Christmas Snaps!

Annual girls picture!

Shelly's packages are always beautiful!

What a special Christmas this year! We got to share time together with both our families in Nashville and Atlanta. It was crazy and busy, but who's Christmas isn't? All the kids were so sweet and fun to be with. I'm sad it's over, but much to look forward to in 2008!! Happy New Year Everyone!!!!!!!!

Adorable Hadley!

Twin Report

Just wanted to post a quick update about the twins. We had our 22 week appointment today. The doctor found both heartbeats beating strong. She measured me today with the measuring tape, and found me to be measuring at 25 weeks, which would make sense with the twins. We go back in 4 weeks for another ultrasound. After that day, we return every 2 weeks until the twins arrive. It's not long now. We can't wait to meet them!!

Some of Christmas' past - for laughs!!!

Christmas Spirit

Merry Christmas everyone! We are really getting in the spirit down here so i thought i would post some christmas pictures from last year...of coarse i will post plenty from this year too. Kara and I and Mom ventured out to buy our Christmas cards today, and Kara bought some art supplies for an angel tree girl this year. There are so many ways to give to others right under our nose. It seems life gets busier and busier each year, and so that is why it's so important to stop even for 5 minutes each day and prepare your heart for Jesus to bless you during this special season.

Jesus Is The Reason

In Bethlehem, God gave to us the source of Christmas joy

A star shown on a miracle:The virgin birth of a boy.
He was born both God and man, A Savior for us all

The way to get to our heavenly home,If we just heed His call.
So as we shop and spend and wrap and enjoy the Christmas season,

Let's keep in mind the sacred truth:

Jesus is the reason.

By Joanna Fuche

Josh's Bday!!

Watching the master tostada maker at work...

Josh the tool man Evans...Mom and Dad gave Josh tons of much needed tools and a new tool box.




As most people know, part of loving Josh is loving Mexican food! His request for his bday this year was to have Tostadas at home. So, this is Josh teaching Mom, Dad, and Kara to build his famous tostadas! It was funny - he is very particular about it. I made his dinner to order and he loved it. I hope he had a special day, because he makes me feel special every day!!

Thanksgiving Day

We are thankful for our growing family!!!!!

Here are some pictures we took over Thanksgiving!!

My Great Grandmother

Hi everyone! I wanted to blog tonight on my great gma, Virginia VanHook. She is 98 years old. She still lives in her own home. While we were in Nashville over Thanksgiving, she fell inside her home. They thought she had a stroke, but she did not. My Mom and Aunt have been taking turns staying with her ever since Sunday. They stay with her at night, then get her up and help her dress and make sure she is ok in the mornings. Because of the fall she has been unable to walk on her own. We went by to see her Sunday before we left Nashville, and she seemed so tired. Please say a prayer for her if you would. She is such a strong person, but age is catching up with her, and she's beginning to get tired. I pray that she is not in too much pain. She is a wonderful person, and has done so much for my Mom. I'm thankful for the longevity of her life and admire her strong spirit.

Here is a picture of her when she came to visit us in Mississippi in early October.

A and B Are So Cute!!

They're a BOY and a GIRL!!!!! Josh and I found out last Friday that we'll be the proud parents of dizygotic twins, officially. We have been calling them A and B because that's how the doctor identifies them - but we are anxious to pick names for them. We could not be happier to be having twins, and each time we go to the doctor it just becomes more and more real and special. The baby boy is considered baby A, so it looks like he will be firstborn, and baby b is the girl, who is laying above her big brother. The doctor explains it as them lying in bunk beds inside me. Anyway - I could go on and on about them. Most importantly they are doing well and growing right on schedule. WE ARE SO THANKFUL!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everybody! It's Wednesday night before Turkey day and Josh and Dad will be here any minute....Mom, Kara, Kristen and I have been baking all week and I am tired!! That sounds so pitiful - but it's true. Now I'm ready to relax and eat. We will be looking for Shelly and Steven in the morning at the Macy's parade. They are celebrating in New York this year. They'll be home for CHristmas - but we are glad they have each other!!

