Grandma Nanie's Reaction

Sorry to post about my Mom's reaction a week late. I wanted to post her video so bad and we couldn't figure out how to do it! I think we've got it now! So let me preface it. Soon after Ryan and I got married, Mom gave us a book called I Loved You Before You Were Born (it's a grandmother talking to her grandchild) and told us to give it to her to tell her we were pregnant. I thought for sure just wrapping it up in the shape of the book that she would get it, but she had NO clue. Her reaction is awesome. Dad looks shocked, too. I can't wait to show this video to our little one someday!

If you notice, she ran off right after I told her to get a present she had for me! She said she's been putting it in her car when she comes up to Knoxville in case we tell her up here. You can tell how bad she has wanted a grandbaby! My gift from her was also a book, a lullaby CD (that my brother and I used to listen to), and Vols booties and hat that she knitted. She already has a grandma name! She wants to be called "Nanie" which sounds like "Nonnie" which her little sister called her when she was little because she couldn't say "Melanie." She's so excited!


We told Ryan's family, last weekend, too. Our families are very different! While my family screamed their heads off, the Hughes' reaction was very calm. Julie (Ryan's Mom) cried which was really sweet. We all can't wait! I'm still feeling great! Thanks so much for your prayers!