2nd Ultrasound

On July 30th, Kris had a second ultrasound to determine the sex of the baby. This time, the baby was not breech, and we were able to see clearly. After the first ultrasound, Doug thought it was a girl and Kris still thought it was a boy. Well, Doug was right..........IT'S A GIRL!!!! Now that we know the baby's gender, we can finally get to work re-decorating the nursery, working on her scrapbook/baby book, and getting ready for her arrival. Although the date of the c-section will not be officially set until Kris's next doctor appointment (September 1st), it sounds like the baby's arrival will be on or around October 28th. We will post the exact date once we know it for sure.

Fun Photos!

Here are a few cute, miscellaneous pictures of Maddie. We got her some sidewalk chalk a few weeks ago. She started drawing with it, but then she decided it was more fun to take every piece of chalk out of the box. Daddy tried to keep them picked up, but it was pointless.

Maddie laying on the porch drawing.

Picking a color.

Not bad for her first effort! (Just kidding!)

One of her favorites (and Daddy's too)!

We put her in her crib while we got her bath ready and came back to this. Not really sure what she was doing, but it was cute.

In her ladybug dress on Father's Day.

Cute in pigtails.

Doug and Presley were sitting on the couch in the basement and Bailey wanted a place to sit too. He decided to climb onto Maddie's couch. He doesn't look very comfy!

Maddie getting into the Cheerios box.

Fourth of July Weekend!

Our Fourth of July weekend was lots of fun and very busy this year. On Friday, we went to Kris's parents lake house on Lake Syracuse in Syracuse, IN. We spent the day there and had a great time. Maddie loved the water! She did not want to get out. Maddie liked to stand on the sea wall and throw rocks into the lake. We went for a boat ride around the lake, and Maddie pointed to every buoy she saw and said "ball". She really liked going fast in the boat. She was yelling "yea!" and "weee!".

We drove back home Friday evening and met the Scholl's at our house. They came down from Michigan to spend the weekend with us. We went to the zoo on Saturday and got to see the new African Journey at the Fort Wayne Zoo. It was really neat. Maddie, Caitlyn, and Aiden had a lot of fun. We had a picnic lunch at the zoo and went back in for more fun. Later that night, we went out to eat and then watched some fireworks.

Caitlyn and Maddie really enjoyed playing together (as usual). They get along very well. Maddie woke up Saturday and Sunday asking for Caitlyn. She also enjoyed playing with Aiden. The girls ran around playing, and Aiden followed right behind them.

We had a great 4th weekend this year. We hope everyone had a great fourth also!

Maddie getting ready to go for a ride in the boat. She is wearing

her Cubs hat, Dora life vest, and sunglasses.

Daddy and Maddie on the boat.

Maddie having a need for speed!

Playing in the water.

Maddie and Caitlyn in their matching 4th of July dresses.

Maddie and Doug in a tent at the African Journey.

Kris, Maddie, Meg, Caitlyn, and Aiden getting ready for a train ride at the zoo.

Kris and Maddie on the train.

Caitlyn and Maddie having fun banging on some drums in the African Journey.

Maddie after lunch following the busy weekend!

Maddie and the Ladybug Tent!

Maddie got a big surprise last week! She got a package from Grandma and Grandpa Smith. It was a ladybug tent. Maddie LOVES ladybugs. As soon as we opened the box she started saying "ladybug, ladybug, ladybug". She loves to crawl in and out of the tent. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa!

Maddie and the tent.

Maddie just sitting in the tent looking cute.

Maddie crawling through the tunnel.

Ultrasound!

On June 30th, we got to see baby # 2 for the first time. We were very happy to hear that the baby is healthy and normal. Unfortunately, the baby was breech, and we could not see whether it is a boy or a girl. Kris's doctor said that we can attempt to determine the baby's gender again during the next visit (as long as they are not too busy). So, stay tuned! Anyway, here are a couple of pictures of baby # 2. During the ultrasound, he or she kept trying to get his or her hand/fingers in its mouth. After a few attempts (he or she kept hitting himself/herself in the head), he or she finally succeeded. It was cute to watch!

Here is the baby hitting himself or herself in the head.

The left picture shows the baby sucking his or her thumb.