A quiet Saturday morning...

Hello Baby Girl!!

It's a snowy Saturday morning.  Your daddy is at the gym.  Your sister is sound asleep up in her room.  And you and I are chilling with the kitties and watching HGTV.  I love mornings like this.  The house is quiet and you are kicking away.  I know it won't be long before these serene mornings are cherished even more.  I'm looking forward to the mornings when I will sit and watch you sleep peacefully and can't wait for you to open your eyes.  It warms my heart just thinking about it!

Your kicks are getting stronger every day.  It makes me laugh every time I feel you move around.  Just over the past couple days, I've been entertained by all of your movement.  You kept me up a bit last night with all of your gymnastics, but it was so fun to spend that time with you!  One moment you're kicking on my right side, and the next you're over on my left.  It's amazing!  You are one active little girl.  And I know it's just beginning!

There were a few weeks where you refused to kick for Daddy.  I'd sit and feel you moving all around.  As soon as your daddy would come over to share in the moment, you would relax.  I know it's because he calms you.  His large, warm hand relaxes and comforts you.

But now, you are flourishing and growing.  He's been able to share in your kicks on a number of occasions.  It makes him so happy to feel you!!  He tells you he loves you every day and kisses you good bye before he goes to work.  This is just something to get used to.  Just ask your sister... :)

Lily & Daddy on the beach.  Can't wait to add you to images like these!

We've had so much happen in the past 6 weeks!  Since we found out you are a girl, we've been getting everything ready for your arrival!  We have a plan for your bedroom - Lily is working to make your shared space perfect and organized.  Oh, you are so lucky to have such a fun sister!!  I'll tell you more about her soon!

Your pretty sister

You made your first trip to Florida for Christmas to visit with Grandma Chips & Grandpa Fish.  We had so much fun going to the beach.  We also saw Papa Dave & Grandma Margaret.  All of your grandparents are so excited to meet you!  Girl - you are loved by so many already!!

Mommy, with Fish & Chips.  Burr...  It was cold at the beach!

While you are growing inside of me, I can see my belly expanding every day!  There are some days I almost forget how big you are getting... until I catch a glimpse of me in the mirror.  I look more and more like a mommy.  Your mommy!

22 Weeks

26 Weeks

And 27 Weeks!!

Only 11 more weeks to go until we get to meet you!!!  We are soooo excited!!

I love you,

Mommy