So less than a year ago, my good friends Tina & Bret adopted the sweetest little chubster, Liam. Not too much later, I dropped off their disk of images and a beautiful canvas Tina ordered, and was shown a sweet picture of baby Liam (about 8 weeks old then) wearing a shirt that said “I’m a big brother.”

Jaw drop.

Tina and Bret have not had the easiest route to parenthood. And that’s putting it lightly. Those of you who know them know their heartbreaking stories. Yes, stories. So to see new baby Liam with that shirt on elicited two responses: HOORAY and “Woah, you’re going to have two babies.”

Despite the fact that I knew there would be two babies, it wasn’t until I walked in the house to meet Brady, the newest family member, that I realized YOU HAVE TWO BABIES. Not twins….but a ten month old, and an infant. TWO BABIES.

Tina’s and my good friend Kathy – Aunt Kathy to the boys – and I were talking today and remarking how a year ago, Tina and Bret had no babies. In fact, they traded in the minivan…..even if they never traded in their dreams of being parents.

Well, God truly knew the desires of their hearts, and He has blessed them with two beautiful little boys.

Meeting Brady was such fun, but I swear, I walked around the first 45 minutes saying “You have two babies.” (Like she doesn’t know this.) While big brother Liam scooted around, Brady shared all his little squawks, baby noises and cuddles with me.

Tina & Bret….this blog post makes me so happy. I’m honored you choose to share your friendship with me….open your hearts, your home, and your growing family to me.

Love you!