Twin update

As for a twin update - Josh and I felt 3 huge kicks last night. They were huge! Up until this point I thought I had felt movement, but I guess I had not b/c there had never been a feeling like this. I had just eaten dinner (taco salad) and I laid back on the couch real far down, and right then a huge kick on my right side. The one on the right moves a lot. I'm going to ask the doctor next time we go, exactly where they are and which is which. I believe baby A is the lower one, and will be born first. She told us last time, but it wasnt clear which she said A or B is lower. We are all doing well - anxious to find out what they are so we can start shopping for them.

Birthday Princess

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AVA!!!!!!

Josh traveled this week to Panama City for work, and I was so lucky to get to go with him!! We had gorgeous weather, and I have never quite seen Seaside beach SO calm and clear. There wasnt many people there, and it was quite hot. I had to share these pictures!!!! One of my fav. things we did was have breakfast at The Hibiscus, the cutest little bed and breakfast! I am in love with this place. Josh introduced me to it one year when we were in Seaside. They have such a neat thing going there. We also went to Alys beach, a new development near Rosemary beach. It is SO cool - reminds us so much of Miami. But this designer is really amazing - beautiful place to see!! Enjoy these pictures.

ATLANTA!!!

I love this picture of Josh, Nicholas, and David. What a fun weekend in Atlanta!!!!! It's so pretty there this time of year - we always have such a nice time when we go.

New Orleans

A few weeks ago we took a day trip to New Orleans. We originally went to go to Cafe du mon for a cafe au lait and beignets- but ended up not even going there. Kara said we werent missing out, that it was basically funnel cakes and powdered sugar. But, I LOVE powdered sugar. Oh well - we'll go back sometime I'm sure. New Orleans is dirty! but so interesting. Because of Katrina it will never be the same, but there were tons of people there. The people there are just happy as can be and the locals are really nice. We saw the most beautiful church, where Harry Connick jr was married - but i cant get those pictures to download. Here's two from Pat O' Briens. Mom and Dad honeymooned in New Orleans, and this was one of their fav. restaurants.

Here are some fun pictures from about a month ago when we were in Nashville. I love Ava in her Elmo shirt. This was one day when we were hanging out at Kristens. I am cheezy - but I wanted to take the pictures of us together while we're pregnant at the same time. Kristen is about a month and a half ahead of me, but I'm sure before this is all over I'll be double her size!!
We found out last Wednesday that Kristen is having another girl!! They are very excited, and Clay is excited to have two little sisters.

Holy Smokes!

Yes...those were Josh's famous words when we recieved the news today that we are having twin babies!!!!!!! Josh and I went to the doctor today only to find out the most shocking news ever in our lives, that we are having twins. The day was just surreal, so exciting. To me, it feels like a dream. A million thoughts are running through my head each moment. Mostly, I feel happy, and very blessed with such a gift. In His perfect plan, he chose us to bring two of his children into this world at once. I keep thinking of all the things they will do together, they will spend most of their childhood doing everything with each other. I am not fearful, I have FULL confidence in the grace of God and his provision over everything in our lives.

So.....that being said....OH MY GOSH!!!! WE"RE HAVING TWO BABIES AT ONCE!!!!!!!!!!!

I keep on saying that to Josh. He is SO calm about it, and he was really happy, which made me feel good. I know he will keep me calm throughout this experience, bc I'm sure there will be moments.

I wasnt going to post a lot on the baby details, b/c I know not everyone cares about hearing all the details of pregnancy and all it entails. But well now I am. I hope this can be a good way of keeping everyone posted on our babies progress.

So I am exactly 12 and a half weeks along. My due date is still April 12th. We will find out in 6 weeks the sex of both babies. I'll keep you posted.

I had my parents take a picture of us today to document this day. One we'll never forget, the surprise and joy of our lives!!!!!!!

Hanging around...

We had a fun weekend....Friday night we went to have Mexican, and found what we think is the best in Fairhope (you know we've tried them all by now!) And Kristen, Clay, and Ava came down to Gulfport this weekend. Josh and I met them at the beach on Saturday, then we all went to eat shrimp and watch the Alabama vs. Arkansas game in Fairhope. We had a great time together!! Here's a family picture in our house after the day at the beach!