{iPhone Rewind} :: October

October started off with a sweet delivery from my hubby...he came home with a pumpkin spice latte for me :)

I love getting to watch and encourage this process {sermon prep}. The Lord has given him such a gift in communicating biblical truth and the gospel clearly. I am so thankful for the opportunities he continues to receive to utilize that gift, even during a season of waiting for the next ministry position.

When your best friend knits blankets and hats for your babies...and then tells you that she started the one on the right when we started our journey, that each layer represents a step in the process {home study, transfers, etc} and all the prayers she prayed while knitting...

Because I caught a glimpse of myself in the hallway mirror and couldn't believe that our babies would be here soon!!  #35w2d

My sweet hubby brought me flowers for date night :)

Date #30: New card game and new cookie of the year #wcsavethedate16

Date #31: Blizzards and the Bump {celebrating 36 weeks!} #wcsavethedate16

So this guy took up residence outside our kitchen window. He completely creeps me out, but his web is HUGE, and I can't help but admire his work.

This adorable little pumpkin was hand painted by the even more adorable PK. She was so proud to present it to me!

Adios ankles. Hopefully I will see you again soon...

Woah babies! We made it to full term!

Luke and Elizabeth had a joint Star Wars-themed birthday party. When your dad LOVES Star Wars, you have all the right decor and connections :)

Countdown to Babies :: 4 More Days!

Still no babies. Haha they seem quite comfortable where they are, so they're probably going to make us wait until next week. I mean, when you have waited 4 years, what's a few more days, right?? :)

I posted this photo on Instagram, because, well, it's about how I feel these days. The funny part is that not more than an hour later, I was calling for Mike's help. I had kneeled down in the hallway to get into my gift wrapping stuff and literally could not get back up. Of course, my sweet husband came around the corner like a knight in shining armor filming and asking me what the problem was. My hero :)  He did eventually help me up, after we had a good laugh and he caught it all on camera. 

We headed over to Bryan and Christa's for a Star Wars themed birthday party for Luke and Elizabeth. As far as theme parties go, they definitely did it right...I mean, it wasn't much of an effort for the Star Wars-loving family :)

**This post was published after our babies were born**

Showering the Babies :: Dallas

This weekend we had our second baby shower, hosted by my sweet sister-in-law and best friend. When they told me what the theme would be, and I got the adorable invitation in the mail, I just knew this shower would be special. Every little detail was so thoughtful and just so adorable!

These fun boxes turned out to be sweet presents :)

Everything matched, and I LOVED it! They had a Bow Making station and a Diaper Message station, which are both so much fun. Even PK left her own special message! And she was just absolutely adorable; she had been so excited about my party. When I arrived, she came running around the corner, excited to see me, and excited to welcome me to my "birthday party!" Haha- she just had her birthday party and just assumed it was my turn. LOVE HER.

Writing out her message...

Just like with our last shower, it was so sweet and special to have family and friends from all areas of our lives in one room. I loved getting the opportunity to celebrate with so many people who have loved us, prayed for us, and for our babies. And I am so thankful for Lindsay and Laura for not overlooking a single detail to make the day so fun and special.

Woah. Babies.

So much love and generosity!

I had 3 sweet little helpers :)

I am sad that I didn't get many photos with my sweet guests or my hostesses {so sad!} but I am thankful for the couple that I did get...

Sweet community group ladies

Dallas family :)

Mike came toward the end to help load gifts, but really our family had him come so that he could be there to help me open the surprise gifts from them. They all pitched in to get us our double stroller, carseats, and all the accessories we could ever need. It was such a sweet blessing! When we got home, I showed Mike all that we had received, and we decided to put the stroller together...because, why not??

My mom fit inside the box haha

Laying out all the pieces...

Figuring out all the buttons and pieces

Sasha and I just sat back and watched :)

We need to exchange a few pieces, so it's not completely assembled, but the Twin Tank {as Mike affectionately calls it} is almost ready. We are so humbled {yet again} by everyone's generosity. It's crazy how much stuff 2 tiny people can amass :)

Magnolia Market at the Silos

So today I hopped back in the car and headed to Waco with Susan, Lindsay, PK, and Henley to go to Magnolia Market! I have wanted to go for awhile now, mostly just to check out what all the fuss was about. So when Lindsay invited me to join, I was definitely ready to go!

We weren't sure about the weather, but decided to brave it anyway. It was definitely an adventure of a day! It poured the whole time, so we got soaked, but we had such a fun girl's day! The big girls got to shop and talk and enjoy each other's company. And the littles did SO well being dragged through the rain. There may or may not have been some fun puddle jumping...

The store is SUPER cute, and it was also SUPER busy! But thankfully we didn't have to wait in any lines to get in. We talked with some of the employees and they were all surprised by the crowds given the weather. They were actually under-staffed. And by understaffed, they mean 80 employees working instead of the usual 100. Can you imagine?? But seriously, it's a well-oiled machine. From the expected employees {like cashiers} to the inviting touches {parking lot and store greeters}, it is definitely a fun place to be. 

Shopping inside the store

Our photo with the #MilestoMagnolia sign because it was definitely pouring :)  And yes- I'm wearing a poncho, not just a plastic bag over my head.

We also made a stop at the bakery. The smell when we walked in? Warm sugar heaven :)  I want a candle with the scent of that bakery!

I love that Waco is actually a fun place to be now...such a contrast from when I was at Baylor. I fell in love with Waco before Fixer Upper made it popular...just saying ;)

{iPhone Rewind} :: July

Date #20: Baby Registry! #wcsavethedate16 {Such a fun day! We're just so thankful...}

Date #21: Double Date with the Shens! #wcsavethedate16

We got to spend a week away from the 100 degree weather, and it was SO nice. 

THIS was at the checkout in Walmart. It's like pregnant-lady-in-the-summer temptation row haha. {I refrained, by the way, but it took ALL of my will power}. 

Mike snuck a photo at our ultrasound this month...

LOVE seeing my babies...and seeing exactly who is causing all the ruckus inside my belly :)

Mike was the official photographer for PK's birthday party and he totally rocked it. Fully committed and completely adorable :)

This. I wasn't sure if I would ever be celebrating a baby shower of my own. So when I got the super adorable invite for my first one, I couldn't help but just cry. All happy tears, but tears nonetheless. This invitation means so much more than a pretty invite and a fun party. So much more.

Our a/c went out, and when it hit 95 degrees in the house, we packed up and headed to a hotel for a couple of nights. So we decided to make the best of it: date night!

Date #23: Dinner at Grimaldi's and dessert at Paciugo #wcsavethedate16

Yep. That sounds {and feels} about right! #24w4d