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Pink or Blue?

Today was a day I have waited for since I found out we were going to have another baby. Today was the day we got to find out if it is a boy or a girl. The ultrasound tech asked if we wanted to find out the sex of the baby and I blurted out "Yes!" The first look she pointed out that the cord was inbetween the baby's legs, but just a second later we had a clear view. The baby was all over the place, so we got to see a few different times a clear view of the baby's boy parts. That's right, BOY! It is, as you will see, clear as can be. We are so excited to have a little boy! He was quite the mover. He was rolling and switching positions the whole time. That made it a little difficult for the tech. She would get a perfect shot, but before she could freeze frame it he would move again. It was so fun! The ultrasound took about 45 minutes, so we got to see him from every angle. I loved it!

So, a boy!!! I am so excited to add a little boy to the family. Chant needs another male in the house. I had a feeling that it was a boy and I have even bought a few little shirts and pairs of pants. It was just perfect to really know. Now we are thinking about paint colors. I would rather not have my little boy's room be pink ;) I have been scattered all day because it is all I can think about. A BOY!!!

So, family reactions. My mother literally screamed with joy. My dad said "Yes!" Everyone else was just as excited. Now the big debate is a name. We thought we knew what we wanted to name this baby, but I think it will take a little bit longer to decide. So, back to the drawing table. We'll let you know when we decide. We do have until June to figure it out.

We are excited and it just feels good. Now our little family will be complete. I have everything I have ever wanted. Life, it's all good!

Brinnley Beth turns 3

January 26 was the big day for Brinnley. It was a Saturday, so it was nice because we had Dad with us all day long. We didn't really do much until later in the day. We wandered through the mall for a while and then went to dinner. When we were finished eating our waiter got the attention of the entire restaurant and had them sing happy birthday. While they were singing he had Brinn wave and blow kisses. At first she was a little shy, but then she started eating it up. She was waving and smiling. It was so fun. I think she felt really special.

When we got home it was time for presents. Dad hit the jackpot when he got Brinnley an addition to the farm Ainsley got for Christmas. THey fight over the farm, so we thought that would end if they each had their own. (We were wrong.) And she loved he dress up outfit from Grandpa! She said she was a little princess. She definately got the present thing down. Open it and then on to the next one.

Last came the cake. She picked her own special Princess cake. Her and Ainsley play with the princesses every day. She helped sing happy birthday to herself. It was so cute!

My little girl is growing up! She is so sweet and I cannot wait to see her growth through this next year. My little baby is growing up!

My Crazy Girls!

So last night was another crazy night at my parents house. There are 26 people at the house right now for our Family Christmas celebration. As you can imagine, getting the girls to bed is quite the challenge. We put Ainsley to bed first and she was sound asleep when we put Brinnley to bed. All was quiet for a long time, so we thought they were both asleep. Chant walked by the bedroom a while later and he thought he heard a noise. He opened the door to quite the site. He came to get me right away so I could see. Here is Ainsley standing in one corner of her Pack n' Play. The rest of the crib was completely filled. Brinnley had put everything from shoes and coats to toys to blankets and pillows in Ainsley's bed. It was so funny! I could barely see Ainsley's little head in the middle of everything. The funny thing was I think Ainsley really liked it. They were partners in crime. Little buddies. I loved it, even though it took a long time for them to get to bed. These are the moments that make my days special.

I couldn't believe it!

A few days before Christmas we were at Margi's house. The whole family (Kristy and Jenny included) were in the living room. The little girls were playing and the rest of us were watching. Ainsley climbed on a chair that was pushed up against the television. I said to her, "AInsley come back here or you will hurt your eyes." She turned around and looked at me, pointed her finger and said as serious as can be, "I'm watchin' a movie." I sat there shocked that my 17 month old daughter had just put me in my place. After a minute I started to laugh. I unfortunately was the only one who heard it, but as soon as I told the others, we all started to laugh.

My Ainsley Jean started saying words this summer while we were in Idaho. When we got back to Missouri the beginning of September she really started talking. She now speaks in sentences and she talks very clearly. I am a little nervous for what things will be like when she gets older since she is all ready talking back. But it is so fun to have conversations with my little one. A phrase that Kristy taught us while we were there over Christmas was "cheeky monkey." I love it! That's my baby girl alright!

Welcome to My World

Sorry about the spelling in the previous blog. That is what happens when I am typing with a child sitting on my lap! Such is life!

Christmas with Kids

I have always loved Christmas. The lights, the music, the yummy food, the presents, t0im1 with family, and the spirit of the season. But I must say that all those things are that much more exciting and special when you have a child. This year was especially fun because Brinnley was old enough to understand what was going on. She has been looking forward to Christmas since Thanksgiving when we got our tree and saw Santa for the first time. Everything was exciting to her. Even getting seven pairs of socks in her stocking was a thrill. I love my children and cannot imagine life without them!