JP = Just Precious!

The big day had finally come! We were taking a second peek at little JP to see if Austin was getting a baby brother or sister. The morning started off with an early 8:30 appointment. Jay had to work and Austin had school so Aunt B got to tag along. I decided it wasn't fair to find out without Jay and Austin...so I came up with a plan to have the ultrasound tech draw a pink or blue heart inside a card. We'd seal up the card until Jay got home from work and Austin would tell us if it was a boy or girl. Little JP didn't want to cooperate at first! Legs were still locked and butt was down, which made for a challenging "money shot." The tech was finally able to get what she was looking for after a trip to the bathroom and a little pep talk from Mom. She drew the appropriate heart, sealed up the envelope and sent us on our way. To say it was a LONG day would be a huge understatement. Jay rolled in around 7:30 and it was finally time for the big reveal!

It's a GIRL!!!!

 

(This is where I dropped the camera mid picture and said, "What! It is not! Let me look!")

Sure enough! A tiny pink heart! Austin is getting a baby sister!!!

 

A few pictures for HER second photo shoot...

This is as much of her that they could get in one shot. Head is on the left and her arm in the right.

Sweet little profile!

Face - She's look right at us. Black spots are her eyes.

Her little foot (top right) that's using my bladder as a punching bag

The fact that we're getting a little girl is finally starting to sink in. And it's amazing how quickly her wardrobe has already started to pile up! Now we just need to decide on a name! Austin and Nana have decided that JP now stands for Just Precious!

Manicure

Old habits die hard....

Our Little House on The Prairie: Aug 15 - 21

The inside of the house started to look like real house Aug 15 - 21...

Blown-in insulation!

Austin brought his toolbox just in case he needed to fix something

Plaster board delivered

Geo-thermal stuff trenched into the house

Plaster boarded (? - LOL) garage!

Plaster board in kitchen

Austin and JP's linen closet

Master bath shower roughed in

Looking into the living room from the front door

Looking towards the living room from breakfast area

Kitchen / breakfast area from garage hallway

Playroom closet

Garage hallway leading to 1/2 bath, laundry and playroom

Pipes for geo-thermal

Egress window

Up next week: A final brick decision, garage doors and plaster!!

17 Weeks To Go

First Day of Preschool!

I can only hope the second, third, etc day of school go just as smoothly as the first! Austin got up early so we were able to enjoy some time together before his big day. We relaxed on the couch, had breakfast and even played marching band before getting ready.

When we got out of the car, Austin looked at me and said, "hold my hand, mom!" Of course I listened and thought to myself that I'll hold his hand as long as he'll let me! The first thing he had to do was put away his folder and hang up his backpack. He got a little antsy while he waited his turn, but eventually Mrs Steele showed him exactly where his folder needs to go every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

It was 8:00 and time to find his place on the rug before we knew it. We said a quick good-bye, I love you and don't forget to tell the teacher if you  have to go potty before I headed out. I snuck a quick peek in the window to make sure he was okay -- and I'm happy to report there were no tears -- from either of us!

It was definitly three of the longest hours I've spent away from him. I was so worried he'd have an accident or be upset the entire time he was there. But there he was at 11:00, all hot and sweaty from playing outside, smiling and standing quietly in line waiting for me to pick him up.

He didn't have a whole lot to say right away. He told me he had goldfish and water for snack and that he got to play outside (but he couldn't go down the big slide!). I thought he was going to fall asleep on the short drive to Nana's...however he ended up skipping his nap because he apparently talked about school ALL. AFTERNOON.

The theme of the school year is "God's Promises" and on Thursday they worked on rainbows and sang songs about rain and rainbows.

I would say the first day went off without a hitch! Hopefully we're still singing the same tune come May!