Baby Williamson #3

Back in July we found out that we are expecting again! We are so surprised and excited that the Lord would bless us with another one of His children. I cannot wait!!

First doctors appointment:

Our pregnancy confirmation appointment was on August 13th. Going in we thought I would be around 7 weeks based on the date of my last period. Well, the baby only measured 6 weeks so that raised some concern for my doctor. The heart rate was 97 bpm which she also thought was low, if I was really suppose to be measuring closer to 7 weeks. Honestly, I wasn't really all that concerned because Chase and I had thought I must have ovulated late that last cycle anyways. (Sorry if that's TMI.) My doctor scheduled for me to go back for another ultrasound on the following Monday to check on the baby's growth. We were given great news on Monday morning. The baby had grown to measure 6 weeks, 4 days and the heart rate was up to 122 bpm. My doctor and nurse were pleased and felt that the pregnancy was just a little behind what a typical pregnancy would have been.

Here are the pictures from those first two ultrasounds. The baby was TINY but growing just like it should!!

Announcement:

By this time many of our close friends and my family knew we were expecting again, but we hadn't announced it on Facebook. So on August 31st I posted this little picture to let the world know that #babywilliamson3 is on his/her way!!

I was 8 weeks when we made the announcement. Up to that point I hadn't been feeling all that great. I was nauseous most of the day and tired all the time. I expected the tired symptom but the yucky feeling was new for me. My baby belly has popped out pretty quickly this time around, which I have mixed emotions about. On one hand I'm super excited to see the bump but then I also know it's most just weak abdominal muscles and extra weight I needed to loose before bringing a baby on board. Haha Oh well, I guess it's a wash now. I need to find time to exercise every day but so far that hasn't happened much. 

These two BIG SISTERS couldn't be more excited about having a real baby in our family. They both insist that the baby is a BOY and I'm pretty sure they might be a tad disappointed the baby ends up being a girl.

We are so thrilled, excited and a bit nervous about welcoming a third little one into our crew but it will all work out perfectly, I know. God has a plan and it is perfect!

One year later...

It's been just over one year since I made my last blog post. Wow, time flies when your busy and having fun! Brantley is now 5 and Savannah will be turning 3 next Saturday!! Ahh!! They are growing up WAY too fast.

Brantley will be graduating from preschool this Thursday and will officially be Kindergarten bound! I am really super excited about her finishing preschool because that also means we will be beginning our journey as a homeschooling family. Chase and I have talked and prayed about this decision for months and are confident that homeschooling is the right choice for our family. The Lord has confirmed this to me over and over again, and He has brought so many wonderful new homeschooling friends into my life already. We have chosen a program that is going to provide a wonderful education for the girls, as well as, a great support system for me/us along the way. 

{I'll be posting more about our homeschooling as the year gets going in the fall.}

As a little recap of the past year...

Brantley had her first dance recital at the end of May 2014. She did so great!!
She didn't take dance again this year, but has asked the take again next year.

May 2014 - The girls had a joint Princess Birthday Party at Sertoma Park

June 2014 - The girls has Princess Photos made with Codie from
White Cotton Photography. They turned out so cute!!!

Summer 2014

September 

Photo post

 The girls decided to try on bathing suits a week or so ago (4/30/14) and pretended they were going on a trip to the beach. We can't wait to splish splash in the pool soon!

This photo was taken at PawPaw and Bebe's house one Wednesday night before dinner. They love playing outside together!

Brantley is really getting the hang of peddling her bike on her own. Those legs are getting stronger!

Vanna loves her new tricycle!

Pictures from Easter 2014

  

My love and I got to take a spur-of-the-moment trip up to Chattanooga, TN a couple of weeks ago thanks to my parents keeping the girls for us. We had a wonderful time!!

 Brantley had dance pictures last night at ballet class. She looks so cute in this costume! She is so precious!!

This was a month ago, but I took it on the morning we went to buy all the stuff to make our raised garden. Farmer Daddy and his little workers! haha

So, I know that isn't much but at least it's a photo update.

Brantley's 4th Birthday

Happy 4th Birthday, Brantley Rae!!!

 Our morning started with yummy blueberry pancakes and plans for a fun filled, Brantley focused day. We got ourselves all ready and went down to the McWane Center for some fun. Chase had never been there so Brantley are excited to show him around. 

