not quite done...

I thought I was done but I'm not. I forgot to mention a couple weeks ago Liz and I went home to good 'ol Monticello over the muzzleload hunt and were able to spend some good quality time with our lovely Mom! I being in a rush to get down there, forgot to grab my camera! But we had a great time, we canned lots of peaches, and made some plum jelly, and of coarse had to hit up Wagon Wheel pizza, and the Shake Shack for a little icecream. It's not quite the same without Jan running the place, but it's kind of a tradition to go, and the fact that it's open year round now helps. We also got to spend some time with my brother Dustin, he left for Turkey today :( I hope he has so much fun, but our prayers are with him. And if any of you ladies know a cute single lady, that can put up with 5 protective sister in-laws, you just let me know. Yes, the boy is still batch, and we need to get him married! Anyways, I'm about done, but I have to publicaly give my Dad credit for calling all of our pregnancy genders! There are 3 of us sister pregnant, and due within 3-4 weeks of eachother, so it will be so much fun to have cousins so close. As my Dad called it:

Rachel: Boy
Natalie: Girl
Liz: Girl

So no need for ultrasounds in this family, just a phone call to Dad.

A Bit of "Homemade"

Sour cream poppy seed strausel muffins yummy ;)
recipe at ourbestbites.com

Its a Girl!!!

This post is a little overdue, most of you probably already know, but for those of you that don't know, we are being blessed with another baby girl. I thought I would have a boy, cause this pregnancy has been so different, but that just goes to show every pregnancy is different regaurdless of the gender. But we are happy either way, and just greatful we can have healthy children. Not to mention my renewal of excitment for all the cute clothes, headbands, and playing pretend princesses we have to come. I can't lie, I'm pretty excited to bust out my old polly pockets, and get to play dress up and have tea parties again! I love being a mom, and watching my little angel grow and discover.

Favorite sayings by Ashlyn:

"salsa" I could have her repeat that 100 times a day, she sounds so cute!
"Mom? yay" Before I even have a chance to respond
"Chocy milk"
"Mores"
"nack"
"Ewww"
"Co cone"
"1... 2... 2... 1.... 2..."
"fify" for fishy
"Sowy" sorry

I could go on, she learns so much everyday, and it's fun to be able to carry on a conversation, even if it's a very simple one. I can't wait to welcome our second addition to our family and watch the love grow!

I'm 23 weeks and due Feb. 11th


Funny story, While I was getting my ultrasound my Doctor said, "man she is a busy baby" I sit my head up, look at my little one busy squirming on the screen, then to the end of the room where Devin is chasing Ashlyn around, trying to keep her from opening every cupboard and drawer in the room, then at my Dr. and said "which one?" So needless to say I think I'm gonna have my hands full!