Oh the Suspense!

Our ultrasound yesterday, November 18, couldn't have gone better. The miracle of life never ceases to amaze me! Our little one is healthy and growing right on schedule. What a joy to see that sweet profile (which looks just like Cole!), hands waving, heart beating, and feet kicking. Baby J was very immodest. . . yay!. . . and cooperated wonderfully for the ultrasound tech. We left the room, she wrote the gender on a special page I created along with a picture and placed it in a manilla envelope. I told her we should've brought duct tape to keep from peeking, but we've done great so far :)

To add to the suspense, Michael and I stopped by the new GAP outlet and each picked out an outfit. I picked a sweet knit polka dot dress and Michael picked a cute boy's shirt that said "Lock Up Your Daughters". We gave both to the sales clerk, along with the envelope, bag, and tissue paper. She took them to the back and wrapped up the outfit we would need for our sweet little one. She loved the idea as did everyone in the store. . . she couldn't help but share :)

Tomorrow at Cole's fourth birthday party, we'll open the envelope, bag, and rejoice with family at our new addition. Michael and I are both thinking boy. . . now to convince Cole!

Fall Fun

It seems as if this season of life has literally flown by.  Just yesterday, I was contemplating Cole's Halloween costume, and I'm now making grocery lists for Thanksgiving dinner.  Where have the past few months gone?

Here is a small glimpse of our fall family fun. . .

Day at Centennial Park

Pumpkin Carving Party at Kyle and Laura's.  

Laura was the perfect hostess and fed us a yummy dinner of Spooky Chicken Fingers, Mummy Dogs, Pumpkin-shaped chicken salad sandwiches, 'candy corn' cheesecake, and lots of other goodies.

Carving Pumpkin #2 at home :)  Cole wanted a puppy - I fortunately found a free stencil online that looked JUST like Tank!

Trick or Treating around the Gallatin Square with friends.  Cole was the CUTEST doctor I've ever seen!

Halloween night around the neighborhood

And the fun isn't over yet!  This week, we'll celebrate Cole's 4th birthday AND have the long awaited baby gender reveal :)  We can't wait!

Two More Weeks!

It's hard to believe we only have two more weeks until we find out if we'll be purchasing ribbons and bows or more trucks that tow :)  Our anatomy ultrasound isn't scheduled until 20 weeks (December 2), but we've swayed the doctor into letting us have a 'gender sneak peak' at our 18 week check-up on Nov. 18.  Just HAD to know before Thanksgiving (especially since we'll be mega-shopping in Gatlinburg!).  

Even though we have a sneak peak (pray baby cooperates!), we're not opening the envelope until Saturday, Nov. 20 when the family gathers for Cole's 4th birthday.  It will be a fun evening indeed!

For a little fun, I'd love for you to cast your vote (to the right) and let us know if you think we'll be purchasing pink or breaking out the blue :)

Results to come soon!