"The Secret": NOT a success!


Last weekend Quinn and I attended the Festival of the Pines... This is a big event in our home town. There is a lumberjack breakfast, bingo, ax cutting and sawing competitions, and a HUGE beer tent. We've had it planned to go to this, but as you can imagine I was nervous about being in that "environment" for the first time after learning of our big news! We met my best friend and her boyfriend in the morning and started our day. Someone suggested bloody marys and the next thing I know I am sneaking over to the bartender asking for "virgins". Then bingo at the tent (and yes, it's "beer bingo"). Poor Quinn was drinking mine AND his as to avoid any question. After many circumstances like I just mentioned, including a wedding reception we attended after daytime festival festivities, we HAD to tell at least our immediate families as well as my best pal.

The truth is, I don't know when I think it is appropriate to tell people you are pregnant. I know that we originally wanted to wait because of our past experience, but at the same time we couldn't contain our joy... And now our families are able to share in our excitement! A wise woman once told me, "My advice is not to let fear overshadow the joy, excitement and hope of new life. Enjoy your baby from the very beginning." :-)

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Kelly & Mark said…
I can't wait to see your little basketball belly!! We love you both and are SO excited for Baby Baldwin :)
September 24, 2008 at 9:26 AM
katie said…
oh I love that your doing these pictures with how far along you are!! I didn't and now wish i did. I also didn't take picture right at the end when your about to pop. I felt so fat and ugly but now i wish i had pictures of how big i was.
October 10, 2008 at 9:03 AM
AdamRachelandBoys said…
So HAPPY for you both!! I love the quote about not letting fear overshadow your JOY! Best Wishes for a wonderful pregnancy and healthy baby baldwin! XO!
October 27, 2008 at 10:21 AM
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