23 Weeks

It does not seem possible that it has been 23 weeks since this pregnancy started! I'm excited the end is getting closer and closer. I can't wait to meet these babies! The reality that there are 2 humans growing in my body has become more and more real in the last few weeks. I have started to feel kicks and/or hits from both babies. It is an amazing feeling. Just the last few days I've noticed I can see my belly move when some of the kicks/hits happen! It's going to be crazy when these babies are bigger!

22 week baby bump!

It has been a busy couple of weeks. On Nov. 6th we had another ultrasound and were blessed to have baby A cooperate so we could see the gender!

We are so excited to be having a baby BOY and GIRL!!!!! I have had a feeling from the beginning that it was a boy and girl but didn't want to get my hopes up. We have had names picked out since October but didn't want to share them until we knew for sure. We can't wait to meet Grayson James and Kate Laura in early March.

The ultrasound continues to show 2 healthy babies. Both babies are measuring on target and each weighed 1.3 pounds. I can't thank the Lord enough for these 2 amazing blessings.

On Thursday, Nov. 7th Tim and I along with my parents headed to Oklahoma City to visit my brother Vaughn and wife Val along with their little boy Landon. Landon was born the end of July and I wanted to visit in August so bad but the morning sickness was too bad to even think about flying. In fact thinking about it made me feel worse! I couldn't wait to snuggle my nephew! 

While in Oklahoma Tim, Dad and Vaughn drove to Dallas, Texas to visit the George W. Bush Library and Museum and Dealey Plaza where Kennedy was shot. They had a great time. 

Tim sitting behind in the replica of the Oval Office the day Bush left the White House. 

I had two requests while in Oklahoma one was to go to the horse races. I have always wanted to see them in person. So, Saturday night we went to Remington Park to watch the races! I wasn't very good at choosing winners :) In fact, both times the horses I chose came in dead last :) Realized I was better at just watching.

Tim and I at Remington Park

The second request was to drive around the area of Moore, Oklahoma that was devastated by the tornado in May. Even though its been 6 months there is still so much damage. I was incredible to be driving down a street and see one side of the street that is normal but the other side of the street is treeless, new houses are being built and in some places you just see driveways. I'm very thankful where I live we don't have to worry about tornadoes.

It was also fun to connect with a friend from childhood. Bryn and her family moved to Oklahoma earlier this year. It was nice to connect and meet her son Luke. 

Bryn and I

Luke and I

She also brought a baby gift which included 2 blankets she made!

As Thanksgiving approaches I can't help but think of all the blessings the Lord has given us this past year. A cute healthy nephew Landon, 2 healthy babies growing inside me and amazing doctors who are helping keep my dad healthy and strong through his fight with cancer. Thank you Lord for your faithfulness!

Happy Thanksgiving!