The Verdict

Okay so I'm finally posting the news of the sex of our baby...we are so excited to welcome a BOY to our home. The girls went with Tracy and I to the ultrasound appt on the 18th. Tracy had a bet with them that if it is a boy he would buy them an icecream cone, and if it is a girl they have to buy him one with their own money. Guess who one! The girls were not only excited to have a brother but also to have an icecream cone! I thought that was so cute of him to do that:) A couple days later my mom and sister Jen came to visit. Jen has 2 girls and a boy. We had such a fun time other than the normal drama that happens when I have her come visit! HA! Afton started a fever Fri and then broke out with herpes sores a throughout her mouth. I felt so bad for her. The virus is called Primary Herpetic Gingivastomatitis. Very painful!! It is a week later and she still is hurting but I think she is on the mend. Hailee and Tessa had a blast with Peyton and Meg. I'm sure you have read Jen's blog, but the drama of Jen having a sinus infection, Meg throwing up, and Afton's sores was enough for all of us. Needless to say we still had fun shopping for a little boy in my tummy and me not having a clue how to shop for one:) Staying up late and playing games! Tracy giving us a break and taking the girls to Dairy Queen for icecream cones and DI to buy stuff animals. He was wonderful to take on 5 girls! We love having family and friends come stay with us! Okay who is next to come????

I have to add two more cute photos of my nephew Drake, Tessa and Afton. It was fun having him over for a few hours one morning so his mom could get some rest after having his baby sister Elsie! We love you Drake!

Pregnancy and Fun

So as you will see my belly is growing. I am now 19 wks, almost halfway done! We are excited to have a new addition to our family. The girls are set on having a brother...we will see:) My ultrasound is on the 18th of Feb, and hopefully the baby cooperates. The girls are excited to go with myself and Tracy to the Drs. Tessa can't wait to change diapers and is always talking to my belly and kissing it! She is so cute about it. Today she asked me, "Mom when you get the baby out does it hurt?" I stuttered and said, "yes it does." (I haven't had the talk to Hailee and Tessa on how babies come out), thankfully she didn't say anymore but "Oh." And then it when on too... "Does all babies have belly buttons?" She makes me smile all of the time:) She is curious about everything.

*This picture was a couple of weeks ago

We have had a great time traveling with Hailee and going to her competions. We went to Boise a few times and was able to take my niece Shelby with us. She is the same age as Hailee and we had a great time eating, swimming and watching Hailee. Shelby also turned 7 yrs when we were there and we went out to eat at Wingers and they sang to her! The girls had so much fun:) Hailee is getting better and does really well on floor and vault. She is improving on beam and bars. We leave Friday to go to Idaho Falls and her meet is Sat in Shelly, ID. We hope this meet she qualifies for state, which will be the end of March in Pocatello.