Wow! What a week!

This has been an exciting and fun week! Saturday we had our first baby shower at Elisa's house. We got to meet her extended family and we had a really great time. Everyone was so incredibly nice and we totally felt like family. I know some of you may think that this situation would be weird, but it turned out to feel really comfortable. We have learned through this whole thing that we must really listen to the Spirit and follow what we are to do. We are so grateful to Elisa and all her family. We are so excited that they are now part of our family!

Yesterday, we had a shower from the ward. I am shocked and amazed at all the people that came and supported us in this endeavor. Thank you so much to all those who came and celebrated with me. We had so much food left over, so if anyone is hungry contact LaDawn! She has so many cookies I don't know what she is going to do with all of them.

Today we were so lucky to be able to go down to the ultrasound. We saw Paityn for the first time (well, she looked like a picture of the moon but they assured us that she was really a baby)! So there really is a baby growing in there!! Eeeeeee! I can't believe it. The midwife asked Mark if he wanted to cut the cord when she is born, you should have seen his face! It was priceless. He just said it would be up to Elisa. :D

We are so grateful to Elisa. I can't even put into words how blessed we are to have her in our lives. She is giving us the greatest gift ever! We love her so much. We hurt for her and wish that she didn't have to have any pain, but we will also do whatever we can to help her.

P.S. Only 19 days!!!!!