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Here is my 6 months (and a bit) belly… Little Hannah moves so much every day! We can’t wait to meet her in October : )

… here is my 19 weeks pregnant belly : ) I can’t believe we’ll be 5 months pregnant next week! Hannah’s definitely getting bigger and heavier!

We’ve been SOOO busy recently planning for Camp Nikos that I haven’t been able to post much lately… I promise to get back to it regularly after camp!

So, last night on one of my trips to the bathroom I realized that my tummy was all on the right side! It was twice as big on the right side as it was on the left! I guess the baby went on a field trip… as far right as possible : )

When I laid back down, I felt the baby squirm! It was so amazing! I had Ben put his hand between my belly and the mattress and we waited for another squirm. He felt it too! What a sweet moment to share, feeling our baby for the first time at 15 weeks. Thank you Lord.

My sweet friend Aryn from college brought her dog Zara down from Waco to play with Penny this weekend!

The girls had so much fun playing with each others’ toys and romping at the dog park… Aryn and I got to catch up a little too : )

Ben and I have been working on a weblog specific to the children’s ministry that happens under Mission: Possible! Austin’s Project Intercept. It’s a great place to check out what’s new!

We are posting pictures, stories, prayer requests and up to date information about what’s happening and what’s coming up. Check it out at mpaustin.tumblr.com

Bluebonnets are my favorite flower! I would have had them in my wedding had we married when they were in season…

I am so sad to say that this spring’s crop of bluebonnets has been disappointing indeed! I scoped out most sides of the city searching for a sufficient patch for photos, and this was the best we could find.

This will be Penny’s only spring as an only child. She will be a big sister next year! : )

I am very happy to announce my newest sister, Jessica Lowe!! We spent an action packed weekend at the end of March in Nacogdoches, Texas celebrating Ben’s brother Isaac and his new bride Jessica.

Isaac and Jessica at their Rehearsal Dinner

Chosen brides of the Lowe brothers : )

Grandmother, Aunties, and Mother of the Groom

Cake Time!

Strange family tie-dress matching contest at reception : )

Off to HoneymoonLand!

We love you and are so happy for you two, and pray blessings as you begin your new life together!

Mom and I celebrated her birthday with a weekend of hunting for treasures at the Spring Antique Show in Round Top, Texas. We had so much fun! We came back with a huge armoire, the pieces to construct a cute room divider, plants, a garden ornament, lovely soap from The Soap Lady, and fun Easter folk art decor!

Channing met us on Saturday for some moral support and to keep us company. I got the REAL story on how she and Jake “hooked it up” as we shared smoothies and rested our feet a bit from all that shopping!

We will know May 18th if this is “Hannah Elisabeth” or “Isaiah Benjamin!”