Baby Boy!

For those of you not on Facebook...it's a BOY!  I feel better talking about "him" rather than "it."   Seeing his sweet little face on the ultrasound made it seem so much more real for Jeff and I....as if the constant kicking isn't real enough.  It was such a relief to hear that everything is just as it should be.  The ultrasound tech said that we have a very active little boy - he was moving all around!  At the start of the ultrasound, he was transverse (meaning he was laying sideways) and by the end he had turned breach (head up and feet pointing "out").  We still have time for him to turn around and that is our hope.  Our doctor has given me the okay to attempt to deliver "normally" instead of automatically scheduling a C-section.  We had to have a C-section with Tyler as his heart rate did not agree with contractions.  Obviously, we will do whatever is necessary for a healthy baby (and mommy).   Several people have inquired if I gained any weight yet...I sure feel like it although they did not weigh me yesterday for the ultrasound.  I go back in 2 weeks so I will know then.  The baby is growing great so I am really quite pleased with the loss as I am sure it will catch up in no time.  We may actually get to move up our due date a bit.  Our due date is supposed to be March 10 but the baby was measuring March 1.  How they know a difference of 10 days, I am not sure...again, we will see what the doc says.

We got the thumbs up from the little guy during the ultrasound too (I wish I had picture)!  It was precious and I can hardly wait to hold this little man and cuddle with him.  I love my BOYS! :)

Life is good and we feel very blessed. 



Half Way!

Today marks 20 weeks until the due date of Baby Francis #2!  I have been feeling better recently - thank goodness, but at my last doctors appointment (18 weeks), I was still losing weight.  I told our doctor not to worry, I am sure I would catch up in no time!  I even asked the doctor to check again, because this bump sure is getting bigger.

We go on Monday to get the big checkup ultrasound and I am so excited to find out if this one will be a boy or a girl (pending cooperation).   I have been working to transform the guest room/my other closet to a room that can house a baby.  It is a disaster currently! 

Vote on whether you think this baby will be a boy or a girl! 

What will the sex of baby #2 be?

Tyler 2 Year Photos

Have I ever mentioned how much I love Aunt Jeanne?  Well, I do.  We are so lucky to have a family photographer to capture our little man so often.  I was almost a month late in getting Tyler's two year photos taken...I know, I know.  I am horrible mother! :)

Well, it was worth the wait although it makes me not want to wait so long next time.  I love the new photos!  It was a perfect fall afternoon.  The Cardinals are in the playoffs (hence the Pujols jersey) and the leaves are falling off the trees.  I just love the way Jeanne was able to capture Tyler's many expressions and his personality absoultely perfectly.  Out of all the photos she took, these are some my favorites.

Love the fall colors and trees in this one with his little jersey.

This is so Tyler's personality!  Just walking along, probably singing a song...

You may think he is holding a baseball bat but it was actually one of the wires anchoring the electric poles.  Safe, right?  Anyway, I think for photo purposes, we will just consider it a baseball bat. 

Love this expression!

Love!

Jeanne calls this "dramatic lighting."

Ahhh...just another day of being cute.  It is rough being two!

Can you tell I love these photos as I had a hard time editing which ones to share?  I just love so many of them.  Let me know your favorites!

Mizzou Homecoming this Weekend

Homecoming is tomorrow at Mizzou!

I hope to have another post dedicated to our day in good 'ole Columbia.

Check out this video from YouTube!

Get excited and GO TIGERS!

Zick/Wilson Wedding Reception

Enjoy more photos from Ross & Julie's wedding. 

Jeff is such a great daddy.  He read to Tyler before the wedding party arrived to keep the little man happy and occupied.

Barb, Julie's mom, did an awesome job of decorating - very cute!

Tyler couldn't wait to break it down on the dance floor.  He looks a bit scary here.

Welcome to your party, Mr. & Mrs. Wilson!

Julie had this great I-Spy game that was on cards where you were supposed to attempt to capture photos of the evening including the bride playing with her ring.  I cheated a bit and staged some of the photos.  The I-Spy card didn't manage to make it home with us but it was a fun project throughout the night. 

Uncle Stu lovingly telling Julie and Ross how happy he is for them. 

Cheese!  We were supposed to get a table photo for the I-Spy game.  Jeff elected to take the photo.  Notice Tyler's multiple drinks thanks to the sippy cups. 

Kyle.

Jenny making her MOH speech.

Sophie and Tyler chased each other around the dance floor for quite a while.  A unique event happened while they were "dancing."  Tyler laid down on Sophie to give her a kiss...yikes!  I didn't get a photo because I was laughing too hard.  The wedding party was cracking up and cheering.  Not so aggressive Tyler! 

Such cute name cards.

The Dessert Table! 

Julie had a cute idea to have family and friends make different desserts in addition to the wedding cake including pies, cookies, cupcakes, etc.  I was in love!

The bride and groom holding hands.  Yes, this too was in the I-Spy game.

Tyler crashed pretty early in the night due to a short nap before the wedding and using lots of energy dancing.

I was prepared for the early night and had Tyler's pillow and some blankets in the car. 

Stu and Julie

Julie found her ring bearer napping in the corner and thought it looked like a great idea. 

What bride is willing to get down on the floor like this? 

I love this photo!

I am not sure who took this photo with my camera (probably dad). 

It was a fun party!

Congratulations, Julie (and Ross)! 

Julie enjoys a cocktail for me! :)

We are so thrilled for Mr. & Mrs. Wilson! 

We wish you a lifetime of happiness and appreciate you including us in your special day. 



Zick/Wilson Wedding

This past weekend we were thrilled to celebrate Ross and Julie's wedding.  It was so much fun.  I have a whole lot of photos to share...

The Rehearsal

Julie, the blushing bride.

Julie and her bridesmaids who all coordinated to wear black.  All the girls were Kappas except the two family members; Jenny Zick (Julie's sister) and Emily Wilson (Ross' sister). 

The handsome ring bearer.  Doesn't he look just like Jeff?

Bride and groom to be.

I had to include this photo because it is just classic Uncle Stu.  I love it!

The rehearsal dinner was on the top floor of JBucks downtown and the deck had amazing views.  All I managed to capture was Tyler enjoying the view.

The Wedding!

A two year old in a tux is just flat out adorable, don't you think?

Twins.

Tyler singing in the back of the church while waiting for the ceremony to begin.

I took Tyler and Sophie outside to run around a bit as the waiting quietly wasn't working so well. 

4-year old Sophie was helping me guard the door so Tyler wouldn't escape back outside just before the ceremony was to start. 

All smiles. 

So sweet.

The kiss!

Mr. & Mrs. Ross Wilson

Quick family photo with a squirmy Tyler.

Maggie & Kyle...good pic of the two of them, don't you think?

I will make the reception photos a separate blog entry.

I told you there were a lot of photos.