27 Weeks

I'm 27 weeks pregnant!  We've been busy with Christmas festivities and as you can see I have enjoyed my sweets.  This baby girl is growing!  She's already been so blessed.  Her Uncle Jacob and his girlfriend Crystal gave us some pretty things for her nursery.  My parents gave us a basket with pretty things and some books to read to the baby now.  I'm particularly fond of this one:

I've given this to expectant moms before, so I was thrilled to get it as a gift myself.  This is my favorite page:

Lee and I really can't wait to meet this baby girl!  I mean we don't want her coming early or anything, but we are definitely looking forward to March!

Baby Knowles Is . . .

A GIRL!!!  Lee and I went to the Florida Institute of Ultrasound yesterday.  The students and their instructor all agreed that this baby is a girl.  We're tickled pink! 

Going Home

Today we laid to rest the body of my sweet great-grandmother.  The Lord called Grandmama home Saturday, November 19th.  She was 94 years old.  She still lived at home alone, cooked her meals, and attended church every Sunday.  She was truly a remarkable lady.  Grandmama loved the Lord, her friends and family, and her church.  She will be deeply missed, but we know she is at home with Jesus now.  She left us many memories and stories.  Here are a few of my favorites:

• One Mother's Day a few years back, Grandmama was recognized as the oldest mother in the church.  She stood and proceeded to announce, "I may be the oldest, but I'm not the ugliest!"
• When my brother and I were in elementary school she asked what grades we received on our report cards.  I replied with "all A's."  My brother's answer was "C's and D's."  She said, "Well here, let me give you a dollar anyway."  My mother says Grandmama swore it was always the teacher's fault that Jacob received such low grades.  Nothing like a grandmother.
• Grandmama's expletive of choice:  "Bull-turkey!"
• Until my family decided that it was no longer safe for her to drive, Grandmama made daily trips to "Big Bear," the local grocery store.  She knew the employees, and evidently considered herself a quality control specialist.  She was quick to let them know if there was something she disapproved of.  I thought the poor woman would never stop talking about the change from white to black styrofoam under packaged meat.  The store changed forever when Grandmama drove into the exterior wall and then repeatedly tried to convince us that her foot was on the brake instead of the gas. 
• She enjoyed eating cookies and pies as much as she liked to make them.  Her specialties were fruitcake cookies, spiced and chocolate-covered pecans, lemon pie, and Lee's favorite, pecan pie.  She believed a meal was not complete unless there was dessert, and I tend to agree.

Brother Larry said it best today when he said the word that describes her best is "faithful."  He also talked about how truly content she was with what very little she had.  She loved greatly and was greatly loved.  We are truly blessed to have had many wonderful years with such a Godly lady.

 





24 Weeks

Today I had my 24 week appointment, and everything looks great!  I had an ultrasound.  Dr. Walker took measurements and attempted to determine the gender.  The baby measures over one pound.  We are still not sure if the baby is a boy or a girl.  At my 16 week appointment Dr. Walker said he was 70% sure the baby was a boy.  Today he said the baby looks more like a girl.  How in the world am I supposed to decorate a nursery?  Fortunately, however, this baby will be well-dressed, boy or girl.  My mother has been busy working her magic with fabric and thread.  We have a few gowns for a boy, and she is now working on one for a girl.  I am blessed to have a mother who loves heirloom sewing!  On another note, my Granny said to me today, "You are looking very pregnant!"  There's no denying the bump now.  I love it!

23 Weeks and the Beginning of the Blog

My name is Tiffany Knowles, and I am beginning this blog to keep friends and family updated as we grow our family.  My husband Lee and I are overjoyed that we are expecting our first baby, and we are looking forward to becoming parents!

Lee and I were married on June 11th of 2005.  We planned to begin a family a couple of years ago and have since suffered through three miscarriages and a few other bumps along the way.  The Lord has blessed us with this pregnancy, and so far things are going very smoothly.  We are truly grateful.

I am now at 23 weeks.  I feel good, and I am enjoying being pregnant and planning for this sweet baby.  Thank you for reading, and welcome to The Knowles Family blog!