Happy Thanksgiving

I think that today is one of my favorite days of the year.  It's a time to truly reflect on your life and appreciate all that God has given you.  This time of year is always emotional for Darrell and me because of the time spent with family.  It's tough not having Cade and Addi here for all of the obvious reasons.  But our God is an amazing God and we are forever thankful that we had both of them for the time that we did, even if it wasn't for that long!  Both of them brought so much joy to our lives and we are truly blessed to have had that time with them.  So many times we get asked how we do it...get through life after losing both of our children.  The one and only answer is God!  He is the one constant who never changes, no matter what.  Because of Him we are able to get up every day and live life the way he intended us to live it!  We know that He is in control and He has special plans for us.  We trust him and lean on Him to guide us!

This year I am thankful for a pretty amazing husband.  He knows just what I need and when I need it.  He has a special way of making me laugh (which lately takes it all out of me...if I get to laughing too hard I can't breathe).  He continues to grow in his faith and I love witnessing that.  We started leading a small group with our church in September and watching him lead has been so awesome!  I'm so glad I have him and LOVE that our love grows every day!

I am thankful for children.  Being a parent is something that I have always dreamed about since I was a little girl.  It wasn't until Cade was born that I truly experienced the kind of love that only children can provide.  Who else do you love before you've even met them.  Words can't even describe how much joy and happiness that Cade and Addi brought us.  And now we wait with excitement for two more children to join our family and make it complete.  Darrell and I are SO anxious to meet Easton and Emerson!

I am also thankful for our families.  We are so lucky to have families who we are so close to and can count on for anything.  No matter what, they are always there and will do anything for us.

And I'm also thankful, right this moment, for extra large clothing to cover my extra large belly.  Don't get me wrong, I have always been a lover of a good pair of sweats, but now, more so than ever, they make me REALLY happy!  It's the little things, right?!?!

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

TIme is Flying-28 Weeks

Monday marked 28 weeks!  Now that I'm back at work, the time is flying by.  I only have 8 to 10 weeks before Easton and Emerson are here.  Our 28 week appointment went really well.  I'm gaining weight (maybe not so good), but both kiddos are growing like they should.  Emerson was measuring 27 weeks and 5 days and Easton was measuring 28 weeks and 3 days.  Dr. Milner was very happy with how everything looked.  The ultrasound was pretty entertaining because for a few minutes we were trying to figure out whose head belonged to which body!  Ha!  Now I will be going in every two weeks for appointments....again, CRAZY how we are already at this stage.

28 Weeks

The past four weeks have gone really well.  I feel good, but I am getting huge and it's starting to get really uncomfortable in the evenings.  I'm moving a lot slower and can feel myself getting even slower as the day progresses.  Sleeping is always an issue, I can't seem to find a good position to sleep comfortably in.  Oh well!  The babies are moving like crazy and I really enjoy feeling them move, even though, at times, they can be a little rough!

Progress is finally being made on the nurseries.  I finished getting Cade and Addi's things packed up and put away and I'm glad that part is over.  Darrell and his dad started painting the nurseries today and will hopefully finish tomorrow.  I'm really excited about starting to get the nurseries put together.  Pictures will be posted as soon as they are done...probably won't be any time soon though.  I don't think their bedding will be ready until I'm around 32 weeks.

Everything else is going well!  Darrell and I get more and more excited every day.  We can't wait to meet these precious babies!!