Originally, we weren't planning to go out to California for Thanksgiving. We were planning on holding off on both holidays and going out in February, as my first Hauptman nephew is due to be born at that time. However, something changed our minds...
Yes, Darby and I are going to be parents! As I write this blog, I am 13-weeks pregnant. We have kept it a secret from everyone, since we decided that it would be best for us to tell our families in person. Fearing Facebook and technology, we knew that it would be too easy for someone to slip and write a post that would give it all away, so we didn't tell anyone. Well, I did tell Steph and my supervisor and boss at work. We figured that Thanksgiving would be a perfect time to visit family and share the news.
We told Darby's family first. The video is too long to post of us telling them, but it went over very well and they were all super excited.
This is Silas, who will no longer be the youngest Hughes, and his reaction to everyone's excitement.
We told the Hauptman side of the family the next day. They were pretty shocked, not expecting that we were even trying! I think everyone was really excited that Luc will be born in February, and Baby Hughes will be born sometime in June. They will only be 4 months apart!
Darby accompanied my Dad in playing and singing for worship at their church. They are practicing one of their songs here.
The kids always love Uncle Darby playing them whatever songs they request. Here, he plays the Wheels on the Bus.
Tuesday, we were able to visit a few friends. We were most excited to meet Suzie Sanderson for the first time! She looks so good, and so tiny! We were truly blessed by our time with Steph and Kyle. I was able to meet Ryan Wadsworth for the first time, and later we also were able to meet Emma Perdido for the first time... she is a beautiful little baby, and Darby knew just the trick to calm her down. Jon and Lola are dear friends, and we wished we could have spent more time with them.
We also stopped by to visit my little friend Jillian and her Mom. Jillian was excited to hear about our baby news. On the phone before driving over there, Jillian asked me, "Has the baby come out yet?" And she predicted that it would be a girl. We'll see!
We also stopped by to visit my little friend Jillian and her Mom. Jillian was excited to hear about our baby news. On the phone before driving over there, Jillian asked me, "Has the baby come out yet?" And she predicted that it would be a girl. We'll see!
Thanksgiving at the Hughes side of the family was very special, because not only was it a celebration of God's goodness to us, but also a celebration of Darby's parents' 40th wedding anniversary. The first video shows the longest Thanksgiving table ever! And the next video is one of our songs of praise to God. We sang songs, and then went around the table telling everyone what we were Thankful for. I think all the girls were crying for most of it, including me. I was just so touched by the God-centered thanks given by everyone, and just really treasuring being close with family after being away for so long.
As part of the 40th anniversary celebration, the Lang children sang a song they wrote. They also read aloud what they loved about their Grammy and Grandad.
Here are some extra photos we took outside the Langs' house. Yes, it's November in California and we are in t-shirts! Beautiful day.
