Big big big belly big big big!!

For those of you interested, I am going to post belly shots on this blog so you can watch me expand--it'll be fun for all. This is my first belly shot of this pregnancy and I am nine weeks and two days...already the size of someone who is about 4 months pregnant! Enjoy!

Two...

Who would have thought that a little number could so change everything? The number two is now resonating through our family like a tidal wave--two babies...two new everythings (since I got rid of all our baby stuff because we were done having children...) two blessings, two new lives to worry about. And as I was lying on the table and the ultrasound tech said, "You do know there's two, right?" and we returned her question with gaping mouths and silence, the number two began to take on a whole new meaning. The name of the exact emotion I was feeling when it began to sink in is eluding me--somewhere between elated and terrified about sums it up. And truthfully, I had had twin dreams about a month ago, so even though I was shocked, deep down in my soul I was not surprised. I think God has always prepared me for big things in my life--this being no exception. I have been laughing almost non-stop since the news broke and I still find the whole thing rather funny (defense mechanism??), but do not get me wrong--I love these babies with every fiber of my being. Watching those little hearts beating strong was the only image today that brought tears to my eyes. I can already feel God testing me and I know this pregnancy is going to be equal parts physical journey and spiritual journey. My OB said I will probably gain 40-50 pounds (legitimately, since I gained that much with Ty--now I have an excuse :)) She also said I am now due March 30th and that they may how me mercy and allow me to deliver at 38 weeks...this sounds great since she said I will look and feel full term around 28 weeks! OH MY GOSH!!!! What have I done???!!! Now, the quest begins for knowledge on all things twin--for those of you who know me well, isn't it great for me to have something positive to obsess about?? Anyway, here's Roo and Two's first photo session...please pray for them and for us as we walk (however slowly) on this journey!

Long Time, No See...

FYI--the pictures that will follow are in reverse order...
Well, I guess it's been a while since I have chronicled the lives of my kiddies--tonight I plan to catch up slightly...only very slightly!! We have packed the summer with travel and we are now home for a while with no travel plans in sight. We just returned from New Jersey/New York--we spent a week with Jamie, then my aunts and uncles, and then in NYC. I am exhausted still, but it was very worth it! I flew alone with the kids on the way up--frightening!!! Lily was an angel, Ty was AWFUL!! The lady in front of us wasn't very nice about it either! The ride home was much smoother--Ty slept the whole way in Todd's arms (not fair)! While at Jamie's, Lily and Jules had an exercise in sharing and playing nice--you can only ask so much of 2/3 year-olds--HA! The had fun picnicking in the living room, eating cupcakes and ice cream, visiting the farm, and just watching their mommies make up for lost time! There's just nothing like going to Target with your best friend... and then we packed up and moved on to my Uncle Tony and Aunt Angela's house where we stayed to attend my cousin Dennis' wedding. The accommodations were superb!! And the wedding was beautiful and so much fun. I can't adequately put into words how amazing it is for me to be with family again--some folks who I haven't seen or communicated with in 15+ years! My cousins, Katie and Samantha, are just growing into little women before my eyes! They took Lily under their wing and occupied her any chance they got--a break for Mommy!! And Lily, my dear little angel Lily, got into some chocolate and mints one night while Angela was babysitting--and proceeded to throw it all up in the bed that she, Todd, and I were sharing!! Angela took it in stride and we stayed another night after that before heading into the city. We visited the Central Park Zoo, FAO Schwarz, ToysRUs, Hard Rock Cafe, Carmine's, Maxey's, and several Starbuck's (I swear it tastes better in the city!). We also visited the American Girl store and Capezio, where Lily got her first pair of ballet shoes!! I was bummed to miss out on seeing Wicked again--I plan to catch it in April in Orlando! I also visited M&J Trimming in the city--anyone who knows me knows this is like making the haj! I bought a modest amount of ribbon... I could've spent all day in there...I digress... Anyway, here are some photos from these adventures! I will blog more on our earlier summer adventures soon!! Cheers!