Basement

We never took finished pictures of the basement family room we finished last fall, but here are a few that we took just recently. The company who did the gas fireplace asked for a picture of us by it to use on their website, so this is what he got. (A photo taken of us by propping the camera up on the treadmill and using the self-timer, ha ha.)

Chris and I rarely have pictures with both of us in them, and when we do we both rarely look good and/or happy. So this one ended up being worthy of the blog. :)

It's a Boy!

We had our ultrasound this morning (20 weeks, 2 days) and found out baby #2 is a boy!! I had been feeling boy all along, but Chris was in shock! He was sure it was another girl. Thanks to both grandmas for taking the time to come share the excitement with us.

We also brought Emme along and she was so excited. She'd been talking all morning about the doctor checking out mama's tummy. And after we found out it was a boy, she's been jabbering on and on about her "brover in mama's tummy." She's baby-crazy right now and just can't get enough. I think she's going to be such a great big sister & helper.

The little guy was SO wiggly during the ultrasound. He kept trying to "push" the wand away and rolling over every time it nudged him where he didn't like it. So it actually took the tech a few tries to get some of the measurements she needed. But in the process, we got to see the little guy clasp both hands behind his head (like Chris would as he lays on the couch). It was hilarious!

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I won't post the photo that confirms the gender, because Chris gets all weirded out about posting the naughty-bits for the world to see. But suffice it to say, it's definitely a boy.

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We even got some super cute profile shots of the little bubba, which we never got with Emme because she always had a hand up by her face. Yay for cute little profiles!

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I asked Chris how he was feeling about having a boy this time, and he said he is nervous. We've got the girl thing pretty down but the boy thing will be all new territory. I say Chris doesn't know yet how much he's going to love having a cute little biking buddy & football watching budding who loves him to death. We can't wait!!

The Cabin

A few weeks ago we went on a little weekend getaway with our friends to Jessica's cabin in Heber. It was so fun! We ate (a ton) and played games and went to dinner and had a blast. (Thanks to Jessica for always having her camera on hand!)


One day the boys went biking and the girls got crafty. Here are some of the finished products.


Then later (after the boys had showered), we decided to treat them to pedicures from their lovely wives. It was a lot of fun.

Thanks Snarrs, Whitneys and Baths for such a fun weekend! Can't wait for next year!!

Arms

A few weeks ago we were playing over with Tucker & Nora Jane for the morning. Everyone else's toys are always way more fun than the ones you have at home, right? Emme sat over on the carpet playing with Mr. Potato Head very intently for a good 15 minutes. I was very impressed! It made me think I should buy one if it could entertain her that long.

When she was done she brought it to me and it looked like this...


Apparently Mr. Potato Head has five arms. Perhaps we need a few anatomy lessons at our house?

The Zoo

A few weeks ago we went to the Zoo with my cousin Emily & her kids, and my sister-in-law Melissa and her kids. (I stole these off Emily's blog because we all forgot our cameras except her!)

Emme had such a good time! It was way more fun to see the animals in the company of good friends.

Ducks & Ice Cream & Slides...Oh My!

When Chris went to a concert a few weeks ago, we hung out with Grandma & Grandpa Spencer for the evening. First we fed the ducks, because no evening is complete in Emme's book without feeding the ducks. In her mind, all bread is "toast" because that's how we eat it for breakfast. So she yells "toast, ducks!"while she throws bread to them.

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After we fed the ducks we had ice cream at McDonalds, and Grandma bought Emme a "murf."

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Then we went down the slide at a nearby park, ad nauseum.


What a perfect night. Ducks, ice cream, slides and Grandma & Grandpa -- Emme's four favorite things. I think we made Chris a little jealous of our fun while he was at his concert!

Lounging

I found Emme lounging in the family room one day like this, with one leg propped on her other knee. You know, just hanging out with Dora and some fruit loops. She must have seen Chris or I lay like that before. Cute little stinker!