Same recipe. New results!
The bébé is due June 22nd! We’ve been waiting to announce this news until we’d had a chance to tell family members in person. So we told his side on Christmas Day and my side on New Year’s Eve.
The day before we found out.
It’s extra exciting for us because…
- My brother and his wife are expecting their first just a couple weeks later in July. In fact, we were able to go register for baby gifts the other night before Chris and Kate left. Nothing like walking up to sweet old lady working at Babies R Us in Kennesaw, Georgia, and catching yourself just before you blurt out, “My brother and I are here to register for baby stuff.”
I'm 15 weeks and Kate is 12 weeks!
The family that registers together...
Of course, he went straight for the little suits.
Testing out the gliders
- Our baby will be born in Senegal! We were able to get an appointment with a highly recommended, very experienced doctor in Dakar. She has a great reputation and we’re very happy to be seeing her.
- The timing is perfect. (You can ask us about this more in-depth in person. It’s pretty cool.) Not many people who are moving across the globe and balancing new job situations can say that… but we can! Yalla baaxna, which means ‘God is good’ in Wolof.
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Finally!! I’ve been waitung for this post all weekend. Still sooooo excited!!!!
Thanks, Julie!
Hooray!!! I can’t wait to meet your little one, and I just love it that he/she will have a cousin so close in age to be close to. Incroyable!!
Congratulations, and may you have a wonderful pregnancy!
Merci, Kendra !
Yay!! I have never been so excited to fiind out someone I don’t even know is expecting! I thought that would make a great 1,000th post, but then I saw it was about baking and figured you just had nothing. I even thought about the foreshadowing on the last post, which is why I still clicked on the link. Very clever.
I can’t believe you kept it a “secret” for so long! You’ll definitely have to post a lot more details.
In other news, we are finally in France, living in Albertville. I think about you at the most random times as I encounter things you have blogged about. So fun!
Congratulations!!
Thanks, Dana!
So glad you guys are finally en France. How are you liking Albertville? We only went there once, but thought it was a great little town.
I’ve waited for a whole YEAR to hear this, Kari and Jonathan. Tina and I would talk about it all the time, because we would see you with Renae and we’d tell each other how excited we are for when you both become parents. Of course, we didn’t know when it would happen, but we were very excited for when it would
Thank you for sharing such beautiful news, it has made my day! (and probably my week too!)
Merci, Sharanya
I was hoping you would check the blog soon.
Oh! My tears are flooding… even though I never met you. It’s so moving, even considering the timing with your sister in law…
These are wonderful news, you’re a wonderful family: may you all be blessed by God’s grace, again and again.
Francesca, my friend, we have to meet in person one day! Thank you so much for your prayers.
congrats, little mama!! and dude, is the entire WORLD pregnant?! something is in the water…
I know! Something in that African water, eh?
Uh, Seattle water is clear.
1. BEST 1,000th post ever!
2. My heart is bursting with happiness for you and III!
3. If you can talk your little peanut into coming into the world a day early, they will have the best birthday buddy ever!
I know! June 21st would be great
What do you mean that pic is the day before you found out?! Your ability to keep a secret is amazing, how could you contain your excitement? We are so very happy for the two of you and can’t wait to hear about the perfect timing.
Only 25 more weeks to go! Love you guys!
Crazy, isn’t it? You even took a couple shots of my stomach that day (well, actually us holding hands in front of my stomach) which is a fun coincidence.
Congrats again! It must’ve been hard keeping a secret that long!
Love that picture of you and Kate
That is awesome news! Congratulations! So happy for the two of you! And it is so exciting that your little one should be born in Senegal… I wish you and your growing family a very happy new year 2011… I was talking about you and Senegal with a friend last night… Still hoping to visit you there one day!
I just want to introduce myself as I have recently become a regular reader of your blog. My husband has recently accepted a teaching position at International School Dakar so our family will also be moving to Senegal in August of 2011. Anyhow, so far I have really enjoyed reading your blog as you prepare for your big move. I am excited to read more about your journey as you settle down into life there. CONGRATULATIONS on your big news! Motherhood is an amazing experience! How exciting to have found a great Dr. in Senegal and to be giving birth to your child there. I look forward to following your journey more.
Mel
I am beside myself with joy for you both. You will be wonderful parents. I.ll be praying for you. I’m sooo happy!!!
Yay! A little Keeb! I can’t wait!
Thanks, Chewers!
Congratulations! I’m so excited for you guys! I can’t wait to follow the journey!
Oh my word!!! This is so exciting! You guys are going to be such awesome parents!
YAY!! I’m so happy for you two!!!! 
YAY! I’m SO excited for you, Kari (and Trey)! Praying for a healthy pregnancy and delivery!
YaY for new babies!!!!!!!!!!! What a VERY exciting time your lives
Pour changer un peu : un commentaire en français, histoire que vous ne perdiez pas la main ! votre blog est vraiment super, je ne comprends pas tout mais bon j’arrive à comprendre le sens général, ca va me permettre de progresser en anglais … je suis vraiment contente pour vous 2. On suivra votre périple depuis la France ! Gros bisous ! Marlène et Vincent
Sending you a big hug. Thank you for sharing this wonderful news with us, Kari. 2011 will be beyond
memorable!
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Congratulations! We couldn’t be more excited for you! I wonder if your doctor is the same one I had for Rylee (Female, Christian obstetrician originally from Sierra Leon I think). If it is, she was absolutely wonderful. Again, praise the Lord, and thank you for keeping such great updates via blogging.
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CONGRATS!!!!
June 19 is a great day… I’m sure Trey agrees!
I want to hear the whole story!!!!!!
Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to follow you on your new adventure!
Wow, I guess that I will get use to knew names. Looking forward to following the new chapter in your life. I loved your old blog and know that I will miss the French exposure. But I am sure that I will learn even more from you in Africa.
Thrilled with the baby news!!!