It's "Officially" a boy!

We had our official anatomy ultrasound last week and confirmed that Will is going to have a little brother. We're excited that these little ones will be able to share a room and for the impending havoic that will be made. Will is excited to teach his little brother everything he knows,  I'm sure.

 Since it was official we decided it was about time we let Danny's office in on this whole baby thing (especially since he gets to take 2 weeks of paternity leave). So I made some sugar cookies with blue frosting for the announcement. I was going for the Lofthouse, type I think they turned out pretty well. They even held up when Will picked up the pan trying to sneak another one.

On another note technology is amazing! Danny couldn't come into the ultrasound with me because children under 6 weren't allowed. Because "it takes as much focus and concentatration as surgery". Yeah, basically the ultrasound Dr.'s office was on a soap box, but they did do an amazing job. Did you know that they can count fingers? Yup, our little one has 10. We do get to have the job of counting toes once he arrives though, they are too delicate to see accurately. Anyways, everything checked out and our little one is happily swimming around, kick'n me. This kid is really active even Danny can attest to that already.

We were lucky enough to head to Houston for General Conference weekend. We got a little lost on the way there (I wasn't a very good navigator because I erroniously thought that since Danny had lived in Houston, and we have been there several times, he could get there without me. Lets just say he needs me :)

We also recieved a call from our neighbor letting us know that Sadie, who we thought was secure in Fort Knox aka our backyard, got out about 2 hrs after we left. :( That little stinker moved a cinderblock, a 2x4, pulled out wire horse fencing that was stapled onto our fence, and dug underneath. We are now looking into electric fence options.

Relaxing in my new pajamas during Girl's night

Everyone hanging out together

One-on-one time with Aunt Crys

Playing on Grandpa's putting green

Grandma said she didn't like these Cattails here...

It's so much easier when you use your hands!

This is right before the fountain became barracaded with chairs!

It was fantastic to see everyone. We had a fabulous weekend. Thanks!

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Halloween came to our house early this year with a knock on the back door.

Will was running around the backyard for about 10 minutes and managed to get covered head to toe in mud. (Did I mention we're in a drought? This kid has talent!)

Do you like his mud shoes?

It was then off to the shower, clothes and all, to get rinsed off. I'm so glad we have a shower on the main level and didn't have to drag him all the way upstairs :)

Mama's Lil' Helper

Here's the link in case you can't see the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_HyxYP5Iq4

Labor Day Camping

For Labor day weekend we dusted off our tent and headed out on a long overdue camping trip. By the time Danny got off work and we got to the campground it was already dark. Danny and Will pitched the tent while I made dinner.

Drinking milk by the light of the lantern.

The next morning everyone was up bright and early... well actually no one got very much sleep. Will wasn't so comfortable with the tent thing. I think he'll get better once we switch him out of his crib. But in the morning he was all smiles

Cooking breakfast. With all of the fires in central Texas all we could use was our propane stove

Still smiles

Breakfast is ready.

After breakfast Will and Danny took down the tent

Will was a big help

Or not so much :)

relieved of tent duties

Camping is so much fun!

It doesn't count as a campout if you don't come back dirty right?

Will the Computer Engineer

Will is helping Danny with his coding. Can't you tell how much help he is being? Maybe I should quit taking pictures and babysit for awhile?

Will the Irrigator

Will made a 'nest' out of the drip hose... now if only him and dad would finish those sprinklers :)