What a Year

Brian and I were married on April 28, 2007 and are now expecting our first child. We found out on Labor Day and had kept it a secret for almost 8 weeks when we told our families. I embroidered a bib for my nephew, Logan, that said "I'm going to be a big brother AND a COUSIN". We gave Brian's parents coffee mugs that announced their new status as GRANDPARENTS. Brian's Mom's mug says "I'm going to be a Grandma - it's about time."

Two weeks later, my brother, Carter, and his wife, Betsy, stopped in Charlotte so we could dogsit for them. My brother - very nonchalantly - says "I think you gave Betsy what you have." They are also expecting their first child. My due date is May 11th and Betsy's is May 19th.

We are so lucky that our children will be so close in age. My other brother, Quen, and his wife, Daryl, are also due next year - in January. So, as some of you know, the Marchant family can't do anything small. Four weddings in 2 years and now four babies in 2 years. (Quen and Daryl are Logan's mom and dad, he turned 1 in August.)