Trip to the Zoo!

Since we had such beautiful weather this morning, I decided Ethan and I would go to the zoo.  Our zoo is the perfect size for Ethan to run around without holding a hand the whole time.  He loves looking at animals and we've been talking a lot about different animals and the zoo lately, so he was very excited to go. 

 

 The goat...attacking Ethan!

And...Ethan attacking the chickens!

Relaxing and cooling off with a train ride and some juice

We enjoyed watching these little guys.  Ethan called the meerkats, kittys :)



It's a...

We had our doctor's and ultrasound appointment this afternoon.  Ever since finding out we were expecting again, Jared and I discussed if we were going to find out the gender.  With Ethan, we wanted to know from the very beginning but this time around, we were on the fence.  With our appointment getting closer and closer, the more I wanted to know (Jared was still fine either way)...so we found out today that Ethan will have a...

For those who need a close up :)!

We are so excited to be having a little girl!  The ultrasound showed us that baby girl is growing right on schedule.  She has 10 fingers, 10 toes and all her other body parts and organs are healthy!  I am a few days past 22 weeks and she measured the same.  My 'belly', on the other hand, measuerd at 17 weeks, so I guess that means I don't look as big as I should...but I'm just fine with that!  I think we have a name picked out, but that will remain a mystery to everyone except Jared and I, at least until the end of October :)!

Salem Trip

Ethan and I headed to Salem this past weekend.  Jared didn't join us since he had some projects he was working on around the house (more on that later) and a golf scramble on Sunday afternoon.  Ethan spent Friday night and Saturday morning with Grandma and Grandpa Collier.  From the grandparent report, fun was had by all!  I'm hoping some pictures were taken and that I can get a hold of some...but we'll see :). 
Our main reason for coming to Salem was for a 'girls weekend' with a few of my best friends from high school.  It ended up only being Elizabeth and I, but we had a great time anyway.  We have known each other forever...since before kindergarten at least! 

We are both expecting again!  Elizabeth is due in August and I'm in October.  Ethan and her 2nd son, Andrew are only a few months apart as well. 
Satruday afternoon, Ethan enjoyed playing with Abby and Alex outside.

Baseball!

 Summer-saults with Abby...

Hanging out with Pop...

Monkey Ears

Silly Boy...

A few pictures from the backyard this morning...

Ethan found the yucky water to play in.

I think we've gotten a bit of rain lately!

After moving him on from the rain yuck, he showed off his jumping skills.

 

'Got the camera ready??'

Nice form!

Almost mid-air

And for the landing...Nice!

Father's Day!

We had a very nice Father's Day around here.  And we really didn't do much of anything.  Ethan gave his daddy a new Cardinal shirt before church and afterwards we had a great lunch and nice afternoon just hanging around the house. 
Thanks for being an awesome dad, Jared!  Ethan and I (along with Baby C #2) are very lucky to call you ours!

Jared did say he thought he needed a picture with my belly too...but I turned him down on that offer :).

Our Morning in Pictures

We went for a little bike ride this morning, however I didn't get any bike pictues.  But we stopped at the park to play (aka: let Mommy rest!). 

After some play time we sadled back up for the ride home to get some snack!

In the middle of saying 'marshmallows'

Then for some backyard play...in the mud. 

Trying to spit it out...

What a Lovely Day!

We had beautiful weather here today...so we spent the day outside.  Here are a couple photos of Ethan from our morning.

A little reading time on the deck

Head First!

Halfway!

I was 20 weeks along on Friday and feeling great.  I also had a doctor's appointment on Monday and everything is right on schedule.  Healthy and growing baby and mama!  Our next ultrasound is scheduled for June 27th.  If we choose, we can find out the gender that day too.  Honestly we aren't sure what we're going to do.  I'm on the fence with this...it sure would be nice to know but then again it would be awesome for Jared to tell me after he or she is born.  Anyway, more on that later, I'm sure.  Here I am at halfway through pregnancy #2.

Weekend Fun!

