Charlie - 22 months old

Today our little man is already 22 months old!  I can't believe we'll be celebrating his 2nd birthday in just 2 short months!  The past month has been very busy and just flew by.  He amazes us more and more each day.  He can now count to 6, attempt to sing his ABC's, and he says new words and sentences daily.  We've visited Santa Clause twice in the past week and so far all he'll do is run up and give him five.  It's a start!  Maybe next year he'll be ready to sit in his lap.  We are trying to prepare him for the baby and he tells the baby "goodnight" every night and kisses my stomach.  I just hope he's this sweet once she's actually here.  He's still obsessed with his tractors and it looks like we'll be adding to his collection on Christmas morning (as if we don't have enough already!).  He loves to test our patience but he's getting better at listening to us.  I think he's finally figured out that there are consequences when he doesn't listen.  He's started playing hide & seek more and loves to hide his daddy in the other room and come running to me asking "where's daddy momma"?  It's so cute! 
He is at such a fun age!

This is the picture we used for our Christmas cards this year.  

Charlie & his tractors

Charlie at Chuck E. Cheese

Trying to keep him happy at Toys-R-Us

Carousel at the mall with Uncle Bud

A cold day at the park for Brody's birthday party

Baby Update - 16 weeks

We went for our 16 week appt. on 12/13 and the doctor said everything still looks great!  The baby was very active!  Oh and we found out that we are having a GIRL!!  The dr. originally thought it was a girl but sent me back the next day to have a more in-depth ultrasound that confirmed it.  We are super excited!  Her name will be Kailynn Hope (not exactly sure how we'll end up spelling the first name).

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 16 Weeks

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 6 lbs

Maternity Clothes:  Some - Because they are so comfortable!

Gender: It's a GIRL

Movement: I've been feeling little flutters the past week

Sleep: OK

What I miss: Nothing right now

Cravings: Anything sweet

Symptoms: Still having morning sickness but not quite as bad

Best Moment this week: Going to the Dr. and getting to see the baby