 Brantley got to do lots of the little experiments and activities on the first level. We also spent a little time in the tiny town play area. This is the point when we realized the snow hadn't stopped yet and it was covering much more than just a little dusting. We began to worry a bit and contemplated leaving.

Little Bit had a great time running around and exploring as well.

After being at the McWane Center for just 45 minutes that morning, they announced that they were closing due to the weather. We quickly made our way to the car and out onto the streets to head home. This is where the not-so-fun part of our day began. Our Snowmageddon 2014 story is next.

Even though Brantley's birthday was interrupted by a freak snow/ice storm we did make it up to her over the next few days. Once we finally made it back home from our escape from the snow and ice, we had the Grandparents over for birthday dinner and celebrated our sweet Brantley Rae. It's hard to believe that she is 4 years old already! My, how time flies!

Jewelry Lady!

Below is the letter I sent to friends and family last week to share the latest happenings with the Williamson's.

Dear Friends and Family,

Life has been a bit of a roller coaster for me these past couple of months as I transitioned from working part-time at Dawson into starting graduate school at UAB this fall, all while trying to still be a good wife and mom. I have made the decision, with Chase and the guidance of God, to withdraw from school so that I can get back to being a wife and mom full time. School had been taking me away from home far too much. The girls are so young and Chase has started a new job, so right now I am needed at home the most. God has been teaching me so many things about what He wants for my life and I am trying to be obedient as I transition into another exciting career choice that will allow me to focus on family FIRST!!

One of my dear friends, who I met while working at Dawson, introduced me to Premier Designs back in April of this year. I was very intrigued by the company right from the start. Not only is the jewelry gorgeous, but Premier has been built on two basic principles – to honor God and to serve people. I have prayed for years that God would put strong, faithful, encouraging women in my life that I can grow meaningful friendships with. I believe that my Premier Designs family is the answer to those prayers!

The day I received my Kit. Bling!!

 Premier is a company that was created specifically for stay-at-home moms who wanted to put their primary focus on raising their children, while still being able to contribute financially to their families as well. It is a company founded on biblical principles and also supports many ministries and missionary families around the world. Now that's a company I want to work for!! Not only is Premier a company focused on giving back to others, it is focused on providing great opportunities and a wonderful income to the jewelers who choose it as a career.

Premier also has a GREAT hostess plan! That's where you come into play!! You, as a hostess, will sign up with me to have a jewelry show at your house. You invite all your friends over for a girl’s night out where we will have snacks, play games, and try on jewelry! You receive 30% of the retail show in FREE jewelry, as well as many other perks and benefits! Now, what girl doesn't want free jewelry!!?!!

My training show will be on Monday, November 11th at 7:00 pm and I sure hope all my Birmingham friends and family will be there to support me! There is no pressure to buy any jewelry if you don't want to. I'd simply love to have you there! If you are interested in hosting a show, looking at a catalog, or hearing more information about Premier, don't hesitate to call or email me.

I really feel this is what God has given me to do for this season in my life. I am eagerly serving Him and my family as Proverbs 31:11-14 states...

Her husband has full confidence in her

and lacks nothing of value.

She brings him good, not harm,

all the days of her life.

She selects wool and flax

and works with eager hands.

Thank you for your support!

Allison Williamson

205-410-6435

allison.premierjeweler@gmail.com

Happy to serve you!

This group of ladies is just part of my wonderful Premier Family. I'm so excited so see what God does in my life and through me with Premier. I am so thankful for this opportunity to serve others and have fun play in jewelry too!!

I am thoroughly enjoying being back at home with my family both mentally and physically. I didn't realize how much I missed them and they missed me. I am so excited about my journey with Premier. I hope to pay for vacations with my earnings so that Chase doesn't have to worry about that at all. I want to take our family to DISNEY WORLD!! That is my big goal and my short term goal is to buy a new washing machine. haha We have a front loader by LG and it STINKS both literally and mechanically. I have tried cleaning the seal but every time, the smell comes right back. Shoo-wee, as Savannah would say. haha

The girls helped me go through and try on all the pretty jewelry the day a received it. Such fun!!

I'm hoping to blog about Savannah and all that she is doing and up to these days since she is almost 18 months old! What!! "Time flies when you're busier than God intended you to be." That was me, but now I'm back.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 

I miss blogging!

