Santa 2008

I knew Wade wouldn't be up for sitting on Santa's lap this year, but have no fear, Santa always has a plan. He had John sit in his chair and hold Wade while I got on one side and he got on the other. Wade had no idea he was back there b/c the guy with the camera had a duck decoy and was squeaking it at him to occupy his attention. (In case you're thinking the duck sounds random, we were at Bass Pro.) The photo caught Wade with his eyes half shut, but we managed to get through with no tears. BPS has a really great area set up for the kids with lots of fun Christmas activities...not to mention the pics with Santa are free and you can come back as many times as you'd like!

Introducing Baby A & Baby B

8 weeks - This was when I found out there were two in there! I got to hear both heartbeats and did I mention I found this all out by myself!!! I was initially concerned because Baby B's sac appeared so much larger than Baby A's, but I later learned it's all in how you hold the ultrasound wand. The slightest movement can stretch one out or make it small.


9 weeks - Just in case there were 3, John went with me this time! Ha, I'm kidding. He wanted to go see our two pnuts for himself. Baby B is on top in this picture. Maybe because there are two or maybe just because that's how any new mom is, I was concerned after this ultrasound because Baby B seemed less formed than A. The ultrasound tech assured me all was fine. I got to hear both heartbeats this time as well. Baby A measured 2.3cm and B was at 2.33 so the fact that they're both growing at nearly the same rate was a good sign.


11 weeks - Baby A is facing the camera and you can see a profile shot of B. This ultrasound was a lot of fun b/c I could see Baby A moving all around. He/She was cutting flips and was very active. Baby B was more relaxed and I would see an arm lift up occassionally or a leg. For some reason, this ultrasound got me thinking Baby A would be my girl, fingers crossed, and Baby B would be a boy. Ultimately of course I want them both to be healthy and that's what really matters, but God, being all knowing and all, knows I want a little girl so I might as well pray for that too. =)

Wade's Big Announcement

Hey everybody, Wade has an announcement to make...

Look carefully.

Wait, how many little snowmen are on that ornament? =)