Baby Girl!

We are having a healthy baby girl! We went in on February 7th (the ultrasound has the wrong date) for an ultrasound. I was almost 21 weeks. The baby was curled up with her bum wedged low and her legs and feet pulled in. Because of her position the technician couldn't see her lower spine and was pretty sure it was a girl, but couldn't say 100%. I had another ultrasound this week and it is a girl and she is developing right on schedule. Hayden and Cole don't really care too much. For the first few days, every time we mentioned our new baby girl, Cole would matter of factly say, "no, it's a boy." He's now come to terms with the fact that she's a girl. He loves to kiss my belly and talk to the baby. Hayden isn't so into it all. She's excited for a new baby, but really passive about the whole thing for now.

The morning of the ultrasound.

After the ultrasound, we got lunch at one of our favorite places, Mainstreet Smokehouse. It was as delicious as ever. Then we did a little shopping. This is the first outfit for our little miss (except for what we still have from Hayden). The picture really doesn't do it justice. It's so tiny and just adorable. I'm excited for all of the ruffles, bracelets, bows, etc that come with having a baby girl!

We are so happy to have this sweet baby girl coming to us in a few months, and we know she is a blessing from our Heavenly Father. I'm in love with her already!

Sledding

Our winter has been super light on the snow, but a few weeks ago we did have a pretty good storm. The next day we headed to Hart Hill to do some sledding. Apparently, we weren't the only ones with the idea, because it was pretty full. But we stuck to the little hill, and had plenty of space.

Hayden is not a real dare devil. She doesn't like anything too fast or unexpected. However, she LOVES sledding. That's why I love these pictures of her. She seriously had a huge smile the entire time. It's fun to see her break away from being cautious and just have a blast, and that she did!

Cole liked it, too, but got cold fast. Ryan went down with him once, but he's a big boy and wouldn't let that happen again. He was a little cautious, but had lots of fun.

Ryan really is the best Daddy. He would push the kids down the hill, go to the bottom and help them up with their sleds, and then do it all over again. Again and again!! I stayed at the bottom with the camera. I know, pregnant laziness at it's finest.

After the sledding, the kids had to make snow angels. After a small fight to stay from Hayden (Cole was done and ready to be warm), we headed home for some hot chocolate and naps!

(Cole is a major lip licker)

 

Let's Go Hawks!

 One afternoon last month I got a call from Ryan asking if I wanted to go to the Blackhawks game that night. Of course! Ryan had been working with some people from Panasonic. Panasonic has a suite on the pent house level and they weren't going to be using it for the game that night. So, Ryan and some coworkers got free tickets. I scrambled to find a babysitter (it wasn't too hard, because my friend Lacey is awesome like that!), and we headed to the game. I haven't ever been in a suite before and it was pretty cool. I didn't understand why you would want to be in a suite instead of right on the front row, until I watched from the suite. You can see everything up there. It could have only been better, if the Panasonic people had been there to buy us some free dessert. Man, those dessert carts look soooo good, but they're soooo expensive. The Blackhawks had a major win and we had a majorly fun night!