Sam I am

Samantha Mae Detig was ushered into the world at 4pm on Sunday April 15th with great joy. She was 7 pounds 14.5 ounces and 20 inches long. We are so blessed to have our brood of four. Ryan is greatly outnumbered by the amount of estrogen in the house he welcomes another "daddy's girl" which I have no doubt that Sam will be. We went into the hospital around 3am and a short 13 hours later she was born. Don't worry only 2 of those were without an epidural. We can't say enough about all of our nurses and great care we received at St. Joseph Hospital. We will definitely be going back with our next one. Sam has her own personality but was born with the face of her sister. Ryan and I were shocked at the resemblance. She is a hungry little girl and anxiously awaiting mom's mil to come in (hopefully tomorrow). She is a squirmy wormy and wants to scoot and roll all over. This makes changing her diaper a challenge but I enjoy each wrestling match already. We are overjoyed. I could go on but its late and you really want pictures vs words. So here is our Sam

Mommy didn't feel great after her birth. With a fever and the shakes I apologized to Sam for the earthquake and welcomed her to California

much cleaner

all clean and wrapped up for her first sleep home.

her hair is so soft and sweet, I really hope it stays!!!!

thought her face was so cute I would sacrifice and show my towel head on the internet

Charlie is actually pretty gentle with Sam, when she takes time out of her day to notice her

Showers of blessings

We were blessed by our friends both at Ryan's work and from our home group to have them celebrate the arrival of Sam with us. Our Bechtel buddies gave us a shower in an hour. I am humbled that they would shower us because of their friendship with Ryan. It was a time of food and fun. And as you can see from the pictures Charlie was the star of the show. We have visited the office a few times and have attended a softball game last week. The whole office loves her despite how little we come around.

Bob Fosse look out

She LOVES balloons

Rachel is one of the women who helped put on the shower for us. She and her hubby love spending time with Charlie

Our hostess with the mostess Mindy

I chose this because I look "skinny"

 At our next shower we didn't have any pictures but I will share my devotion with you. My friend Candice wrote a poem about my life. It was very touching and shows where I am at in my current life stage.

Year's ago, before you were Mom,
God called and you listened, He sent you abroad.
"To the mission field" He said
"This house is no longer your home."
You packed your bags and boarded the plane,
You set out in faith on your own.

As the time went by God grew you and shaped you
He molded and worked in your heart.
He was working then, to bring about now
The wife and the mom that you are.

From before time began,
He made it His plan
To grow a strong man fit for you .
He laid out your lives,
Had you live them just right
Til dinner that very first night.

Beaming and gazing you stared at this man,
You knew who he was,
You saw how God had,
Worked in your life from childhood til now,
To bring you here,
To this place and a vow.

So quickly it came ,
Your love then a kiss.
On August 21st
You enjoyed wedded bliss!

Now here you are
Married to the man of your dreams.
Two precious daughters as gifts,
And you know what that means.

New seeds to be sown,
Now it is in your home
Your missions no longer abroad.
It's inside your walls ,
It's the way that you call
Your family to rest in your arms.

The sweet love that you show,
To all whom you know .
Speaks  of Christ straight into their hearts.

You heard Him again
God had you listen,
To Him when He said
"Here it is."

"Have self control, be pure, and be kind
Submissive and working at home."
"Remember to love them,
The ones in your home.
It's for them that I died and then rose."

Now the  field looks  a bit different
And yet still the same.
Hardened hearts that are in need of a change.

Your missions at hand ,
Be bold and stand
At the foot of your Saviors throne.

By Him you can,
Be Mom
To Charlie and Sam,
That God intended for you all along.

By His strength draw near,
Listen close and you'll hear
The Holy Spirits sweet prompt in your heart.

When the days get so hard
And life tosses you far
From one place and then to the next.
Remember Gods call,
He's there when you fall.
He guided you right from the start.

Although we miss our family and friends, God has provided so much here and we love our home here. Praise God for the holes he has filled. 

On a side note a few people have asked what we need. 
We put together a registry at babies r us
Detig registry

Target
Detig registry

My next doctors appointment is Monday. I have had several contractions and discomfort but nothing to call the hospital about yet. We will keep you posted. Would appreciate prayers because I am definitely ready.

Till Monday

Our Growing family

Hello all, It has been forever. There are a number of excuses reasons why I haven't updated but there are more important things to get to. We are a 13 days or less away from the arrival of Sam, our newest addition to the family. Many (Mom and Cari) have requested pictures of my budding belly. When they last saw me in January I was still quite small. Not to toot my own horn but I have had many people say that I don't look big toot toot. I will say that these pictures will completely counter this statement but you will just have to trust me that in person, I am not huge. There is much to say and share over the next couple of days but for today I will just leave pictures. These were taken TODAY, THE SAME DAY I AM POSTING (you should be impressed with my promptness for once). My husband took the day off, let me sleep in and catch up from the sleepless nights of late. Then he surprised me and took his girls on a picnic (with packed lunch in tow) and we had some pictures taken while we enjoyed the sunshine and ocean and food. It was great to get out as a family. These moments are fleeting till life calms down after Sam.
And then there were almost four

we can't always be happy about being dethroned

My attempt at a kiss

Dancing with daddy

she loves these rats puppies

 

 

 

 

 

Don't be deceived folks, we don't have a walker yet. This photo took a lot of strategery to make it happen.

Our view from the picnic table

 

 

This is a horrible picture of me but a good one of her. The sacrifices mommies make.

So here is me in my pregnancy glory

Tomorrow's post: Showers of blessings