We do not have Internet at our house right now so it has been difficult trying to find time to update our blog!
January:
We found out that God has blessed us with another little one on the way! We were really excited, surprised, and Very thankful. I went to the doctor 3 weeks in a row to confirm that yes we were pregnant (they were off on how far I was a long). We waited till I was 12 weeks a long to share the news with friends, although we told our immediate family earlier. The baby is due September 25th- it may be a long and hot summer!
February-April:
Clay continued to be really busy with school and basketball. I tried to go to his 9th period weight training class and/or part of his basketball practices as much as possible so Clay could see the girls as much as possible. We also managed to make most of his games. The girls were sad to see the season.... and the popcorn go! Clays team had a good season and won their first round of districts.
With a lot of praying, Clay decided to not coach basketball next year. We will enjoy supporting the NC eagles from the sidelines next year!
May:
Schools out for the summer! Yea! The last week or so before school got out, Clay was really busy getting caught up on grading, making finals, grading finals and making sure he had everything in order. He had to be extra prepared this year because 5:30 am the day after school got out we all packed into the Toyota and headed to Minnesota for a vacation. The drive took us about 12 + hours. The girls did pretty well but they did have their moments! We had a relaxing time at our place (except the lack of restaurants, attractions, or anything for 60+ miles!). Half way through the week we went to Minneapolis where we stayed with my aunt Lana and family for 2 days, met up with my parents, and traveled to Wisconsin to visit with my aunt Barbara, who Clay had never met. This part of the vacation was so fun!
Our main reason for going to Minnesota was to go to a hand specialist appointment for McKinley. She was born with her right hand smaller than her left hand. My dad and mom came to the appointment as well. My dad knew all the questions to ask and my mom took care of Adelain. They took some x-rays and we found out that her arms are the same lengths, her hand bones are just a Tiny bit shorter in her right hand and she is missing her middle bone in her fingers in her right hand (her thumb is normal). They gave it a name but its too long! The doctor also said that they would not cut the little webbing until she is 5+ because at 18 months they decide on if they are right/left handed and the surgery will keep her hand in a cast for 1 month. We think that she is right handed and we don't want the cast to affect anything. The fingers are not brittle and there is nothing that she will be prevented from doing. The doctor said that her fingers were made like this when she was smaller than an inch big. Reminds me of Psalm 139 when it says that God has intricately woven us together in the womb before we were born.
Update on girls:
We are two blessed parents. We enjoy Adelain and McKinley so much. They are growing like crazy! They are into everything and some of their favorite things are: getting things out of drawers, cheetos, chasing after each other (more McKinley liking to chase and tackle Adelain), being outside, any animal, being held by mom and dad, milk, suckers, and praise baby- video.
Here are some pictures to update you with!
Back in February:
March:
Easter
They love Cooper dog!
April:
May- mothers day
Hanging with the cousins (3 youngest were born the same day!)
Vacation- Clay and Adelain posing at Lego land!
Grandma and McKinley at my cousin Maddies softball game in MN
Bear right outside of my aunt Barbara's house!
