These photos of the life growing inside of me totally amazes me every time I look at them. Two little people. Unbelievable.

How can I put this: you go to your first prenatal appointment expecting to see a healthy baby in the ultrasound and instead of seeing one blob in the ultrasound, you see two...

WE'RE HAVING TWINS!!!!!

There is so much to write. For one thing, the Lord has been totally preparing me for the news. For the last month I've had a feeling that we were having twins. Of course I had all of these conversations with Bobby, who was trying to get the idea out of my mind because it was impossible.

So after seeing one healthy baby in the ultrasound and then hearing the doctor say, "Wait a second...", I knew. Bobby of course kept asking, "Are you sure? Are you sure?" Squeezing Bobby's hand, while he held crying Johanna and Caroline sat confused watching the events unfold-- I felt the most incredible joy.

We've felt much peace. We've been given so much peace. Despite the life changes this is causing, it is thrilling knowing that two little people are together, now, as I write.

Big changes have taken place in 48 hours. Like deciding to up and sell our place and look for a larger home right here where family is close and friends are warm. Yes, the plan to paint every wall on our home white, pack up some stuff and prepare for interested buyers will be happening during this unpleasant TWIN morning sickness that I despise.

But I have this overpowering nesting feeling where I will do anything to know that I will have space and a warm home for my babies.

So there is our story of how we will, in late spring, go from 2 children to 4. We should find out in a week if they're identical, and 2 months the sexes.

We appreciate your prayers in getting out of our current home and for the health of our wee ones. Life is amazing. Our souls are full...

Into the corn...




Rest stop at the pumpkins in the corn maze...


Johanna was determined to leave with a souvenir before we made it out of there.

Hooray! We made it!





The duck that snapped and pecked Caroline on the forehead. Talk about trauma.


Not your typical farm.

Jeff, Anthony, Murray, and Greg Wiggle are all accounted for. This was all Caroline's idea, months ago, that we dress up as the Wiggles.

Despite the tired, disgruntled children in the photo, Bobby and I were happy to of finally arrived in upstate NY for Meredith's wedding!

Meredith looked fabulous! And she was surprisingly as calm as a cucumber for it being her wedding day.

All of the colors she and Curtis chose for the wedding were fitting for fall. (Especially for on this blustery fall day!)

This is the Palmyra Temple where they were married. It is small, quaint, and beautiful.


The girls checking out the grounds.



It was great--instead of having a wedding cake, Meredith and Curtis asked a couple friends and family to bring a cake for everyone to enjoy. Then they were decorated with her flowers. We brought the one with the hazelnuts on top. Bringing a cake 6 hours in a car is another story!

We were thrilled to see Tiffany and Jeff there, too. Caroline wanted Jeff to watch her everytime she was on the dance floor.

And of course, Daddy and Caroline taking the cake down!



Talk about moves! I need her to teach me...

Everyone's talking about it. See for yourself. (If you didn't know, Johanna is signing "baby" in the video.)

So now you know. We're expecting another baby Shiffler! Due June 13th. Food is a bad word these days, but ultrasound photos are sure to remedy that. Coming soon to a blog near you!

It was so enjoyable having you all over for apple printing day! I was impressed how unique everyone's projects were. Some printed onto shirts, some into stationary, some bags, and some wood boards.

Thanks for coming!

(Forgive me for the blurry photos--I was using a different camera and the settings were off!)





Here's the recipe for the pumpkin bread.

Notice, although blurry, how happy you all are "creating." I LOVE these photos! They're my favorite.



And baby Alan and Owen, thanks for sitting through all the girl talk!