Well,

I went for my 12 week appointment today and both babies are doing great! I just love getting to see them at each visit. I can't describe the anticipation that builds up in the waiting room, I get so excited!

The sonogram tech said that they are both growing just as they should be and at this point they are each the size of a single baby. She said this is most likely the last time that we'll be able to see both babies on the screen at the same time, because they will be so much bigger.

Now for genders!

The tech said she was only "kinda" sure and it was definitely not clear enough to start making plans or buying anything. She made sure to tell me that she could be wrong at this point because it so early, but she thinks -

Baby A is a BOY and Baby B is a GIRL. I'm trying so hard not to get my hopes up, because that would be just great! Of course, if turns out to be two boys or two girls that would be wonderful too!

Baby A's heart beat was down from 176 to 162. Baby B's heart beat was still at 174. Both are good strong heart beats!

I can't wait for March 25th! That's when we'll know their genders for sure and can start making plans!

Matthew will scan our sonogram pics later and I'll post them. It's amazing how quickly they change and grow in just 4 weeks!

Snow Day

I think I'm one of the last people in Mississippi to post about our snow day.

Matthew and I could hardly wait for Emily Kay to wake up so we could see her reaction. When she finally was ready to get out of bed we took her to the back door so she could see all the snow. Her first reaction was priceless. She looked at me with this very curious expression and wanted to know where "Ho Ho" was. I guess she thought if it is snowing in Mississippi, Santa Claus must be around somewhere.

We all bundled up and headed outside. Here's a little video clip of Emily Kay. Sorry it's so shaky at first, I'm not a very good camera man.



We played at our house for a little while. Then we went over to Ella's house and played there the rest of the day. Emily Kay did not love the snow, but I think she had fun playing with Ella.

I love these pictures, it looks like she's trying to figure out what is going on with all this white stuff.

Ella loved sledding! Emily Kay not so much - I was very surprised.

Ready, Set, Go!





Then it was my turn to sled with EK.
We built a snowman.


Then Mitch and Matthew pulled the girls around before they headed out for fun on their own.

It was a great day and the girls took a nice, long nap!

* I go to the doctor on Thursday for my 12 week check up. The sonogram tech is going to attempt to see if we're having girls, boys, or one of each!

I'm praying that both babies are healthy and are growing just as they should be. I'll be so thankful to be past the first trimester.

I've put a poll on the right side of the blog so be sure to vote for what you think we'll be having!

You know you've had too much fast food

when your almost 2 year old daughter throws a fit yelling for "kicken" (chicken nuggets) as you pull away from the PHARMACY drive thru window.

Emily Kay didn't believe that there was no chicken for her until we got home and I showed her the bag of medicine. She was not a happy camper.

She just cracks me up!

Two months til Two!

I haven't given an update on what all Emily Kay is up to in awhile and I want to remember what she is doing at 22 months.

She is full of energy like most toddlers and loves to be outside. This rainy and cold weather is starting to get old. She'll stand at the back door and sing "Rain, rain go away". She still loves our dogs and they are beginning to like her, especially Lola. Speaking of the dogs, because of the weather they've been spending more time inside and they really think they are special now.

Emily Kay loves to talk on the phone. She'll blabber on about nothing and tell the person on the other end what sound every animal makes.

She still loves Elmo, but now has discovered Abby and Cookie monster and she loves them too.

She likes to color and will tell you to "sit, mama" and give you the crayon she wants you to use. She still loves books and will finally let you read an entire book to her. She is very interested in learning shapes and colors. So far the only ones she truly knows are "circle" and "red".

The Elmo kitchen that La la and Pop gave her for Christmas is also a favorite. She'll cook all day for you or for her baby dolls.

Emily Kay is learning new words everyday and my favorite thing is watching her learn how to put phrases together.

She is still a great sleeper, I hope that never changes.

I can't believe she'll be 2 in two months!