So many blessing's in 1 year!

One month after our relocation to Richmond, we learned that we were soon going to be a family of 4! On June 14th, 2011, I took the test AT TARGET!  I had a big feeling that I was pregnant, and there was no way I could wait until I got home!  With Abbie sitting in her cart, totally amused by a book, we occupied the handicap stall!  When the test showed positive, I started crying and laughing all at the same time!  Abbie looked at me very puzzled, and I told her that she was going to be a big sister!  She had no clue what I said, but with my excitement, she yelled out YAY!
We went next door to Kohls and bought the last BIG SISTER shirt that they had in stock, and headed to Fleming's!  It only took Derik a minute to catch on, and the SHOCK on his face was totally priceless!!!

It was official!  Our shock quickly became joy!  And we began letting our family in on the secret!  After our parents and my sisters knew, I posted a video on Facebook to share with our friends!  The response was overwhelming and we felt so blessed to have such amazing friends and family!

We began almost immediately thinking of names, and working on converting my then "Scrapbook Room" into a nursery!  It didnt take me long...

Of course I ended up changing my mind, and ditching this crib, and finished his nursery in a complete SPORTS theme!!  I was so excited about it, and getting it finished meant that I was ready to meet my little man!

He arrived with a BANG!  Almost 5 weeks early he surprised just about everyone with his middle of the night appearance!  I had been to the hospital 4 times for false labor, and thought this trip would end the same!  A drive home, with no baby... boy was I wrong!

After 10 hours of labor, 

 

Derik suited up...

and we headed into the OR!

And about 15 mins later... he was here!

January 21, 2012 @ 3:06am

He was 6lb 10oz and 19 inches long!

Now... here are are almost 5 months later!  Brady is beginning to teeth, trying solid foods, and talking up a storm!  He is precious, and we couldn't be happier!

 - Jessica