Wednesday, April 15, 2009

I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made, wonderful are your works!

18 week baby bump
taken April 6th

All bets were on! On the way to our ultrasound we each said what we thought we were having. I thought we were having a boy, based on the fact that all my dreams confirmed that. Arianna had a feeling she was getting a brother, Asher was hoping for a brother of course, but had a feeling the babe was a girl. Julianna only wanted a sister, and said, " if the baby is a boy, I am running up a tree!" and if it is a girl, "I don't have to run". Cor, being a logical man said we have no way of knowing.

The ultrasound was fun. For some reason I had forgotten how amazing it is to see this tiny 10 oz babe kicking and squirming inside me. The technician was great and showed us all the body parts. It's was surprising to me how quickly she could identify them all, but I guess after 18 years she should know what's what! The heart was the most incredible part to see, beating at 137 bpm.

To say that I am in love with this little girl already is an understatement! I just can't wait to hold her in my arms. She is due on Labor Day, September 7, 2009! Now to think of a name!

Julianna announced after the ultrasound was over that she didn't have to run!

Monday, April 06, 2009

The baby is no longer a baby...Julianna turns 4!!!

Sally(as she is affectionately called) turned 4 on March 30!! Wow, wow, wow! We have been blessed to have her in our family bringing joy and laughter for 4 years. She is fun, affectionate and a little sassy. We had a great day celebrating her life.


the birthday girl... up bright and early to open presents before Daddy goes to work

beach toys

thrilled with her iPod shuffle and baby clothes
I know, what 4 year old gets a shuffle?
A spoiled one, whose older siblings each have one!


Julianna and her great friend Gracie


took the kids to the Children's Museum~
playing store here

Arianna checking them out

being firemen

Mommy and the birthday girl, and the cake

beautiful hat from Gracie