I miss blogging SO much! I really hate that I've had to let it go for so many months. I wish I had time to go back and catch up but I really just don't. But for tonight, I'm going to do a family update, just to jot down what's been going on with us.

Brantley and I got dressed up in 80s attire last week to go to JiJi's birthday party at Roller Motion. Brantley LOVED it and is looking forward to going back sometime soon.

Brantley:
She will be in 3K preschool again this year 3 days a week. I know she is going to learn so much and make more new friends this year. School starts on Tuesday and we are all ready! Brantley is also taking ballet and tap this year. She LOVES it! My wonderful mother-in-law has taken on this activity for us each week while I'm in class and Chase is at home with Savannah or working. Thank you, Bebe!
Brantley loves to color, paint, draw...pretty much create something with whatever she can find. She is working on her hand writing and has improved quite a lot since the beginning of the summer. She is a very smart little girl!

We (Chase and I) gave BR her first haircut last week at home. She did great and the cut turned out straight. ha!

Savannah:
Well, my Doodlebug is 15 month old now and I can hardly believe it! Life is flying by and I can't keep up. She is walking and getting into EVERYTHING! Savannah is a climber, so the kitchen chairs and the stool in the bathroom are two places that I can usually find her. She doesn't want to miss out on anything! Girlfriend only naps once a day usually for about 1.5hrs, 2 if I'm lucky. She doesn't require a whole lot of sleep, much like her Momma!
Savannah is a very animated little girl! She doesn't have many words yet but she gets her point across just fine without them. We're working on this each day of course but I'm not really worried. So far she says, "Momma" and she says "da" all the time for just about everything else. I guess she says "Dada" for Chase sometimes but not much. She just gets super excited when she hears him come home. It's so cute! When she is saying bye to someone, she will wave her little hand and say "da, da" just like "bye, bye". She has perfect intonation and all, just the wrong word/sound.

Still not much going on in the hair department. We think the fuzz has gotten a LITTLE bit longer but that may just be wishful thinking. I'm not sure. She also only has 4 teeth still.
Savannah will also be starting preschool this Fall in the 18 month class. She is a little young but we're going to see how she does.

Me:
Oh gosh, me, I'm busy all the time, everyday! Between cooking, cleaning, parenting, working part-time, Thirty-One, and most recently, graduate school...I have NO free time! Everyday has to be planned out to the minute in order for me to get everything done and for me to stay on task. This is crazy for me and really overwhelming right now and today was my first grad class. Yike! Prayers for peace would be greatly appreciated right now. I know I can't do everything on my own, so I've asked Chase to help out more than he has been lately, because I simply just can't do it all if I'm going to be a good student. I absolutely LOVE my Thirty-One business and team so I'm going to be working super hard to keep my business strong. I was able to go to Thirty-One National conference back at the beginning of this month and I had a wonderful time. I met many of the great ladies on my team and learned a ton from training and conversations with other consultants while I was there.

 This is my awesome Director, Tammy Harper. She is a great time leader and wonderful friend. I am so thankful for her kind words of encouragement over the past few months. Thank you, Tammy! You are beautiful, inside and out!!

Grainy picture but this is me at conference with my team members. It was so fun to meet every one and I look forward to see you all again next year!!

So, back to school.... I'm taking 4 classes this semester. I'm already stressing out but I'm taking it day by day. I know that this is where I'm suppose to be because I've felt God leading me during this whole process, so I know He will help me. I can do this if I stay focused every day on the things I need to accomplish.

Chase:

He is such a hard-working man and I love him for that! He hardly ever stops doing stuff whether it's at work or at home. I am so thankful for all he does and that he is going to be doing for our family while I'm in school. The next two years are going to be interesting, but in the end it will be worth it.

So there you have it, the latest on the Williamson's. My hope is that I can blog at least once a month from here on out but we will see. 

Remember me?

So, it's been a really LONG time since I've blogged. I'm sitting at work with not much time (yet again) but I wanted to share the AWESOME family pictures we had taken by White Cotton Photography a few weeks ago. They turned out beautifully!

Thank you, Codie, SO MUCH for taking these wonderful photos of our family! I can't wait to put them on canvas and hang them in the house.