Sunday, January 18, 2009

Our First Night Together


We are all here tonight under one roof - a family of four. I have thought of this day for so long and wondered when it would come. I remember laying in our bed on bed rest thinking about all that had to take place between then and the time that we would hold them in our arms and have them here at home. I remember being a bit nervous thinking of all the uncertainties that lied ahead - When would I go into labor? How would they come into this world? How healthy would they be? How long would they have to stay in the hospital? And so on, and so on, and so on...
My heart is full tonight as I walk into that nursery and gaze upon those two cribs with the names Ethan and Grayson above them and I see each crib filled with a precious little baby boy. There are no words to describe my emotions today as our little Grayson joined us here.
Just a few minutes ago Chris and I were enjoying a few quiet minutes together when Ethan started to cry. In a few minutes he had Grayson going right along with him. I just had to laugh! Again now it is quiet - but I am sure that there are many wild moments that lie ahead!
Let the journey begin.

Ethan is on the left and Grayson is on the right.

Boys with full bellies.

A complete family of four.

15 comments:

Stubborn Hope said...

Absolutely beautiful. I am so happy for you...so so happy.

Christin said...

You had me tearing up. Such the sweet moment.

I could actually picture both boys crying and you, in the midst of it all, just letting out one of your great laughs.

Fun times ahead, my friend. FUN FUN times.

Kristy said...

Oh my goodness! The world is as it should be!!! Such precious pics every single one of them. But that pic of the two of them laying together is too much for words. How PRECIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carl8ta said...

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so happy, so so happy for you guys!

Kristen said...

What a sweet, sweet day. Thanks for sharing! You had me crying-which Logan thought was funny. Beautiful family.

pyrotechny said...

yep, you got all us moms crying...what beautiful children,.....little people...great expectations!

heather.edam said...

They are so amazing! You two are doing a wonderful job. You might be the only new parents I've ever heard of that thinks the crying is cute ;)

Brittany said...

That photo of the two boys snuggling is just too cute!!! How precious! How neat that they will have each other through life every step of the way!

Elizabeth said...

They are so precious...what a beautiful family you all are...enjoy every moment with all that preciousness...

Davene said...

I am so very happy for you. It's just beyond words...

Cheryl said...

just precious... special.... memorable...savoring...but yet wordless... so happy for you all! Yeah God!

Dana said...

Precious, precious, precious! I know your hearts must be overflowing with joy. I am so happy for you!
Love ya!

Jolanthe said...

too cute!!! I think it's hysterical they are getting each other going. Hopefully soon they will calm each other down too. :)

Jolanthe

Mawmaw Hardesty said...

A true picture of happiness! It has truly been a journey for you and Chris...but your faith and love for one another and for our Lord has just been remarkable. How fortunate these little ones are to have you two as parents.
Love and blessings,
Mom H.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for adding me to the blog. Your babies are so beautiful. The four of you look great (prefect) together. BreAnne said the boys are so cute and adorable and that she misses you so much. She can't wait for you to come back :-)