1.We celebrated Lydia's 1st birthday with a pizza party and bowling. Lydia didn't care for the pizza but ate half the strawberries and pounded her cupcake. She loved the birthday card and book she got from Miss Nancy.
2. I finally finished my goals for the New Year. They include; potty train Liesel (I failed at that last year), organize and record our food storage, read 12 books, make a book of milestones and thoughts for each of my girls.
3. On Sunday Eliza and Liesel got to talk to their cousins, Raygen, Amelia, & Becca on the phone. Eliza was so excited to talk to Becca that all she did was laugh. I loved to see her joy in remembering how fun cousins are.
4. Today we went to the doctor for Lydia's one year check-up. She weighed in at 21 lbs 11 oz and the doctor says she looks great.
5. Have you heard of Shannon Hale? She is one of my new favorite authors. She is the Newbery Honor winning author of Princess Academy. I love that book. My latest read by her is Book of a Thousand Days. I was nervous at parts but loved it by the end.
6. Speaking of books...one of our families new activities for the year is a weekly Library night. The girls loved our first visit and we love having new books to read.
7. Congratulations to my brother Layne and his wife Nicole on the birth of Tyson. Isn't he a cute thing?
8. We got a package in the mail last week from my sister Jessica. She sent Daniel and BYU shirt to congratulate him on his graduation. Jessica, I can't thank you enough for your thoughtfulness. It meant so much to us!
9. Sunday we started working with Lydia to take her first steps. I was trying to be really excited for her and that got her laughing and laughing. Now it is kind of a game...to let go of the couch and fall into my hands. But I have seen her at other times let got of the couch or toy and just stand there. Hooray!
10. So the word is out and the questions are growing. So here is our official announcement...I'm expecting! I am 17 weeks along and due June 22 (the same day as my good friend Jenete). You may be wondering what took me so long to actually say anything. Well the truth is; we seasoned moms get a little bit weary of the questions like "How are you feeling?", "Are you hoping for that boy?", and "Another one?!"
Yes. Another one and we're thrilled!
6 comments:
Love your ten on Tuesday and sooo wish I could have been there for the pizza and bowling. Hope you have a great week!
Congratultions!! What great news!
Okay...there must be something in Twin Falls water or at lest the country water since the week of June 20th seems to becoming the week for pregnancies with past ninth warders. Now that you, Laura and, I all have due dates within the same week it has to be the water;) But Congrats to you and Daniel! I can understand why you waited (not that I don't appreciate the loving concern from everyone) but being asked almost daily 'How are you feeling?' is not always welcome attention. In the past that question usually meant I didn't look very good, like I looked tired, or worse, and was green in the face;) Since Laura announced first that she was expecting and I sort of giggled when I saw how close our due dates are. I am sure your reaction to my posts was pretty similar. But joking aside the chance to bring a new little spirit into your home is a great blessing that I know it is exciting whether it's your first of your fourth so congrats again!
sounds like great goals for the new year! I wanted to tell you that I love your Christmas card...there is something extra special about handmade cards (I am assuming you made it?!?)
and CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have such cute kids and adding another one to the mix is so exciting!! Wow...4 kids Jill...are we really old enough to be moms already...and to 4..I swear we just graduated! Maybe you can give me some tips at keeping your sanity because I am already at my wits end with just my one little rascal!
Well...I love following the pregnancy journeys on blog...so keep the posts coming and include belly shots when you get the chance...I know the pregnant lady doesn't usually love them but everyone else does!!
And...I will be working on the whole potty training thing too...blah.
Jill, I am so excited for you and your family. Yes, I can see where it might get a bit old hearing "Another one?", "How are you feeling?" etc. You are a wonderful mom and this baby is so lucky to be part of your family. Congratulations!!
Congratulations! Who cares whether it's a boy or girl, based on your history, no matter what gender, it will be the cutest little thing imaginable!
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