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...

 

Our weekend at the farm

Our weekend taxi driver.  Where do you want to go?  She'll take you.

Golf cart selfie...



Ralph, Jessica, and Sarah have grown and are doing well.

 



Caroline still loves the horses.

 



 

 

And when she couldn't find the horses, she wanted to say hi to the goats.

 

All in sock feet.



 

Jack took Aunt Kim for a ride.

 

 

Uncle Brian took Sarah.  They're not even moving yet, and she's fully braced. LOL

 

Waving bye...

 



 

 Goofing around.

 

Ken and Uncle Brian put up this huge tent for the kids to play in.  It was a HUGE hit!

 



 

 

Grilling hot dogs.

 

 

And eating them.

 

 

 S'mores smile.

 

 

S'mores making, banana roasting, and campfire fun.

 

 

One last ride before we left. :)

 

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