goons 'n beans

Yesterday, Eli finally met his new little friend Mercedes :) We had a wonderful afternoon visiting with the new member of the Devries family, she looks sooo much like Kim... and is soo tiny! Eli was never that small; she's so fragile yet very strong...eating and sleeping well.
Its kinda strange to think that at one time Kim and I were hanging out in the school yard... sitting under an umbrella, having secret discussions of whatever 8 yr olds talk about..... and now we are wives and we have babies! beautiful ones at that! It is truely a blessing to have such a wonderful, lifetime friend.

Welcome Mercedes!

Yesterday, September 18th at 4:56pm I watched little Mercedes DeVries being born. It was the second most amazing thing I have ever experienced... the first being the birth of my own son. Kim worked so hard, she is such a strong amazing woman. She was in labour for about 15 hours, including 2 hours of pushing... with no epidural! By the time she wanted one she was already 8cm dilated, so it was too late. But she sure loved the laughing gas... we could barely tear away the mask at times... :) After about an hour of pushing, she was so exhausted and was starting to give up. They got her all prepped for a c-section as the baby was not really descending any more. But in one last attempt, the doctor used the vaccuum, and after about 20 minutes of pushing a pulling.... lil'bean was here! Kim really found her inner strength in those last few contractions... so amazing to watch. Once Mercedes was out, there were cheers and tears of joy... we were all an emotional wreck... it had been a long day. I feel so honoured that Kim & Steve allowed me to be a part of one of the most special moments of their lives. I didn't think I could feel any closer to Kim, but now there is such a special connection in my heart to her, Steve and little Mercedes. I love you guys :)

PICS :)

We miss you Daddy! XOXOXOXO

The Waiting Game

So here we sit waiting the arrival of Bean DeVries... Kim & Steve's lil one. Today is officially the due date, but no signs of baby coming so far. Eli and I have been staying out here in Peachland for a couple of days, cooking, baking and visiting with Kim and Bean. Jared left for Edmonton last weekend... someone had to end the vacation and go back to work ;) He is really missed, I can definately tell the difference in Eli when his father is not around. So tomorrow we head back to Grandma and Grandpa's.. I'm going to get in all the help I can before I head back home.. (on the 27th). Hopefully the little Bean decides to arrive soon, I can't wait to meet the lil' gaffer :)