A wonderful Mother's Day weekend

It was truly a memorable Mother's Day, with some special times spent with both of our moms and also because we were able to share the news that I'm going to be a mother again! Most of you've heard by now, but if you care to keep posted on the pregnancy, just check the newly created baby blog at http://ourcorner-greatexpectations.blogspot.com for updates periodically. This will still be the main family's blog though.

We spent Saturday afternoon at James' parents, visiting and loving on Pop and Granny. Before we left, we did share our happy news with them, while the kids were out of earshot, and they were ecstatic. From there we went to the botanical gardens for a picnic and brief stroll through the roses.

On Sunday after church we drove to Decatur to visit with Mom, Dad, and Jacob, during a tour of the gardens of homes in the old historic districts of town. There were so many beautiful ones, and we enjoyed them despite the warm weather. After the walking tour, we went back to Mom and Dad's, and gave her our gifts, and then the card that shared our other "gift." Though a little surprised, my smart Mom wasn't shocked that we had been hoping for another baby, and there were some tears of joy shed by several of us. Seeing the kids' faces as she read the card I'd signed, "Love, James, Jennifer, Isaac, Abigail and grandbaby #3!" was really great. Abi and Isaac are both excited and have said thousands of times since yesterday , "We're having a baby!!!"

Sweet gifts from James (and the kids), and also my thoughtful brother, meant so much. I am so fortunate to have such loving guys in my life. They really know me, as evidenced by their gifts. I hope all you moms out there were as blessed!!