Big ultrasound reveals...It's A ...

December 15, 2008

Dennis and I went for the 18 week level II ultrasound today. I still can't believe we're really having another little one! The technician was great and pointed out lots of features on the baby. She checked several times to reveal the gender, but the baby wasn't cooperating. The legs were criss-crossed for most of the exam. Dennis and I sqeezed each other's hand in anticipation.

I started to wonder if we'd have to wait until the birth! Finally the technician went in for another look and said "You're having a little girl!" I responded with "really, are you sure?!" She froze the image on the screen and there it was...those three little lines that show a girl's anatomy!

I immediately started to sob. Dennis held my hand tight and told me not to cry. I'm so excited that we'll have a boy and a girl! We couldn't be any more blessed!!

I'll add some ultrasound pictures once I get them scanned. :)

Ho Ho Ho!!

December 7, 2008
Another big day. Not only did Hayden get to "help" decorate the tree, but he also met Santa Claus!





















Hayden did pretty well in meeting Santa. He was just about due for a nap and seemed more interested in the big fan blowing, but he didn't cry! What an adorable little elf!

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

December 6, 2008

Today we took Hayden to help pick out our Christmas tree.


















Daddy, I like this one!

Here comes the bump

November 30, 2008

At just over 16 weeks, my belly's just starting to appear. I'm still 9 pounds less than when I even got pregnant with Hayden. Yah me! I pulled out my old maternity clothes and started to rotate my "normal" clothes out of the closet. Here we go again!

Surprise!!!!

We recently found out that Hayden will have a little brother or sister in May 2009. Dennis and I are both shocked and excited over the news. We both agreed that we would have more than one child, so our minds and hearts are open to the new life that is being formed just for our family. After all, father time isn't exactly on our side when it comes to waiting much longer. ;)

Think of us often as we transition from first time parents to parents of a toddler and newborn next year! Yikes!!! Stay tuned for details...

Trick or Treat!

October 31, 2008

Here are a few pictures of Hayden on Halloween. We didn't take him trick or treating, but how can you resist dressing up such a cute little guy?



















Dennis got crafty and made some creative grave stones to adorn the front walkway. We overheard a few little children that were afraid of the monsters. Good work Hon!



















Dennis and Heather attended a costume party at their friend's house down their street. They were the milkman and the pregnant housewife. It felt like something right out of the movie Pleasantville. It's hard to see, but Heather has a wooden spoon and spatula in her apron (with some belly padding).

Photo Shoot

October 26, 2008

We met up with a professional photographer that Heather met at Bushnell Park for some family photos. Hayden was so wonderful considering he did not have his usual afternoon nap. What a beautiful looking family, eh?

We even took Hayden on his first ever merry-go-round ride. He did great!