3 + 2 = 5

 We are so happy to announce that we will be having a boy and a girl join our household in the winter of 2013.  So far Mommy and babies are doing great and Mommy can definitely tell they are gaining weight.  I go to the Dr. Monday for my 25 week appointment, I am sure I will have an update of their growth then.  But until then enjoy these photos and keep us in your prayers, it is so important that I keep them growing until at least 34 weeks. 

 The Big Sister is very happy.

Love her!

Nothing real important to post about just wanted to say that I love my little girl.  Expecting two more babies makes me wonder how I can love them as much as I love my first born,  now don't get me wrong I want the babies and know that I will love them all very much.  But having loved one child for 3 1/2 years and now that my love will be shared between three is sometimes overwhelming.   I know that once they arrive I will love all of them with a love only a mother can know.  Makes me think of how Jesus loves each and everyone of us,  there are millions of people in the world but He love me just as if I was his only child.  What an awsome LOVE.

Comparison

 17,18 weeks with the twins.

I did a fun comparison picture wearing the same outfit when I was pregnant with Piper and now with the twins.  Wow, you can defiantly see a difference.  The above picture is around 17,18 weeks and the picture below is around 16 weeks, so very close.  

16 weeks with Piper.

A fun fact for those of you who do not know but Miss Piper's actual due date was February 2( she came a week early) and the twins actual due date is February 3.  Can you say kinda crazy, we really were hoping to have a summer baby sometime but God was in control and we will not question His timing or plan but just be thankful that He is allowing us to be parents once again.

Piper's Big Girl Room

 Kind of a sad time for Mommy(my baby is growing up) but Miss Piper is loving it.  My Mom was here to visit a few weeks ago and we moved Piper into the spare room so the babies can have her old room.  We changed the comforter to something very girly and fun (Target) and found the perfect accessories at Hobby Lobby.

 She is enjoying the big bed,  when we told her she would be getting a new room with a big bed she said "Good now all my animals will not fall out."  I guess toddler beds are not made to hold 101(give or take a few) stuffed animals.   She is also enjoying having space for her child size Graco pack & play and swing, we got these pieces from her cousin, it is amazing how much they are like the real thing.

 The reading nook,  Piper will spend great amounts of time sitting in her bean bag reading books and listening to tapes.  She also loves her flower night light,  I love the fact that is matches the room so well and does not look like your ordinary night light(Ikea).

And lastly the toy box filled to the brim with dress up/princess clothes, shoes and accessories. 
Well I hope you have enjoyed seeing Pipers room, I was about to get in trouble by family members for not posting pictures yet.     

Piper the Sheepdog

 My Dad has been after me to update the blog with picture of his Sheepdog.  Piper never wants her hair combed and so Grumpy named her sheepdog because of the look you see above and below. 

 So here you go Dad a few pictures of your sheepdog. 

She is also a princess who loves corn on the cob,  go to love my little girl.

*Update on Mommy and babies,  we are doing pretty good,  I have been feeling much better.  A few headaches and being overly tired are the main symptoms now (and having cravings for food we do not have in the house or in our small town.)  Monday August 20th we go see the Dr again and have an other ultrasound,  can't wait to see the little ones again.  And to make it even better my Mom will be with me,  that will make it very special. 

Minnesota Vacation

 Our first stop was the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA.  I am sure most of you are familiar with the song about this church, well it was my Grandad Norwoods favorite song and we had it played at out wedding in memory of him.  So naturally we had to stop and take a look at the church especially since it was not even out of the way.  And now we will continue with our time in MN,  Enjoy!

 We had lunch at the American Doll store in the Mall of America,  such a neat experience,not real cheap but worth it for the fun my little girl had.

 Piper loves Dora and so meeting Dora was the highlight of her trip, she is now  convinced Dora is REAL.

 Loved visiting this place, fun stores, amusement park and don't forget lots of yummy food.

 Just a piece of interesting art.

Just a cool old Mill, now turned museum.

Hope you enjoyed the peek at out vacation photo's,  we had a great time and made some good memories.