Catching up

Wow this week was busy! We got home on Monday from Roanoke and from Tuesday to Friday we didn't stop. We had 2 different friends have us over for dinner since Chris was gone, we had music class, art class, went to the toy store to buy birthday gifts, had a party at Little Gym, dinner out with some friends Friday night and then when we pulled into the driveway, we had a wonderful treat...Daddy was home!!

Claire practically clawed her way out of her seat and the car to get to him! It was great to have him home and we had a terrific weekend just the 3 of us- including some much needed sun and time outside!

We are happy to be "normal" again going into this week and look forward to what the next couple of weeks hold! We have preschool registration this week for the fall and another doctors appt next week to check on little miss bug. Plus, 2 year old pictures, finalizing the zoo party, anxious to see grandparents and family, and are REALLY looking forward to our trip to Disney in 2 weeks! Lots to do, but so much fun in store!

Tea Party

While I was fixing dinner last night, so was Claire! She was busy in the dining room setting up a tea party dinner for her Panda. It was too cute not to grab a photo of! Oh the mind, imagination and creativity of a 2 year old!

Alone again

Chris has been back on the road to Quantico this past week and has one more left to go. He had a 2 week training to attend, so life has been a bit out of sorts for us. He left last Sunday and we have had a crazy week without him. Of course he had to miss our ultrasound appt, which was hard on both of us, but we got some great recording of it to show him when he gets home!

Then Claire and I took off to Roanoke on Thursday for a long weekend. I had a reunion already planned, so instead of Claire having a weekend with Daddy, she came along to stay with Grandma and Poppa. (I think she had more fun than I did, ha!) They played, built forts, went to the pet store, library, fed the ducks, made cupcakes and celebrated Auntie J's birthday.

I did have a little fun myself....several meals out without anyone sitting in my lap or sharing my plate, a morning at the spa with mani/pedi's and massages, a little time for shopping and some wonderful girl time with old friends!

Now back home for another busy week and looking forward to daddy's return & maybe even some sunshine over the weekend....

23 months

Today Claire turns 23 months old and in one more month- she's officially 2! What a fun time to celebrate and enjoy the memories and joys that have come our way over the past 2 years! She is absolutely amazing, smart, beautiful and the best thing that has ever come our way!

Today also marks another very special milestone.....we will be welcoming another precious baby girl into our hearts in July! My appointment went great, the baby looks perfect and all is well with huge smiles on our faces!

We can't wait to see these 2 sisters in action right from the start and know that Claire will be the best big sister we could ever ask for this sweet girl!

She (meaning baby, I have to be careful saying that now!) was really active during the ultrasound, gave us great pictures of organs, bones and of course finally her girl parts :) She weighed 9 ounces and is growing right on track! I could have watched her all day, but enjoyed every second seeing her in there all cozy! I already can't wait to meet her, hold her and bring her home into our family!

My heart is completely full of love for Claire, but I can already feel myself loving this baby and know that my heart will hold so much love for her too! I can't wait to see how daddy will juggle these 2 girls and know that both of them will have him smitten with daddy love! Oh boy, is in for it!

Mommy's little helper

or something like that! I was pulling out maternity clothes and sorting them to wash and she had a different plan! She saw the bucket and immediately starting bringing her toys to put in there to play! She has definitely come across her creative and imaginative streak!
All smiles

Having so much fun

Added luggage

Helping daddy pack for his 2 week training trip to Quantico (Don't worry, she's not naked! We were changing out of her pj's and after running from her room, this is where we found her)!!

19 week bump

Well here are a few tummy pictures; there have definitely not been that many and I have for sure popped out! I can't believe we're half way there and we will soon know what's in there!!
Giving some love pats- that's one of my favorite thing these days, listening and watching her talk to her baby sister or brother!