The Announcement!!

Here is a picture of the cookies we sent to Anne's parents in Freeport, IL. They were so much more excited than we could've ever anticipated! Gary and Tina, Anne's parents, are practicing calling each other Grandma and Grandpa...haha, first time grandparents!! We also told Anne's dad, Frank, the big news. He thought we were just kidding at first but soon realized that we were serious and wished us the best of luck on our new adventure! Below is a picture Anne's Parents, the new Grandpa & Grandma Michalski. Also a picture of Anne's sister, and brother....Auntie Mimi and Uncle Logan.

We told Ryan's parents (Joe & Cindy) on the way to dinner in Woodbury, MN. They had just been on a Hawaiian cruise, and we are going on a Caribbean cruise in December...so they were giving us pointers. As Cindy was driving, Ryan said "Yeah, but I'm not sure if we can still go...we need a babysitter." So his mom automatically volunteers to watch the cat. Ryan said no, we need a babysitter. It took them a few seconds to believe what was being said...they wanted to make sure this wasn't one of Ryan's pranks!! Once the car was stopped we were congratulated...hugs for everyone!! Ryan's youngest brother Dave and his girlfriend Andrea were also with us when we shared the big news.


After dinner all of us headed over to Nick and Nicole's house, Ryan's middle brother and his wife. They have two little girls, Taylor (1) and Katie (5). Ryan tried to convince Katie that there was a baby in my belly. But there was no way she was going to believe "Uncle Ryan", after all he was always playing jokes on her! Even after everyone else was trying to tell her that yes Anne and Ryan are having a baby...she was still skeptical.

Everyone has been extremely supportive, we are truly blessed to have such wonderful family and friends in our lives. Thanks everyone!!!