So babies aren't here yet...

I know every one was so excited to get to meet these babies, especially Samuel and I, however, it was just not the right time. Things were happening that were out of our control (full moon) so it didn't feel right to induce yet. We decided to give it another week and see if the babies would come on their own. God was in control and we believe that everything happens for a reason. We want healthy babies so it didn't hurt to leave them in the oven a little longer. We will keep you posted as soon as they arrive:)

10 day count down...

Isn't it CRAZY to think that in 10 days or less Samuel and I will be parents to 2 precious blessings? We think it is crazy overwhelming but SO exciting:) We are expecting to be induced Friday, July 15 if the babies don't choose to come sooner. At our Doctors apt. today the babies looked very healthy. Nolan is a chunky monkey (for a twin) weighing in at about 5 lb 10oz and Ralyn was a more petite 5 lb 3oz. Considering we have a little over a week before they arrive, they will be over 6 lbs each. Can you believe that's a total of about 12lbs of baby? Whoa! That must be why my ankles are swelling. Other than the ankles, my only complaint is lack of sleep comfort. I think it is God's way of preparing me for midnight feedings and exhaustion. God has blessed me with an uncomplicated pregnancy and we would appreciate continued prayer for a smooth labor and delivery. I will be sure to take a picture before babies arrive so you all can see the BIG belly.

Just a few weeks to go...

Happy Father's Day!
When Pastor Frank spoke about Father's today in church he said that we need to teach/ show our children that they are first God's and then our's. I had never really thought about it that way before. We thank God for trusting us with this giant responsibility of raising 2 of his children and for guiding us every step of the way. He knows we will NEED all the help we can get.

We are very excited for our babies to arrive! Please pray that they stay in the oven for the next couple of weeks and arrive healthy. We also need prayer for when they are here and Samuel and I have become actual parents.(It is crazy to think that we will soon be called Dad and Mom.) I know we will be exhausted but it will be well worth it to have our 2 blessings here with us.

I will be going to the doctor tomorrow for a baby check up. We will see what the doctor has to say about their anticipated arrival date. It is very close:)

So blessed!

We are so blessed to have family, friends and co-workers who are so excited for our babies to arrive! Every one has been so generous and supportive throughout this experience. When we first found out we were having to precious babies we were very excited then we got a little worried that we would need to provide for 2. We just prayed. We knew we had a super supportive family but we never expected the outpouring of love that has come from friends, co-workers and acquaintances. God is so wonderful! I am so grateful for our close family and friends who attended Samuel's Daddy shower/BBQ. I am also thankful to Samuel's co-workers who made it possible for me to attend his surprise Daddy shower. (We are thankful for all the awesome baby goodies, too!) I am so glad that Samuel has been included in celebrating the babies and us becoming parents. This has been a wonderful experience and now we are very ready and excited for these blessed babies to arrive. Just a few weeks to go...

Daddy Shower/BBQ at The Stovall's House

Samuel's Surprise Shower at work

First Grade Baby Shower

The last Friday of school my first graders and their moms threw me and another teacher a baby shower. It was so cute. They had peanut butter sandwiches and fruit for the kids and then each of

my students got to estimate the size of my belly. 

Some were more accurate than others. It was very fun! 

Thanks to all the moms who helped to celebrate our babies:)

Belly Pic 26 weeks

I know...I'm a little behind on blogging:)
Here is a belly pic at 26 weeks.

Baby Shower

Last weekend my cousin, Jill, Sister-in-law, Jennifer, Moms, Lisa and Esther, all worked together to make my baby shower perfect. All the family and friends who attended made it even better. It was so colorful and fun. We really appreciate all the wonderful advice given to us as new parents and lovely words of wisdom given to Nolan and Ralyn.

 

 Thank you all for making Samuel, me and the babies feel so loved and special. We really are so blessed with the best!