Newborn Pictures

My sweet and talented friend, Erin, came over to take some newborn pictures of Cole.  She just posted some of the pictures on her blog .  She also made a sweet video of all the best pictures!

Thanks Erin!!

2 weeks old!

My sweet boy is 2 weeks old!  Here are some pictures from our first two weeks together. 

check it out

Check out my sister in law's blog post Baby boys, bowties, and boats to see some more pics from Cole's birth and the sweet pictures she made for his nursery!

Coleman Russell Parrish

We welcome with love our long awaited son...

Coleman Russell Parrish

February 8, 2011

  9:52 a.m.

6 lbs 1 oz and 19.5 in.

Full term

Today marks the final milestone.  I am 37 weeks pregnant.  

Thank you for all your prayers.  We will get to meet our sweet baby boy on Tuesday, February 8th.  What a wonderful day it will be. 

"Your ways, O God, are holy. 

What God is so great as our God? 

You are the God who performs miracles. 

You display your power among the peoples."

Psalm 77:13-14

1000 gifts

It's been a long week. It seems that the end is harder than the beginning... or maybe I just don't remember the beginning.  Instead of wishing this would be over I should be thankful for the place God has me in right now.

Moments that I'm thankful for...

51.  A sweet time talking with my husband about our son and what it will be like to become parents.
52.  Great time with my mom this weekend.
53.  Feeling my growing son move inside my belly. 
54.  A God that answers prayers even when I doubt. 
55.  A fun lunch with sweet friends.
56.  Ava's sweet voice when she comes to see me saying "HI!" or "Caillou, please Julie."
57. A great shower where Cole and I were loved on by so many friends and family.
58.  A cute gamecock outfit for Cole.  (and Ray is thankful for a couple Georgia outfits)
59.  Making it to February and still being pregnant. I didn't think it was possible.
60.  The opportunity to carry and grow a child inside me - even though I didn't enjoy most of it I am so grateful that the Lord has given me this one opportunity.

Nursery

The nursery is all ready for Cole to arrive thanks to my sweet friends.

Before.. the nursery was so messy and there was stuff everywhere. Anne and Ashley painted it and organized it.

I asked Anne to use her amazing decorating skills to make it cute.  She picked out pillows, lanterns, picture frames, and made the wall letters.  I love it!  Thanks Anne! 

This picture is above Cole's crib.  My mom cross stitched it when we were little.  

My sister-in-law is making a few canvas paintings to hang above the bed and that will be the last touch!

 I'm anxiously and impatiently awaiting Coleman's arrival.