First Post!

I've always wanted to start a blog and I decided that now is the time to get started! It's an exciting time in the world of the Murphys.

We are expecting our first child on August 9th of this year! We are so excited and can't wait to meet the newest Murph! We've been to several doctor's appts and all things are moving in the right direction. Last week we heard a strong heartbeat and by the looks of my belly, the baby is definitely growing and growing!

On March 10th we have a Dr's appt to find out if we are welcoming a baby girl or baby boy!! Once we have the answer - watch out! All of my research and dreaming about the nursery will be in full effect!! I've been saving my Target trips for the "go" date and I'm ready!! We will be moving our guest bedroom to another bedroom that's not in use right now and the current guest room will be the nursery. The baby's room will be great - it has a bay window and a walk in closet for all of the fun clothes & toys she/he will get!

This past weekend I started researching cribs - it's crazy how many are out there and how much information you need to consider. My cousin, Katie, suggested this book: Baby Bargains and it's a godsend! It tells you everything you need to know about getting ready for baby. Even all of the extra stuff out there that you really don't need. It's really been an eye opener and I know I will use it throughout the planning stages.

What a fun, fun time!!