good busy.

we've had a busy week.  i'm so thankful for this time hanging out with our

family.  i wanted to get a few maternity pictures to remember this time pregnant

with the twins, so we ended up getting some family ones, too.  i'm always so

thankful for family pictures.  [stop putting it off until this kid is that old or

you lose a couple more pounds or whatever--you'll be so thankful for them!]

it was so fun.  the kids explored the farm in between shots, relaxed on the

tire swings and pet the horse nearby.  it was pretty much awesome for them

& made me ache for some land a little more even.

here is one of our sneak peeks!  Hannah did awesome and was so great with our

kids.  so, our family summer 2012:

nico [10], chloe [8], anika [7], jude [5], ellie [5], clayton [3], bianca [3]

matt & i'm 34 weeks with the twins. 

now go schedule some family photos.  seriously.

then, we spent the week just doing normal.  the park & ice cream cones.

$1 movies to see the Lorax!

and more special memories, too--the 3 oldest girls were in a wedding.

the bride has been a special part of our family--our only trusted and favorite

babysitter for a long time.  she has watched our family grow, rejoiced with us

and been there in pinches a lot when we got unexpected travel dates to uganda

and unexpected hospital visits in the the middle of the night.  it was sweet to be

with her on special day and the girls had a blast while the boys enjoyed special

time with nana.

 then, our small group girls threw a sprinkle for emmy & evie!  it was a 

handmade theme and it was just so special to be there with them--thankful

for their friendship, prayer support & love for our family!

nope, you haven't missed anything with the twins.  they are seeming

pretty content in there & we are so thankful!  here's my 34 week bump picture

from the wedding.  at my 34 week appointment, they were doing great--emmy was

4lbs 14oz and evie was 4lbs 12oz!  still praying for sweet emmy to FLIP over.

will see tomorrow...