baby update

So on the 16th of July, we had our first ultrasound. I was ecstatic to see the baby, and to make sure everything was looking okay. As soon as I saw it, I was so relieved, and just happy that it looked good. We got some good profile pics, and a pic of it's arm. We didn't get a for sure shot on the sex of the baby, but the ultrasound tech said she thought it was a boy, just 'don't paint anything yet'. When I went to the dr. right after the ultrasound, he said that my fluid levels were low, and that we needed to watch them very closely. I was scheduled in for another ultrasound on the 30th to double check the levels. In the meantime, I was supose to drink, drink, and then drink some more. It was a lot harder than I thought it would be. lol. But the dr. said that if the levels didn't increase, then I would have to go on bed rest. YIKES! So the two weeks dragged by. Yesterday morning, I was so nervous to go to the dr. But we got there and had the ultrasound again. I loved seeing the baby. The baby was a bit more cooperative, and we saw for sure, that we will be adding another precious boy to our family. We also  found out following the ultrasound, that my fluid levels had gone up. I was relieved to hear that the baby was okay, and that everything was looking better. Woohoo! Here's just a couple of the ultrasound pics.

above: arm and hand
Below: baby head, profile

Summertime!

Here's some pics of the guys relaxing and playing in the little pool we have for ethan.

On the 4th of July weekend, we went to a demolition derby, and then on the 4th, we had a bbq and fireworks at our house. Here's just a couple pics of the events.

Here are just a few other random pics from this summer.

finally summer (sort of)

So the weather has been awfully rainy the last month or two, with a day here and there that's beautiful. We try to take advantage of those days as much as possible whenever they happen, to play outside and for ethan to ride his bike. This last weekend was pretty nice, so we ended up going overto Post Falls days, down by the river. There was a bunch of people there, but it was fun, and I even got a small sunburn. This year, they had a mini carnival, so ethan was dying to go on the rides. I got a couple pictures that I'll try to post, but I'm not sure if my blackberry will let me. It was a great day. It's amazing how big ethan is getting too. I continue to be amazed by him every day!

our updated lives

So this is the first time I'm trying to blog off of my blackberry. We'll see how it goes. So if there's a lot of typos, that's because the 'keyboard' is tiny! Since feb. a lot of things have changed. The first is that my work laid off most of us because work got slow. So I've been staying at home with ethan and LOVING it! The other big change is that we found out that we are expecting our second child! We are so excited, but it still seems a little unreal. Our new addition will be here around Dec. 16th. Ethan is excited (some days) and he was the one who broke the news to my parents. We invited them over for dinner, and right when they walked in he door, ethan said 'come look at the baby in mommy!' My mom was completely shocked, and wasn't expecting it at all. The last few weeks since I found out, I've been pretty sick. With ethan, there was no morning sickness, and I felt great! This time the dr. Has given my nausea medicine, which helps a lot, but knocks me on my butt! I get so tired on them. Rory and my mom have been great. They've been supportive and understanding, and my mom has taken ethan quite a bit to give me a break. I don't know what I'd do without them. So this is a BIG thank you from the bottom of my heart. So, that's the news for now!