Growing, growing, growing....inside and out!

Almost 35 weeks.....

Well, the boys weighed in at 4lbs 14oz and 4 lbs 6oz. They said I can go anytime, but I am still praying for the end of March. As you can see my back is sure holding up a lot of weight, so you can imagine I dont do much but lie around and eat. :) It is so crazy to think that there are two little people living inside of me! WOW!

34 weeks - anytime now......

Well, we didnt think we'd make it this far and we are praying that the boys stay in the "incubator" until the end of the month. They will be 37 weeks and their lungs should be developed by then. Can you believe how much my belly sticks out! WOW these boys are heavy!!!

Bigger and bigger!!! No babies yet!

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30 Weeks

28 weeks

24 Weeks

Married one month...pregnant the next...Yeah!

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13 weeks

Wedding pics #2

Mark and I taking a little walk before the wedding. It was so nice to spend time with him at breakfast in prayer for the wedding. We really wanted the Lord to be glorified and asked for a soul to be saved as a result of the wedding.




The great guys and gals in the wedding party.

Wedding Pics

The whole gang. Girls: Becky (sis-in-law), Jodi (sis), Missy (friend, maidof honor), me (!!!), Celeste (friend, matron or honor), Julie (friend), BobbiJo (sis) Guys: Volker (bro-in-law), Johnny B (friend), Chris (friend), Mark (!!!), Michael (bro), Jarrad (friend), Paul (friend)

Allen (dad), me, Ed (step-dad), Vicki (mom)

Mark and I

A little bit of swing before the ceremony (this is called a candlestick)

My bro-in-law Peter and my nephew, the ring bearer, Peter Jr.

A few wedding snapshots!

Sorry this has taken so long to get up and running. These photos are actually thanks to Reb Nelson. Our photographer's computer crashed so we are waiting for him to figure that out. If you have any pics from the wedding you can send them to tatjapkes@yahoo.com (my new email) The wedding was wonderful! The best wedding I have ever been to! Thank you to all of you who shared in our special day! Whether in person or in prayer, we appreiciate all of you!

Wedding Details!!!!!!

If you are reading this post, you have probably recieved our wedding invitation! We are all set to be married on Saturday, June 23rd at 2:00 in the afternoon at Chisago Lakes Baptist Church. If you plan to attend the wedding, please RSVP to markandtracywedding@yahoo.com.

You may also be wondering about the area. Here are a few important links you may need:

1. Click here for mapquest directions to the church.
(Located 45 minutes north of the Twin Cities airport)
2. Click here for a Google list of hotels in Forest Lake (the closest major city).
3. Click here for Target's Clubwedd where we are registered.
4. Click here for a link to Chisago Lakes Baptist Church.

Our address will be: Mark and Tracy Tjapkes
26396 Fenwick Ave #3
Wyoming, MN 55092

We hope these links are enough to help you plan your trip, whether near or far. If you don't have enough information, please feel free to contact us for questions. Thanks for your replies and we look forward to seeing you June 23rd if not sooner! Blessings!

The date

Mark your calendars! June 23rd, 2007 will be the official date of the wedding! Hope to see you all there!