Trip to Virginia for the boys' christening

Sarah and I went on a quick trip to Virginia to see my nephews' baptism/ baby dedication.

We had a great getaway together, and Brian, Abby, Luke, and Emory were so much fun!! Sarah was very excited to meet them!!

Please forgive all of the pictures, but this aunt has to gush a little.  :)

 

Luke...

 



 

Emory...

 

 

 Emory...

 

Luke....

 

 

Baptism Day...

 

 

 

 

Stole a pic of Emory during church... Irreverent?

 

 

Sweet family...

 

B is holding Em and Abby has Luke...

 



 

At brunch in their honor.

Emory... How angelic are these boys??  Love them!!

 

Luke....

 



Playing with Em...

 



 

Now it's time to play with Luke...

 

Naptime...

Luke...

 



 

Emory...

 

 

Emory and Abby...

 

Welcome, Luke and Emory!

On April 12, my sister-in-law Abby had twins! I've held off blogging about it because I wanted them to make it "facebook official" and do their own announcement first.

But now the world knows they're here so I can share!

Abby was about 33 weeks along when the boys decided to make their debut.  The doctors tried to stop the labor for a day or so.  Then they realized that the boys had plans of their own. 

Ultimately, she went into the hospital late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning but didn't have the boys til Saturday afternoon.

And to top off the long journey, Luke was born at 3:40 PM and Emory was born at 6:54!  Yep, three hours apart!!

She didn't have a C-section obviously.  Luke wanted out and Emory was content to stay a while longer.  He wasn't in distress so they let him take his time.  Talk about a LONG labor.  I can't imagine waiting an additional 3 hours for Twin B.

Abby is my hero!

Here are the official stats:




Luke Hudson
4 lb 3 oz
16 in

John Emory
5 lb 5 oz
19 in

They are in the NICU for a couple of weeks but are thriving!  It won't be long until they're home, and Hilary and I will be headed up to see them.

Happy first Easter to this precious new family of 4!!! :)

 

 

Brian's 30th birthday

My brother and his wife were in town for the baby shower and his 30th.  We went to Maggiano's to celebrate.  I hadn't been there in a while.  I had forgotten how yummy it is. :)

Brian and Abby

 



 

 The whole crew...

 

 

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you...

 



 

 Happy 30th, dear Brian, Happy Birthday to you....

 

Without flash...

 



 

  From afar...

 

With flash...

 



It may be B's birthday, but it's my post... So I can be in it more.  ;) 

Happy birthday, B!! Love you!!! LOVED seeing Abby and you! See you soon... when the boys are here! :)
xoxoxo

Abby's Plano baby shower

Monday night we had a baby shower for my sister-in-law.  Abby and Brian are in town from Virginia. 

They took a trip to New Orleans, came into Plano, and will head down to San Antonio before heading back.

We threw a Peter Rabbit-themed shower in honor of Abby's nursery that she's setting up for the boys.  At least 30 of our friends came and loved on Abby and B.  We prayed over the babies, opened presents, and had a great time.

Rachel and Sarah were included in the fun, and Sarah said that she loved being at the grown up party.  In fact, since we were some of the last to leave, she told my Dad that she got to stay for the "after party". 

After party.  Where does she hear about these things?


My little brother (who turns THIRTY tomorrow-- what?!!)  and me

Family shots...
Let me point out who Abby is SINCE SHE DOESN'T EVEN LOOK PREGNANT from the front.  It's ridiculous she's so cute.

So it's Sarah, me, Brian, Abby, Hilary, Karen (my cousin), Rachel

 

The hostesses and Abby

The loot! :)

We can't wait to meet the boys!! Hurry up, May!!