Abigail's first Pair of Ballet Shoes

were bought today at the Sock Basket in Spartanburg. She is three years old now, so we decided to start her with dance with her Preschool teacher starting Tuesday! She also needed some tap shoes. Abigail and I were so excited (and I was so glad my parents were there because there are a lot of choices, and I do not know as much as they do about ballet shoes)!

Video of the Kids Singing in Their Christmas Program

I got a new digital camera on black Friday that takes hd video, and could not figure out how to upload such a big file. After 80 minute of uploading on you tube (private setting), it is finally up. Wow, does anyone else have any other suggestions? Enjoy!

or click here to see full screen on you tube here: http://youtu.be/flwFml4UWCE

Portrait Innovation Photo Shoot

So, once a year, I have started going to Portrait Innovation in Spartanburg for my Christmas card picture and yearly pictures. I have been VERY happy with them. I love Christmas card pictures and the kids did the best they have ever done. Which one is your favorite?

Baby #3 IS

A GIRL!

Annabeth Joyce Wallace

Family names (Anna is Charlie's mom's name), and we have always loved the name Annabeth. Joyce is after my mom's mom and is a family name on Charlie's side of the family as well.

Annabeth means, "favor or grace, and He (God) has favored me." I love reading about Anna in the New Testament who was a prophetesses who devoted her life to God.

We were not as set on a boy name, as a girl name. Abigail really wanted a girl baby so I am joyful for her, not to mention I can find all my girl clothing a lot better than my boys clothing right now.

It is awesome that I can now feel her move all the time. The doctor said I am measuring right on time and the baby looked perfectly healthy . . . Praise God! I am overwhelmed by God's gifts he has given us, and by HIS plan for our lives. This week I am 21 weeks pregnant. Time is going a lot faster with baby number three, although Abigail asks everyday if she can come out tomorrow. Love it!

My Baby Turns 3 Tomorrow!

Wow! She is such a JOY. We are so blessed with the precious gifts God has given us. Lots more blogging this week....stay tuned!