Maternity Pictures

I spent so much time debating on maternity pictures. I wasn't sure if I wanted to get them done or not. Then after Mat and I realized that this may be our only pregnancy and only twin pregnancy, we thought we would take it all in.

Callie, a gal that Mat grew up with and lived down the street from through high school, is such an amazing photographer! I have been blown away by her work. She is very talented and it was so much fun to work with her!

If you are in the Idaho Falls area - please look her up!

There are many more, but they just don't like to load. You get the idea though. :)

Grandpa Haderlie

The rest of the month of July was a blur.

On July 19, Grandpa Haderlie passed away. This was sudden and not something we expected.

 

Mat had a special bond with his grandpa. Those two spent so much time together and Mat spoke very highly of his grandpa. Right before grandpa's health took a turn, he spent a week camping with the family. Riding horses/donkeys, throwing sticks for the dogs and just enjoying the mountains.

He will be deeply missed.

24 Weeks

I feel like time has started to pass by so quickly!

We hit 24 weeks today! Wooo hooo!

I can't begin to tell you how much my heart is overflowing with gratitude for this experience.

For so long, Mat & I gave up on having our own children, we had accepted the new path that we would need to take to have a family.

This experience has been surreal. I still have my moments when I feel like I'm dreaming.

I know...dreaming but with a belly that is clear evidence that it is not a dream at all...:)

I'm just so grateful for this amazing blessing.