And Then...

There were FIVE!

It's official...we are pregnant...again!  Almost 20 weeks to be exact, due the middle of July {perfect timing for a Charleston summer}.  I'm sure most of you know already, but I am just now making the big announcement on the blogosphere.

Jacob and I went to the "big" ultrasound yesterday, and baby looks healthy and perfect.  This time we decided to not find out the sex.  Since we already have one of each, we {meaning I} thought it would be something fun and different to do with this little baby.  Going into the ultrasound I thought it was a girl but left feeling it was a boy.  Jacob has thought girl all along, so we shall see on "labor" day. 

We shared the news with Frances and Charles at about 12 weeks.  Charles can't wait to help out when he/she arrives, and Frances, well, she thinks she has a baby in her tummy too.  Frances and baby will be about 3 years apart and Charles about 4 1/2 years.  Charles thinks my tummy is huge already, so I just told him to wait until I'm about 35 weeks.  We plan on moving them into a room together in a month or so.  It may make for less sleep and napping, but I think they will love it.  And I can't picture Frances as the older sibling/middle child yet.  That idea is just so crazy to me that she won't be the baby anymore.

I've held on to the following scripture throughout this entire pregnancy - in fact, sharing this scripture with Jacob is how I told him the big news.

The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.  
- Psalm 126:3  

I am always amazed at how God has blessed our family and this tiny miracle is no exception.  Please pray for the the baby's health and for me to have a continued great pregnancy.  

Wordless Wednesday

Okay, maybe just a sentence or two.  Frances got this tricycle for her second birthday.  She has finally gotten the hang of it and enough leg muscle to push it.  I think she is so cute on her little bitty trike...especially next to big Charles on his bike.  They are so fun to take around the neighborhood.

 

To Grandmother's House We Go

This past weekend, I loaded up the kiddos to head to Grandmother and Grandfather's house while Jacob was on his annual cardiology ski trip {their motto: work hard, play hard}.  We had a ball in such a quick little visit - breaking geodes, visiting the Columbia Zoo, planting flowers, roasting marshmallows, star gazing and moon watching.  And we even fit in a fun girl's dinner out, while Charles and Grandfather had boy time with legos and books (little Frances was none the wiser snuggled up in her bed).  This weekend is just what we needed.

Plenty of time outside by the fire

And running around in our pj's {I love his cute little upright posture}

Frances trying to keep up

Planting flowers

 We got to enjoy Hannabelle part of the weekend too

Reading about where Aunt Julianna and Uncle Mark live

Next, breaking geodes, one of GF's past hobbies

How neat

 Passing of the geodes, so sweet

Now, it's F's turn

A little picture posing, with matching hair clips

 Next stop, the zoo!

Showing the elephants his elephant, Elvis

Maybe this will get their attention

A little posing with baby elephant

Where should we go next?

A giraffe feeding sounds good {this was their favorite}

 Frances thought it was hilarious

 So did Charles

Silly giraffe

Now time to feed Hannabelle

 Frances is always looking up to her big brother

 Loving their new lunchboxes, thank you GM

 More posing with babies

 A word with Grandfather before heading out

 Saying good-bye to Grandmother

Thank you for a wonderful and memorable weekend!

V-day and Haircuts

We did a cute little art project yesterday - glitter hearts for Valentine's Day. 

Then we practiced cutting straight lines with scissors.

Frances not so much interested in cutting straight lines, just enjoying the scissors.  We wonder if she will be a lefty,

While we were on a roll with productivity, we went to the "haircut place" and got Charles's monthly haircut complete with lollipops.  Frances hasn't figured out that I cut her hair at home to save a little money, but I try to make hers just as exciting.  Here are the "after" shots this morning during breakfast.  Looks like I went a little crazy with the scissors on Frances's hair, but I think it turned out quite cute.