Back-To-School

For some unknown reason, I have always loved back-to-school time. I love seeing the school supply lists at the store, and aisles stocked with endless amounts of notebook paper and pencils and binders, and the excited kids (and parents) preparing for a new year. It just seems filled with such a sense of hope. Like, whatever happened the year before is forgotten. Your slate is wiped clean. You get to start over fresh with a new teacher and (sometimes) new classmates, and anything is possible.

Yeah, I'm a dork. :)

Into Everything

Well, Dakoda still isn't walking on his own, but that doesn't stop him one bit from getting into everything within his reach! Of course, his favorite things to get into are the ones that are forbidden - the end table that Mommy puts her drink on, the dog food and water, the fireplace at Mam and Pap's.... Earlier this evening he even figured out to open Daddy's PS2 and get the game out! What a smart cookie! :)

Yay for a heartbeat!

I went to the doctor today for an ultrasound to see how the pregnancy is progressing. Everything looked perfect, and I got to see and hear the heartbeat! It is always so exciting to hear that little thump-thump-thump, but the first time is the best! We are so thankful that everything is going so well and that the baby seems to be healthy. Only about 7 more months till we get to meet him/her!!

Yes, it's true!

We are so excited to announce that Dakoda is going to be a BIG BROTHER next spring! We are due around March 7. We have prayed for this and are so happy that we have been blessed with another miracle!