Family Pics that Missed

Last weekend, my wonderful friend, Heather took some family pics for us.  She had never done it before and we'd really never done outside shots, so it was a new experience for all of us. All in all, it was really fun and we ended up with some great shots. 

These, however, did not make the cut but I thought it showed what a good time we had. We always have a good time when were all together.

Life would be so boring without Robb.

How I love my family.  I am thankful that we are the exception and that we legitimately get along together. Im also thankful for good friends who arent afraid to try new experiences with me.

Thanks Heather! 

Update on Hope and Kai

This is mostly for my own journaling purposes. 
Hope is still having contractions.  They did what is called an FFN test on her and it came back positive, which means this baby is most likely going to come early.  Hope is only 33 weeks along.  She has been in and out of the hospital with contractions. They thought maybe it was a kidney infection. . .negative.  She was severely dehydrated and they thought maybe that was causing the contractions but after 2 bags of fluids, she was still contracting.  They have given her steroids to aide in the development of Kais lungs.  The Dr did say that if Kai is born right now, she has a 90% chance of survival.  Poor Hope.  Shes been stabbed, pricked, poked and swabbed more times in the past week than you should be in a lifetime.  She is on bedrest but she is a little like her mom and thats virtually impossible to do when there are things to be done around the house and you have an 18 month old running around.  She has an amazing boyfriend who is a great help and support to her.  She has to go to the hospital everytime she starts contracting to get evaluated and monitered.  Thankfully these contractions arent making her dilate yet.  She did have a beautiful blessing from her daddy and I know she has positive thoughts and prayers coming from many people.

6 Weeks and Counting

My dear friend Amy threw Hope and Kai a wonderful baby shower last night.  Only 6 weeks until this little one makes her appearance.  (Hopefully, its that long.  Kai is already showing her stubborness and isnt growing like she should.  Last week, Hope had an ultrasound.  She is 31 weeks and Kai is only measuring 26 weeks in everything but her legs.  She measured 29 weeks there.  Hopefully she will have those long Marchant legs.) 

Doesnt she look beautiful? She looks like she has a little volleyball in her dress.

Thanks Amy for everything.  It turned out perfect.