April fools?

1 year ago today, we sent out the following email and picture to our closest friends and family:

Despite the discouragement about Tyler's recent job loss, we have had a little surprise pop up in the last few weeks... we found out we are expecting another little Baby Keith to arrive sometime in early November!! (my official due date is November 9 at this point). No, it is not ideal timing but God knows better -- so, we can trust that Tyler will be employed at that point and we'll be settled, wherever that may be. And despite our circumstances we are thankful for this little glimmer of hope and joy that we've been blessed with. Our kids will be 21 months apart, so hopefully they will grow up to be best friends. :) I have been very sick so far, so you can add that to your list of prayers also... haha! We got to see the little baby yesterday and all is well with him/her, its little heart was beating away quickly and it was moving around a lot. The gift of life is an amazing thing... truly a miracle!

PS, Yes I know I sent this on April Fools, but I can assure you this is not an April Fools joke. :)

All of my worries and anxieties about becoming a mother of two diminished and I am finally feeling confident in my new role.

Jaxon has also been transformed into an amazing big brother... just like the rest of us, he's smitten.

And this little guy?

Well, to say he's stolen my heart is an understatement.

I can't believe how much has changed in just this past year. It definitely gives me hope and an excitement for the year ahead as well.

Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.

Psalm 116:7