Rachael Leigh Freeman is here!

Rachael Leigh Freeman

Born 10/26/2010 3:14am

5lbs 15oz, 19in long

This is a picture I stole from my twin sister's twitter page.  It's Nathanael's first meeting with his new sister. 

I am so blessed by this family! 

I know Annie, Robbie, Nathanael, and Rachael would cherish any and all of your prayers as they begin this new chapter.

Robbie's b'day dinner

Warning:  rambling post below

Yesterday was my brother-in-law, Robbie's b'day.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBERTO!  (if you didn't gather...that's my nickname for Robbie)  I spent the afternoon over at their house helping Annie (my twin sister) get things cleaned and ready for the big b'day dinner.  Annie is 9 months pregnant and having contractions on a regular basis, so it was great that it worked out for me to be able to come over and help.

Side note:  if you read this, pray for baby Rachael.  She's begun measuring small, which is causing some concern from the doctor.  Annie will be going back to see them on Monday to measure fluid levels and see if Rachael has grown at all.  If she hasn't this means the placenta isn't doing what it needs to be doing any more and they will most likely induce Annie on Monday.  So pray that Rachael grows and the fluid levels stay good.

Devon came over as soon as he was done with work.  He and I played outside with Nathanael while we all waited for Robbie's family to arrive for the celebration.  1st Nate wanted to drive his car.  Below is him (sporting his new favorite duck hat) parking his car between Aunt Mandy's and Uncle Devon's.

Then he wanted to ride his bike, but he ended up riding in circles around his yard and onto the street (i think he likes the bumps).  Devon decided to pull out the back seat of his jeep and sit while Nate rode in circles.  Of course Nate thought that was really cool, so the bike riding went to the wayside and he had to sit with Uncle Devon. 

At some point he lost interest in the seat and his bike helmet.  Devon decided to sport Nate's helmet and I relaxed on the seat.  Hence the below picture.

Side note:  I don't think I've posted on here the offical...WE'RE HAVING A BOY post!  We found out a couple weeks ago that baby raisch is a boy.  So far all is growing healthy, Praise the Lord.  We're half way along in the pregnancy.  I promise to post a pic or two of the growing baby bump.  We truly are blessed.

Girls Weekend in Roanoke, VA

You gotta love how you can steal pictures off facebook.  That's where I got this picture of some of my best friends in the world.  Thanks Tiff!  The four of us met up in Roanoke, VA this weekend for a girls weekend together.  It was a blessing beyond words.  What a gift to have friends like this where you come together and pick up where you left off, and never hesitate to be your complete self.  We talked, laughed, played some cards, walked around a couple towns, SNACKED, talked, and laughed some more. 

Tiffany and I realized this weekend that we have known eachother for amost 20 years...20 years!  My life is richer because of this girl...truly richer.

I've known Rosemary & Jeanett for well over 10 years now.  Before I moved to Shelby they were my family in Raleigh.  We lived together for 4 years, 4 great years.  I tell people often, the three of us had a roomate environment that is rare and special.  Like I already said...we were a family.  What a blessing these two are to me.

Rosemary, Jeanett, & Tiffany.  Oh how I love you ladies!  Thank you for such a wonderful weekend together!!!  I can't wait till girls weekend 2011 :-)  Phil 1:3