"ALL CLEAR!"

You've all been waiting with baited breath, I know. I know. So here's your latest Baby update, complete with award- winning photos!

A few updates:
1. We've made it to the girls' due date (Nov. 14), so we're issuing an ''ALL CLEAR." Their weight is up (over 7 pounds each now), and they've had a special vaccination to protect against RSV, so we're happy to receive visitors at any time. Thanks for being patient as their immune systems and lungs developed more fully.

2. They're sleeping pretty well, 3 to 6 hour stretches at a time. They seem to be loud slcepers, doing their best animal impressions in the wee hours of the morning...we've heard grunting wildebeests, bleating sheep, and I'm pretty sure I heard a gorilla in there somewhere. They don't actually smile socially, but sometimes their gas makes 'em look like they're REALLY happy. (Check out this picture!)

3. We're working on a new''blog": http://thehoytfour.blogspot.com/ Check it out when you have a minute...(aha! you're already here!)

4. Mary is staying home with the girls, possibly to return to teaching part-time next fall, when Adam plans on starting seminary. To conserve our cell phone minutes, we're asking that our friends please call our land line instead: 770-559-0812

We are unspeakably grateful for our two angels and for you, our community of love that surrounds them. May Christ dwell richly in your hearts and homes during this Christmas Season!

Love,
Adam, Mary,
Rachel & Anna