MI 2011

We recently spent 2 wonderful weeks in MI. There is really so much to tell, as usual, but I'll simply let the pictures do the talking. And, what you'll hear is....we spent A LOT of time on the beach! Don't worry, I was careful and spent 98% of the time under an umbrella...my doctor would be proud. :)

Another gorgeous sunset...

cheese!

goofing off before the beach

finding treasures (big logs & sticks?!)

kayaking on the beautiful lake

some things never change, Ellie loves Grandma's lap!

 Daddy had a special little passenger

Daddy and his kayaking buddies

the kids marching around the sand version of Jericho, singing and marching and helping the 

"walls come tumbling down!"

I love the joy this pictures shows...

Papa playing with the little ones

Happy 4th of July!

s'mores before the fireworks show

we had to keep a lifejacket on this boy, even with small waves...

he was CRAZY in the water! (shocking, I know!)

Sorry these are ALL from the beach...we did, in fact, do other things. 

A quick recap:

*Celebrated my dad's 70th birthday...a few times! Once with the Nederveld and Smith families...and once with a dinner out WITHOUT the kids! (thanks Jackie for babysitting!!!!)

*Visited Holland's Farmer's Market - twice

*Hung out at the Holland Street Festival, held every Thurs. evening

*I had a lovely dinner w/ two amazing girls (thanks J and L!)

Honestly, I guess we were on the beach most of the time. :) It may be the only time I'm up there this summer, so we took advantage of every moment! I'm looking forward to bringing our baby boys there some day too! 

Happy Summer!

Twins update

I'm not sure if you all knew, but I had appointments this morning with the MFM (growth ultrasound) and my OB and they both went really well! The babies look great and they are both head down (huge Praise)! We're praying they stay that way, so I can deliver naturally. They can still flip around, but it's hopefully less likely now that they/I am getting so big. My blood pressure has been looking great too...another PRAISE! I'm praying that continues to be normal too. 

Baby A is 3 lbs. 15 oz. right now and Baby B is 4 lbs. 2 oz.! So they're definitely growing and looking great. My OB appt. was quick since there wasn't much to discuss since I had just had the ultrasound. I'm measuring around 36/37 weeks, which is strange, since at my last OB appt. w/ a different doc., she measured me at 39 weeks?! I think I've lost faith in that whole measurement system! Either way, I'm obviously big, but am "allowed and encouraged" to gain more weight!. I'll keep trying!!! ;)

I scheduled my 3 hour glucose test for Monday morning and although it's a pain to sit there for 3 hours and get my blood drawn 4 times (and I have to fast before this one! ugh!), I'll be happy to have it done. I should have the results 24 hours later and am praying that I pass with flying colors! 

*who needs a table at the beach when you're

pregnant with twins?!

My OB still anticipates me going to 38 weeks, at which point they would probably induce. I can't believe that's less than 8 weeks away! Eek! So much to do! Brian did get the nursery painted last Saturday and it looks great! So, we get to check that one off the list! Now on to the million other things. :)

Thanks for your continued prayers for me and these little guys! Although I continue to struggle with nerves and anxiousness about their arrival, I have been able to enjoy the pregnancy now and can't wait to meet my little boys! And, we praise God for my continued health and theirs! He has been so good to us!