something to be extra thankful for...

it has finally happened. we feel so blessed and overjoyed. we found out i was pregnant yesterday. i was at "enchanted" with my mom and four of my five sisters and my niece and nephew and i got a call from my doctor who had very good news for me. i stepped out of the theater and heard her say, "you are pregnant" and i just couldn't believe my ears. i went back in the theater to finish watching the movie, but i kept my news secret until i could see dave. we spent the evening putting together these soda bottle labels and it was so fun to be able to announce it to our families on Thanksgiving day. it was truly a thanksgiving miracle. we had contemplated waiting to tell our families because of the losses we have experienced in the last twelve months, but decided that we wanted to share the news when everyone was together and in town. it was so fun to see my sister Laura pull out one of the bottles to see what flavor it was and her realization of what the label said...i loved her yelling, "are you serious??" and smiling and hollering until everyone came over and realized what was being announced. it was by far the best thanksgiving i have ever had. i do not have words to express the happiness i feel right now...i think i am a little bit worried to let my heart be as happy as i long to be because i know the pain that accompanies the loss of that kind of happiness, but right now i am content to let myself be happy and thankful for such an incredible blessing.



a toast with my family at Rachel's house...




then Laura took a picture so i could be in it, here it is...






miracles happen.