home and happy

so.

gary and i where able to get away last weekend.  

we had three nights at a hotel/ "resort"

in carlsbad (paid for 2 years ago),

we had points to book flights,

and we had family eager to take our children. 

...

it was lovely.  

we did not take a single photograph.  

as we were too busy

holding hands,

napping,

eating mexican, 

drinking coffee and

missing our kids.  

we had time to connect and refocus.  

it feels so good to be on the same page.  

in regards to discovering our surprise "baby" is actually 

"two babies,"

we've both come to the same place.

after seeing their little bodies on that black and white screen, 

it's hard not to feel like we've always wanted them.
both of them.  

we know it's going to have it's challenges

and we also know the lord will provide for us.

we feel very loved and supported by our family 

and our incredible community.  

it's going to be an adventure.  

...

since arriving home:
i have been recovering from a little cold.
going to bed early.
loving my children
and our routine.
i have also been enjoying a couple good reads.

this one, i spotted at a friends house earlier this year.
she read a few lines to us and the next day i ordered it on-line.
i do recommend.
...
i have been feeling
peaceful, purposeful and grateful.
 it's amazing what a couple days with my man can do.

(it might also have something to do with the fact that i'm not feeling nauseous 24/7).