These first few pictures were taken on Friday. Nothing special going on. Just the norm- Ally looking cute and showing off her belly button!
I think she is making fun of her big preggo mama in this picture!
On Saturday morning we went to a farmer's market with some friends. Although it was really warm and sticky, the kiddos had a great time. Here Ally is running around like a crazy girl trying to avoid capture and confinement in the stroller. 
Ally and Hal had a good time riding around together and sharing a sippy cup. Several people asked us if they were twins! I don't really think they look that much alike, but I guess when you have two tow heads that are the same age people just assume. Like I'd be crazy enough to get pregnant again so soon if I actually had twin 19 month old kids!
After our visit to the farmer's market we stopped at the neighborhood park for some play time and got caught in a big storm. We took shelter under a big gazebo structure but after 10 minutes or so the kids were getting antsy and the rain wasn't showing any signs of letting up. My friend Sarah finally gave in and said "How often to kids get to run around in the rain?" Since it was 80 degrees outside we relented and turned them loose. Ally had a blast!
Wet kiddos! From left- Marlena, Christian, Ally and Hal.
The rain did cool things off a little bit so when we finally made a mad dash for Sarah's house Ally ended up borrowing some clothes from Hal to go home in. I couldn't help but wonder if this was a flash forward to what our little guy will be look like in snuggly navy blue sweat pants and a cool helicopter t-shirt!
On Sunday we took our standard pictures before church since we were both cleaned up and looking decent. Ally just got this cute new outfit and she got a lot of compliments on it. Personally, I think she's way cuter than a button!
If you took the time to read my previous blog post I apologize that it was so all over the place. Last Tuesday was a pretty rough and emotional day for me. After I posted that mess it just got worse when I fell into the bathtub while trying to bathe Ally that night. Thankfully none of us were hurt except for my pride! I think the root cause of all of my frustration was just being alone and missing Matthew. After an epic sob session I had a good chat with my family and was reminded by my dad that no problem is ever solved by worrying and that praying is a much better alternative. I've been trying to remember that when I get stressed out and I've come to the conclusion that I don't have to have all of the answers right now. I have no clue how we're going to make it work, but I have confidence that somehow we'll figure it out together. We're blessed with a supportive and loving set of family and friends and I know that with their help, we will succeed somehow!
And finally, after months and months of debate... we have chosen a name for our little boy! Henry "Hank" Nicholas Martin! It still sounds a little strange to me when I say it out loud, but I felt that way with Ally too so I'm sure I'll get used to it soon.
Thanks for checking in with us. It may be a while before I post again because Ally and I are leaving for a week in Tampa, FL at the Martin's winter home on Thursday. We're looking forward to a week of fun and sun (it's supposed to be in the upper 80's- low 90's!) and family time. My brother in law Brian and his girlfriend Amy will be there as well so it should be an interesting time with two pregnant gals living under one roof!
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