We have had a great weekend.  I think I always say that on Sunday nights, but what else can I say?  I love hanging out with my boys!  Saturday we were very prductive with cleaning/organizing the garage and moving into our new shed.  We also got a lot of playing done outside, but I left the camera in.
 

Yay! And there's still room in there, and a few empty shelves in the garage!

Today we had beautiful weather and spent the entire day outside.  Ethan and his Daddy are like two peas in a pod!  They did everything together today.  Jared had an old driver and decided to cut it down to size for Ethan.  He was so excited!  They hit the ball off a tee for a long time, and I must say...Ethan is pretty good.

Proud Papa

Golf wasn't the only sport going on in our yard today...

We had a little backyard basketball, tee ball, football and a little running.  Ethan kept saying 'run with me'...he wore us both out, and probably himself too. Have a lovely week!

Naptime...

I love naptime!  It gives me a chance to get things done around the house or just rest myself.  Today, we were playing in Ethan's room and he started saying 'go night night'.  I asked if he was ready for a nap, he said yes and started climbing into his crib.  I went to check on him about 15 minutes later and he was quiet but still rolling around and playing (or so I thought).  So, 20 minutes later I decided to check on him again and was quite shocked at what I found...


*Beware*  Viewer Discretion Advised

Notice the wadded up diaper in one leg of his shorts and both of his legs in the other.

Miraculously, I was able to get his shorts off and put a diaper on (at least I think it's on) without him waking up.  I guess we'll see when he wakes up. 
Happy Friday! 

Bridal Shower Fun!

Abby's first Wedding Shower was on Saturday.  I think things came together very nicely and she and Alex made off pretty good with their wedding loot!  Here are a few pictures.

Everything all set up

Cupcakes and chocolate!

Abby loves mason jars, so we used them for vases on all the tables

Playing games.  Megan, Amanda and Abby

Cupcake time

Opening presents with 3 of 4 flower girls front and center

Abby and her Bridesmaids.  Libby, Becky, Abby, Amanda, Megan

Sisters with Mama

Just had to put a close-up of those cupcakes!

And the Groom doing his job...helping carry out the loot after the party

Steamy Night Softball

Jared had his first softball game last night...well the first one he was able to play in. It was hot!  I think my car said 90 degrees on my way home at almost 8 o'clock!  Anyway, Ethan had a blast doing what he does best...playing in the sand.  He decided it would be more fun barefoot...

Running circles around/on the bleachers.

Laying in the sand during the game

Jared, just before a great hit!

Our Weekend...

We had a very busy weekend.  I think we're all feeling the tireness today!  Poor Jared had to get up and go to work anyway.  Friday night we met my mom in Vandalia to switch her rides.  We were headed to the Cardinal game with my dad, uncle Wayne, Abby and Alex and my mom was on Ethan duty!  The game was really hot but also a really great game.  We beat the Cubs!!  Anyway, on the way to meet my family, I'm hearing Ethan say '2 hats on, 2 hats on'.  He talks a lot, so I wasn't really registering what he was saying, until finally Jared said, "where is Ethan's popcorn bowl?"  I turn around to find this...

Notice the popcorn in the lap...not the best car snack.

Enjoying the game

Saturday was Abby's wedding shower!  I was hosting it,  along with her other bridesmaids so we had a lot to get together beforehand.  I felt like we were running around all morning to get stuff and set up the room.  It turned out great and Abby & Alex got a lot of really nice and necessary things.  My camera didn't make it out of my purse so Abby's camera was designated the 'official shower photo' camera.  I will post some pictures of the shower when I get some from her :). 

Sunday was church and the annual Squibb Family Reunion.  We weren't able to stay long since we had to get back to Mt. Zion, but we had great food and a lot of family that I haven't seen in a long time. 

 This is the main reason for needing to leave early.  Ethan was feeling the effects of the long busy weekend as well.  He barley made it past 12:30 (the starting time of the reunion).  My dad didn't seem to mind though...

Sleeping Ethan and Hungry Pop