Anna Grace

Adam and I would like to introduce you to our little girl. Anna Grace Burgess.We become strong family very quickly Wednesday. Most of you know about that day and what we went through. But our God began healing her instantly and I won't believe any other finding. Please continue to pray for AG. She has lymphangioma. Please know she is growing perfectly. Her heart, brain, etc are perfect. Her sweet face is perfect and she is beautiful. Pray specifically for her left side where the main cyst is. Right now we don't have a lot of details but are praying that Christ continues to heal her and she won't have to have surgery ever, at all for these places. We will see our specialist, Dr. Grieg on February 23rd and then go see the pediatric surgeon right after. SHe is active and having a ball as the Lord is making her wonderful. Below is my 20 week picture. Below are many pics of her loot that she has recieved.

Thank you Daddy, Pop (my daddy) and Mimi (my mom), Aunt Sammie, Anut Barbara, Cousin Blair, and mama for my gifts!
Its crazy that she already has a vitage bib, sweet hats, and pampers from Pop. Yes, Pop bought her the very first 100 pack of pampers and wipes. He is sooo excited to teach her how to drive a tractor and scout for deer. I will teach her not to spray her hair like Mama did before Pop took me hunting!

Show us your life

I have been following Kelly's Korner for awhile now and I thought I would join in her Show us Your Life Fridays! I am sure I will miss a few but either way!

This week its your favorite places to shop! Oh how my heart loves this!

I absolutely love J Crew. Especially when they have deals. Cardigans are my favorites as well. I have a ton and lots of colors. Layering is so big now and it just works for me. If you live around here the JCrew outlet in Gaffney has incredible deals. My sister, Sally Ann and I have such a great time there together. If you need classic pieces you should check it out. Remember to look for sales! This is why the Outlets are so amazing.

For Anna Grace we do alot of shopping at Baby Gap. They also have great classic pieces. She wears alot of leggings and they have the best ones. Also these clothes wash and wear well.

I am definitely a coupon Mom and research deals through Southern Savers. She has a wonderful set up and really does all the hard work for you. She has a blog and also Twitters.

Lastly, Forever 21. I don't shop her too often but when I do I find such great deals. There is not a store really close to here so I do a lot of this online. I don't like to spend a lot on jewelry but like to wear it and they have great deals!

Hope you enjoyed my shopping life! If you ever need a JCREW shopping friend my best Accessory (AG) and I would love to go with you!

Baby B firsts

For a few weeks now, I have been able to feel Baby B move and play. Its been such a joy but I wish that I could share it with Adam. Well tonight, we were sitting on the coach and I finally felt movement with my hand on my stomach. So, I called Adam over and he sat patiently waiting. I could feel all kinds of movement but nothing from the outside.

Then all of the sudden....one big ole' kick. Adam jumped and grinned so big. It was such a special moment and we were so excited. I am sure that these moments will continue as Baby B and I grow.

This picture is from Christmas. One last family Christmas picture with just Adam and myself.

Baby B we can't wait to take TONS of pictures of you next year.

Past 6 months

I have heard so many people say don't write about the chaos when you are going through it. WAIT. Let it settle its self out and then decide what to share. I will start with May.

May- Adam and I had been planning to start a family when he was almost done with school. We had decided on September to start trying and then moved it on up to June. (hope this isn't too much info) Well at the end of May I began to feel quesy alot and just sick all the time. Not prego sick. Something is wrong sick. I was not able to work some days for the pain and constant potty times. Fast foward to June.

June: I would have ok days, so we decided to def. go to the beach with my family and enjoy our vacation. I was sick for the entire time. I had been to the doctor and they thought severe constipation/maybe my gall baldder. I barely survived the beach.

July: I was now seeing a specialist, loosing weight, and sick all the time. July 11th I had an endoscopy, to check on my gall bladder. I got the all clear you are fine we will check you in a few weeks card.

August 21st- Had another procedure...use your imagination. I had lost 15 or so pounds and was anemic. I was diagnosed with Chron's disease and told to put off the baby making machine. Adam and I prayed and thought alot about going back on birth control and opted not too. I was devasted. I didn't know if I would ever have a child. My body had been through torment. I begain taking LOTS of meds and trying to heal my body.

