Our Boys

     Well, it was a rough week in having our babies' genders there but not able to know! Especially those who know me, know I hate not knowing something!! But, I can say it was well worth the wait!

     I want to begin this post with the blessing our friends (who I consider all my family) in Charleston are to us. Sarah Christopher was an integral part of Alan's and my engagement 2 years ago (from the same weekend!) and now she is an integral part in revealing our babies' genders. She and her Momma (Charla) and her sisters and I even think she got John Austin in on it are as creative as the come! I was just teased by their "crafting' the weekend before and let me just say….they WAY OUTDID themselves! I had the cutest gender reveal/shower in the world! Cat in the Hat was the theme and it was awesome! Also, the wonderful, graciousness of Dr. and Mrs. Caldwell to open their home to us to have it there was so exciting. (And if you need a wedding venue in the future check it out at RiverOaks Charleston).

      The night began with a great cookout of all things Dr. Seuss…..green eggs (deviled green eggs at that) and ham(burgers), hop on pop (popcorn), oodles of noodles (pasta salad), one fish two fish (fish crackers), and truffula fruit. And props to Dean for making some good burgers! We then began our reveal as the sun began to set. Sarah and Will had set up a Thing 1 and Thing 2 box filled with balloons and confetti. It was such a great experience to experience this with my parents and our family friends (though we did miss Alan's side). After we found out we were having two boys, the tears came. And there was a touching speech given by Mr. Bill Deans who has known me since before I was born.

     From there were some yummy cupcakes and gifts and lots of socializing. I love my Charleston family and times when we can get together. It just reminds me of what friendships are really meant to be about. We have had these friends for over 24 years and the majority of that time has been with the "Baughman clan" being in a different city. Yet, these people love us like Christ and I never have to worry about if they will be there or not. It just makes me sad that these days those types of relationships are few and far between. Yet we are called as Christians to nourish these relationships everywhere we go.

       Back to our boys, we are so ecstatic!!! God has truly blessed us! Alan had his guess correct and I missed it by one. We both are so excited about two boys and the journey ahead. These little ones have been moving like crazy the past week and this weekend Alan got to actually feel them move. Baby A has gotten tired of his brother kicking him in the head and has moved up in my abdomen towards my stomach….he thinks it is now fun to kick mom's stomach. Baby B is still using my bladder as his trampoline. It is quite interesting to say the least! I never thought I would actually feel a baby in my stomach and here it is! They are doing well!

      I have my first of two glucose tolerance tests on Friday. Not so much looking forward to the drink but looking forward to seeing the babies again! Thank you for being excited with us and thank you for your continued prayers! God is good in all ways and shows us that abundantly through babies and friends this week!