The van Ormer View: Oh Baby!

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Oh Baby!

Baby van Ormer number 4

(And likely final van Ormer child -- more on THAT later.)

Coming MAY 2012!

9 comments:

Harlin Family said...: I love ultrasound pictures. It's always fun to see them and hear their heart beat!:); 2:58 PM
Katie The Lady said...: OK, so I know I already congratulated you on FB, but this is a big occaision!! I'm so happy for you guys!!; 3:44 PM
Dani said...: Oh YAY! congratulations. She's beautiful.; 4:14 PM
Becky said...: Yay, congratulations! I'm so happy for you! You just made me smile.; 7:25 PM
Unknown said...: WOOO! i know i already said my congrats on FB. but i am SO so happy for you! I <3 babies! :) Congrats again!; 8:51 PM
Anonymous said...: Hey mari,
I commented yesterday, but it didn't show up.

I expected that you'd be expecting. Way to go sister

You'll do great .
Remember how strong you are.

I'm sure Sammi is thrilled.

hugs and strength to you,

Kary; 2:00 PM
Allison said...: Congratulations! That's exciting news!!!; 12:05 PM
Mari said...: Dani, we can hope it is a girl, right? :-) I mean I know we need all the missionaries we can get, but we also need moms, too, ya know? Here's to hoping . . .; 11:30 AM
Tiffani said...: Congratulations Mary! I just learned that you are expecting.; 7:55 AM

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