New Store, New Sister, New Baby (Almost!)

We had a very busy, very fun weekend! Saturday morning we hosted our very first event at my Dad and brother's new running specialty store in Modesto: On The Run! We're not officially open yet but we used the store to hold a clinic for a local running club. The whole family came out to support in some way and it was so much fun! 

Setting up outside the store.
Coffee, fruit and muffins for the whole group and a great view of the new sign, pop-up tents and tablecloths.

Mom & Dad looking very official in their new roles!

Alison, Me & Sarah serving breakfast and loving our matching shirts!

Awesome logo courtesy of our great friends at "Red Door"!

After the event Saturday morning, we ran back to our house to set up for a very special party. We planned a surprise birthday party for my brother's 26th birthday. We planned dinner and dessert and had some of his closest friends and family there to celebrate. But Bryan had a secret plan...

He was going to surprise us too!

This preggo had a craving for carmel apples, so we turned them into party favors!
Thanks to Carrie, and then Jami, for showing me the amazingness of these yummy treats!!

Bryan took the opportunity to propose to his girlfriend! He really planned the whole thing all along, but neither Alison nor the other guests knew he would be turning the tables on us. We were able to get a sneak peek of this special moment because he arranged to have someone take some pictures!

On one knee in front of the covered bridge in Knights Ferry.

She said "YES!"

We all yelled "Surprise!" to Bryan when he walked in, and then they held up her hand and yelled "Surprise!" back at us.

It's official: We're getting a new sister!

What a fantastic night it was! We are so glad that Bryan found someone so right for him and, selfishly, we're so glad that she fits so well into our family! Now time to plan a wedding! :)

This was a monumental weekend in our family and it's only continuing this week... We held on till the last minute and have (almost) made it to our scheduled c-section date tomorrow morning at 7:30am. Dave and I are checking into the hospital bright and early and should have a baby before breakfast! We are so incredibly excited and have felt so loved by all the prayers and kindness and offers for meals and help before this little guy is even with us. We will update as soon as we can and show off pictures of us as a family of 4!!!