September: A complete blur. I began to feel great with in two weeks of beginning meds. I wanted to go everywhere.

October 3rdish- First time I thought I might be pregnant. But we all no we tend to think that a lot and didn't want to waste money on a pregnancy test. Mean while, my Daddy is continuing to get worse. He can't walk long distances and no one can seen to find out whats wrong with him either.

October 14th: Found out we were in fact pregnant. Adam came home from a LONG day of school and I just blurt it out. We take 5 more pregnancy tests. I am reserching how often they can be wrong because I am about to burst with excitement. Pregnancy is confirmed with Dr. visit and the gastro Doc says I am a picture of health for what I have just been through.

November: Daddy goes to see our family doctor. They do some tests and can't find a heartbeat in either feet. He is sent to a specialist and things sped up from there. November 11- He has major surgery to create a new artery in/around his stomach. He had no blood flow to his legs before. Therefore he couldn't walk but a few feet without major pain. Of course the day of surgery was a major affair for the family. It was 5 hours long. During surgery- the doctor found another blockage in his kidney. By the end of the day, we were all drained and so happy to at least see Daddy.

Side note- funny story. Daddy had an epidural. So, when I entered the heart ICU to see him. He exclaims- "emily I had a baby too!" Well Daddy I had not had may baby yet and you well whatever you think happened, happened.

Now, a month later. Daddy can walk 8 miles a day with no pain. He is no longer smoking and has no desire too. The doctor told him and mom the next step with the blocked artery was death. Had his doctor not found this, only the Lord knows how long we would have had him with us.

I tell you all this so you can see how thankful and blessed our entire family is this Christmas season. Being together has never been better. I have never felt better and more excited-eventhough I really feel awful some days- I can't wait to teach this baby of Christ's love, our family love, and how to make each day count.

God is bigger than the results of a test, bigger than Chron's disease, and HE has blessed me greatly!

A blessed little girl

I have a HUGE blog to write about the past 6 months and what the Lord has done for myself, my family, and others. But right this moment I am busy. :) Busy with morning sickness, work, and getting ready for Adam's graduation but I promise very shortly will I let you know about the work that God has been doing in our lives.

But for now- enjoy the first glimpes of our Precious little Blessing.



I am waving hi in the picture.My Mom and Dad were so happy to see me. All Daddy could say was "oh wow"- "no way"

Our first Halloween

Pepper and I had a discussion this morning about Halloween and how we would be Trick or Treating in Gaffney that evening. I will be sure to explain to her that Daddy and I will share candy with her. Please help us decide what Pepper should be for Halloween. Below are a few she is interested in wearing that night. She seems to be partial to the cow.

Cast your vote in the Pepper Jill 2008 Halloween Costume Election!

Could she dance her away across the stage in this precious pink tutu?


Mama loves brown cows and she loves her Pepper. How about the How Now Brown Cow costume?


She could also be a Pumpkin from Grandpa's pumpkin patch in Gaffney.


Arrr... could she be a salty dog in this pirate costume?


Voting officially starts now! Pictures from Halloween will be sure to follow.

What I have been up to-

Pepper Jill got her bath today. She wasn't exactly happy about it but we suffered through. She is sitting, almost laying down, and will run and hide from you if she even thinks she is in trouble. Oh yeah- she loves candy corn too.



I love fall and I love decorating! I was given this arrangement by Aunt Gail and the pilgrams were also a gift from my mom.



Mom and I did this arrangement last year. I love it because it works until Christmas and adds some height to my kitchen table. I couldn't resist the turkeys. I am the one on the left.



I saw this idea on a website that I love. It showcases candy corn as a centerpiece or arrangement-love this idea. I am not crazy about this particular candle but I love the idea.



I bought my first purchase of etsy.com. Really easy with handmade precious things. I bought these booties for my future child. Don't judge me. I had to have them. They were precious. If I don't have a girl I promise I will NOT put my son in them.

We are heading to Clemson tomorrow for the game. Sally Ann is already there and Caleb is dressing out again so I am pumped for some a fun day. Hopefully the Tigers will win and the rain will hold off.