Proud to Announce....

The long awaited arrival of John Michael Carroll.

John Michael started to make his way into the world Monday night, February 15th at 5:37 PM.

On Tuesday morning, February 16th at 9:35 AM he finally arrived!

We are VERY proud parents and think he is perfect in EVERY way.

John Michael was born at 7 Pounds 12 Oz (surprised us all!) and 21 inches long.

He is named after his great-grandfather, John Hall (Allison's side) and "Michael" is his dad's middle name!

He is coming!

Ben and I had a great appointment with the doctor today.
She predicts that Baby C will be here within the next 24 hours....but hey, she has been wrong before!
So, just in case we have set his birthday for Thursday, February 18th!
Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers! Cannot wait to post pictures!

39 Weeks and Counting

If you didn't know already, Ben and I are READY to have this little boy in our arms!

Today marks 39 weeks!

Please say a prayer for us and the decisions we will have to make tomorrow at the doctor about deciding Little Man's Birthday!

Ben has been busy this week putting together the last few "some assembly required":

Pictures!

Our good Friends (Jon and Emily) from Beaty Photography shot some awesome pics of us (and the little man in my tummy)!

Doctor Update

Ben and I went to the doctor today and Baby C seems to be QUITE comfortable!
We go back to the doctor on Monday and if he still isn't here, we will be planning his arrival date!
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers!

We are GROWING!

Ben and I are both surprised to still be "just the two of us"!

At our last appointment, our Doctor told us to expect him here before the weekend was over.....obviously we made it a little longer!

Because of the weather, our appointment was postponed until tomorrow, Thursday. We are anxious to see what she has to say!!

Here are some pics of our ever growing boy (and an anxious mommy)!!

Showers!

Snow....it caused a few complications! We had two Baby Showers scheduled for Saturday, January 31st in Fort Smith...but nature caused them to be postponed!

We were able to quickly reschedule and TRULY appreciated all the working around scheduling.

The first shower was thrown by four of my best friends....Erin Dickinson, Mary Young, Taylor Carter, and Kara Morehart. Sadly Taylor and Kara couldn't make it because of the wonderful icy roads, but we had a great turnout. We are SOO thankful for great friends!

Also, my parents braved the snow and ice and surprised us! :)

The Second Shower was thrown by the ladies of our Sunday School Class. It was really special to be able to get together with all the ladies from the church and get LOTS to tips from new mommies!

Snow Weekend

Fort Smith has received WAY too much snow!
We got snowed in and it caused a few complications with scheduling. However, looking back, I think it was God's way of requiring Ben and I to relax because we couldn't physically go anywhere!

Work Shower

My co-workers threw Ben, Little Man, and I a fabulous shower! It was one of those times when you look around and truly take in how blessed I am to work with a great group of people. I, of course, forgot to take a picture with the hostess....but they had THE CUTEST decorations ever!

Yes, that is Ben and Me on the Door!

The Amazing Cake...it was the BEST icing!

I have NEVER seen anything like this! My co-worker, Lauren, made this! It is a "flower" bouquet made out of baby socks!!!

Ben loading up the goods!