Guess What?!

More than 3 years ago, we started this blog to document our wedding planning. Today, we're taking it from the shelf and dusting it off because we feel it's the perfect space to once again communicate with those we love... because we have some big news!

WE'RE HAVING A BABY!

Baby Ritchie is expected to enter our world around April 21st, the Saturday after Shannon finishes classes for grad school (how's that for timing?) This means, she's almost 13 weeks along and finished with the dreaded first trimester (and the saltines and ginger ale that went along with it).

Since moving to NC, we've been extremely fortunate to have the Appalachian mountains close by for weekend getaways -- the place we first met 10 years ago. So, it's only fitting that we found out about this new adventure as we celebrated our anniversary in the mountains this past August. It's such an enormous blessing.

We'll use this space to keep y'all updated on the pregnancy and new arrival so feel free to subscribe or check in once in a while.

We love you all and are so grateful to have your support along this journey. This baby's pretty darn lucky to have you.

xoxo,

Carl and Shannon