And Baby Russell is................

still on the way, of course.  But Friday during our trip visiting Tosha and Austen, Jena and I got to go with them for their first (and maybe only) ultrasound.  Unlike Scott and Chantel who have an ultrasound at each appointment, their insurance allows for one unless there are problems which require additional follow ups and thankfully Baby Russell is doing great.

It was a very exciting day and a privilege that they share it with us.  First Tosha and Austen went in and started the ultrasound and then Austen came and got Jena and I so that we could go and meet this little one.  He was smiling but didn't reveal anything to us as we headed back to the room where Tosha waited for us.  The tech then let us see this cute person coming to join our family and it was very clear what sex this baby was....................

However Tosha and Austen didn't want to just text or call their family and friends but they wanted to do something to share the fun news.  We got some supplies (which was very fun) and then headed to the apartment (meanwhile they had to ignore texts from people wanted to know the exciting news).  Then Tosha and Austen went to work and Jena and I watched.  Tosha is very creative and she wanted it to be perfect so that they would know how excited they were to learn a little bit more about their new baby.  So for history the final product and the big reveal----

This is built in a suitcase which was part of their wedding décor, along with
the red airplane, blue bow, tags and little clothespins.  She added
the blanket, shoes and shirt.  I loved it and it was a big hit
on Facebook and with the family.

That's right---a little boy is on our way!  We are thrilled and feel so blessed to be "expecting" a grandson this summer as well as a grand-daughter.  I am so grateful how excited Tosha and Austen are to become parents to this little son.

Here is a picture Tosha sent taken last week:

And you can see that they are calling him Niki.  Austen is a big fan of Formula One racing and Niki Lauder is one of the great drivers from the 70s and 80s.  He and his friend James Hunt were featured in a recent Big screen movie called "Rush".  Actually the plan is to name him Niki James as James is Austen's and his dad's middle name.  They laughed when they realized that it was also the name of this other racer connected with Niki Lauder.  It turns out that one of the ladies I visiting teach worked in England for a racing company and knew Niki Lauder.  I will share more of her story and Niki Lauder if they really name him Niki when he arrives (it is still odd for me how babies can be totally named before they arrive.  I am not use to that yet.)