we'll call her...

AVA! That's all we know right now, but it feels great to have something to call her as we plan for her arrival. The sweetest part is listening to big sister, Bella, say her name.

let me tell you...

what is hard: to juggle a master's degree, a two and a half year old, pregnancy and things like laundry & other housework. oh, and did i mention my husband? and my faith? and commitment to do nursery duty once a month and lead a bible study... sheesh. we are overwhelmingly blessed but figuring out this whole time management thing is tricky. bella continues to make it fun though. we never have a dull moment.

i went to the ob yesterday for my check-up (22 weeks!). everything went well, but trouble reading the heartbeat again! it was evident she was doing just fine though because she continued to kick the doppler tool. she played her usual game of hide and seek and the nurse advised me to have a talk with her about calming down. i am getting nervous! she is a little wild child already.

mud pies and cookies

Bella and I have had a blast playing in the dirt. I recently introduced her to good ol' fashioned mud pies and then we did some real baking too- well, easy bake style.

It's a girl!

Another sweet baby girl to dress up and play with. Bella told me the morning of that the baby in my tummmy was a "guwl." She was right! She went with us to the ultrasound and said, "I like her." I am so glad she does but that may not last when she comes in and starts taking her time and toys!

a girl after his own heart

Bella is enjoying golf these days just like her daddy!







This is from a visit we took to Knoxville. Bella really enjoyed visiting her uncle at the firestation.

in other news...

We can hardly wait! We find out in just two short days what baby number two is! Again, I am praying for a boy and Bella and Randy have no preference :) We will be sure to let you know!

Bella goes to Playschool!

Bella started playschool at our church last week and is doing really well. One of her favorite things to do is paint and they do it everyday... perfect for me :) She is also going great with potty training. Though she started back in March and had some times of regression, she has kept dry at playschool and home for the last week!



(This was her ready for the first day!)