Thursday, September 24, 2009

FOUR!

As our friend Mark Phillips commented today, if we were the Beatles, this would be our Revolver year. Not bad. I could probably spend a good 3500 words expounding on the parallels and how Taxman = NYC taxes still trying to hose us and For No One = so good and so on. But I just wanted to say Happy Fourth Anniversary to Holly, who rules and rocks and...

is pregnant. (Yes, Holly, I just broke our "Only Tell In Person Rule." But for good reason. That reason being: we got to hear the heartbeat today and it was, unexpectedly just as incredible as the first time AND the best anniversary gift I think either of us would ever hope for.)

Two years ago, on Sept 27, 2007, Holly posted this and, honestly, it says it all. Again:

It felt pretty real when the test revealed not one line, but TWO and my heart began to pound out of my chest. It felt even more real when I gained 10 pounds in 3 months, started to gag every time I brushed my teeth, and couldn't button up my jeans for the first time. Or when I had to spontaneously throw-up in a plastic bag going 80 on the interstate.But today, when Paul and I were able to listen to the heartbeat for the first time... that's when it all came together in one overwhelming wave of amazing reality. We're having a baby. Pretty awesome.

23 comments:

laura said...

I can't think of a better anniversary gift...really heavenly. Cheers!

Aimee said...

Way awesome! Congrats on the baby and the marriage.

Andy said...

I am so thrilled about this little one coming. I love thinking of Leo as a big brother. He is going to love him/her so much. What a gift for him as well.
Happy Anniversary!

April Celeste Garff said...

Congratulations (more for the baby, but 4 years is great, too!)!!! What amazing things you have to celebrate right now! Good luck with your pregnancy, Holly---Lucky Leo is getting a new brother or sister!

Lettie B. said...

Congratulations, you guys - on the baby and the anniversary.

Ashley C. said...

How cool is that? happy anniversary and happy baby news. sooooo exciting!!

Anne said...

Awesome. I can't believe Holly puked going 80 on the freeway when she was pregnant with Leo. She's lucky she didn't crash. Is she sick this time? I hope not. I don't know if you know that I'm pregnant too. I find out in a few hours what kind it is. Congratulations to you both on an unforgettable anniversary.

Unknown said...

Awesome! Congratulations to you guys! Sweet news.

Adair said...

yay for your marriage and yay for the upcoming baby!!! If it's anything like it's brother, it is sure to be one very exceptionally cute little thing.

Lisa said...

Hooray! I'm so happy for all three of you. When is your due date? Yeah our babies should be so close in age. Let's talk soon.

Keri said...

Yay! Congratulations! #2 is so fun. :)

sarah sample said...

AHHHH! That is great news. Congrats Holly and Paul and Leo!

hillaryandjasonreid said...

congrats!!! how exciting!!!!

Margaret said...

Fantastic news! Congrats on the anniversary and new baby! Can't wait to see Leo with his new sibling.

Kris said...

Congratulations on the great news!

Courtney said...

I got teary eyed reading the end of the post....I am so happy for you all!

Heather Fortuna said...

Hooray, hoory! Congrats on number two! I can't wait to see you guys in a few weeks when we're in town for Isabella's blessing. So happy for you! Heather

Dana said...

word to you both. Congrats on number two! What a rad gift... excited for Bridge School!

Karen said...

Congratulations Holly and Paul! Hopefully I'll get to see you before then when we come to town!

Linsey said...

Huzzah! Congratulations all around.

mandy said...

AWESOME!! If they are all as cute as Leo, you should have a dozen! See you guys in less than 2 weeks...yes!!!

Sheri said...

Woah - I'm asleep at the switch here....It's a monthish late, but congratulations! What happy news. I am really excited for you all.

shayna said...

Ah yes...two beautiful people making more beauty in this world. Happy day.