Vacation!

We're back from a great week of vacation with my side of the family. It's been a LONG-standing tradition (50+ yrs) to go to a cabin in northern MN on a beautiful lake. This year was the first year that Adrianna could really enjoy it. She kept us hopping all week and did great. I had trouble posting pictures here, so there are many more on facebook.

Now we're getting back to normal life. I am 31 wks along and feeling really good. We're naming our little girl Natalie Grace, and she's growing right on target. Adrianna slept in her big-girl bed for the first time last night and didn't make a peep all night. We are SO thankful!!! She, of course, doesn't fully understand that her little life will be drastically changed in 9 wks, but she does enjoy visiting the doctor with me and "checking on the baby." Today she heard the heartbeat and started yelling, "That's Sister!!" We're praying that the adjustment will go smoothly!

A Trip to The Beach

Two weeks ago, the three of us spent the morning at Lake Michigan. It was Adrianna's first time at the beach this year, and I was curious how she'd like it. I was not disappointed. She was totally fascinated with the sand and would have stayed in the freezing water all day if we let her. Unfortunately she has NO fear of the water, something we'll have to work on!!

Little Munchkin

Memorial Day

On Monday morning the three of us went to a park and "hiked" some trails (about as much hiking as Adrianna's little legs would allow). Then we went to a carnival that had a petting zoo - Adrianna loved it and had no fear of touching any of the animals. It was such a beautiful day and so fun to be together as a family.

A Few Adrianna Pictures

It's a Girl! :)

We found out last week that we're having a little girl, and we're thrilled. We didn't really have a preference either way, but I am especially excited that Adrianna will have a close sister like I did. Nate's thrilled that we can reuse Adrianna's clothes and not spend lots of money. :) I did have the ultrasound a little earlier than normal (17 wks), but as you can see from the pictures, she showed all of us that she is definitely female. :) We're so thankful that she seems very healthy! (We have NO ideas on names yet!!)