pregnancy updates and pictures. Before I found out she was a girl, I bought her the cutest little shoes yesterday. I can't wait to put her little feet in them. Have a great weekend ya'll!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4W29JGCcxPiiYydtll7vhX85zJ0nV0gdcUfHGlo5emHKkXdGdE7fCQLt4JEoSKA1V6Y0xPP_MZGgqm_f5aE8YIO60xcZboyxzjKUHphd-1k0nQw6ZncgGYKIcK9wAYVfZM2ScXxyWdg/s1600/373915_568600464477_152600470_31429777_1300457832_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4W29JGCcxPiiYydtll7vhX85zJ0nV0gdcUfHGlo5emHKkXdGdE7fCQLt4JEoSKA1V6Y0xPP_MZGgqm_f5aE8YIO60xcZboyxzjKUHphd-1k0nQw6ZncgGYKIcK9wAYVfZM2ScXxyWdg/s320/373915_568600464477_152600470_31429777_1300457832_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684267017299669458" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>The McCaleb Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773169371408126946noreply@blogger.com1