Finally Some Fun!

Dear Benjamin,

This weekend was Jennifer's wedding, and it ended up being a fabulous time! She was the last of us to be married, and to watch her and Kevyn together was just a sweet reminder of God's perfect timing in our lives. I had mixed emotions the whole time - sad knowing that I should be wearing that tent-like size 14 dress because I should be six months pregnant with you by now, but still glad that I was able to wear the official bridesmaid dress instead (it was much more flattering!).

I found it ironic that after all the drama of the last few months, I still ended up being pregnant in her wedding, but I still didn't say anything because I didn't want to take away from her moment in the spotlight. Instead, I had her photographer take a secret picture of me holding up a sign that said, "Due March, 2011." I figured by the time she gets her wedding photos in several weeks, it will be just about the time I'm ready to share our news, so it will be a fun way for her to find out.

All in all, the weekend was fabulous, and while you were always in my heart and in my mind (after all, you should have been there), I still had a great time!


Another strange blessing came on Sunday. We stayed in the Dallas area for an extra night in order to meet up with family the next day. I saw relatives I hadn't seen in decades, and it melted my heart to see them again after so much time.

But while were were looking through (very) old family photos, I realized that Benjamin is somewhat of a family name. It was my great-great (I think) grandfather's name as well as a few others through the generations. I had no idea when we chose your name that there was some family ties to it, but it was a special blessing to discover.

I'm still thinking about you all the time, but I'm finding myself smiling a lot as well...

Love,
Mommy

Great Expectations

As I suspected (because of my crazy dreams), and much to our surprise, we are expecting another baby again! I definitely did not expect it to happen again so soon, but since when do I understand God's timing anymore! :-)

Things are a little different this time around. We have joy, of course, but we're a little reserved in expressing it, and I think we'll wait as long as possible to share the news.

We've been to the doctor, and he doesn't have any reason to think we should encounter any problems. And so far, all is going well. So for now, it's another round of morning sickness and expanding wastelines, and I will endure/enjoy it for as long as God allows me to.

God willing, our precious little one will arrive in March, and I pray, not a day too soon!