Announcing our new little ones...

Joshua Courage

6 pounds 12 ounces

19 1/2 inches

Josiah Christian

6 pounds 12 ounces

20 inches

A lot of work, but what a blessing!

Tomorrow is the BIG day!

I am surprised I have made it to 38 weeks. The average delivery time for twins is 36 weeks...but of course my body just keeps hanging in there. This pregnancy has been rougher than any of my previous ones, but also very special. The kicks and movements from two little ones are amazing. You should, however, see my right foot and ankle. It's huge. Like twice the size of my left one!

BJ and I are both excited and nervous about this. We know the Lord is good and will help us. I am sure things will be chaotic for a while, but we are praying for a peaceful and loving home.

Here is our paper chain from a few days ago. Jared took this project on by assigning which brother gets to rip off each day's chain. He handled it like a true firstborn.....complete with a chart to keep track of how many turns each boy had left. :) The boys are so excited to meet their new brothers.

Each member of our family took a guess at twin A and twin B's weight. I can't wait to see who won. Hopefully it won't be the guesses for over 8 lbs. each. :)

If you think of us Wednesday, please pray for us. We would appreciate it.

Here we go......

Pre- 4th of July Fireworks

Thanks to the Woodburn Company Stores. The boys LOVED it!

(What is it with boys and things that explode? :)

Guess what we got....

We needed something to help get the wiggles out. Our rental is a real blessing, but our boys are a little bored without wood to stack, dirt to dig in, gardens rows to weed, and our rabbits to chase (may they rest in peace).

BJ found this one on craigslist and the boys were thrilled to help get it up and going.

The boys, both big and small, have already enjoyed it immensely.

Jud's new trick

This little stinker figured out how to climb up onto the table and help himself to an apple. I couldn't believe how well he ate it whole. Since this incident he has sunk his teeth into four more! I had to finally get serious about training in this new area. :)

The Showers

These showers were just wonderful! I felt very loved by our friends, family, and church family. And, one of my favorite things about a shower....the food. It was delicious at both!

These aren't the best pictures of me, but I thought I should prove I was there. :)

The remaining pregos. :)

Thank you to everyone who helped with these showers. BJ and I really appreciated the support, gifts, and prayers.

Highlights from Home Run.....

For the past two months, we spent every dry Monday and Friday at the Barendse Park in Hubbard. I gotta say, this was quite a commitment! You know you are not a sports crazy family when mom and dad are actually excited to get rain on Mondays and Fridays....during the start of summer! :) Overall, we had a great time and met some wonderful families. This Christian league is for homeschool families in our area and the Mollala area. It is nice to have all the games and practices for three boys on three different teams take place at the same time. The only challenge was walking my very pregnant body around to watch three different teams!

BJ volunteered to help coach Justin's t-ball team, but then the main coach backed out and BJ was it. He did a great job. Another guy jumped on board to help him and they had a fun time. My favorite things about BJ's experience as a coach...

-the cute little girl who cried at anything and everything

I loved watching this daddy of five boys try to awkwardly comfort her. :)

-the team learning to sing the Ephesians 4:32 song

-watching ornery boys run laps around a tree for being ornery! :)

Go Team Lightning!!!

The playground was lots of fun for J.R. and Judson. And actually, the t-ball team would have rather been there too instead of playing their game. :)

Jared and Jesse did really well. We were impressed with their progress in this first year of being on a team.

Fun times picnicking at the Friday games.

Jesse received the spirit award- the only individual award given-for his team at the end-of-the-season potluck. We were really proud of all three boys. Maybe we will do it again next year...maybe? :)