I think I have a problem

So we've known for a little over 24 hours that we are having a boy and a girl and I've already bought 6 outfits. Someone keep me away from the baby stores! The clothes are impossible to resist!!

First matching PJs - It says Best Friends under the animals

First pairs of jeans :)

Best of Both Worlds

Our 20 week ultrasound was yesterday and we were so excited to find out we are having a boy and a girl! It was amazing to see the babies moving around and cuddling with each other. Their heartbeats were strong again and they both weigh about .75 pounds. I still can't believe how blessed we are! When you look at the ultrasound pictures Baby A is the boy and Baby B is the girl.

Both heads right now around 2 1/2 inches

Our little boy's face

Our little girl's face

Our little boy's fist - he was opening and closing his hand

After our ultrasound we went out to lunch with our parents, John's sister, and her husband. It was very fun to celebrate with family after finding out the big news!

After lunch I had to buy one outfit for each of them. Shopping for baby clothes is SO fun!

Halfway!!!!

I am 20 weeks pregnant and have the belly to show for it! I can't believe how quickly the past 20 weeks have gone by. We've been blessed with a pretty typical pregnancy so far and hope this blessing continues through the end! The past three weeks I have spent my time cleaning out and re-organizing the house to make room for the twins. The front two bedrooms and closets are finally empty and ready for all the baby gear. My two very best friends, Brandi and Ashley, are in the middle of planning my first shower which will be in September. I can't wait!! I have a little over a week until I return to work. Right now work will be a welcome distraction from all of this baby planning. We are heading to Atlanta this weekend to visit with my brother and attend a family reunion. We are really looking forward to this last trip. I probably won't see a plane for a very long time. :) Our big ultrasound is this Wednesday so stay tuned to find out what we are having!

My husband, the adorable engineer

Yesterday I went to lunch with my good friend Lindsey and her 5 month old daughter Caroline. While we were talking baby, she mentioned that her husband used to read to her belly while she was pregnant. Supposedly this will help the babies recognize daddy's voice when they are born. Last night I went home and told John that he should read to the babies. When he asked why I told him that they hear my voice all day long. His response, "That must be annoying." After the laughter stopped, I continued that he should read to them so they recognize his voice too. So when we went to bed last night John pulled out Scientific American Magazine and started reading our twins the articles. I could not help but giggle as I listened to him read about Dark Matter. With four more months of reading to go, I think the twins will be born thinking about the laws of physics, scientific theories, and galactic systems. Maybe they will inherit his affinity for science and maybe I will learn something along the way. How I love my husband the engineer!

Doctor's appointment

I had my monthly doctor's appointment today. I am 18 1/2 weeks pregnant and I really am beginning to enjoy the experience. I finally have most of my energy back! I am feeling the babies move and kick a lot now. I think the baby on my left is going to be ACTIVE!!! I've gained a total of 6 pounds and both heartbeats were strong. The active baby kept moving around and kicking so it took awhile to find his/her heartbeat. The nurse told me I needed to watch out for that one. Haha! Things are going really well and I feel totally blessed by it all. Two weeks until our big ultrasound! I can't wait to post what we are having. Until then...

Successful Shopping!!!

We went to Baby's First Furniture today and ordered our nursery furniture. We went with set #2, which we liked more from the beginning. We also ordered our glider and ottoman. It is so comfy and big which is a good thing with two babies. I think I will be spending a lot of time in that glider! I also found bedding that I like. Now we just wait to see what we are having...only 24 days to go!

Wow! Wow! Wow!

Since I was about 14 weeks pregnant I've felt little flutters or taps, but was never quite sure if it was one of the babies I was feeling. Last night I was unpacking from the trip and I felt this jab on my right side. I stood up and felt my belly. No joke there was a foot/head/butt/hand/elbow (who knows what it was) sticking out from my belly. I froze in awe. I then felt this little baby move under my skin. When I put a little pressure on the baby he/she slowly moved back to where I couldn't feel him or her. It was amazing! I ran to tell John who was disappointed he wasn't right there to feel it too. Now I am just waiting...waiting for either of these little ones to move again. What an awesome feeling!!!!!

Christina's Wedding and Cape Cod Visit

Bear with me! This blog is going to be a long one, but a lot happened in the 8 days we were gone! We landed in Buffalo, NY and drove across the US/Canadian border to Niagara Falls. We rode the Maid of the Mist which is a boat that brings you right next to the huge waterfall. The power and wind from the water is unbelievable. We got a little wet too! Then we headed into Niagara on the Lake where had dinner and stayed the night. The next day we headed to the wineries in the area to do a few tastings (well everyone except me of course!).

Mom, Me, and Dad on Maid of the Mist

The US Niagara Falls - Beautiful!

My handsome husband on the Maid of the Mist (after all the mist)

John and I at a winery - good shot of my growing belly

Mom with wine - Me with water :)

We headed into Toronto after the wineries where the Hadjioannou family and Christina's fiance Sayed and his family met at a Greek Restaurant for dinner. My parents also joined us. On Friday the Hadjioannou family and my parents took a boat tour on Lake Ontario to view the Toronto skyline. It was really relaxing and the views were great. We also had lunch at a restaurant on the water.

The view from the boat ride

That night we went to an Indian restaurant called The Host for dinner with all of the out of town wedding guests. Christina and Sayed looked great!

Christina and Sayed before dinner at The Host

The wedding day was perfect. Not one single hitch. Both the cermony and reception were at Toronto Hunt which overlooks lake Ontario. Christina was stunning and everyone was very happy for her and Sayed. We enjoyed the time with family, great food, dancing, and spectacular views throughout the night. There are many many moments I will never forget.

Christina and I - 16 weeks preggo

The Hadjioannou Family

Mother and Daughter

Where the ceremony took place overlooking the lake

John signing as the witness during the ceremony

The Happy Couple - Christina and Sayed

The day after Christina and Sayed's wedding we hopped in the car and drove to Cooperstown, NY to the Baseball Hall of Fame. My dad and John were really excited about this little side trip on our way to Cape Cod. The drive through NY state was really beautiful. In Cooperstown, we stayed in a really nice Inn and enjoyed the quaint town and of course the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Inn at Cooperstown

Dad and I at the entrance of the Baseball Hall of Fame

Future hall of famer...hehe.

We ended the trip by driving the rest of the way to South Yarmouth on Cape Cod to visit my mom's side of the family. My Aunt Sue was a great hostess!! This is also the side of the family with twins. The weather was amazing. The highs were in the 70's which was a welcome change from Houston weather. We had a great time at the beach, shopping, eating lobster, and relaxing with family. We didn't get to visit with all of our family so I was sorry it was over so soon.

Aunt Sue, Me, and Mom at Scargo Cafe

Aunt Sue and Mom collecting shells on the beach

John with my cousin Britta (who is a twin and a mother of twins)

Britta's twin daughters, Shay and Sara. They are so adorable!!!

My mom with her brother Rich and sister Sue