As Big As I'm Gonna Be

Here I am as big as I'm going to get. Cindy wanted one more picture of how I looked before I had Maddy, so here it is. Induction at 5 a.m. tomorrow. It is so crazy to think that when we come home we'll be hauling around a little baby. I can't quite get my mind wrapped around it, even though I bought diapers yesterday and we put the car seat in today. (By the way, the carseat instillation was not nearly as complicated as everyone made it sound.) Please be praying for us tomorrow and hopefully we'll soon have pictures and good news to post.

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Sarah Kirksey said…

Oh, Holly! I am just so excited for you and Aaron...and Maddy! More than likely, I'll be up at 5am, but regardless, I'll be thinking about and praying for y'all throughout the day tomorrow. Update us if you can...and get some sleep!

Blessings!!

March 29, 2009 at 10:54 PM

Rachel said…

Hi Holly and Aaron! Fun picture! I'm thinking of y'all today and praying for speed and health. :) No need to drag out labor right? All the best!

March 30, 2009 at 1:53 AM

s&sjohnson08 said…

Thinking and praying for you guys! Can't wait for Maddie to be here!

March 30, 2009 at 9:25 AM

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